Action Items
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Be Prepared
For those interested in adding NARCAN/NALOXONE to their FIRST AID supplies there is now a program available to obtain (without cost) this item. You can order it for your organization or as an individual. We certainly hope like other items among your FIRST AID supplies that this is something that is NEVER needed!
The program is thru UT Health Science Center San Antonio. The link is: https://uthscsa.edu/physicians/news/be-prepared...... or https://txoti.org/ Texas Opiod Training Initiative.
If you do not want to obtain this item, please at the very least go to the websites and learn more about this program. "At Naloxone Texas, we believe in the power of collective action. We distribute life-saving naloxone and evidence-based training to organizations and individuals across Texas. Our goal is simple: To empower communities and equip individuals with the tools and training they need to respond swiftly and safely to opioid overdoses. With your partnership, we can make a difference, one life at a time." (from the website)
Donald R. Blum
Northern Trail ERM
Being a volunteer can sometimes seem like a thankless job with little recognition. To address this, the district has several adult awards designed to recognize hard working volunteer adult leaders. These awards are directed at the unit, district and council level. The district will hold an awards banquet on February 19 to formally recognize these individuals. Please take a moment to submit nominations. More information and nomination forms may be found here.
If you have questions, please contact the Awards and Recognition Chair Muhammad Ikram at [email protected]
2024 Wisdom Winterfest Saturday December 7th 9-3pm, Wisdom
All youth in Kindergarten through 5th Grade and their families are invited to attend Wisdom Winterfest on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Camp Wisdom. Registration is open to all youth and not limited to registered Cub Scouts.
This event will have a variety of activities running throughout the day. Come when convenient for your family and enjoy the day!
Winter Games and activities including a winter quest, winter field games, crafts, and more!
Join us for family fun with a surprise visit from Santa! Details and Registration
Winter Camp, TRJ December 27-31,2024
Circle Ten Council’s annual Winter Camp at Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp is a special jamboree-style camping event for Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, and Sea Scout Ships. It is the largest annual event put on by Circle Ten Council and is staffed by Circle Ten’s Mikanakawa Lodge of the Order of the Arrow.
Units camp jamboree style with multiple units in a single campsite. The chance to make new friends from outside your immediate Scouting circle is one of the key rewards. Food is prepared by each unit in their campsites (with the exception of the optional closing night BBQ). More Information.
Merit Badge Mania Saturday Januray 25, 2025, Richland College
Here is a great opportunity to complete or get a good start on needed Merit Badges.
Badges offered:
| American Heritage | Archeology |
| Camping | Chess |
| Citizenship in the Community | Citizenship in the Nation |
| Citizenship in the World | Communication |
| Cooking | Digital Technology |
| Disabilities Awareness | Emergency Preparedness |
| Engineering | Environmental Science |
| Family Life | Home Repairs |
| Personal Fitness | Personal Management |
| Reading | Scouting Heritage |
| Signs, Signals, and Codes | Sustainability |
| Theater | |
Friends of Scouting
Let us know when your unit would like a Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation before Feb 11, 2025. It only takes 15 minutes and a perfect time is your Winter Court of Honor. Contact your DE Katherine Givens or Kristine Schwope at [email protected] or 214-734-2281 to slate a time. Funds raised through FOS directly support our camps, support staff and programs for Scouts. Northern Trail District is raising $150,000 towards a Councilwide $4M goal.
Training Reports Coming
In early December Circle Ten will be sending out a training report to leaders in Northern Trail who are missing required training based on the online records.
If you have any questions about your training or need to submit any copies of training completion cards, please contact the Northern Trail Training Chair David Grossman [email protected] to request corrections to the records.
Important Update for Unit Leaders on Renewal & Recharter Process
Circle Ten Council is aware of some difficulties with the original plan and have come up with a revised plan. Contact your Unit Commissioner if you need assistance. More information.
It's not too early to start collecting your Annual Charter Agreements! Get them signed now and send to [email protected]
Your unit commissioner is available to answer questions and assist with the process.
Training
Range Activities Safety Training
The Range Activities SAFEty training is now available online. Every unit who participates in Range Activities must have trained leaders at the range with their units. So this is not just directed at the Unit Leader but at whomever is accompanying their unit for a range day. If you are a direct contact leader, take the course. It requires about 30 minutes of your time. Once you login to my.scouting.org you can then follow this link directly to the course at https://training.scouting.org/courses/SCO_822
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.
Cub Scout Unit Camping Updates
There have been some changes made recently in the Cub Scout program that involved advancement updates and camping guidelines. Be sure you are current on these changes. Details may be found here.
Financial Aid Information
Families can now request assistance themselves, via an online form eliminating several layers of approval previously required. More information here.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: 2025 Adventure Card Campaign
Next Chapter Meeting: December 10, 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.
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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