Cub Summer/Resident Camp
Check out what the New Revamped Cub Summer/Resident Camp weekends (Thursday evening to Sunday morning) will bring to the McNair Cub Adventure Camp! Full exciting Cub Camping weekends, and Star Gazing opportunities. As always there will be BB gun Shooting, Archery and Fishing. We heard you, it is HOT in July – – Bovay will have KID Misters around camp so Scouts can “go” through them to cool off. Camp starts July 15, click here for more information and to register.
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Youth Safety - Our ongoing commitment to keeping kids safe
The safety of children in our programs is the most important priority of the Boy Scouts of America. The BSA’s safeguards are key parts of our multilayered approach to help keep kids safe. These measures were informed by respected experts in the fields of child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology, and are among the strongest safeguards found in any youth-serving organization. To learn more, please click here.
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For more information about the Scouting Influencer Campaign, please click here.
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Membership
Summer is here and Scouts all across the country are launching the adventure. Camps are opening and Scouts everywhere are escaping the indoors for the excitement and adventure offered through Scouting. Though many Packs and Troops lower the amount of weekly activity they do during the summer, there is still ample opportunity to get new families involved now. Share the adventures of you and your Scout to your network and help drive the excitement for new families to get involved!
All Cub Scout Leaders Pack Membership Chairs, and members of Scouting interested in recruiting are encouraged to register and attend the Fall Recruiting Training to help you begin a successful fall recruiting campaign. Register for the training here.
We want to reach out to each potential Scout and their family with a personal invitation to join Scouting, where they will learn positive values, new skills and have fun with friends. Fall is a great time to focus on recruiting new families to the fun and adventure of Cub Scouting. Invite a family to join Scouting and learn more about membership recruitment here.
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Popcorn
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Pecatonica River Popcorn for the 2021 sale.
A number of factors were taken into consideration as this decision was being made including taste, product selection and quality, packaging, as well as many other options. Pecatonica River Popcorn consistently outperformed the other popcorn vendors in a series of taste tests. Our product line-up will be focused around collectable tins that offer value to your customers and will be filled with a product of the highest quality and taste. The goal in making this change is to provide a better popcorn product for our Scouts to sell that is more appealing to potential customers.
More information regarding the switch will be forthcoming, including district-specific training sessions.
Stay tuned for more information, including training dates, leader’s guide, vendor app and website, and more.
Thank you for all you do!
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Campmasters
We are looking for volunteers to be part of the Camp Strake, Bovay Scout Ranch, and Camp Brosig campmaster corps. Campmasters serve at council weekend camps whenever Scouting units/families are using any part of the camp property. Campmasters select their own time and frequency of service, but they usually serve two to four times a year. Anyone interested in serving as a Campmaster should contact Erick Simmons at erick.simmons@scouting.org.
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Advancement
Effective Thursday July 1, 2021, all post-Eagle Board of Review papers must be walked in to the Cockrell Scout Center, as was required before the COVID-19-related modifications.
Be sure to consult here for more Eagle Scout verification and certification procedures, including recent changes.
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Silver Beaver
Silver Beaver nominations due August 1
You can find the nomination form here and a list of previous recipients here.
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Scoutbook and Merit Badge Counselors
Scoutbook contains the most accurate Merit Badge Counselor data, it is uploaded each night from the Council database into Scoutbook, which means additions or other changes (once entered at SHAC) are visible by volunteers the next day.
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Houston Philmont Trek 2022
June 10-25, 2022
Houston Philmont Crews is a program established for Scouts in the Sam Houston Area Council that would like the unique opportunity to experience the most celebrated of high-adventure and backpacking in a Scouting environment. The Philmont experience can be a life-changing event and this program is being offered to Scouts that meet certain requirements and would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend because of financial challenges. For eligible Scout youth all fees, use of ultra-light equipment, backpacking clothes, food and transportation will be provided. A personal commitment to participate in all meetings and training activities from Scouts chosen is mandatory. A financial commitment of $100 is required to participate. For more information, please click here or contact Michael Moore: Michael.Moore@scouting.org Office 713-865-9154 Mobile 281-352-3033 To apply, or nominate a Scout, please click here.
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Eagle wall
Class of 2020 Eagle Scout names will be installed in fourth quarter of 2021.
Parents have until September 1, 2021 to submit requests for changes to names displayed here.
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Wood Badge
Wood Badge is the Boy Scouts of America's ultimate leadership training designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of Scouters in all aspects of the BSA. Click here for October 2021 event registration and more details.
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Enterprise Risk Management Committee
The purpose of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) committee is to prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner.
SHAC Communication for COVID-19 Response- For more information, please click here.
Plan and prepare for Hurricane Season with these resources.
Emergency Preparedness Awareness Resources: Hurricane Season (June-October)
For 2021 First Aid/AED/CPR, Wilderness Remote First Aid, and First Aid/AED/CPR Instructor Classes, please click here.
All Classes will be held at Cockrell Scout Center, 2225 N Loop West, Houston, TX 77008
*Class fees include lunch
Visit the Enterprise Risk Management page by clicking here.
