Thanks For A Great 2017   

Thank you for a terrific year of Scouting! Our council is on track to finish the year with an increase in membership, increased participation in events and camping, as well as successful fundraising. All of it is made possible by the work you do in support of youth through Scouting.
Water Permit Approved For Smilin V  

We have successfully secured the proper permitting from TCEQ at Smilin V Scout Ranch, insuring that the water supplied by the on-site well is safe to drink. So, the next time your pack camps at Smilin V, you'll be able to tap into the well for drinking water.
University Of Scouting Next Month  

Registration is now open for the best supplemental Scouting training at all levels, the University of Scouting. It takes place on Saturday, January 27, at the ACC Eastview campus, and is led by the most creative and experienced Scouters from all over our council. CLICK HERE to register.
Trained
Upcoming Cub Scout Training Available   

(Links are either registration links or to email the course leader)
 

Be A Part Of Report To State   

Have you registered your Scout unit yet to join thousands of Scouts marching up Congress Avenue to the Capitol onFebruary 3 for the annual Report to State (RTS) event? The "Scouting Across Texas" event includes the parade and a Scout spirit rally and Eagle recommitment ceremony on the south steps of the Capitol. Afterwards, check out Austin's cool sites. New this year: every youth and adult in a Scout uniform gets into the Bob Bullock State History Museum that day for free! Event registration is free. Official RTS patches are $8 per person. CLICK HERE for details and to register.
STEMboree Registration Opens January 1   

STEMboree is an event open to all Cub Scouts and their families at the Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center. There will be awesome STEM and NOVA classes, a STEM Midway with a hands-on periodic table, lasers, rockets, chemicals, engineering, moon rocks, NASA, science, math, and much, much more! Midway is free, classes will be $8 each. Registration will open January 1.
Help Us Honor Volunteer Leaders In March    

Join us on Saturday, March 24, at the  Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center to honor volunteers receiving our council level awards:  ¡Scouting...Vale la Pena!, Silver Beaver, William H. Spurgeon III, and Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Awards, Sea Scout Leadership Award, Venturing Leadership Award. There is no charge to attend this terrific celebration of service to youth through Scouting. More information coming soon!
In Memoriam 

The following individuals or organizations have made generous memorial/honorary contributions in support of local Scouting:

In memory of Richard Newell
Nanda Bryan

In honor of Bill and Christie Nalle
Bob and Mary Fellows

In honor of David and Becky Roche
Bob and Mary Fellows

In honor of Nancy and John Horton
Renee and Eddie Butler
Shop Notes 

Need help with last minute gift ideas? We have a great selection of camping gear, leather and wood kits, and stocking stuffers.

Please note the upcoming changes to our business hours:
  • December 22-25 - Scout Shop will be closed for Christmas
  • December 27-January 1 - Scout Shop will be closed for inventory and New Year's
Our regular hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm, and Saturday, 10am-2:30pm. If you have questions please feel free to contact us via email at cacshop@scouting.org or by phone at 512-617-8630.
Texas Stars
Scout Discount Events 

Texas A&M basketball vs. LSU
Harlem Globetrotters
  • Friday, January 26, 2018
  • 7pm
  • Frank Erwin Center
  • Discounted tickets for Scouts and Scouting families
  • Discount on pre-game "Magic Pass" program
  • CLICK HERE for a flyer
  • To purchase tickets, call 512-232-4343 or email groupsales@erwin.utexas.edu (deadline 3pm January 25)
University of Texas basketball vs. Mississippi
  • Saturday, January 27, 2018
  • 1:00pm
  • Frank Erwin Center
  • $12 tickets for Scouts and Scouting families (or $25 for tickets to both Mississippi and West Virginia games)
  • To purchase tickets, visit texassports.com/promos and use the promo code SCOUTS or call 512-471-3333 and mention the code SCOUTS
Texas Stars vs. Chicago
  • Saturday, March 3, 2018
  • Doors open at 6pm, Puck drops at 7pm
  • HEB Center at Cedar Park
  • Customized Stars Scout Patch, Recognition of Top Popcorn Selling Pack, Recognition of Eagle Scout Class of 2017, Post-game photo on the ice
  • Special group pricing at $17
  • CLICK HERE for a flyer
  • CLICK HERE to purchase tickets (use promo code BoyScouts) or call 512-600-5019 or email Steve at sbracale@texasstars.com
University of Texas basketball vs. West Virginia
  • Saturday, March 3, 2018
  • 11:00am
  • Frank Erwin Center
  • $20 tickets for Scouts and Scouting families (or $25 for tickets to both Mississippi and West Virginia games)
  • To purchase tickets, visit texassports.com/promos and use the promo code SCOUTS or call 512-471-3333 and mention the code SCOUTS
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