Scouters,
Many have asked for the popcorn calendar… I have attached it below
For all details on Popcorn, you can also go the longhorncouncil.org, select the upper right button “Navigate” then go to bottom of the list and select “Member Resources “ . Then you will see several squares of various topic like Eagle Scout Process and Popcorn. Select “Popcorn” and see numerous levels of popcorn communications. By the way, Lone Star District is in the North zone, so view/select the North Zone links.
If you have questions , please call me.
Jeff Mahlmann
Lone Star District Finance Chair
District Popcorn Kernal
817-901-6184
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Lone Star District News
Virtual August Roundtable Tonight at 7PM
With multiple units out of Meet the Teacher and recruiting events, we decided to make Roundtable for tonight be virtual. We will have the latest updates plus Training on recruiting both for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA. See you tonight!
Topic: Lone Star Roundtable - August
Time: Aug 10, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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YIS,
Tom Kisner
District Commissioner
Lone Star District
From: Joe Macy - The Metal Cook <joe.macy(a)gmail.com>
Date: July 31, 2023 at 9:00:52 PM AKDT
Subject: Popcorn Communication!
Thanks to everyone who came to the Big Kickoff last Saturday! If you missed it, or just want to review, the kickoff presentation, along with all other very important popcorn info is on the Council website: https://www.longhorncouncil.org/popcorn
The first issue of the Kernel Journal went out Saturday to those who registered for the kickoff event. The rest of the issues will go to those with a Trails End Leader account. If you missed it, it is on the council website
This is your reminder that Initial Orders are due by 11:59PM this Sunday, Aug 6th. Please do not wait until the last minute to get into the system! See the kickoff presentation for ordering guidance or email me. Be sure you register your unit on the Trails End Website, link on the council page.
Also, Trails End Booked Storefront Reservations will open up at approx 11:00AM Tuesday Aug 1st.
* Units that sold at least $10k last year will get 2 in-district picks Aug 1st
* Everyone will get 2 in-district picks Aug 2nd (11:00AM)
* Everyone will get 2 in-district picks Aug 3rd (11:00AM)
* It will open up to unlimited picks for all throughout the council on Aug 4th - This is the day Bass Pro and Cabelas open up. PLEASE be courteous and not try to completely consume these 2 stores by yourself. Please limit yourself to a couple shifts. Remember, lots of people want a chance and we ARE Scouts.....
Lots of useful info and resources on the Council Website such as Trails End Webinars, printable Take Order Forms, Calendar and so much more.
If you haven't joined the Council Popcorn Facebook Page here is that link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1011761082925270
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Lone Star District News
District Calendar for 2023-2024
All units should be planning their unit calendar for 2023-2024. For Cub Scout Packs, this is essential tool for membership and keeping the program on track. For Troops, it's an important Scout leadership development activity for the Patrol Leader Council.
Last Saturday, District Chair Kevin McKinney lead the development of the Lone Star District Calendar for 2023-2024. We hope you find it helpful in developing your unit calendars and hope to see you at Lone Star District events next year!
Fall Family Fest (Cub Scouts) - September 30th 2023 10AM-2PM, Willow Creek Park Saginaw
Pinewood Derby Clinic (Cub Scouts) - January 14th 2024, Location TBD
Merit Badge College (Scouts BSA) - 2nd and 4th Saturday in February 2024, Tarrant County College NW
District Pinewood Derby Race (Cub Scouts) - March 23rd 2024 Location TBD
District Camporee (Scouts BSA) - April 12th-14th, Aurora Texas
Day Camp (Cub Scouts) - June 7th - 9th , Azle Shady Grove Park (tentative)
Friendly reminder for this Thursday July 27th…. The Lonestar District will be having their First Fall Membership Training on Thursday July 27th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm via Zoom . This will be held by our District Membership Chair, Fred Fleury and District Executive Jose Valadez.
{Topic: Lonestar District Fall Membership Training & Orientation}
Time: Jul 27, 2023 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Yours in Scouting,
Tom Kisner
Lone Star District Commissioner
Greetings Lonestar District Leaders,
Attached is the draft agenda that we will be working from to plan out the remainder of 2023 and the 2024 Lone Star District program year, for. I look forward to seeing each of you at the meeting and hearing your great ideas.
Location: Azle Fist Assembly of God
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm (or when we’re done)
Feel free to bring snacks and drinks to share.
Kevin
From: Jose Valadez <Jose.Valadez(a)scouting.org>
Subject: Lonestar District July Roundtable Zoom Link
Good Morning and Happy Tuesday!
Lonestar District Roundtable will be this Thursday July 13th at 7:00pm and will be 100% Virtual!
Roundtable will be led by our own Brian Skates this Thursday. 😊
The Zoom Link is down below. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about anything and I will see everyone on Thursday!
Jose Valadez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Lonestar District July Roundtable
Time: Jul 13, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Good Morning,
I was asked to pass on the message about the Updated National Membership fees for the BSA that will take effect on August 1, 2023. Beginning August 1, 2023, all new youth and adult members who join Scouting will be enrolled in a 12-month membership cycle and BSA will cease prorating fees. Both youth and adults will pay the full annual membership fee and will renew their membership on the anniversary date of joining Scouting.
Updated National membership fees for the Boy Scouts of America will take effect on August 1, 2023.
* $80 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts participants (an increase of $5/year)
* $50 for youth and adult Exploring participants (an increase of $5/year)
* $60 for all adult volunteers (an increase of $15/year. Covers the cost of background checks and general liability insurance)
* $100 unit charter fee (no change)
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Beginning August 1, 2023, all new youth and adult members who join Scouting will be enrolled in a 12-month membership cycle and BSA will cease prorating fees. Both youth and adults will pay the full annual membership fee and will renew their membership on the anniversary date of joining Scouting. All proration of membership fees will be eliminated. Each registered member of the BSA will receive an email notification with a registration renewal link beginning 60 days before the anniversary date they joined Scouting. Unit leaders will receive a copy of the email and should stay engaged in the membership renewal process just like rechartering.
It is important to note, existing members will renew their membership during our scheduled registration/recharter cycle in December 2023. Moving forward all members will renew on their anniversary date.
* Existing members’ Anniversary date will be their unit recharter month.
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If you have any questions or need clarification on these changes, you can reach a member of Longhorn Council staff at 817-231-8500 or 662email(a)scouting.org<mailto:662email@scouting.org>. A membership assistance application is available on the Longhorn Council website<https://www.longhorncouncil.org/longhorn-council-forms-documents>.
Yours in Scouting,
Tom Kisner
District Commissioner, Lone Star District
Subject: RE: Thursday Round Table--IMPORTANT MEETING (ZOOM LINK)
Good Afternoon,
Here is the Zoom link for Roundtable tonight if you are unable to make it in person.
Thanks.
Jose Valadez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Lonestar District Roundtable
Time: May 11, 2023 06:45 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Hurst Service Center
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Subject: Thursday Round Table--IMPORTANT MEETING
Hi all,
I am reaching out to encourage at least one member from each Unit to attend Round Table this Thursday. Our Membership Chair and DE will be discussing specific plans for recruitment in the fall. I know this sounds early but once summer arrives and everyone gets off to summer camp and vacations, August will be here before we know it. The district is planning to make a big organized push this Fall and we need your help. If you don't make it to any other RT meeting, come to this one!! Refreshments will be served.
I am looking forward to seeing you there in person, but it will be on zoom also. Check Tom's newsletter email for link.
Brian Skates
Cub Scout Round Table Commissioner
817-793-7146-text or call anytime
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