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Staying Healthy on Campouts
Looking back in history the pioneers who traversed the Oregon Trail faced many hazards. The greatest hazard was disease often facilitated by contaminated water and poor sanitation. We can learn from this and prioritize basic steps to ensure safe outdoor activities. Obviously protecting and using good water sources is essential. Properly washing dishes and cooking equipment is another and finally reminding scouts and adults that basic hand washing goes a long way towards limiting the spread of disease.
If a scout or an adult is sick, they should not attend a campout. As we get into flu season it’s important to keep this in mind. While COVID is much less of a serious threat as it was in the past, we should still take steps to prevent the spread. Free updated home COVID test kits are now available https://covidtests.gov.
Have a great fall camping season.
Roundtable 10/10/2024, FUMC
(Date change) Now Thursday, October 10, 2024, 7:00PM at First United Methodist Church, Richardson.
Roundtable will be addressing Unit Recharter plus Mental Health-The purpose of psychological first aid is to provide basic care, comfort, and support to anyone experiencing stress. Stay alert to signs of stress in yourself and others. Roundtable is also a place to get your questions answered whether it is on topic or not.
Upcoming Training
ALT (Leadership Specific Training), October 5, 2024, St Rita's
Note location change! St. Rita's Church, 12521 Inwood Rd., Dallas, Texas.
This is the prerequisite to taking IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills). Together this is what earns a leader the trained patch on your uniform sleeve.
ALT is a hands-on FUN course on a Saturday where you learn how a scout troop works. It is for all now and future leaders, not just the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster.
Morning Classes
Afternoon Classes
Volunteer Chair: Aneela Mody, [email protected]
ALT Cost is $10 – Sign up on Black Pug here.
2024 Fall BALOO & IOLS Training, October 19-20, 2024 Wisdom
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is an overnight training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping. The training includes campsite selection, outdoor event planning, parent involvement, health & safety, equipment, cooking, and an introduction to camping skills.
All Packs are required to have a minimum of one (more recommended) for any and all overnight events. Flyer
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Participants will work as Patrols at this hands-on training. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. All Troops are required to have IOLS trained leaders and all SM/ASMs are required to have it to be fully trained.
Wood Badge 144, October 18-20 & November 2-3, 2024, Camp Constantin
Wood Badge is the Boy Scouts of America's ultimate leadership training designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of Scouters.
Wood Badge brings together leaders from all areas of Scouting - Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing. Our mission is to inspire and train adults through world class leadership training that sets an example for youth empowerment.
Circle Ten Council offers two Wood Badge courses in 2024 to meet the varying schedules and needs of our volunteers. In 2024, there is a summer and fall course so you may choose the time of year that works best for you. More information.
Training for Scouts
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops Saturday, November 9, 2024, Wisdom
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) course teaches Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and the organizational and leadership skills needed to most effectively reach success in that role. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses such as National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). More information
A huge amount of training material is available online, including position training and Youth Protection. Access your account here. If you don't have an account, it is easy to set one up. You can access your training records and set up a complete training program.
Congratulations to our Arapaho Chapter Officers for 2025
Chapter Chief- Rachel W.
Vice Chief of Inductions- Noah B.
Vice Chief of AIA- Alyssa D.
Vice Chief of Programs- Elizabeth B.
Vice Chief of Service- Aaron W.
Vice Chief of ComTech- Asher M.
Vice Chief of Admin- Andrew B.
Ordeal, October 4-6, Camp Wisdom. More info.
Next Chapter Meeting: October 8, 2024 7:30pm
Contact [email protected] with questions.
The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper service organization. Each district has a chapter and members are chosen by their peers.
Recharter / Renewal Information
The process for individual renewals and unit recharter has changed this year. More information here.
Here are two additional documents which cover some of the details of the process.
Individual renewal with several possible options: Renewal Guidebook
Unit renewal and there are several options: Unit Renewal
If you have questions, please contact your unit commissioner.
Financial Aid Information
Families can now request assistance themselves, via an online form eliminating several layers of approval previously required. More information here.
Trail to Troop 11/1-3/2024, TRJ
Arrow Of Light And Scouts BSA
Nov. 1 - 3, 2024
Cub Scouts And Family
Nov. 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Arrow of Light - come visit with the troops and see what is next in Scouts BSA!
$25 Per Scout
$15 Per Adult/Sibling
$10 Per Staff
Register
Cub Fun Day 11/8-9/2024, Wisdom
Cub Scouts And Family
Nov. 9, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts - come enjoy a day at camp doing the fun things that Cub Scouts do!
$25 Per Scout
$15 Per Adult/Sibling
$10 Per Staff
Registration closes
November 3, 11:00 p.m.
Register Flyer may be found here.
Give ALL your Scouts the opportunity to earn money to put towards their membership renewal, unit and council activities, and training. Each family may have unique needs that you are not aware of.
Circle Ten Council's Junior Sporting Clays Experience
The 3rd Annual Junior Sporting Clays Experience will be held on October 12, 2024 at Elm Fork Shooting Sports.
Thanks to generous contributions from sponsors, the event is free for participants, providing an opportunity for all youth registered in a Circle Ten Council Scouts BSA troop, Venturing crew, Sea Scout ship or Explorer post to engage in a fun and educational sporting clays event where they are introduced to the sport with an emphasis on safety and sportsmanship. Participating youth will complete NRA compliant training in shotgun use and safety at the event.
Teams are comprised of four youth and two adult leaders. Fifty teams will compete in two flights.
All proceeds benefit Circle Ten Council and support programming for over 32,000 youth members in 24 counties across North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
Find a list of frequently asked questions here. Team registration and sponsorship here..
Northern Trail has an active commissioner staff with deep scouting knowledge. Get to know your commissioner. Your commissioner can help you and your unit resolve problems and pass along some ideas to make your program even better. Our District Commissioner is Bram Franklin, who may be reached at: [email protected].
If you are having trouble reaching your commissioner, contact Bram and he will assist you.
Commissioner Service
Looking for a way to give back to scouting. New unit leaders need mentors who can help them navigate the trail. As you know it can be a little overwhelming. Training is available! Contact our district commissioner Bram Franklin [email protected] for more information.
Website and Newsletter
Our newsletter and website reach a very large audience in Northern Trail. If there is something scouting related which needs to be on the website or the newsletter, please do not keep it to yourself, let us know. [email protected]
If we need to fix a broken link or have incorrect information, please take a moment, and let us know. [email protected]
Do not keep the newsletter to yourself! Everyone in your unit should be receiving the newsletter and be aware of the website. sign up is easy, just send them to: Newsletter sign up . Do not forget to sign up on Circle Ten to receive updates from the council.
Looking for something in a recent newsletter? Several years of past newsletters may be found here.
Yours in Scouting,
John Slaughter
Northern Trail Communications Committee
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