South Texas Council, BSA Ph.

361-814-4300
700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Fall 2010
www.stxbsa.org

The Scouter
Fall Membership Roundup Cub Scout Family Campouts
August—October, 2010 Camp Huisache - October 8 - 9, 2010
Camp Karankawa - October 15-16; 16-17, 2010
Contact Your DE for more info! Camp Mauritz - October 23, 2010
Click for More Info
Popcorn Show and Sell
Sep. 17 - Oct. 2, 2010 Fishing Derby (all scouts) Special points of interest:
Click for More Info October 23, 2010  Online Scout Leader Training

Corpus Christi, Tx  Adult Recognition/Knot Page

Popcorn Take Order Sales  South Texas Council Website

 Online Scout Store
October 1 - October 31, 2010 Scouting for Food
Click for More Info Distribution - October 30, 2010

Woodbadge Training
October 8 - 10; Nov. 6-8, 2010 Boy Scout Winter Camp
Camp Karankawa
Click for More Info
Collection - November 6, 2010
W ould you like to be a part of
history and help restore the
3 Columbus ships that are
currently owned by the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and
December 26 - 30, 2010
History?
Camp Karankawa - CLICK HERE
Camp Huisache - CLICK HERE Contact: Richard Luna
Scout Master - Troop 87
361-510-9821
rluna@gocn.org

The 100th Anniversary Celebration of

the Boy Scouts of America for the South
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Texas Council has been rescheduled for
December 11, 2010 and will be held at
Click Below!
Del Mar College (West Campus) in
Corpus Christi, TX.

Training, Popcorn, Recruitment

T raining in 2010 is more
important than ever! The
South Texas Council
Policy is that all direct contact
leaders must have these
trainings: Youth Protection,
This is Scouting, Fast Start and
Leader Specific. Visit the BSA
Online Training Center to take
all but Leader specific.
P opcorn season is just about
upon us! Does your unit
have their Popcorn Kernel?
If so, please email Carolyn
Koenning at
ckoenning@stxbsa.org . Selling
popcorn is an opportunity for
your pack/troop/crew/ship/team
to earn needed funding to put on
a great program for the youth!
R ecruitment! School’s are
starting across the
council and it’s time to
start recruiting new youth into
the program during our ―Words
to Live By‖ recruitment
campaign! If you would like to
get involved or help a unit
recruit, contact your DE!
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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Fall 2010
www.stxbsa.org

2010 Fall Round-Up

“Words to Live By” is the theme of our 2010 Round-Up

Campaign. With your help, we are able to recruit and serve
more youth and families across the South Texas Council.
More Online Tools:
Does your pack have plans to conduct a rally night? If you
have questions, you may contact your District Executive or  Youth Protection Training

district’s Membership Chairman and he or she will help you get  This is Scouting

all the flyers, stickers, posters, yard signs and tools needed to  Cub Scout Leader Fast Start

conduct a successful signup!  Boy Scout Leader Fast Start

 Climb on Safely
 Trek Safely
WHAT IS YOUR SCOUTING DREAM TRIP?  Troop Committee Challenge
 Local Tour Permit
Taking your Scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch?
 New BSA Health Form
Taking your Scouts to the overnight program at NASA?
 Advancement Form
Taking your Scouts on a…
 Youth Application
…Guided Caving Tour in the Texas Hill Country?
 Adult Application
…Climbing & Rappelling on Enchanted Rock?
 Unit Money Earning Application
…Hiking/Rafting the Grand Canyon?

The 2010 Centennial Popcorn Sale can help your

unit raise the FUNDS and PARENT VOLUNTEERS
to do all of these things and much, much more.
Did you participate in the Family
Friends of Scouting campaign and
MAKE YOUR SCOUTING DREAMS COME TRUE WITH would like this year’s
commemorative patch? All that
POPCORN!!! participated or would like to
participate in the Family Friends of
{read on for more detailed Popcorn info} Scouting campaign that donate
$100 or more to help the youth of
the South Texas Council will
receive the above patch!

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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Fall 2010
www.stxbsa.org

2010 Centennial Popcorn Sale

Basic Planning Information
KEY DATES for Show and Sell KEY DATES for the Take Order Sale
August 30 Show & Sell Popcorn Orders Due Oct. 1 TAKE ORDER SALES BEGIN
Sept. 9 – 11 Professional Sales Training by Oct. 8 Weekly Sales Prize Drawing #1
Michael Beck Oct. 15 Weekly Sales Prize Drawing #2
Sept. 10 Popcorn Delivered to Units Oct. 22 Weekly Sales Prize Drawing #3
Sept. 17 Show & Sell Popcorn Sale Begins Oct. 29 Weekly Sales Prize Drawing #4
October 2 Show & Sell Sale Ends Nov. 1 & 2 POPCORN ORDERS DUE TO COUNCIL
Oct. 4 & 5 Show & Sell Money Due to Council Grand Prize Drawings
And Product Return period Nov. 13 Popcorn Delivered to Units
Dec. 8 POPCORN MONEY DUE TO COUNCIL
For detailed information about the 2010 Centennial Popcorn Sale CLICK HERE or
contact your District Popcorn Chairman.

