Summer Camp Staff Opportunities available
Register for an interview on May 4, 2019.
Register for an interview on May 11, 2019.
Summer Camp Dates
Week 1 (Sabbath Friendly): June 17th – 22nd
Week 2: June 23rd – June 29th
Week 3: June 30th – July 6th
Since 1927 Scouts and Scouters have been creating memories at Camp Perry. On the banks of the Arroyo Colorado, thousands of boys have gained from the quality programs offered over the years. Camp Perry is a place where memories are made; but it is also a camp with a future. It is our mission to provide you and your unit with the best possible outdoor Scouting experience.
Brand New Features:
Air Conditioned Dining Hall | ATV & BMX Training Course | Laguna Station Access & Jet Ski Training | New Pool & WiFi
Scout. experience. adventure.
achieve Camp Perry!
water sports
ATV & bmx trails
shooting range
Scout Craft
Summer Camp Dates
Week 1 (Sabbath Friendly): June 17th – 22nd
Week 2: June 23rd – June 29th
Week 3: June 30th – July 6th
Since 1927 Scouts and Scouters have been creating memories at Camp Perry. On the banks of the Arroyo Colorado, thousands of boys have gained from the quality programs offered over the years. Camp Perry is a place where memories are made; but it is also a camp with a future. It is our mission to provide you and your unit with the best possible outdoor Scouting experience.
Brand New Features:
Air Conditioned Dining Hall | ATV & BMX Training Course | Laguna Station Access & Jet Ski Training | New Pool & WiFi
SCOUT. EXPERIENCE. ADVENTURE.
achieve Camp Perry!
water sports
ATV & bmx trails
shooting range
Scout Craft
Ranked among the top 10% of councils in America, by Cub Scouts and Cub Scout Parents!
Adelante Con Camp Perry
A Major Gifts and Capital Campaign!
Leadership of the Rio Grande Council, Boy Scouts of America, has started phase 1 of a campaign to raise $10 million to rebuild and grow Camp Perry,
which opened in 1927 and is now in dire need of a makeover. The council’s board has identified more than $10.1 million in capital and endowment needs for Camp Perry.
Get social
Who can catch the biggest fish? All scouts, no matter what age, are invited to participate. Please use the link below to register.
www.riograndecouncil.org/event/rio-grande-council-fishing-tournament/2579630
Join Wewanoma for a NATIONAL WEBINAR VIEWING this Saturday at 12 NOON. The Order of the Arrow has NEW and BOLD plans for the future of the program and its leadership. Let’s get the big OA reveal at our watch party, and move forward together to make a LOCAL COMMITMENT. 🏹 •Please RSVP: check out all of the info on our posted flier.
Recheck of criminal backgrounds on all Scouting adults registrations. Please visit link below for details.
blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/10/14/rechecks-of-criminal-backgrounds-explained/
Rechecks of criminal backgrounds explained - Bryan on Scouting
blog.scoutingmagazine.org
Before your 2020 annual registration can be processed, you’ve got to review the disclosure documentation and sign a background check authorization.REMINDER:
District Committee Basic Training
District Committee Training has been taught the same way for many years with a very dated course. Today we are happy to announce that by leveraging the BSA Learn Center we are providing the district committee a learning environment that provides them the content they need when the need it while leveraging professional training for consistency in district training. This new learning replaces the District Committee Workshop and provide learning plans aligned with the various district committee positions and functions.
Position trained status (D61, D62, D75) will be provided for those who complete their training. Position training includes:
District Committee Chair
District Committee Vice Chair
Membership Chair
Fund Development
Training Chair
Member at Large
Activities and Civil Service Chair
Nominating Chair
Program Chair
Camping and Outdoor Chair
Advancement Chair
The online training supersedes the District Committee Workshop – please discontinue use of the District Committee Workshop.
Interested in going to the National Order of the Arrow Conference?
🏹 Drop by either location next week for an interview.
Time is running out to enjoy the 2019 Fall Family Cub Scout Spooktacular at an early bird discounted rate. After October 11th the price will go up! Deadline to register is October 23rd.
Act now if you dare and come have a Spooktacular time. Look at all the things your scout can achieve while at our beautiful Camp Perry!
www.riograndecouncil.org/event/2019-fall-family-cub-scout-spooktacular/2558609
***ONLY 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE***
*Early Bird Registration extended until spots are filled*
Please join us in accepting the challenge to be "the best implementers of Scouting in the world". Weekend I: Oct. 4-6,2019 & Weekend II: Oct. 18-20, 2019. Don't wait until the last minute, register now! Registration link is down below:
riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2511150&orgkey=2275&...
