Wilderness First Aid Basics - How to handle an emergency in the outdoors, this is a MUST for all leaders attending Philmont, Sea Base or Northern Tier. Each High Adventure Venue requires all adults to be trained in Wilderness First Aid. The course is open to Scouts also.
The next course is offered April 4-5, 2009 AT CAMP MABRY – TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - AUSTIN. It can't get any easier than that.
Wilderness First Aid Basics is an American Red Cross (ARC) course for people in backcountry and similar situations where professional emergency care is over 30 minutes away. The course combines classroom lecture, skills practice, and realistic scenarios to teach assessment, basic and advanced first aid techniques, extended care, transports and evacuations. As a pre-requisite, participants should have current First Aid and CPR skills equivalent to what is taught in the ARC Standard First Aid and CPR course. A minimum age of 15 is recommended due to the serious nature of the course and scenarios, however, mature youth are strongly encouraged to attend..
Registration has opened. Please see the following link: http://crew911.sangabrielyouthactivities.com/
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Friends of Scouting 2009
Friends of Scouting is the annual campaign where the Capitol Area Council asks Scouting families, businesses and civic-minded citizens to support our mission of providing the Scouting program to tens of thousands of young people in Central Texas. To see the brochure: https://www.bsacac.org/PDFs/2009FOSbrochure.pdf Please consider a gift to the Friends of Scouting campaign. Click here to donate online.
Troop 399 is at 1/3 of their goal at this point in the campaign with only 21 families contributing. Please consider a contribution no matter how small. The average contibution is $200.00.
Troop 399 is at 1/3 of their goal at this point in the campaign with only 21 families contributing. Please consider a contribution no matter how small. The average contibution is $200.00.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Armadillo Spring Training Day - April 4th
Spring Training is Coming - April 4th!
Are you a Cub Scout den leader who just "crossed over" with your son into Boy Scouts and are ready to start helping your new troop. Maybe your daughter was recruited into a Venturuing Crew by her friends and you will be serving as an advisor? Or maybe (not that this ever happens), you just never got around to taking the required leader training for your Scouting position so you could wear that "Trained" patch. If so, your chance is coming!
The Armadillo District Spring Training Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2009. Classes will be held at St. Martins Lutheran Church (and in the adjoining park). Click here for a map of Saint Martin's Lutheran Church.
Every youth deserves a trained leader.
The Armadillo District offers courses to teach leaders about Scouting, how to manage their pack or troop, learn who does what, plus skills courses. Several introductory courses are available online while in-depth role-specific sessions are offered in a workshop format for all volunteers. Courses are taught by experienced leaders who provide real world dialogue to complement a professionally developed curriculum from BSA.
The schedule is available at www.armadillodistrict.org under Training/Other Training tabs.
Are you a Cub Scout den leader who just "crossed over" with your son into Boy Scouts and are ready to start helping your new troop. Maybe your daughter was recruited into a Venturuing Crew by her friends and you will be serving as an advisor? Or maybe (not that this ever happens), you just never got around to taking the required leader training for your Scouting position so you could wear that "Trained" patch. If so, your chance is coming!
The Armadillo District Spring Training Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2009. Classes will be held at St. Martins Lutheran Church (and in the adjoining park). Click here for a map of Saint Martin's Lutheran Church.
Every youth deserves a trained leader.
The Armadillo District offers courses to teach leaders about Scouting, how to manage their pack or troop, learn who does what, plus skills courses. Several introductory courses are available online while in-depth role-specific sessions are offered in a workshop format for all volunteers. Courses are taught by experienced leaders who provide real world dialogue to complement a professionally developed curriculum from BSA.
The schedule is available at www.armadillodistrict.org under Training/Other Training tabs.
Last Call for Woodbadge
Announcement from Doug Rose, Armadillo District Chairperson
Dear Scout Friends:
In what is an unusual year on many fronts, we have one more change in the weather - this year's Wood Badge Course SR-1005 has only a handful of openings remaining.
If you or someone you know from our Armadillo Quality District would benefit from this high level adult training course please let them know and register in the next couple of days with a $75 deposit to the Council office.
