Spring - Summer 2017 Issue

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JOIN SCOUTING Be a part of an outdoor adventure. Join the Scouting movement. Learn more in the pages that follow about the Scouting program, the Alamo Area Council, and events and resources available that support a "Unified Focus on Youth". Connect with us today! Visit www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Join, email [email protected], or call 210-341-8611.

NEW TO SCOUTING Welcome! Bienvenidos to the , Alamo Area Council (BSA). You are now part of a unified Scouting family. Scouting starts at the local Unit level which is a part of a District. Districts are part of an even bigger entity known as a Council. The Alamo Area Council, one of 280 Councils across the BSA, covers Bexar and the twelve surrounding counties making up 12 Districts: Armadillo, Cimarron, Diamondback, Galaxy, Longhorn, Memorial, Mustang, Rough Rider, Summit, Texas Hills, Two Rivers, and Victory. Scouting is provided locally in neighborhoods across the country through Community Charter Partners (CCP) such as churches, community organizations, or other groups of interested citizens. Professional Scouters called “Scout Service Executives” work with our CCPs and Scouting Volunteer Leadership to help deliver the program to our youth.

DISTRICT ROUNDTABLES Roundtables are monthly meetings hosted by Scouters to share the Scouting Program in the form of continuing education. Leaders learn about monthly program themes that can be applied at the Unit level and about Council happenings.

DATES: First Thursday of every month (Except most Districts take off every July for summer vacations and come together the third Thursday in August at the Scouting Expo) TIME: 7:00 - 8:15 pm AUDIENCE: Open to all leaders and interested parents LOCATIONS: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Districts • Armadillo: Crossroads Baptist Church, 8300 Tezel Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250 • Cimarron: LDS Church, 8801 Midcrown Dr, Windcrest, San Antonio, TX 78239 • Diamondback: LDS Church, 17151 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247 • Longhorn: LDS Church, 636 Oak Haven, Pleasanton, TX 78064 • Memorial: LDS Church Meeting House, 10189 Military Dr. W, San Antonio, TX 78251 • Rough Rider: MacArthur Park Church of Christ, 1907 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78217 • Summit: University United Methodist Church, 5084 De Zavala Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249 • Texas Hills: Bandera United Methodist Church, 1103 Cedar Street, Bandera, TX 78003 • Two Rivers: Tree of Life Church, 5513 S Interstate 35, New Braunfels, TX 78132 • Victory: LDS Church, 7420 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240

STAY CONNECTED Become a MyCouncil member of the Alamo Area Council website. Your membership allows you to receive electronic communications from the Council in the form of emails and e-newsletters. You can specify your involvement and choose the type of communications you want to receive so that you get relevant and timely information. Membership at MyCouncil will also allow you to register for Council and District events.

FREE Unit pages and additional resources are also offered. www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/MyCouncil/Join 2 THE SCOUTING PROGRAM www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Scouting

EA SCOUTING - Ages 14-20 (or 13 and IT’S MORE THAN OUR THEME, it’s a promise and a way Scompleted eighth grade) Sea Scouts is a of life. Being prepared means having the ability to deal with specialized segment of the Program, the many tough challenges life presents–that’s what Scouting which was organized to address members’ is all about. Through its time-tested program, Scouting boating skills and promote knowledge of our provides young people with opportunities to mentor to their maritime heritage. units, called peers, build character, and enrich their faith. These activities “ships,” focus on sailing and cruising either sailboats or build stronger family bonds and help youth reach their full power vessels. potential by instilling values that last a lifetime. One of the strengths of the Scouting program is the unique relationship ENTURING - Ages 14-20 (or 13 and between religious and community organizations, parents, and Vcompleted eighth grade) Venturing leaders. Working together, we are able to focus the necessary is a program for young men and women. resources and leadership on the single task of serving youth. Venturing is one of the fastest growing The result is children, families, and communities that are programs in the Boy Scouts of America. stronger and better prepared for the future. The purpose of Venturing is to provide experiences to help young people mature and become UB SCOUTS - Ages 7-10 responsible and caring adults. Young people in Venturing Cub Scouting is a year-round program learn leadership skills and participate in challenging outdoor uniquelyC designed to meet the needs of young activities. Venturing offers resources that help a community organization provide wholesome, flexible, well-rounded, boys and their parents. The program offers ® fun and challenging activities that promote challenging activities, tailor-made for teenage youth. Those character, development, and physical fitness. Service resources include access to Boy Scout camping properties, projects, ceremonies, games, and other activities guide boys a recognition program, youth protection training, and specific through the core values and give them a sense of personal program helps for a variety of outdoor disciplines. achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and EXPLORING Ages 14-20 (or respect. Family involvement is an essential part of Cub 13 and completed eigth grade) Scouting and parents are encouraged to play an active role in Exploring is a program for young the program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, men and women. Exploring and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and courage. units, called “posts,” focus on a single career field, such as law This family and community-centered approach to learning enforcement, fire/rescue, medical, business, science, or arts. means that Cub Scouting is truly time well spent. They are sponsored by a local government or business entity. Young adults involved in Exploring will gain practical knowledge OY SCOUTS - Ages 11-17 of and experience in a career, and engage in a program of BMost people associate Boy Scouting with activities centered on career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, outdoor adventure and with good reason. and character development. Leadership experience encourages Scouting is an outdoor program designed to the development of the whole person. Explorers have a chance develop character, citizenship, and fitness. to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and fun environment. With the Scout Oath and Law as a guide, Scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man. Through the advancement program, a Scout can progress in rank by As Scouting’s National Honor Society, earning achievements and gaining additional knowledge and the purpose is to recognize those who responsibilities. Earning merit badges provides opportunities best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in for Scouts to be introduced to a lifelong hobby or a their daily lives. This recognition provides rewarding career. In Boy Scouting, youth take responsibility encouragement for others to live these for the activities of the troop. By planning and organizing ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for activities, they develop teamwork and learn to lead as well maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year- as follow. Through the support of parents and religious and round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful neighborhood organizations, Scouts develop an awareness service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and and appreciation of their role in their community. training for youth and adults result in quality leadership development and programming that enrich and help to extend Scouting to America’s youth and beyond.

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Michael de los Santos 2...... JOIN SCOUTING / Scout Executive, CEO Editor in Chief NEW TO SCOUTING 3...... SCOUTING PROGRAM Hello fellow Scouters! 4 ...... TABLE OF CONTENTS I recently attended a United 5...... QUICK FACTS Way of San Antonio and Bexar 6...... OUTREACH County meeting where there 7...... COUNCIL CAMPS were other nonprofit organizations present. The 8...... CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE topic of discussion was our future: specifically, OUR CHILDREN. The Chairman of the Board for United 9...... BOY SCOUT ADVENTURE Way, Harvey Najim, asked us the following questions: 10...... HIGH ADVENTURE What are we going to do to fight youth obesity? What 11...... VENTURING / ORDER OF are we going to do to fight diabetes in our youth? What THE ARROW are we going to do to stop abuse of our youth? What 12-13...... TRAIL TO ADVENTURE are we going to do to make a difference? 14...... BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS 15...... CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS In listening to the discussion that ensued, I kept 16...... DISTRICT EVENTS / YOUTH thinking about the fact that the Boy Scouts of America PROTECTION GUIDELINES has a lot to offer the youth of our communities. Our programs work to engage youth in constructive 17-18...... SCOUTING UNIVERSITY activities, teach positive values, and help them develop 19...... FRIENDS OF SCOUTING new interests. I am a firm believer in our programs and 20...... UNIT MONEY EARNING think the world would be a different place if every child PROJECTS/FUNDRAISING was involved in them and other similar programs. 21...... CAMP CARDS/SPECIAL EVENTS Our youth are special. Overcoming negative outcomes 22...... COUNCIL STAFF will continue to be a never-ending battle if we do not 23...... CONTACT US / MARKETING come together and take action. There are thousands of 24...... SCOUTS ON THE SCENE kids in San Antonio who are available to join Scouting and it’s our job to recruit them. The more children who are involved, the better—for them, for us, and for our country. Invite one of your child’s friends to the next Copy Editors meeting. Talk with his or her parent(s). Share your Amber Sizer favorite Scouting story with your co-workers. We can’t Patricia Hartley be complacent. Editorial Assistants Chelsey Schulze Stuart Cram The Alamo Area Council’s Volunteer Board of Directors and I challenge each and every one of you to go out Production Manager this year and double the size of your Pack, Troop, Linda Dieguez Managing Editor Team, Crew, or Post—because every child deserves Letters to the Editor Angel Zuniga Martinez Scouting! Together we can guide our children to an Editor@AlamoAreaBSA. optimistic and bright future! org Layout & Design Editor Matthew Rodriguez Advertising Inquires Ads@ AlamoAreaBSA.org

4 QUICK FACTS www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Council The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council was incorporated on May 16, 1912. It was formed for the express purpose of providing Scouting programs for the young people of its territory.