Rio Grande Council, BSA updated their phone number.
Please register your Scouting Unit today and begin planning your Popcorn sale! Scouts can earn their way to all the scouting events your unit offers.
Thank you to all these Scouting Units below who have already register to sale POPCORN!!!!!
Please have your Scouting Unit register at this link below:
www.trails-end.com/unit-registration?council=ce809d98-f21c-11e5-a5eb-0632e198f0a5&campaign=e5ebd9...
Arroyo District: Pack 25, 911 and Troops 911, 1701
Arrowhead District: Packs 12, 32, 78, 84, 260, 321, 1954, Troops 73, 76, 84, 272, and Scouts BSA troops 272, 1849, 1954.
Tip-O-Tex District: Packs 6, 59, 61, 777 and Troops 6, 59, 61, 161. Scouts BSA troop 777
Rio Bravo District: Packs 14, 93, 4031 Troops 41, 93, 100, 4031 Post 1996
Trail's End | My Scout's fundraiser is underway!
www.trails-end.com
Help my Scout hit a fundraising goal! Your purchase helps pave the way to adventures for the entire year.Attn all Cub Scout leaders!
This coming weekend on September 28, 2019 we will be having BALOO Training at Camp Perry in Rio Hondo, Texas. BALOO training is required for Cub Scout packs to be able to camp as per our Guide to Safe Scouting. I as a district trainer would recommend that more than one adult be trained just in case your trained adult leader is not able to attend the camping trip. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out and ask me any questions. Below is the registration link
www.riograndecouncil.org/event/baloo-training/2539616
Michael Hall
210-291-7415
Arrowhead Pack 78 hit the ground running with their popcorn sales!!
Come support them at the Jason's Deli in Edinburg. Come out and buy some popcorn from the Cub Scouts.
We Support Camping Award…Another Record Year
United Way Campaign Kickoff! Great supporters of the Rio Grande Council
#liveunitedsouthtexas
Great news for families in the RGV!
Scout Shop merchandise just came in!!! Please come in and buy all your uniform and other scouting supplies needs for your Scouts!
Calling all Cub Scouts and families! Come and join us at our 2019 Fall Family Cub Scout Spooktacular! We will have bb guns, archery, health and fitness games, a campfire and so much more! Look at the flyer below as there a few options for registering.
We are also in need of great volunteers to help us put on this spooktacular event.
Register Here!
www.riograndecouncil.org/event/2019-fall-family-cub-scout-spooktacular/2558609
Good day, Scouters
Get a hands-on-experience for the new Scoutbook for Den Leaders. This environment is now ready for you.
To access, please visit leaderpp.scouting.org At the log in page, a set of credentials to choose from is presented to you in the top-left corner. Simply select a user and click “log in”. The experience is best accessed and viewed from your smart phone.
For an “app” like experience that provides you immediate access, be sure to “add to home screen” from your device. Instructions are below.
For iOS Users:
1. In your Safari browser, click the upload symbol. (I think that's what it's called)
2. Scroll to the right until you find "Add to Home Screen".
3. Click "Add" in the top right corner.
For Android Users:
1. Click the Create Bookmark icon.
2. Click the "Add to" drop down and select "Home Screen".
3. Click "Ok".
A quick note, as this is a demo environment with multiple people accessing, you may see some changes or find some meetings may be moved, etc.
Thank you for all that you do to support the Scouting movement.
Yours in Scouting,
Scoutbook for Den Leaders Team
leaderpp.scouting.org/
We are excited at the Rio Grande Council to announce that our 2021 National Jamboree contingent application process is now OPEN! If you are a youth registered in a Scouts BSA troop, Venture Crew, Exploring, or Sea Scout Ship you are able to attend a great experience during the summer of 2021. Click below for the registration link and words from our council contingent adviser Mike Key!
2019 Rio Grande Council Commissioner Staff!!!!!!
How Are Commissioners Selected?
Selection process and criteria vary depending on the position.
Click on link below on how to join the Commissioner Team.
www.scouting.org/commissioners/selection/
Email: Paty Garcia (Council Commissioner) for more information at patygarcia17@yahoo.com
Sign up your Scout Unit for Show and Sell Popcorn.
Please Email eernest@bsamail.org or call 956-423-0250
Deadline tomorrow noon!!!!
Do you know who the leader of your Diocese or Archdiocese is? Do you know what the requirements are for this office? Do you appreciate what he does for you? To learn more details please go to www.nccs-bsa.org/index.php/religious-activities/faith-series/bishop-shepherd-of-the-flock
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