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South Plains Council Camporee

posted Feb 22, 2012 2:04 PM by Davis Fox

Camporee 2012
Spring Camporee is coming to Camp Post from April 27th-29th.
Registration is just $10 per Scout and free for adults and the complete leader guide can be found under the "Camping" section of the Forms & Resources page.
We are looking forward to a great event and can't wiat to see you there.

Baloo & Outdoor Leader Skills training

posted Feb 21, 2012 10:58 AM by Katy Tabor

The South Plains Council will be hosting two trainings in March.

BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION

March 3rd
Dream Center, 1111 30th Street, Lubbock, TX


This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO is an instructor-led course which is conducted at the Council level. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.

Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.

INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS

March 30th - April 1st
Camp Post

Outdoor Leader Skills will provide Boy Scout leaders with the basic outdoor skills information needed to start and guide a program the right way. Completion of this course is the required outdoor training for all Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook.

Completion of this course is necessary for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters to be trained.


Spring Cub Camp Weekend

posted Feb 10, 2012 5:32 PM by Nathan Baie   [ updated Feb 13, 2012 12:30 PM ]

The Wild Wild West Cub Camp will be held April 20-22 at Camp Post!
  $30.00 for Cub Scouts and $25.00 for family members, Early Bird Registration end March 30, 2012.  Check-in is Friday from 4-8pm.  Optional Check-in Saturday morning from 8-9am.  Meals provided all day Saturday and Sunday Morning. 

Red Raider Basketball

posted Feb 5, 2012 6:53 PM by Nathan Baie

The Texas Tech Men's Basketball Team invites all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers to join them for Scout Day on Saturday, March 3rd at 3pm for the Red Raiders vs. Missouri Tigers.  All tickets are $12.00 and include a hotdog, chips and a drink.  To purchase tickets: Contact Rodrick Evans at rodrick.evans@ttu.edu or by calling 806-742-8311.  

Council Dinner

posted Feb 5, 2012 6:39 PM by Nathan Baie   [ updated Feb 22, 2012 10:20 AM ]

The 2012 South Plains Council Recognition Dinner will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion on the Texas Tech University Campus.  Please join us for a night of celebration as we recognize our Silver Beaver Recipients and the 2011 Class of Eagle Scouts. Tickets are $20.00 and reservations are now being accepted.   

Order of the Arrow Elections In Progress!

posted Feb 5, 2012 12:24 AM by Alan Sill

Order of the Arrow logo
Order of the Arrow elections are currently being scheduled for all Troops and Teams in the South Plains Council. The election period runs from January 23 through April 23, 2012.  Each Troop and Team is responsible to request that their unit's election be scheduled.  To do so, the unit leader must fill out the online form at the Nakona Lodge web site, www.nakona150.org/elections

The deadline for requesting an election to be held for your unit 
is March 26, 2012.  

For further information, contact the Nakona Lodge Order of the Arrow Leaders.

Jamboree 2013 Contingent Forming!

posted Sep 27, 2011 11:15 AM by Alan Sill   [ updated Sep 27, 2011 11:39 AM ]

2013 National Jamboree: Going Big Is Just The Beginning! 

Experience Jamboree 2013 at the new permanent home of the National Jamboree, the Summit Bechtel Reserve

BSA Jamboree 2013 logo
When
: July 15 - 24, 2013 
Where: Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, New River Gorge, West Virginia 
Who: Scouts and Scouters, Venturers and Visitors 
What:
  • 50,000 participants, 10,600 acres, 10 days, 1 event
  • 20 sub camps in 5 villages, each within 1.5 miles of the Summit Center
  • Putting Tech Where Tech Belongs, In Scouts' Hands to bridge adventure and technology for every Scout at the Jamboree, and connect them to Scouting's next century
  • Amazing Adventure facilities designed and built by leaders in the action sports world
  • World-Class Activities that are on the move from sun up to sun down
  • Go Green, Go Healthy, Go Safe, the 2013 National Jamboree will bring it all together
  • Better Logistics and improved supply lines will keep the jamboree moving
  • Old Traditions, right beside brand New Ones
  • Venturing members participating for the first time ever
For more information, visit our South Plains Council Jamboree 2013 contingent page, and once you have checked in with us, for registration information visit www.bsajamboree.org.

Donate Your Car To Support Scouting!

posted Sep 27, 2011 11:08 AM by Alan Sill

One Car Helps Scouts
Have an old car you would like to turn into a donation to Scouting? The BSA has announced a new program just for this purpose -- and every dime of the proceeds from your donation through this program goes to support the programs you love!  

See our page on the "One Car Helps Scouts" program for more information.

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