About the Alamo Area Council: Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, The Alamo Area Council, BSA, headquartered in San Venture Crews, Sea Scout Ships,and Explorer Posts. Antonio, Texas, serves a 13 county area imparting The Council is governed by a volunteer Executive the Scouting program to over 17,500 youth and 5,895 volunteer adults in South Texas. With , Board made up of many of the leaders of our local an in-school character education BSA subsidiary, the communities. The program is guided by a staff of 29 Council serves over 25,876 youth. The Boy Scouts full-time professional Scouters and supported by 13 of America continue to prepare young people for life dedicated full and part-time support staff members. by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of Annually, the Council operates on a budget of about character development and values-based leadership training utilizing outdoor activity, citizenship, and $5.1 million, which is funded through contributions from sports fitness. Scout families, community supporters, camping and activity fees, popcorn and camp card sales, special The counties served by the Alamo Area BSA include events, and investment income. Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson.

The Alamo Area Council’s territory includes all of the Texas Hills District communities from Kerrville and New Braunfels in the Diamondback District north, to Poteet and Floresville in the south, to Seguin Summit District Scout Service Center on the East, and Hondo on the west. Victory District Two Rivers Rough Rider District The Council operates 3 camp properties for the use of Armadillo District District local Scouting programs: Memorial District • McGimsey Scout Park (MSP) Cimarron District Scout Service Center s • Bear Creek Scout Reservation (BCSR) • Mays Family Scout Ranch (MFSR) The Council operates 2 service centers with Scout Shops: Longhorn District • Council Service Center - located in Castle Hills at the corner of NW Military Hwy and Lockhill-Selma. • Scoutreach Service Center - located on San Antonio’s Southside on South Zarzamora. Each year, about 365 young men in the Council achieve Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. In order to achieve this prestigious award, the Scout must earn ALAMO AREA COUNCIL TERRITORY: 21 merit badges, develop and lead a service project to better his community, and demonstrate leadership Armadillo, Cimarron, Diamondback, Longhorn, within his troop. Memorial, Rough Rider, Summit, Texas Hills, In 2016, the Council served 22,331 traditional and Two Rivers, and Victory. career Scouting members in 639 local units, including 5 OUTREACH www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Mustang www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Aguila

SCOUTREACH PROJECT AGUILA coutreach strives to bring Scouting’s values-based pro- roject Aguila, named for the Boy Scouts highest rank, Eagle Sgrams to youth who otherwise might not be served, thus PScout, was kicked off in August of 2011 as a local Alamo Area representing the Council’s strong commitment to serve the Council Board initiative to create long-standing units in areas where community’s minority populations with pro- the Council has identified the need for a program that prepares boys grams by emphasizing values, leadership, and character for life. building. The focus is to provide Cub Scouting to boys in the first through the The Alamo Area Council is firmly committed to the vision that no fifth grade or ages 7 to 10. The Council provides financial aid for staff, youth will be denied the benefit of a Scouting experience due to a uniforms, camp dues, supplies and recognition for scouts and adults lack of money or volunteer adult leadership. Our goal is to serve for three years. an increasing number of at-risk youth and families from our diverse The goal of Project Aguila is to continue to see healthy increases local communities and to develop strong programs for these youth. of parent involvement while managing the expectation for these Currently, the Council’s Scoutreach program serves over 4,700 youth Cub Scout Packs to become financially self-sufficient. Parents who in about 60 non-traditional units. volunteer in the program become trained role models displaying traits Scoutreach youth expand their learning with modified lessons from of ethical and moral character as they lead and participate in activities the handbooks that often complement the educational and physical with youth and other adults. activity requirements in their school districts. Each meeting involves Currently, Project Aguila is offered in some schools in the Harlandale a brief flag ceremony and word of the day, which is one of the twelve I.S.D., Southwest I.S.D., Northside I.S.D., & Edgewood I.S.D. There core values of Cub Scouting. The Scouts are then guided through a learning activity that helps them to complete their requirements for are 9 units, 145 youth and 49 adult volunteers in the program to date. their rank badge. Each meeting ends with a fun physical activity that helps meet their physical education requirements. ACTIVITIES AND CIVIC SERVICE www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ScoutNights www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CommunityService

SCOUT NIGHT AT THE RODEO Service Center BattleforTexasScoutNight2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ Join us at one of the largest and most MISSIONS SCOUT NIGHT prestigious single events in the city of ScoutingForFood2017 Enjoy two opportunities for outdoor San Antonio; the Stock Show and Rodeo! adventures with your San Antonio Attractions include Carnival, Buckaroo SCOUT NIGHT RAMPAGE MIssions baseball. After the game, Farms, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Live Band The Alamo Area Council and the San cosider joining the campout on on or Performances, Texas Wildlife Expo, Animal Antonio Rampage would like to introduce both nights. Adventures, and many more! Tickets start "Scout Night on the Ice". Scout Night will DATES: June 10 - 11, 2017 & at $5 for kids ages 3-12 and $10 for adults. consist of various activities at the AT&T July 8 - 9, 2017 Price of ticket include a commemorative Center. TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:00 AM Scout Patch (after completion of the DATE: March 31 & April 1, 2017 LOCATION: Wolff Stadium Scavenger Hunt). TIME: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ DATE: February 12, 2017 LOCATION: AT&T Center SNMISSIONS2017 TIME: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ LOCATION: AT&T Center SNRampage2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Events/ USS LEXINGTON SCOUT NIGHT 2017 SARODEO2017 All Scouts are invited to the USS Lexing- BATTLE FOR TEXAS SCOUT NIGHT ton Scout Night 2017 on August 12 - 13 All Scouts are invited to Journey Back in in Corpus Christi, Texas, for a weekend SCOUTING FOR FOOD 2017 Time in this immersive adventure during In partnership with the San Antonio of camping, learning, and fun. Only $58 the Battle for Texas Scout Night. Live for early bird registration. Food Bank, in this council-wide service 1836 reenactors also be taking Scouts project, Scouts distribute bags in DATE: Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, through Texas Heritage training that August 13, 2017 their neighborhoods to announce the supports many of the requirements for upcoming food drive. Scouts return TIME: 12:00PM - 9:30 AM the Texas Badge. the following Saturday, to pick up and LOCATION: DATE: May 13, 2017 deliver donations to local food drop off USS Lexington Museum on the Bay TIME: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM points. Bags will be available for pick up 2914 North Shoreline Blvd LOCATION: Battle for Texas inside on March 22 at Council Offices. shops at River Center Corpus Christi, TX 78402 April 8, 2017 DATE: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ LOCATION: Alamo Area Council BSA USSLexingtonScoutNight2017 6 COUNCIL CAMPS www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping

Bear Creek Scout Reservation Mays Family Scout Ranch (MFSR) McGimsey Scout Park (MSP) is a (BCSR) is a ruggedly beautiful is a beautiful 75-acre ranch located 140-acre camp in North Central San reservation of 1,000-acres in the on the Medina River, south of Antonio. McGimsey hosts Cub Scout Texas Hill Country. Scout’s enjoy downtown San Antonio. It’s a Day Camps, Cub-N-Ones, Tiger Cub day excursions, weekend camping, refreshing escape for Scout’s Day Camp, and numerous youth and week long summer camp seeking a balance of a memorable and adult leader training courses. A adventures. The reservation is Scouting Adventure with the full C.O.P.E. (Challenging Outdoor home to Adventure Camp, Camp serenity of the great outdoors all Personal Experience) course with Akela and Boy Scout Summer within a short drive from home. a Zip-line is located in the Park. Camp. The reservation is also Mays is also available to rent. McGimsey is available to rent. available to rent. Mays Family Scout Ranch McGimsey Scout Park Bear Creek Scout Reservation 3445 Fest Road 10810 Wedgewood 125 Bear Creek Scout Road San Antonio, TX 78264 San Antonio, TX 78231 Hunt, TX 78024 www.MaysFamilyScoutRanch.org www.McGimseyScoutPark.org www.BearCreekScoutReservation.org

7 CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping/CubScoutPrograms

he Outdoor Adventure Center of the Alamo Area Council is committed to Tproviding excellent outdoor programs for youth of all ages at our unique Council properties: McGimsey Scout Park, Bear Creek Scout Reservation and the Mays Family Scout Ranch. The Outdoor Adventure programs are structured for the following purposes: character development, achievement, leadership, service to others and appreciation of the outdoors.

