Lone Star District News
Happy 113th Birthday, Boy Scouts of America!
In 1909, American businessman William D. Boyce was lost in a thick London fog when he stopped a young man for directions. The boy, forever memorialized as the Unknown Scout, led him to his destination to ensure he didn’t become lost again. When offered a tip for his service, the young man refused it, explaining to Boyce that it would negate the good deed he had done and go against the Scouting code.
Understandably, Boyce was impressed that such a young man could be so steadfast in his values, and inspired to meet with Lord Baden-Powell. Fascinated by his Scouting program, Boyce was determined to bring it back to America. On February 8th, 1910, in Washington, D.C., official papers establishing the Boy Scouts of America were signed and the program we know and love was founded.
See you tonight Thursday February 9th for Roundtable!
Calling all Scout Leaders! We will meet in person at 7PM at:
Lighthouse Fellowship
7200 Robertson Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76135
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 854 4446 1145Passcode: 001220
Our Camp Card Fundraiser Sales are officially open for you and your unit to register for Camp Cards! All units may sign up TODAY through April 30th , 2023!
The Longhorn Council Camp cards are $10 that offers a mix of retail, dining, automotive services, and entertainment. Our Coupon Card with include Albertsons & Tom Thumb, Tractor Supply, Dick’s Sporting Goods, HTeaO, Sports Clips, Texas Rangers, Six Flags Over Texas, Legoland, Sealife Grapevine, Cleburne Railroad, and Medieval Times.
Units will be able to start selling when they want to and can sell beyond May of 2023 but participating scouting units MUST pay the council $5 per card by May 9th, 2023.
Each Unit participant will earn a $5 profit for each one sold! (50% Commission)
Regarding store front sales, all units are HIGHLY encouraged to work with local businesses to arrange location for storefront sales! A separate registration will be opening on February 17th for storefront dates at these locations throughout the month of March for Albertsons and Tom Thumb!
Camp Cards will be available for Pick-Up on February 28th, with sales OFFICIALLY beginning on March 1st, 2023.
See you at Roundtable tonight!!!
Yours in Scouting,
Tom Kisner
District Commissioner
Lone Star District