First United Methodist Church of Frisco will hold a meeting on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel for any Scout interested in earning their Protestant/non-denominational religious recognition. This meeting will be to determine how many Scouts are in each age group and to schedule the remaining classes by age group. FUMC-Frisco is located at 7659 Preston Road, Frisco.
Contact is Dorothy Finley, e-mail finleyhome@gmail.com
June 1, 2010
Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA.
To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies.
Effective June 1, 2010:
– Youth Protection training [Read More …]
First Baptist Church Allen on Monday evenings in May from 7-8:30 PM. Please sign up before May 10! [Read more...]
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
SOUTHERN SKY DISTRICT
HAS NEW DISTRICT DIRECTOR
I would like to say Thank You to all of the volunteers in the Southern Sky and Lone Star Districts as well as Arrowhead. I have had the honor of being the District Director in Northern Collin County for the past 4 years. This position has allowed me to work with you “the [Read More …]
In 2010 Circle 10 Council will pilot a “Required Training” program that will be implemented nationwide in 2011.
Certain positions will be required to complete training before they will be allowed to “recharter” in February or March in that position as follows:
All Committee Chairs — Leader Specific Training
Cubmasters — Leader Specific Training
Scoutmasters — Leader Specific Training & [Read More …]
The BSA Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at its meeting on May 22 to increase the traditional membership registration fee for all youth and adults to $15 from its current $10, effective January 1, 2010.
The last fee increase, which was from $7 to $10, was in 2003. The Exploring fee remains $10 for both [Read More …]
The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.
Tenderfoot
A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also [Read More …]
Bringing Life into the Year
Southern Sky District Scouters,
Howdy and welcome to another great year for Scouting in the 2nd year of the Southern Sky District. Please use this Program Preview to its fullest potential for the 2009-2010 Scout year.
Abraham Lincoln once said “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. [Read More …]
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The Southern Sky District Contingent to Camp Cherokee has a web page with pictures and information on their trip. Please take a look here
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Click here to get your picture!
Learn about the 100th Anniversary Commemorative Patch