Outdoor Adventures for Cub Scouts include Shooting Sports, Swimming, and Scout/ Parent Campouts. Achievement/Advancement opportunities include the Texas Badge Workshops and Adventure Programs.

TEXAS BADGE WORKSHOP CUB ENFORCEMENT practice important camping skills for Don't Mess With Texas! Earn the Cub NIGHT WITH THE BEXAR COUNTY Scouts and have FUN! This event is for Scouts and a parent. Scout Texas Badge instead! Only SHERIFF'S OFFICE Texas Scouts can earn this prestigious Cub Scout Law Enforcement Night DATES/TIMES: patch. PREREQUISITE: Visit a Texas is sponsored by the Bexar County 9:00 AM Saturday, May 6, 2017 - Historical Place. Sheriff's Department. Cub Scouts are 10:00 AM Sunday, May 7, 2017 invited to complete specified Rank COST: Scout/Parent Team - Early $75, COST: $5 Electives taught by the Bexar County Regular - $85 DATES/TIMES: Sheriff's Department. Additional Scout - $35 • SESSION 1: February 11, 2017 The event is limited to 45 Cub Scouts Additional Parent - $15 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM per rank. LOCATION: BCSR • SESSION 2: February 11, 2017 DATE: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CubDiscov- 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM eryCamp2017 TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM • SESSION 1: May 20, 2017 MFSR CUB SCOUT 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: MSP www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CSLEN- ADVENTURE PROGRAMS LOCATION: MSP 17Spring Cub Scout Adventure Programs are www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping/ a great opportunity for Cub Scouts to CubScoutPrograms/TexasBadge CUB SCOUT SHOOTING complete their requirements and ex- SPORTS DAY perience the outdoor adventure of the AIR-POWERED CUB-N-ONE Cub Scouts will have the opportunity Mays Family Scout Ranch. Each event The Alamo Area Council provides this to earn their Archery, BB, or Slingshot is rank-specific. opportunity for Cub Scouts and a par- and Shooting Sports patch during each COST: $15 per activity ent/guardian to have a campout experi- 90 minute session. There will be lots of LOCATION: MFSR ence at the Mays Family Scout Ranch. range time, hands-on experience with The MFSR features 84 tents on perma- the equipment, and a chance to learn EVENTS/DATES: nent platforms. about the history of the various disci- BACKYARD JUNGLE (TIGERS) (Please note: This weekend event does plines. January 14, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM not include siblings.) TIGER IN THE WILD (TIGERS) COST: $15 per session February 11, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM COST: Scout/Parent Team - $85 DATE: Saturday, April 8, 2017 CALL OF THE WILD (WOLVES) DATES/TIMES: March 4, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: MSP 9:00 AM, Saturday, March 25, 2017 - (WOLVES) www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CSShooting- PAWS ON THE PATH 11:00 AM, Sunday, March 26, 2017 April 29, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sports2017 LOCATION: MFSR HOWLING AT THE MOON (WOLVES) May 19-20, 2017, 6:00 PM - 10:00 AM www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ CUB DISCOVERY CAMP BALOO THE BUILDER (BEARS) CUBNONE2017 All Cub Scouts are invited to attend June 24, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM the annual Cub Discovery Camp at the BEAR CLAWS ADVENTURE Bear Creek Scout Reservation. This (BEARS) ALL UNIT RECHARTERS MOVING TO DECEMBER year’s theme is Cub Scout Camping September 2, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Find out more at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Recharter Skills. Bring your tent and camp in the Bear Creek valley while you learn and www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Mays Programs2017 8 BOY SCOUT ADVENTURE www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping/BoyScoutPrograms

oy Scouts is for boys ages 11-17 years old, or who have Bcompleted the Arrow of Light or have completed the fifth grade. the Program helps develop character, leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness qualities amog youth, by focusing on Outdoor Adventures and fostering the desire and skill to help others.

Boy Scout opportunities include Merit Badge Universiy, Open Climb, Bear Creek Adventure, and Bear Creek Summer Camp. Scouts have many leadership-building opportunities while earning Merit Badges.

MFSR MERIT BADGE COURSE MERIT BADGE ACADEMY and rewarding opportunities Scouting has to offer. The Mays Family Scout Ranch offers The Alamo Area Council and St. Mary's courses on Saturdays for Boy Scouts to University of San Antonio will offer DATES: Saturday, May 13, 2017 earn additional Merit Badges. a Merit Badge Academy. Programs included are for Scouts to earn Merit TIMES: DATES: Badges on their path to Eagle. Courses SESSION 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Astronomy: January 28-29, 2017 focus on teams of no more than 12 SESSION 2: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Geocaching: February 25, 2017 Scouts per Counselor. LOCATION: MSP Archery: March 11-12, 2017 DATES: Saturday, March 11, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Events/Open- Gardening: April 15, 2017 LOCATION: St. Mary's University Forestry: May 27, 2017 Climb2017 Soil and Water Conservation: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Merit- September 16, 2017 BadgeAcademySpring2017 FREE SCOUTBOOK FOR ALL COUNCIL UNITS Electricity: October 21, 2017 Model Design and Building: MERIT BADGE UNIVERSITY Find out more at December 9, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Scoutbook A one-day event for Boy Scouts to earn www.AlamoAreaBSA. up to four Merit Badges. org/2017MaysMeritBadgePrograms DATE: Saturday, May 6, 2017 TIMES: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MOUNTAIN MAN RENDEZVOUS LOCATION: Northwest Vista College This is the Council Wide Mountain 3535 North Ellison Drive Man Rendezvous for all Troops, San Antonio, TX 78251 Teams, and Crews. Event will include www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/MBU blacksmithing, arrow making, flint knapping, and tomahawk throwing. OPEN CLIMB DATE: Friday, February 17 - One of the most exciting experiences Sunday, February 19, 2017 a Boy Scout can have is a personal challenge of perseverance. Looking LOCATION: BCSR straight up a wall or rock…and before www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ they know it they are at the top. 2017MountainManRendezvous Climbing is one of the most exhilarating

COUNCIL'S OFFICIAL REFUND POLICY This policy applies to all events and activities held in the Alamo Area Council unless otherwise specified in the event literature and website. Paid registration fees are refundable up to eight (8) days prior to the start of an event, less a 10% supply fee, upon written request with a copy of the receipt of payment. From the seventh (7) day up to 24 hours prior to the start of an event, fees are 50% refundable, upon written request with a copy of receipt of payment. From 24 hours prior to the start of an event and up to seven (7) days after the event, refunds will only be issued in the event of a valid medical emergency or military assignment. Proper documentation must be provided. For full details, see our complete refund policy online: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/PaymentPolicy Any refund may be donated to Friends of Scouting (FOS) with a written request stating the donation to [email protected] All Donations are tax deductable. 9 HIGH ADVENTURE EXPERIENCES www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping/HighAdventure

n addition to the Alamo Area Council’s From the aquatic adventures of Florida Ilocal camping facilities and outdoor Sea Base to the canoeing or winter programs, the Boy Scouts of America camping challenge of Northern Tier, these provides an invitation to challenge oneself experiences will shape you and teach you at High Adventure Bases. about yourself.

