Family Friends of Scouting 2010

Dear Friends and Families of the Scouting Program, We would like to thank you for your support of the Scouting program. Tough economic times have not gone away and neither has the need for your support.

Our 2010 Campaign has kicked off and we are currently asking each Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, and Venture Crew to set a date in February, or March 2010 for a short presentation telling the quick story of why the Friends of Scouting program is so important and needed. There are multiple ways to sign up for a presentation. Contact your District Executive at Roundtable and sign up or contact your District Executive via phone or e-mail and let them know the date. You can share your presentation date with your Commissioner and they will be happy to bring the information back to the District Committee.

As the challenges of our economy increase, so does the need for your support. Please consider a family presentation in 2010.

Contact Patty Barnum at

FOS@ironhorseshac.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or 281.257.5685 if you have questions or need more information.

Calling all troops!!

We are starting a new and exciting recruitment night for Middle Schools. The more units we have involved the greater an experience it will be! Each unit can set up their own “booth” with information and displays about their unit, then sponsor an activity to introduce the fun of scouting!

Some activitiy ideas could be First Aid, Knot Tying, Fingerprinting, Cooking (pre-cooked or no flame cooking)….
Be creative!!

Our first scheduled night will be at Twin Creeks Middle School on Wednesday, March 24th, from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Please reserve your space and confirm your activity with Amy Taylor at texastaylors [at gmail.com or (281) 974-9981

There is no better time to get the word out about Scouting than during the Centennial Year!!

Do you have a service project coming up? A unique activity? Something special that happened? Get your story out there…and win a bowling party for your unit!

Turn in your PR pieces (newspaper articles, church bulletins, neighborhood newsletters, TV news stories, ect…) about your unit and/or scouters at Round Table or email them to Texastaylors [at gmail.com. Every piece between January 1, 2010 and June 10, 2010 (Round Table) will be counted for your unit.

The most pieces turned in wins the bowling party for their ENTIRE UNIT!!

Packs….  it is time to schedule your Spring Rally! March is an ideal month to hold your rally…April gets busy with Spring Break and TAKS testing. Plus, with our District Shooting Event coming up in April, it’s an ideal time to get new Cub Scouts signed up!

You can schedule a date with your school, then contact Daisy Flores at daisy.flores [at] shac.org with your date and contact information and we can get flyers made up for you! If you need ANY assistance with scheduling, planning or holding your rally, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Taylor at Texastaylors [at] gmail.com or (281) 974-9981.

2010 - Happy Birthday Boy Scouts of America!

Please join with other scout leaders and scouts from the Iron Horse District as we celebrate BSA’s 100^th birthday this year. 

For 1OO years, the Boy Scouts of America has been helping the youth of America find — in themselves and the world around them — more than they thought possible. In every era, and through numerous trends of the past century, Scouting has been steadfast.   Our 1OOth Anniversary provides a unique opportunity to celebrate this heritage and lay the foundation for the next 1OO years.  Keep your calendars open for these exciting events in the Sam Houston Area Council, celebrating the 100th year of scouting!

Participate in all 5 of the Centennial events to earn all 5 segments of the Centennial patch!  The middle of the patch (star) will be available for purchase at the Cockrell Scout Center soon.  The 5 segments will be earned at each Centennial events.

We hope that everyone will join us at all of the activities planned for the year-long celebration.

And last, but not least, come join us for our monthly Roundtable meetings.  Iron Horse District Roundtables occur on the 2^nd Thursday of each month and are held at the LDS Church located at 16331 Hafer Road.  The objective of Roundtable is to give the scout leaders program ideas, information on policy, events and training opportunities; and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy the fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders.

Yours in Scouting,

Don Cullum
District Chairman