Registration is first come first served with deposit and registration in hand. Once the course list is full they will take a waiting list, which may be tapped in the fall. That said, if you want to confirm a spot for 2009 you need to get that check and your form into the Scout office right away.
Here is the info. http://www.armadillodistrict.org/content/view/189/57/ A course prerequisite is Leader Specific Training for your current position in Scouting (Cub, Troop, Crew, Ship). This is available on April 4 in Armadillo, and on other District dates you can find on the Council website. http://www.armadillodistrict.org/content/view/6/13/
Dear Scout Friends:
In what is an unusual year on many fronts, we have one more change in the weather - this year's Wood Badge Course SR-1005 has only a handful of openings remaining.
If you or someone you know from our Armadillo Quality District would benefit from this high level adult training course please let them know and register in the next couple of days with a $75 deposit to the Council office.
Registration is first come first served with deposit and registration in hand. Once the course list is full they will take a waiting list, which may be tapped in the fall. That said, if you want to confirm a spot for 2009 you need to get that check and your form into the Scout office right away.
Here is the info. http://www.armadillodistrict.org/content/view/189/57/ A course prerequisite is Leader Specific Training for your current position in Scouting (Cub, Troop, Crew, Ship). This is available on April 4 in Armadillo, and on other District dates you can find on the Council website. http://www.armadillodistrict.org/content/view/6/13/
Sunday, March 15, 2009
New St. Theresa's Scout Troop needs assistance!
Announcement from Doug Rose, Armadillo District Chairperson
Hello All – We have just started a new Troop with five crossover Scouts at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, led by Scoutmaster Ron Miller. I’d appreciate your help in communicating this to the families in your Troops for those who may attend St. Theresa’s. St. Theresa’s has been very gracious in opening their doors to the Boy Scout program.
We are not asking for any of your Scouts to join the Troop. However, as part of our initial service to the church we have some opportunities where older Scouts you have who may be Parishioners might be able to come and help.
Our first opportunity is a Fish Fry next Friday, March 20. It starts at 5:45 and they expect 175 people. Scout Class A or B uniforms would be nice.
Scout families could come and help set up, serve, clean up or sell baked goods – any help is appreciated.
Families could bring baked goods to sell – the church has offered us this opportunity to raise money for the Troop.
Fish fry’s are a new venue and they have only held one so far. They could use some additional adults with deep fry experience. They have the equipment and fish. If someone would like to help please contact me so I can get the info to the church. drose@drcgroup.com cell 657-3392
Thank you for sharing this with your families who may wish to help show some Scout spirit at St. Theresa’s.
http://www.sttaustin.org/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=22&page=22
Hello All – We have just started a new Troop with five crossover Scouts at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, led by Scoutmaster Ron Miller. I’d appreciate your help in communicating this to the families in your Troops for those who may attend St. Theresa’s. St. Theresa’s has been very gracious in opening their doors to the Boy Scout program.
We are not asking for any of your Scouts to join the Troop. However, as part of our initial service to the church we have some opportunities where older Scouts you have who may be Parishioners might be able to come and help.
Our first opportunity is a Fish Fry next Friday, March 20. It starts at 5:45 and they expect 175 people. Scout Class A or B uniforms would be nice.
Scout families could come and help set up, serve, clean up or sell baked goods – any help is appreciated.
Families could bring baked goods to sell – the church has offered us this opportunity to raise money for the Troop.
Fish fry’s are a new venue and they have only held one so far. They could use some additional adults with deep fry experience. They have the equipment and fish. If someone would like to help please contact me so I can get the info to the church. drose@drcgroup.com cell 657-3392
Thank you for sharing this with your families who may wish to help show some Scout spirit at St. Theresa’s.
http://www.sttaustin.org/index.cfm?load=news&newsarticle=22&page=22
Friday, March 13, 2009
Hornaday program information - April 17 - 19
Many of you may have already signed up for the Hornaday Award weekend merit badge program at Lost Pines on the Capitol Area Council web registration form.
We need to get a list of Scouts, drivers and adults that will be staying at Hornaday so we can plan the adult driving and support. Please sign up for Hornaday at:
http://www.troop399.org/sign-up-forms-1/hornaday-camp-out-april-17-19-2009
Scouts with ranks of First Class and above should have already signed up for Hornaday merit badge programs at:
http://www.hornadaybsa.org/registration.html.