BEAR CREEK ADVENTURE The Bear Creek Adventure (BCA) Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America’s is a weekend at Bear Creek Scout Reservation in preparation for premier High Adventure a Philmont Experience, but it is base, challenges Scouts and not limited to Philmont Bound Venturers with more than 214 participants. Any Scout, Venturer, or square miles of rugged northern adult leader is invited to attend this backpacking experience through New Mexico wilderness. parts of Bear Creek that most don't get to see. Your Backpacking treks, horseback adventure starts on Friday night with a cracker barrel riding, training and service programs offer many ways to and fellowship and concludes on Sunday morning with experience this legendary country. Alamo Area Council has a hike in from the outpost. requested treks for the summer of 2018. COST: $15 per person (includes cracker barrel, Saturday night dessert, and a patch) COST: $1,700 per person (SPRING) April 28 - April 30, 2017 DATE: DATE: June 12 - 24, 2018 (FALL) September 22 - September 24, 2017 LOCATION: Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico LOCATION: BCSR www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Philmont2018 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/BCA2017

2017 NATIONAL Every four years, Scouts from across the nation gather for the ultimate Scouting experience called the National Jamboree. Now held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, approximately 50,000 Scouts, Leaders, and Staff will gather for 10 days showcasing everything that is great about Scouting. Registration is open through April 1, 2017

COST: $2,950 per person DATE: July 19 - 28, 2017 LOCATION: Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/NationalJamboree2017

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10 VENTURING www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Venturing

Venturing offers a program that is full of challenge and VENTURING FORUM / VENTURING OFFICERS adventure for young men and women who are 13 (and ASSOCIATION (VOA) have completed eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Every last Thursday of the month, Venturing leaders and Venturers learn about high adventure, sports, arts and youth from the Council and the VOA meet to discuss hobbies, and youth ministries. upcoming activities, training, service projects, and outdoor adventure opportunities. Upcoming events supported by the VOA: • Venturing Forum (February 24, 2017) • Venturing Forum (March 30, 2017) • Venturing Forum (April 27, 2017) • Scout Strong Patriot Run/Walk (May 20, 2017) • Venturing Forum (May 25, 2017) • Flags at Fort Sam 2017 (May 26, 2017) • National Jamboree 2017 (Venture Scout) (July 16-18, 2017) • Venturing Forum (August 31, 2017) www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Events/ VenturingForumVenturingOfficerAssociationVOA

ORDER OF THE ARROW www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/OA The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's SPRING FELLOWSHIP FALL FELLOWSHIP AND VIGIL national honor society. For over 100 Fellowship weekends allow for new CALLOUT WEEKEND years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has and old members to gather and enjoy DATE: October 20 - 22, 2017 recognized Scouts and Scouters who activities and games. The weekend is best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in LOCATION: BCSR meant to provide an opportunity to bond their daily lives. in brotherhood. TIME: 6:00 PM - 11:00 AM LODGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DATE: March 17 - 19, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/OA/Events/ OAFellowships2017 The Lodge Executive Committee (LEC) LOCATION: BCSR is the steering commitee of the Order of the Arrow program within the local TIME: 5:00 PM - 11:00 AM EVENTS SUPPORTED BY council. To get work done, the lodge is COST: $15 Early Bird; $20 Regular organized into committees. ORDER OF THE ARROW www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/OA/Events/ DATES/LOCATIONS: OAFellowships2017 • February 25, 2017, MSP • BEAR CREEK BOY SCOUT • March 19, 2017, BCSR GATHERING & INDUCTION SUMMER CAMP 2018 UNIT • April 9, 2017, MSP WEEKENDS APPRECIATION DINNER • May 21, 2017, BCSR SPRING AUGUST 3, 2017 BEFORE • June 24, 2017, MSP • July 22, 2017, MSP DATE: April 7 - 9, 2017 THE SCOUT EXPO • August 26, 2017, MSP LOCATION: MSP TIME: Varies SUMMER www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/OALEC2017 DATE: May 19 - 21, 2017

LOCATION: BCSR COUNCIL HAS NEW HOURS TO SERVE YOU BETTER www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/OA/Events/ Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 6 PM OAInductions2017 Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM First Saturday of the Month 10 AM 1 PM

11 • Rent our Alamo-shaped pool • Have a picnic near the pool, McGimsey House, or the lake • Fish at the lake • Reserve a teepee or campsite for the weekend

FUN • Reserve the Dining Hall for Unit ceremonies • Go for a hike • Hold a lock-in at the Sports Pavilion • Conservation projects • COPE and Climbing

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Scouts ADVENTURE

RESERVE A CAMPING EVENT TODAY TEAM BUILDING CLICK TO VISIT: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Rentals WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? Trail to Adventure WATER SPORTS

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• Rent our Alamo-shaped pool FAMILY CAMPING • Have a picnic near the pool, McGimsey House, or the lake • Fish at the lake • Reserve a teepee or campsite for the weekend

• Reserve the Dining Hall for Unit ceremonies • Go for a hike • Hold a lock-in at the Sports Pavilion • Conservation projects • COPE and Climbing BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping/BoyScoutPrograms

ince 1957, Bear Creek Scout Reservation has been Sa summer home to thousands of Scouts. Providing unfogettable camping memories, Bear Creek has afforded many boys their first opportunity to experience self-reliance in a beautiful natural setting in the Texas Hill Country.

Bear Creek Summer Camp offers two summer camp programs, the Program for first year campers and the Older Scout Program for experienced campers. There are over 42 merit badges ranging from aquatics, ecology, field sports, handicrafts, and Scout skills for advancing Scouts to choose from. The Older Scout Program offers challenging programs for older Scouts, which include COPE, mountain biking, rock climbing, Lifeguard BSA, waterslide, and canoeing along the Guadalupe River. Leaders will also have the opportunity to get certified in 2017 will feature cowboy action and a 100 foot long Red Cross First Aid/CPR and Wilderness First Aid water slide. Dedicated, motivated and experienced staff The BMX track and 1400-foot tandem zip line were added members are the key to providing the kind of program you for Boy Scout Summer Camp in 2015. Log rolling and deserve. Our goal is to make your visit an educational and Range upgrades were added in 2016. memorable experience your troop will never forget.

BOY SCOUT SUMMER CAMP 2017 DATES: CALLING FOR SUMMER CAMP STAFF • Session 1: June 11-17 Bear Creek Summer Camp • Session 2: June 18-24 Each year, Alamo Area Council hires up to 50 young men • Session 3: June 26-July 1 and women to staff our premier summer camp at Bear Creek • Session 4: July 3-8 Scout Reservation. • Session 5: July 9-15 • The preferred age is 16 by June 1, 2017 LOCATION: BCSR • Applicants 15 years of age must have completed a 2-week Friedrich (Dining Hall) term as CIT www.BearCreek.Kintera.org/staffap Rickenbacker (Patrol Cooking) Other Activities: Day Camp at McGimsey The new leadership structure for McGimsey Day Camps will • COPE • Mountain Bike (Camp Bike); or bring your own free parents to attend as observers and remove the 1:5 ratio • Climbing of adult:scouts for attending. • Zip Line www.McGimsey.kintera.org/DayCampStaff www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Camping/BoyScoutSummerCamp * Applicants must be a registered member of the Alamo Area Council or be willing to register*

SWIM CHECKS AND LESSONS COST: $50/week; each 45-minute session is limited to 18 swimmers The swim classification of individuals participating in water Swim Checks: activities is a key element of the BSA’s Safe Swim Defense COST: $5/swimmer and Safety Afloat. Swim classification tests (swim checks) Friday, May 3; 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM should be renewed annually at the beginning of the Saturday, May 20; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM outdoor season and are required for any Scout attending Saturday, June 3; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Boy Scout Camp. The Alamo Area Council offers swim Monday, June 12; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM lessons to Scouts (ages 6+) as well as swim checks. Monday, June 26; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Swim Lessons: June 5-9; Daily at 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM Monday, July 10; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

14 CUB SCOUT SUMMER CAMPS www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/DayCamp2017 Summer time and Cub Scouts; a great combination for outdoor adventure and fun.