Click here for safety moment topics.
Click here for a listing of recent safety alerts.
Click here for incident reporting information.
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Youth Protection Training
Youth Protection Training (YPT) is designed to help keep youth safe from abuse. During YPT, participants learn the Boy Scouts of America’s Youth Protection Guidelines, signs of abuse, and how to report suspected abuse. This course must be completed by all registered leaders, and is highly recommended for parents and other adults working with youth. For more information, please click here.
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United Way of Greater Houston's 211 Helpline and THRIVE
2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE
If you need help finding child care, food stamps, care for an aging parent or a haven from domestic violence, 2-1-1 is the number to call when you don't know who to call. The United Way of Greater Houston's trained HELPLINE specialists are good listeners, blending understanding and expertise to provide information and referrals drawn from a comprehensive database of social services. Annually, the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE answers over 957,600 calls for help. Basic needs, like food, utilities and health care, topped the list of requests last year, followed by rent assistance and help finding shelter. 2-1-1 can also be a needed resource for hurricane season.
Additionally, other resources such as United Way THRIVES's workforce development offerings, financial coaching and education opportunities and financial products and services can be accessed through 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE.
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Cub Summer/Resident Camp
Check out what the New Revamped Cub Summer/Resident Camp weekends (Thursday evening to Sunday morning) will bring to the McNair Cub Adventure Camp! Full exciting Cub Camping weekends, and Star Gazing opportunities. As always there will be BB gun Shooting, Archery and Fishing. We heard you, it is HOT in July – – Bovay will have KID Misters around camp so Scouts can “go” through them to cool off. Camp starts July 15, click here for more information and to register.
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Bovay Scout Ranch
Enjoy all the wonder and beauty of the central Texas rolling hills and lakes at Bovay Scout Ranch. Bovay Scout Ranch has a variety of camping opportunities for Cub Scouts and has year-round camping program opportunities for all levels of Cub Scouts including Adventure Day. For more information, please click here.
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Cub Summer/Resident Camp
Check out what the New Revamped Cub Summer/Resident Camp weekends (Thursday evening to Sunday morning) will bring to the McNair Cub Adventure Camp! Full exciting Cub Camping weekends, and Star Gazing opportunities. As always there will be BB gun Shooting, Archery and Fishing. We heard you, it is HOT in July – – Bovay will have KID Misters around camp so Scouts can “go” through them to cool off. Camp starts July 15, click here for more information and to register.
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Houston Philmont Trek 2022
June 10-25, 2022
Houston Philmont Crews is a program established for Scouts in the Sam Houston Area Council that would like the unique opportunity to experience the most celebrated of high-adventure and backpacking in a Scouting environment. The Philmont experience can be a life-changing event and this program is being offered to Scouts that meet certain requirements and would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend because of financial challenges. For eligible Scout youth all fees, use of ultra-light equipment, backpacking clothes, food and transportation will be provided. A personal commitment to participate in all meetings and training activities from Scouts chosen is mandatory. A financial commitment of $100 is required to participate. For more information, please click here or contact Michael Moore: Michael.Moore@scouting.org Office 713-865-9154 Mobile 281-352-3033 To apply, or nominate a Scout, please click here.
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SHAC Venturing
Venturing Officers’ Association:
This past month we successfully threw our biggest event of the year: “Venturing Challenge: Movie Madness!”. Together, we played many games, made new friends, and even won some cool awards! We’d like to thank everyone who came out and we hope to see you next year! But that’s not all we have coming up! This summer, get ready folks, because Venturing Banquet is soon approaching on August 21 at the Cockrell Scout Center! Celebrate a successful year with us and help elect our next term of leaders! We hope to see you all there and we can’t wait to see our amazing next generation of leaders!
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Sea Scouts Fleet
Ahoy SHAC Sea Scouters,
Join us Summer 2021 at Philmont Training Center to envision the future of Sea Scouting, and the fellow Older Youth Programs of the BSA. This week-long training will include brainstorming and educational sessions open to anyone interested in the future of Venturing, Sea Scouting, and Exploring. More information on content and scheduling out soon!
Read about all Philmont 2021 Conferences here. To register, please click here.
Sea Scouting builds character through high adventure. Join for the water, stay for the fun
Resources, Events and Activities. Learn more by clicking here.
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Houston Museum of Natural Science Scout Programs
Scouts start making plans for the summer! HMNS Summer programs catalog can be found here. For our Summer 2021 schedule, with both in-person and virtual classes, click here! To get the latest information on what is going on with Scouts@HMNS, follow our Facebook page by clicking here.
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Amazon Smile
Activate AmazonSmile on Your Mobile Phone to Support Scouting. With a few simple steps, adding this no-cost feature can help support Scouting with every eligible purchase. To learn more, please click here.
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Donate your vehicle or boat
To donate a car, truck, RV, trailer, boat or motor to the Sam Houston Area Council, please visit One Car One Difference, found here. For more information about One Car One Difference, the Boy Scouts of America's Vehicle donation program, please click here.
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Please remember to pay your 2021 Colonneh Lodge Dues by visiting here.
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