There is no additional charge from Troop 399 for Scouts that have paid and registered via Hornaday registration.
We are offering two programs for younger Scouts at Hornaday, and there is a $15 charge for younger Scouts to cover the cost of provided meals.
Program 1 - New Scout program for Tenderfoot/ Second Class requirements led by Joe Hoover
Program 2 - First Class Scout requirements for Second Class Scouts wanting to complete First Class requirements.
Please specify which program your Scout is interested in, on the Troop 399 Hornaday sign-up form.
More information about Hornaday will be forthcoming in upcoming Troop and parent meetings, and on the Troop399.org website.
We need to get a list of Scouts, drivers and adults that will be staying at Hornaday so we can plan the adult driving and support. Please sign up for Hornaday at:
http://www.troop399.org/sign-up-forms-1/hornaday-camp-out-april-17-19-2009
Scouts with ranks of First Class and above should have already signed up for Hornaday merit badge programs at:
http://www.hornadaybsa.org/registration.html.
There is no additional charge from Troop 399 for Scouts that have paid and registered via Hornaday registration.
We are offering two programs for younger Scouts at Hornaday, and there is a $15 charge for younger Scouts to cover the cost of provided meals.
Program 1 - New Scout program for Tenderfoot/ Second Class requirements led by Joe Hoover
Program 2 - First Class Scout requirements for Second Class Scouts wanting to complete First Class requirements.
Please specify which program your Scout is interested in, on the Troop 399 Hornaday sign-up form.
More information about Hornaday will be forthcoming in upcoming Troop and parent meetings, and on the Troop399.org website.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
No meeting on Tuesday, March 17th.
T399 parents:
Because of the Spring Break holiday next week, we will not have a
T399 Scout meeting on Tuesday, March 17th. I wish everyone a safe and fun week off from
school! If your Scout happens to be going skiing, fishing or other
type activities, please refer to the Scout Handbook as you probably
will be doing some things to earn your Scout some merit badges. This
week is also a good time to clear up some partials.
Also please review the summer camps and fillout the merit badge selection forms.
Because of the Spring Break holiday next week, we will not have a
T399 Scout meeting on Tuesday, March 17th. I wish everyone a safe and fun week off from
school! If your Scout happens to be going skiing, fishing or other
type activities, please refer to the Scout Handbook as you probably
will be doing some things to earn your Scout some merit badges. This
week is also a good time to clear up some partials.
Also please review the summer camps and fillout the merit badge selection forms.
Monday, March 9, 2009
T-399 Patrol Leader's Council meeting date change
T-399, Announcement from Nicky Fox
All youth leadership- The PLC is going to be moved from Tuesday (tomorrow) to Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will be at 7:00 pm at TUMC. Please come to this PLC, as it is very vital to the successful planning of the coming month.
ALL SCOUTS- The Class-A uniform policy comes into effect WEDNESDAY!!!! The patrol that has the highest percentage of members wearing the uniform correctly gets a special treat from the adults!
Nicky Fox
SPL T-399
All youth leadership- The PLC is going to be moved from Tuesday (tomorrow) to Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will be at 7:00 pm at TUMC. Please come to this PLC, as it is very vital to the successful planning of the coming month.
ALL SCOUTS- The Class-A uniform policy comes into effect WEDNESDAY!!!! The patrol that has the highest percentage of members wearing the uniform correctly gets a special treat from the adults!
Nicky Fox
SPL T-399
Thursday, March 5, 2009
T399 Camporee Training Opportunities
This announcement is from the Camporee Staff:
CAMPOREE TRAINING UPDATE - The three programs confirmed are:
CPR Challenge @ 9:00am - Pay $25, pass the Adult CPR test, walk away with your card. Plan to review the current Red Cross CPR recommendations before you arrive.