The goal of Day Camp is for Scouts to have fun while learning more about Scouting. Scouts will explore the tenets of the Scout Oath and Law through the camp theme and activities.

Cub Scout Day/Twilight Camp is for Scouts entering 1st-5th grades for the 2017-2018 school year. Scouts learn new skills, play sports and games, make crafts, swim, visit BB and archery ranges, and make new friends. All Day Camp registrations are made online.

KNIGHT'S QUEST DAY CAMP 2017 SWIM LESSONS AT DAY CAMP Safety is a key element for all DATES TIMES LOCATIONS individuals participating in a Boy Scouts of America activity, June 5 - 9 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM New Braunfels - Cypress Bend Park and swimming is no exception. Registered Day Camp attendees may June 5 - 9 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Kerrville - Schreiner University choose to register for swim lessons June 12 - 17 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM McGimsey Scout Park offered immediately following Day June 19 - 23 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Greater NW - TMI -The Episcopal School Camps (but not Twilight Camps) at the McGimsey Scout Park. Each June 19 - 23 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM McGimsey Scout Park (Twilight) week’s class is limited to 18 Scouts. June 26 - 30 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM McGimsey Scout Park Swim lessons may be added during July 10 - 14 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM McGimsey Scout Park (LDS Week) Day Camp registration. July 17 - 21 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Mays Family Scout Ranch COST: $50 (5 lessons) July 17 - 21 2:30 PM - 9:00 PM McGimsey Scout Park (Twilight) TIME: 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM DATES: June 12 - 16 COST: Varies (See Website) June 26 - 30 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/DayCamp2017 July 10 - 14

TIGER DAY CAMP 2017 CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP WEBELOS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Tigers and a parent will experience two Bears and Wolves, as of June 1, 2017, Webelos Outdoor Adventure Camp is a days of Day Camp to introduce them are invited to the second annual Cub four day/three night resident camp open to Scouting and the opportunities that Scout Resident Camp at the Mays to current Webelos. We provide the await them. Scouts will enjoy time in the Family Scout Ranch. The camp will be program, the staff, the food, and tents. Alamo-shaped swimming pool, visit the staffed by members of the Bear Creek Bring your personal gear and be ready BB and Archery Ranges, play games, Boy Scout Summer Camp Staff, so be for fun. Webelos and Arrow of Light make crafts, and have their Scouting prepared to have lots of high energy fun. Scouts will participate in rank-specific questions answered. DATES: activities. DATES/TIMES: Saturday, July 8, 9:00 AM Session 1: Monday, July 24, 2017 Camping is by pack or individual with a - Sunday, July 9, 2017, 3:00 PM Wednesday, July 26, 2017 parent; Packs must provide at least one LOCATION: MSP Session 2: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 leader per three Webelos. COST: $45 Friday, July 28, 2017 TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2 SESSIONS TIME: 3:00 PM - 10:00 AM www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/TDC2017 COST: Scout - $180, Adult - $90 LOCATION: MFSR Early Bird Cost COST: Scout - $130, DATES: Session 1: July 16 - July 19 Parent - $85, Session 2: July 19 - July 22 Sibling - $85 *Limited to 180 Webelos each session www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Events/CS LOCATION: BCSR ResidentCamp2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/WOA2017 15 DISTRICT EVENTS www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Districts DISTRICT RECOGNITION DINNER www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/TwoRivers/Events/ TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Districts hold reception ceremonies to honor TRDRD2017 LOCATION: the volunteers, Units, and Eagle Scouts. Spe- Bandera United Methodist Church cial Awards are also presented. If your District 1103 Cedar St. Pinewood Derby will be open to all Cub event is not listed below, or to check for up- Bandera, TX 78003 dates, contact your Scout Service Executive Scouts in each unit's District. Top winners ROUGH RIDER or visit your District’s page. per rank will compete for the overall District champion. DATE: February 16, 2017 ARMADILLO TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM DATE: February 11, 2017 ARMADILLO LOCATION: TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM DATE: March 17 & March 18, 2017 Northwood Presbyterian Church LOCATION: TIME: 6:00 PM & 8:00 AM-3:00 PM 518 Pike Rd. Northwest Hills UMC LOCATION: 7575 Tezel Rd. Crossroads Baptist Church VICTORY & SUMMIT www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Cimarron/Events/ 8300 Tezel Road DATE: March 4, 2017 CMDRD2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Armadillo/Events/ TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM ARPWD2017 LOCATION: LDS Church CIMARRON 7420 Huebner Rd. DATE: February 11, 2017 CIMARRON TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM DATE: February 11, 2017 LONGHORN LOCATION: TIME: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM DATE: March 8, 2017 Church of the Resurrection, Episcopal LOCATION: TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 5909 Walzem Rd. South Park Mall Floresville 1st Lutheran Church www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Cimarron/ 2310 SW Military Dr 1406 6th St. Events/CMDRD2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Cimarron/Events/ CMPWD2017 ARMADILLO MEMORIAL DATE: March 11, 2017 DATE: March 2, 2017 VICTORY TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM DATE: April 1, 2017 NW Hills United Methodist Church LOCATION: TIME: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 7575 Tezel Rd. LDS Military Dr. Bldg LOCATION: CIMARRON 10819 West Military Dr. Wonderland of the Americas www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Longhorn/ DATE: April 1, 2017 4522 Fredericksburg Rd Events/2017MMDRD TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Victory/Victo- LOCATION: LDS Church TWO RIVERS ryPinewoodDerby2017 8801 Midcrown Dr. DATE: March 2, 2017 2017 DISTRICT WORKSHOP MEMORIAL TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM TRAINING DATE: April 13, 2017 LOCATION: TIME: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM LDS Church TEXAS HILLS LOCATION: LDS Church DATE: February 4, 2017 10819 Military Dr. YOUTH PROTECTION GUIDELINES www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/YouthProtectionTraining YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING FOR ADULTS Youth Protection Training is offered online through the Boy Scouts of America National Website. The training site is interactive and you can go at your own pace. All registered adults must take Youth Protection Training and keep the training current within 2 years of completion. The training is approximately 30-40 minutes long. For more information, visit the website above and www.Scouting.org/YouthProtection. Youth Protection Training - In Person The State of Texas requires all adults attending day camps and resident camps / summer camps to take the Texas-approved BSA in-person YPT course. The in-person Texas-approved YPT Course is good for two years and meets all BSA YPT requirements. The BSA ONLINE COURSE MAY NOT be used for summer camps and day camps in the State of Texas. Note that this state requirement applies only to adults attending summer camps and day camps in the State of Texas and does NOT apply to unit weekend camping. Alamo Area Council camps requiring the in-person YPT course are: Bear Creek Summer Camp, Winter Camp, Webelos Outdoor Adventure Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp, and Cub Scout Day Camp. To find out if there are any upcoming trainings, visit the training page on the Council’s website at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ YouthProtectionTraining. If you experience issues while taking online training such as being unable to print a certificate or forgetting a username and password, please contact the National Office at (972) 580-2000 or by email at [email protected]. 16 SCOUTING UNIVERSITY www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training