2010 Woodbadge 2010 Fall Cub Scout Family Campouts

Camp Karankawa Camp Huisache - October 8 - 9, 2010
Camp Karankawa - October 15-16; 16-17, 2010
Woodbadge Information(click) Camp Mauritz - October 23, 2010
Woodbadge Registration (click)
Cub Scout Family Camps are two day experiences
What is Wood Badge? that give Cub Scouts the opportunity to shoot bb guns, archery,
Wood Badge is an advanced, residential leadership training go hiking, crafts, and participate in lots of outdoor activities!
opportunity for adult volunteers in Scouting For more information contact the Scout Service Center at
361-814-4300 or staff advisor, Jeremy Barnes at
What is the purpose of Wood Badge? jeremy.barnes@scouting.org
The goal is to enhance each leader’s team development, program
planning, and problem-solving skills. Each course also creates a Click for Registration Form
network of dedicated Scout leaders.

In 2009 the Scouts and volunteers of the

South Texas Council collected more than
100,000 pounds of non perishable food items
to help feed those fighting hunger. Will you be
apart of this year’s Scouting for Food
campaign?

 Bag Distribution - October 30, 2010

 Bag Collection - November 6, 2010
contact jeremy.barnes@scouting.org for more info

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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org

Fall 2010
www.stxbsa.org

The View From My Tent….

This is my my favorite time of year -- the start of a new school year--full of hope and excitement for children and
parents. It is also the start of a new Scouting program year and during the next 60 days more youths and parents will
join Scouting then the entire rest of the year.

These new Scouts and parents join Scouting with the high expectation that their son will someday become an Eagle
Scout and then use those skills learned in Scouting to improve our world. This dream does come true for many young
people and parents but we need to do a few things now to ensure this successful lifetime outcome.

As you recruit new boys and new parents into your Scouting unit please make sure the following things happen:

That every new family leaves the joining meeting knowing when and where the first regular meeting is going
to take place, and that they have the name and phone number of their son’s leader.
Make sure if they miss the first meeting someone calls and follows up with them to ensure they successfully
become engaged with Scouting.
Unfortunately about 10% of all new boys who join Scouting never attend a meeting because of poor communications
and a lack of follow-up.

Please task a small group of adults in your unit with the responsibility of being the welcoming committee and make
sure every new family gets a strong start in their Scouting adventure.

Thank you for all you do for Scouting!

Sincerely,

John Beauregard
Scout Executive & CEO

The first 10 people to call 361-816-3858 and say ―hooks‖ will receive 2 free tickets to a Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Game!

2010 Boy Scout Winter Camps 2010 Webelos Winter Camp

December 26 - 30, 2010 December 26 - 30, 2010
Camp Karankawa - CLICK HERE Camp Mauritz
Camp Huisache - CLICK HERE
Contact crose@stxbsa.org for more info
Contact james.rangel@scouting.org for more info

Do you know an adult leader that stands out with exceptional service to youth?
Nominate him/her for one of the following awards:

Silver Beaver (click here)- registration deadline October 31, 2010

District Award of Merit (click here) - ask your District Exec. for turn in date

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South Texas Council, BSA Ph. 361-814-4300

700 Everhart Bld.A Fax 361-814-3888
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 www.stxbsa.org
Fall 2010
www.stxbsa.org

2011 Boy Scout Summer Camp 2011 Cub Scout Day Camps
In 2011 we hope to have the best Cub Scout
Leader’s Guide Staff Information Day Camp season ever! Our goal is to provide
Staff Application quality programs for as many Cub Scouts to
Camp Karankawa Reservation Chart
attend as possible.
For more information about Scout Boy
Summer Camp Information Would you like to help out with Day Camp in
Summer Camp, please contact Camp
Director Marty Sepulveda at 361-814-4300 2011? You may contact the South Texas
Summer Camp Reservation Form Council staff advisor Jeremy Barnes at
Ext. 11.
jeremy.barnes@scouting.org or 361-816-3858.

Starting in 2010, the South Texas Council policy is that all direct contact leaders be trained with the following
courses. Should you have any questions, please contact your district training chairman or district executive!
All trainings listed below, except Leader Specific Training, may be found at www.olc.scouting.org.

Program Requirements Logo

Cub Scouts Youth Protection (Every 2 years),
―This is Scouting‖, ―Fast Start‖,
Leader Specific Training (classroom
training)

Boy Scouts/Varsity Youth Protection (Every 2 years),

―This is Scouting‖, ―Fast Start‖,
Scouts Leader Specific Training (classroom
training)

Venturers/Sea Scouts Youth Protection (Every 2 years),

―This is Scouting‖, ―Fast Start‖,
Leader Specific Training (classroom
training)

South Texas Council Staff

Scout Executive John Beauregard Council John.Beauregard@scouting.org 361-814-4300 Ext. 11

Asst. Scout Executive Marty Sepulveda Council Martin.Sepulveda@scouting.org 361-814-4300 Ext. 18

Sr. District Executive Jeremy Barnes Gulf Breeze Jeremy.Barnes@scouting.org 361-816-3858

District Executive James Rangel Tancahua James.Rangel@scouting.org 361-816-3843

District Executive Bart Gentry Whooping Crane Bart.Gentry@scouting.org 361-816-3815

District Executive Clifton Rose Indianola/DeLeon Clifton.Rose@scouting.org 361-816-3868

District Executive Tony Kallas Mesquite/Venado Thomas.Kallas@scouting.org 361-816-3837

District Manager Abraham Reyna Aztec Abraham.Reyna@scouting.org 956-744-4499

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