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Wow, what a wonderful week at camp Perkins. After the last two weeks of working with our BSA camps, this week we had about 120 High School students on Thursday and 52 Boys and Girls Club youth from Burkburnett participate in Disc golf, swimming, rifle, archery, soccer, and overall fun. Next week we will have about 100 youth from the YMCA attend Perkins for some of the same. This is what camp Perkins is for, to use.
Thanks to all for helping make this week and next a success for the High Schools, Boys and Girls club, and YMCA.
Five of our own Scouts served as lifeguards, way to go!
Guy M. Wilemon
Scout Executive
Northwest Texas Council, BSA
June 26th - Blank
Well we all know that during the summer we all want our scouts to get some experience in the outdoors especially in the summer. I know that over the last two weeks over 155 scouts participated in Day camp, Webelos resident camp, and our first three day Boy Scout camp. While I was at camp Perkins walking around visiting with staff and scouts it was great to see that the scouts were smiling, laughing, eating, getting dirty, and just overall having fun. I commend the wonderful staff of adults and young adults that spent the two weeks living at Perkins and making Scouting come alive.
I visited last week with one of the contingent leaders of our Philmont group that just returned and they had an absolutly awesome time. That is what we like to here. This is exciting to me since I too enjoy the great outdoors and look forward to backpacking in the wilderness as often as I can which today is at best once a year. What better way to recharge.
Guy M. Wilemon
Scout Executive
Northwest Texas Council, BSA
Trading Post
The Scout Shop is the in-house store that helps supply the scouts and scouters of the Northwest Texas Council.It's the place to go for all your uniform and camping needs! Our 700 sqft Scout Shop carries a large stock of Scouting books, phamplets, and forms and maintains an inventory that reflects the most recent changes in the Scouting program.
New Leader Essentials has been replaced by "This is Scouting"
"This is Scouting" was added to the BSA's on-line Learning Center. "This is Scouting" replaces New Leader Essentials as a required course for Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing volunteers to earn the "Trained" leader emblem.
In February 2010, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years as an organization. Founded as an outlet to prepare every eligible youth in America to become a participating citizen and leader, BSA has more than fulfilled its mission. Today, as we celebrate our first 100 years, we not on only reflect on our rich history, but lay the foundation for a strong future, as well.
Battery Fundraiser
BATTERYBlitzBonanza
CALLING ALL SCOUTS! Scouts from the Northwest Texas Council, BSA (in partnership with Interstate Batteries) will PROFIT from a one-time Battery Blitz! The summer specials include AA, AAA, 9V, and D batteries for $15 per package.
When: Saturday, June 27 Where: Meet at Chili’s parking lot. (Kemp and Midwestern) Time: Arrive and receive batteries at 8:30 am & at 12 noon return to Chili’s to turn in cash/checks
Friends of Scouting is the annual campaign where the Northwest Texas Council asks Scouting families, businesses and civic-minded citizens to support our mission of providing the Scouting program to thousands of young people in the 12 counties served by our council.
Due to the elimination of funding from the North Texas Area United Way, all commitments made this year will make a big difference in our success in 2009.
A century of the finest outdoor and leadership experience a boy could have! This tradition lives on at the pinnacle of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting-the 2010 National Jamboree. Yesterday merges with tomorrow at the greatest Scouting event of the century. It is the opportunity of a lifetime, one you will never forget. DON'T MISS OUT on this special moment in time!
The council does not have a troop participating in the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. If you are interested in participating, visit the Jamboree website for openings in other councils.
The old, original uniforms are now being marked down and discontinued. If you prefer these, you may want to stop by and get one before they are gone for good!
New Scouting Uniform Now in Stock!!