Adult Scout Leaders are considered to be trained and eligible to wear the official ‘Trained’ emblem once they have completed the Position Specific Leader Training for their assigned position and Youth Protection Training (YPT). Pack Trainers are required to take D70 “Train the Trainer – Fundamentals” in addition to their Position Specific Leader Training and YPT. Visit www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training or email the Council Training Team at [email protected]. CUB SCOUT LEADERS complete YPT afterwards. • November 17 -18, 2017 TIME: CUB SPECIFIC Leaders may attend any available training. Friday 5:00 PM - Saturday 6:00 PM Content is based on the leader’s posi- COST: $5 online / $7 walk-in LOCATION: MSP tion and will cover basic knowledge and BOY SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/IOLS2017 skills needed to be a succesful leader. At- DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS: tendees MUST bring a copy of their Youth • Saturday, March 11, 2017 ALL SCOUT LEADERS Protection Training (YPT) card or stay to 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM CLIMBING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING complete YPT afterwards. St. Vincent de Paul This 3-part course teaches basic climbing, COST: $5 online / $7 walk-in • Saturday, March 25, 2017 belaying, and rappelling. Successful DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM completion and demonstration of the skills Leaders may attend any available training. Devine VFW Post 3966 presented in all three sessions qualifies • Saturday, March 11, 2017 • Saturday, April 15, 2017 participants for BSA-trained Climbing 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Instructor card. Card allows the person Hope Lutheran Church St. Vincent de Paul to assist/lead unit-level climbing and • Saturday, March 25, 2017 • Saturday, June 3, 2017 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM rappelling sessions or to assist district 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM or council-level climbing and rappelling Devine VFW Post 3966 First Lutheran Church activities under the supervision of a BSA- • Saturday, April 15, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Boy-Scout-Leader-Specif- 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM trained Climbing Director. ic-Training MSP Hope Lutheran Church LOCATION: DATES: • Saturday, June 3, 2017 VENTURING LEADER SPECIFIC 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM • March 21, 2017, Classroom DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS: First Lutheran Church • March 25-26, 2017, Tower • Saturday, March 11, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Cub-Scout- • April 7-9, 2017, Real Rock Training 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Leader-Basic-Training www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training/Events/ St Vincent de Paul Parish, 4222 SW ClimbingTng2017 Loop 410 BASIC ADULT LEADER www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Venturing-Leader-Basic- OUTDOOR ORIENTATION (BALOO) MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR One-day training event that introduces Training ORIENTATION Cub Scout Leaders and parents to the Required to renew as a Merit Badge VARSITY LEADER SPECIFIC skills needed to plan and conduct Pack Counselor for 2017. Also recommended DATE: outdoor activities. Each Pack is required for all unit leadership and parents to • Saturday, March 11, 2017 to have one BALOO trained adult in atten- better understand the Merit Badge TIME: 8:00AM - 1:00PM dance at every Pack camping event. Process and the function of the Merit LOCATION: Badge Counselor. COST: $10 St Vincent de Paul Parish, DATES: 4222 SW Loop 410 DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS: • Saturday, February 25, 2017 • February 7, 2017; 6:00 - 7:30PM,MSP • Saturday, April 15, 2017 INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR • March 23, 2017; 6:00 - 7:30PM, • Saturday, August 19, 2017 LEADER SKILLS (IOLS) Alamo Area Council BSA Service Center TIME: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • April 8, 2017; 11:00AM - 12:30PM IOLS is the final course required LOCATION: MSP Alamo Area Council BSA Service Center for Scoutmasters and Assistant www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/BALOO2017 • May 16, 2017; 6:00 - 7:30PM, MSP Scoutmasters of Boy Scout Troops as well • June 6, 2017; 6:00 - 7:30PM, MSP as Varsity Coaches and Assistants. BOY SCOUT, VENTURING & • July 13, 2017; 6:00 - 7:30PM VARSITY LEADERS COST: $20 Alamo Area Council BSA Service Center Content is based on the leader’s position DATES: Friday - Saturday • August 15, 2017; 6:00 - 7:30PM, MSP and will cover basic knowledge and skills • February 24 - 25, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Units/ needed to be a succesful leader. Attend- • April 14 - 15, 2017 Advancement/Counselors ees MUST bring a copy of their Youth • August 18 - 19, 2017 Protection Training (YPT) card or stay to 17 SCOUTING UNIVERSITY www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training TRAINER'S EDGE open to all Scouters. This is supplemental WOOD BADGE Designed for Scout Leaders involved in leader training at its best, designed to Wood Badge is an incredible scouting training at the Pack, Troop, Crew, District, provide program ideas, resources, and experience for adult leaders offered twice FUN for all Scouting volunteers. Leaders and Council levels. Emphasis is on how a year by the Alamo Area Council. Wood to be a more effective trainer by learning may return year after year and earn Badge is Scouting’s premier training better presentation skills. degrees in their chosen fields and keep current on all that Scouting has to offer course providing in-depth training in COST: $5 the youth in our communities. leadership skils and group dynamics. DATE: Saturday, August 26, 2017 DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2017 This 3-part course teaches basic TIME: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM TIMES: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM climbing, belaying, and rappelling. Must LOCATION: MSP LOCATION: University United Methodist be 16 years or older. www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/TrainersEDGE2017 Church COST: $225 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CollegeComSci2017 DATES: OUTDOOR ETHICS TRAINER • SPRING COURSE 2017 COURSE 2017 SCOUTS & SCOUT LEADERS Friday - Sunday, March 3 - 5 & This 16-hour, overnight training course is CPR / AED TRAINING Friday - Sunday, March 31 - April 2 designed for adult and youth members of Taught by a certified American Red Cross (MUST ATTEND BOTH WEEKENDS) Scouting, 14 years of age and older, who instructor, this course helps participants LOCATION:MSP value the land and want to teach others recognize and respond appropriately to www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training/Advanced/ how to protect and preserve it. cardiac and breathing emergencies. This WoodBadgepage Participants who successfully complete course is required to enter Wilderness & Remote First Aid training. the course will be qualified to teach Out- SCOUT YOUTH TRAINING COST: $65 door Ethics skills to all levels of Scout- DATES: • Monday, January 23, 2017 NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP ing, and will receive an Outdoor Ethics • Monday, February 6, 2017 TRAINING (NYLT) Trainer certificate and patch. • Monday, March 20, 2017 National Youth Leadership Training is an COST: $50 • Monday, April 17, 2017 exciting, action-packed program designed DATES: • Monday, May 15, 2017 for councils to provide youth members • March 10 - 12, 2017 TIME: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM with leadership skills and experience they • April 21 - 23, 2017 LOCATION: MSP can use in their home troops and in other • May 12 - 14, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CPRAEDWRFA- situations demanding leadership of self • August 25 - 27, 2017 Training2017 and others. TIME: DATES: Friday 6:00 PM - Sunday 1:00 PM WILDERNESS AND REMOTE FIRST Spring: March 12-17, 2017 LOCATION: MFSR AID TRAINING Summer I: June 4-9, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/OE2017 The American Red Cross developed Summer II: June11-16, 2017 this 16 hour Wilderness and Remote TIMES: POWDERHORN First Aid Training to meet the needs of Sunday, 12:00 PM - Friday 7:00 PM Powderhorn is a high adventure skills the Boy Scouts of America in situations LOCATION: MSP resource course for Venture, Boy Scout, where emergency response time is over www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training/Events/ and Varsity Scout leaders. This course 30 minutes. Those who successfully NYLT2017 is designed to expose leaders to the complete this course will receive the activities and resources necessary to "Wilderness and First Aid" certificate DEN CHIEF TRAINING operate a successful high adventure which is valid for 2 years. This is a training for Den Chiefs: Pack, program and educate about specific high- DATES: District, and Council Trainers Den Lead- adventure skills, resources, and training • Friday, January 27, 2017, 5:30 PM - ers, Cubmasters; Scoutmasters, Varsity methods for delivering those skills in an Saturday, January 28, 2017, 6:00 PM Coaches, and Venturing Crew Advisors. exciting, safe, and challenging way. • Friday, February 10, 2017, 5:30 PM - This training teaches the Den Chief to COST: $270 Saturday, February 11, 2017, 6:00 PM effectively assist the Den Leader with DATES: • Friday, March 24, 2017, 5:30 PM - planning and conducting meetings. Adult • September 29 - October 1, 2017 Saturday, March 25, 2017, 6:00 PM leaders are encouraged to attend the • October 13 - 15, 2017 • Friday, April 21, 2017, 5:30 PM - Saturday, April 22, 2017, 6:00 PM training to understand the role of this (MUST ATTEND BOTH WEEKENDS) postion. LOCATION: BCSR • Friday, May 19 5:30 PM - Saturday, May 20, 2017, 6:00 PM DATE: April 1, 2017 www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Events/PH2017 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM LOCATION: MSP TIME: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CPRWRFA LOCATION: Council Service Center COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Training/Events/ SCIENCE 2017 Training2017 The College of Commissioner Science is DenChiefTraining2017 18 FRIENDS OF SCOUTING www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Donate Sponsorship: Patrol or Den For One Year I am an Eagle Scout-please stay in touch!  I am an Eagle Name______— Company (if available) gift from my employer  I will request a matching  I do not need a recognition gift.  Multi-Year Giving Society — continue the annual pledge until cancelled by me.  ______Other Pledge Amount – Surprise Us!  $80 - One household’s share of the overall council Friends of Scouting campaign goal. Council shoulder patch).  $250 - Sponsors your son or another scout (receive special commemorative pocket knife).  $500 - Share Sponsorship of Patrol or Den (receive special commemorative belt buckle).  $1,000 - Sponsorship of Patrol or Den for one year (receive special commemorative PLEDGE AMOUNT to one Scout for year A Pledge of $250 will sponsor council services Will You Be A Friend of Scouting? Email ______Phone ______Zip______State City Address ______Name ______YOUR INFORMATION Life Skills Special commemorative belt buckle Special commemorative riends of Scouting is the to influence the youth of today. For a donation of $250 or $1,000 annual giving program that more, you will receive a special edition Council Shoulder also qualify for the commemorative belt buckle will receive their recognitions in person.also qualify for the commemorative Thank you for your leadership gift. their recognition by mail. pocket knife,Those $500 donors who also qualify for the commemorative and those $1,000 donors who for a pledge of $250 will receive Council shoulder patch Leadership donors who are eligible to receive the special commemorative