Adult CPR & AED @ 9:30-~3:30 (including a lunch break) ($30) - Combining lecture, video demonstrations and hands-on manikin (mannequin) training, this course teaches participants to:
- Call and work with EMS
- Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies (adult CPR)
- Avoid blood borne pathogens exposure
- Know the role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the Cardiac Chain of Survival
- How to use an AED, including precautions when using and AED
Leave No Trace Awareness @ 9:00-~2:00 (including lunch break) (Free)Learn how to enjoy outdoor Scouting program while respecting the land and natural resources, leaving minimal footprint for the next group. Great for any program volunteers: Pack, Troop, or Crew. This course satisfies the 4-hour Leave No Trace training requirement for units that wish to utilize resources such as the Griffith League Scout Ranch.
CAMPOREE TRAINING UPDATE - The three programs confirmed are:
CPR Challenge @ 9:00am - Pay $25, pass the Adult CPR test, walk away with your card. Plan to review the current Red Cross CPR recommendations before you arrive.
Adult CPR & AED @ 9:30-~3:30 (including a lunch break) ($30) - Combining lecture, video demonstrations and hands-on manikin (mannequin) training, this course teaches participants to:
- Call and work with EMS
- Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies (adult CPR)
- Avoid blood borne pathogens exposure
- Know the role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the Cardiac Chain of Survival
- How to use an AED, including precautions when using and AED
Leave No Trace Awareness @ 9:00-~2:00 (including lunch break) (Free)Learn how to enjoy outdoor Scouting program while respecting the land and natural resources, leaving minimal footprint for the next group. Great for any program volunteers: Pack, Troop, or Crew. This course satisfies the 4-hour Leave No Trace training requirement for units that wish to utilize resources such as the Griffith League Scout Ranch.
T399 Duplicate E-mails
Receiving old and duplicate emails from the CommitteeChair? I am so sorry for the confusion. This is happening because our service provider for the CommitteeChair Blog is Feedburner. Feedburner was recently purchased by Google. The entire feedburner system was converted to Google's system on March 1, 2009. This has caused some blog posts to be sent a second time. Please ignore any posts which deal with an event that has already occured. Once again, sorry for the confusion. Technology is great, usually. If you have any questions or concerns about a posting, please don't hestitate to email me to clarify.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Monday, March 2, 2009
T399 Star Wars meeting at 6:00 pm March 3rd, TUMC
PLEASE NOTE MEETING TIME CHANGE:
Troop 399 Scouts will meet at 6:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd, at TUMC to watch the movie Star Wars and to prepare for the First Annual Armadillo District Camporee. The theme of Camporee is Space Scouts. T399 will be serving Scouts pizza. Please bring a nalgene bottle for water. We will not be serving any soft drinks.
This should be a lot of fun for the Scouts! It will also help prepare T399 Scouts who will be attending Camporee Scouts because there will be Star Wars trivia questions through-out the contests next Saturday. May the Force be with you.
The Parent meeting will start at 7:00, but I will be available to answer any questions between 6:00 and 7:00.
Troop 399 Scouts will meet at 6:00 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd, at TUMC to watch the movie Star Wars and to prepare for the First Annual Armadillo District Camporee. The theme of Camporee is Space Scouts. T399 will be serving Scouts pizza. Please bring a nalgene bottle for water. We will not be serving any soft drinks.
This should be a lot of fun for the Scouts! It will also help prepare T399 Scouts who will be attending Camporee Scouts because there will be Star Wars trivia questions through-out the contests next Saturday. May the Force be with you.
The Parent meeting will start at 7:00, but I will be available to answer any questions between 6:00 and 7:00.
T399 Parent Meeting, Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:00 pm TUMC
T399 Reminder:
There is a very important parent meeting Tuesday, March 3rd, starting at 7:00 pm at TUMC. Please plan to attend. We will discuss Camporee plans, hand out Summer Camp merit badge selection forms, discuss Hornaday weekend and outline high adventure opportunities for this summer which have recently opened up at Sea Base and Nothern Tier.
We have recently introduced 20 new Scouts to Troop 399, so if you see a new face please introduce yourself.
There is a very important parent meeting Tuesday, March 3rd, starting at 7:00 pm at TUMC. Please plan to attend. We will discuss Camporee plans, hand out Summer Camp merit badge selection forms, discuss Hornaday weekend and outline high adventure opportunities for this summer which have recently opened up at Sea Base and Nothern Tier.
We have recently introduced 20 new Scouts to Troop 399, so if you see a new face please introduce yourself.
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