DONOR RECOGNITION F involves parents, volunteers, Patch featuring scenes of McGimsey Scout Park.

and alumni in the community There are additional special recognition gifts at the $500 to support the delivery of and $1,000 levels. FRIENDS OF Council Services to each Scouting household. The Leaving A Legacy Through Planned Giving campaign is also supported by Your Legacy Gift will be protected and help ensure the

Special commemorative Council shoulder patch Special commemorative SCOUTING

Shared Sponsorship: Patrol or Den individuals, businesses, and future of Scouting in our area for generations of youth to private foundations. follow. $500 High Adventure Your gift to Friends of Scout- There are many options and opportunities to leave a lasting gift and legacy to ensure that Boy Scouts of America, Alamo ing is an investment in the those donors for their leadership gift support: The Alamo Area Council wishes to recognize Lifetime Friendships future of young people; in Area Council programs will continue to help mold young the development of a strong, men and women for many years to come. Professional Annual contribution statements will be sent in late January will be sent in late Note: Annual contribution statements Signature______Expires ______/______Auth. Code ______Card Number ______     Pledge Reminder Preference: Amount Paid $______Now Pledge Amount $ ______You may also make a gift online: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/donate PAYMENT METHOD THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF SCOUTING Mastercard  Four Times Twice _____/_____/_____ ) and Date (Now _____/_____/_____ ) or Date Once (Now made payable to Check made payable Alamo Area BSA productive community, to build financial advisors are available through Boy Scouts of and strengthen character and America to provide consultation and proposals that can be

(Now, June, August, October) given to your current financial advisor, attorney, or CPA. Share Sponsorship: One Scout for Year lasting values. VISA  Special commemorative pocket knife Special commemorative A gift of $250 provides support Gifts may be arranged through individual estate planning. Discover  Discover For questions or assistance with your FOS gift, contact

$250 to deliver Council Services for one youth in the Scouting Courtney Bukowski at 210-296-7623. For questions or

AMEX program for one year. assistance with your Legacy gift, contact Ed Rogers at 210- 296-7609. You can also email 2226 NW Military Hwy San Antonio, TX 78213 Your contribution ensures [email protected]. 210.341.8611 To sign up your Unit for a Friends of Scouting Presentation, www.AlamoAreaBSA.org that the values that made this STEM Programs country great will continue visit: www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/FamilyFOS

19 UNIT MONEY EARNING PROJECTS Support Scouts, Buy Camp Cards

2017 CAMP CARD SALE Thank You Alamo SAVE THE DATES: Area Council Scouts, February 24 - May 5, 2017 Parents, and Leaders Register online by February 23 for over $1,570,000 in www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/CampCards Popcorn Sales in 2016! The Camp Card is an award-winning money earning program that helps Scouts earn their way to camp or 2016 HIGHLIGHTS other outdoor adventures! The Alamo Area Council • Nearly $600,000 in Commissions to 201 Units Camp Cards offer discounts at local businesses. Camp • Over $1,100,000 to Support Scouting in the San Antonio Cards sell for $5.00 each, with 50% going to the unit and Surrounding Areas and 50% going to the Council. • $3,500 Total Selling Scouts including 179 that exceeded $1,500 and 354 that exceeded $1,000 • Units are encouraged to use these funds to ensure that every Scout can attend summer camp; the Coun- 2017 SALE DATES cil’s portion covers the cost of production, securing • Monday - Wednesday, February 13 - 15: Council Staff to sponsors, promotional materials, and supports camping Popcorn Conference (products, prices, commissions, prize and other operations for Scouting year-round. programs, sneak peek, etc. to be determined) • Thursday, April 13: Sneak Peek & Date Night • NO RISK SALE - Units DO NOT need to prepay for • Monday, April 17: Popcorn Registration Begins their first round of Camp Cards. However, in order to August - September: Popcorn Trainings get a second or third round of cards, a payment MUST • Thursday, August 17: Scouting Expo & Popcorn Training be made first. • Monday, August 21: Show & Sell Orders Due • Friday - Saturday, September 1-2: Show & Sell Order Pick-ups Continue the • Friday-Saturday, October 27-28: Show & Sell Returns Due • Monday, November 6: Take Orders Due Scouting tradition • Friday - Saturday, November 17 - 18: Take Order Pick-ups & Prize Form Due • Friday-Saturday, December 1 - 2: Payments & Scholarship Join today! Forms Due, Prizes Available for Pick-up • February 2018: Online Sales Commissions Paid to Units www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Alumni [email protected] www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Popcorn FUNDRAISING EVENTS SCOUT STRONG PATRIOT RUN BOY SCOUT SHOOTOUT The fourth annual Scout Strong The Boy Scout Shoot Out is a fun filled afternoon, sport- Patriot Run and 1K Kids’ Fun ing clay competition, held annually at the National Shoot- Run promotes a healthy, active ing Complex to benefit the programs of the Boy Scouts of lifestyle for the Scouts, families, America, Alamo Area Council. Teams of five compete at and communities we serve. All various stations, accommodating all skill levels, to shoot proceeds from the Scout Strong 100 targets. The National Shooting Complex is one of the Patriot Run will benefit the premier shooting facilities in the world, spanning 671 acres programs of the Alamo Area Council. Check out the website of San Antonio countryside. A dinner banquet, an exciting for this Spring event to be held at McGimsey Scout Park. live and silent auction, and an awards ceremony will follow the tournament play. DATE: Saturday, May 20, 2017 TIME: 7:30 AM DATE: Thursday, May 25, 2017 TIME: 1:30 PM Shooters Briefing PLACE: MSP, 10810 Wedgewood, San Antonio, TX 78230 www.ScoutStrong.org PLACE: National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Rd, 78253 www.BoyScoutShootout.org

20 SPECIAL EVENTS BATTLE OF THE FLOWERS PARADE The Alamo Area Council is supporting The Battle of Flowers Parade again this year with Scouts to hold and parade the “Texas Flag.” Every April, downtown San Antonio becomes the site of a citywide celebration – the Battle of Flowers® Parade. Since 1891, the women volunteer members of the Battle of Flowers® Association have produced a parade to honor the fallen heroes of the Alamo and to commemorate the victory at the battle of San Jacinto. Join us as we celebrate Texas history! The Battle of Flowers appreciates that the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts help carry the big United States and Texas flag each year within the parade. 2017 SCOUTING EXPO DATE: Friday, April 28, 2017 Come enjoy your Council Roundtable featuring Attractions TIME: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM & Actions from local vendors, door prizes. Council & District LOCATION: Downtown San Antonio information will be available, with split sessions for adult www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/2017FiestaBattleofFlowersParade leaders: Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting, training for popcorn, website training, Order of the Arrow Annual Lodge THE GREAT AMERICAN CAMPOUT Meeting, Venturing displays, and the Musselman Scout The Alamo Area Council has joined the Great American Shop will be selling merchandise from 7:00PM - 9:00PM. Campout, sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. DATE: Thursday, August 3, 2017 It is an important part of the organization’s, “Be Out There” TIME: 7:00PM - 9:00PM campaign, which is dedicated to getting children outside LOCATION: AT&T Center Hall so they can enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/SE2017 Camping out is also a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about the wildlife that surrounds us every day. Enjoy a family campout under the stars. Activities include: archery, fun camping games, and a Campfire program. Register today! DATE: Saturday - Sunday, June 3 - 4, 2017 TIME: 12:00 PM - 10:00 AM LOCATION: MFSR COST: $25 tent w/ cots provided or $15 provide your own www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/GAC2017

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EXECUTIVE STAFF Title ...... Name ...... Phone...... Email Address Scout Executive/CEO...... Michael de los Santos. . 210-341-8611 x119 ...... [email protected] Director of Scouting Operations/COO. . Sean Magnuson. . . . 210-294-3319...... [email protected] Director of Scouting Services . . . . . John Echevarria. . . . 210-216-1763...... [email protected] Director of Scouting Endowment . . . . Ed Rogers ...... 210-296-7609...... [email protected] Director of Scouting Relations & Comm. Angel Martinez . . . . . 210-394-9915 ...... [email protected] Dir of Development & Special Events. . Courtney Bukowski. . . 210-296-7623...... [email protected] Development Director...... Amber Sizer ...... 210-323-5096...... [email protected] Scout Service Area Coordinator . . . . Ted Borcherding. . . . 210-296-7628 ...... [email protected] SCOUT SERVICE EXECUTIVES Armadillo Scout Service Executive. . . Rebecca Gonzalez. . . 210-296-7583...... [email protected] Cimarron Scout Service Executive. . . Jericho Talusan. . . . . 210-305-3017...... [email protected] Diamondback Scout Service Executive. . Michelle Chapman . . . 210-464-8936...... [email protected] Longhorn Scout Service Executive. . . Frances Henderson . . 210-305-3054...... [email protected] Memorial Scout Service Coach. . . . . Terry Ellis ...... 210-296-7617...... [email protected] Mustang Sr. Scout Service Executive. . Josh Ozuna...... 210-355-4913...... [email protected] Rough Rider Scout Service Executive. . . Brianna Ibarra. . . . . 210-296-7613...... [email protected] Scouting Relations Executive (Exploring)...... 210-422-0034...... [email protected] Summit Scout Service Executive...... AJ Chaney...... 210-284-4912 ...... [email protected] Texas Hills Scout Service Executive. . . Amanda Guerra. . . . . 210-296-7612...... [email protected] Two Rivers Scout Service Executive...... 210-262-1449...... [email protected] Victory Senior Scout Service Executive. . Pilar Colon-Martin. . . . 210-296-7611...... [email protected] OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Outdoor Adventure Director...... Linda Dieguez. . . . . 210-740-9370...... [email protected] Outdoor Adventure Executive. . . . . Jay Ghormley...... 210-464-6643...... [email protected] Outdoor Adventure Service Coordinator. Matthew Rodriguez. . . 210-740-3549...... [email protected] Bear Creek Scout Reservation Director....Ken Lamb...... 210-296-7582...... [email protected] Mays Family Scout Ranch Manager.. . .Myles Siegel...... 210-740-9368...... [email protected] MFSR Outdoor Adventure Executive.. . Mark Sanchez...... 210-740-9366...... [email protected] McGimsey Scout Park Manager. . . . Chris Silvey...... 210-296-7628...... [email protected] OFFICE STAFF / SCOUTING RELATIONS Executive Assistant to Scout Executive. .Rosanne Juarez. . . . . 210-341-8611 x116...... [email protected] Certified Registrar & Membership Mgr.. .Melissa Moore . . . . . 210-341-8611 x101...... [email protected] Scouting Relations Agent ...... Michelle Esparza. . . . 210-341-8611 x111...... [email protected] Scouting Relations Specialist . . . . . Patricia Hartley . . . . . 210-341-8611 x100...... [email protected] Scoutreach Customer Service Rep. . . .Itza Rodriguez. . . . . 210-341-8611 x600...... [email protected] Scouting Communications Executive . . Chelsey Schulze . . . . 210-341-8611 x165...... [email protected] Accountant...... Enrique Barrera. . . . . 210-341-8611 x114...... [email protected] Accounting Specialist ...... Carol Sheridan. . . . . 210-341-8611 x118...... [email protected] Fundraising Data Specialist ...... Rene Hanson...... 210-341-8611 x156...... [email protected] Maintenance Technician...... Whylie Welch...... 210-341-8611...... [email protected] Marketing Intern...... Stuart Cram...... 210-341-8611 x165...... [email protected]

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recognition, and special activities. www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/ScoutShop/ Musselman Unit Service – District Commissioner staff provides direct coaching by District NEW HOURS: volunteers for Unit leaders to help Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM ensure the success of every Scouting Tues, Thurs: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Unit. Sat: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Meeting monthly, the District Scoutreach Scout Shop Committee’s purpose is to build 8503 S. Zarzamora St. momentum, provide group continuity, San Antonio, TX 78224 ensure good coordination, and to make (210) 341-8611 Ext. 600 SERVICE CENTERS specific assignments to committee Hours: Alamo Area Council Service Center members. Contact your District’s Scout Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM 2226 NW Military Hwy Service Executive to serve on your Service Centers and Shops are closed San Antonio, TX 78213 District Committee, or major holidays and holiday weekends. (210) 341-8611 Phone Contact Your District Committee by (210) 341-7641 Fax TRADING POSTS Visiting Your District Page: [email protected] The Alamo Area Council operates www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Districts trading posts at all camp properties NEW HOURS during most Council outdoor Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM COMMISSIONER STAFF adventures. Refreshments, camp Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM The Commissioner is the liaison souvenirs, advancement materials, 1st Saturday of Month: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM between the Alamo Area Council and branded camp and BSA products, and more are available for purchase. Scoutreach Service Center Scouting units. 8503 S. Zarzamora St. The Commissioner’s keep units eSales Site San Antonio, TX 78224 operating at maximum efficiency, The Alamo Area Council eSales site (210) 341-8611 Ext. 600 Phone maintain regular contact and coach is an extension of our trading posts. (210) 921-9304 Fax unit leaders, note weaknesses in Various Council and camp branded Monday - Friday: 1:00 - 6:00 PM programs, and suggest remedies. The products will be offered seasonly online Commissioner is part of the District, and at the following site, but sorry no plastic DISTRICT COMMITTEE typically serves 1 - 3 units, other than chickens or popcorn sold here. Scouting is volunteer-run and their “home” unit. www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Store funded. The Council is sub- Contact Your Commissioners: divided into three administrative www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Commisioners RESOURCES departments, run by district [email protected] From Internet links, forms, and committees responsible for the applications, to program and training following functions: materials, look to this section for your SCOUT SHOPS Scouting needs. Membership – Strives for growth Purchase Uniforms, Insignia, www.AlamoAreaBSA.org/Resources by creating new Scouting Units and Handbooks, Literature, Trophies & recruiting youth to join existing Units. Awards, Camping Equipment, Crafts, HAVE A SCOUT STORY TO SHARE? Gift Certificates, and more. [email protected] Finance – Supports District’s share of Musselman Scout Shop Scout Yard and Service Project funds to the Council operating budget. 2226 NW Military Hwy Signs and Eagle Scout Light Box Program – Supports Scouting Units San Antonio, TX 78213 available for check out at the Council with camp promotion, community 210-341-8611 Ext. 601 Service Center front desk.. service, training, youth advancement, [email protected] 23 SCOUTS ON THE SCENE

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