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Roundtable February 2, 2023

Feb 2, 2023

Summer Camp Staff Opportunities available

If you are interested in a staff opportunity please fill out the Staff Application and email to Mike Key mksm76@aol.com.

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Summer Camp Dates

Week 1 (Sabbath Friendly): June 15 – June 20
Week 2: June 21 – June 27
Week 3: June 28 – July 4

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

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Download the 2020 Camp Perry Leaders Guide

Scout. experience. adventure.

achieve Camp Perry!

water sports

bmx trails

shooting range

Scout Craft

Summer Camp Dates

WEEK 1 (SABBATH FRIENDLY): JUNE 15 – JUNE 20
WEEK 2: JUNE 21 – JUNE 27
Week 3: June 28 – July 4

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

Register Now

Contact your troop leader to register

Download the 2020 Camp Perry Leaders Guide

SCOUT. EXPERIENCE. ADVENTURE.

achieve Camp Perry!

water sports

bmx trails

shooting range

Scout Craft

Ranked among the top 10% of councils in America, by Cub Scouts and Cub Scout Parents!

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FM 1420, Rio Hondo, TX 78583

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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.

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It is Roundtable time again!!!THURSDAY February 2nd at 7PM.Join Zoom Meetingus02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654Meeting ID:843 4415 2654Recharter, Jamboree, Wood Badge, Recruiting, Winter Camp!!! Breakout Rooms, Attendance Recognition!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!Welcome to the latest issue of Vanguard Scouting's Beacon Newsletter. We hope you've had a fantastic Scouting holiday! We're excited to bring you the latest updates and inspiration from the world of Latter-day Saint Scouting! We'd love YOUR feedback. Drop us an e-mail (news@vanguardscouting.org) and let us know what you think of the Beacon and any suggestions you might have. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome to the latest issue of Vanguard Scouting's Beacon Newsletter. We hope you've had a fantastic Scouting holiday! We're excited to bring you the latest updates and inspiration from the world o...
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South Texas and Rio Grande Councilspresents…WOODBADGELeadership TrainingCourse Dates: March 10th,11th,12th(Camp Karankawa, Mathis, Tx)April 15th,16th (Camp Perry, RioHondo, TX)You can join us in this experience of a lifetime for $290Wood Badge is a fast-paced leadership course taught by experienced leaders in Scouting. This course is a fun-filled and hands-on training full of practical exercises. The classroom consists of both indoor and outdoor setting, with a lecture-practical format that consists of games, skits, and other fun activities.All levels of leaders in Scouting are welcome to attend, whether it be Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venture Crew. While all leaders can and will benefit from this course, the best time to learn theseleader skills and bring them back to your units is as a Cub Scout Leader! The skills and methods learned in this course not only help you become a better leader in Scouting, it will also improve yourleadership skills at home, work, and other activities as well!You can register at:mycouncil.southtexasbsa.org/Event/Wood-Badge-2023Deadline to register is February 9, 2023.For more information, please contact:David Hebert at David.Hebert@scouting.orgBrian Chassells at brianc@lagniappecn.comMichael Hall at rgcwoodbadge2022@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

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PINEWOOD DERBY SEASON IS HERE!!!!Scout Shop has your pinewood derby kits ready!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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PREPARING the FUTURE LEADERSHIP of the RGV!!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Register for our Rio Grande Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner!!!The Council Annual Recognition Committee invites you to an evening of fellowship and recognition on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 6:30PM at the Camp Perry Ponce Duran Family dining hall. Our Council Banquet is held annually to recognize the volunteers of the Rio Grande Council. Dinner registration deadline by February 23, 2023. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award the highest recognition presented on the council level. In addition, other high-level awards will be presented or recognized during the banquet. Banquet includes:Order of the Arrow Awards & Vigil Honors2022 Class of Eagle ScoutsDistrict Award of MeritCommissioner Key Award The “Spark Plug Awards”The Paisano AwardSilver Beaver & James E. West Fellows Award Presentationsriograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/event/2023-council-recognition-dinner/2959420 ... See MoreSee Less

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Dear OA Lodge Member,We highly encourage you to pay your 2023 dues in a timely manner. As a paid member of the Wewanoma Lodge you will have all the rights and privileges of membership and will be able to participate in all of the programs offered by the Order of the Arrow. Your active membership helps Wewanoma Lodge achieve its Lodge Performance Management Program goals. You will also be taking pride as a member of one of the oldest OA Lodges in the Boy Scouts of America. Be a truly active member, not someone who merely wears the flap. Pay those dues today!riograndecouncil.doubleknot.com/event/2023-order-of-the-arrow-dues/2958997Yours in Cheerful Service,Rollie HernandezLodge Chief ... See MoreSee Less
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It is Roundtable time again!!!THURSDAY January 5th at 7PM.Join Zoom Meetingus02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654Meeting ID:843 4415 2654Recharter, Jamboree, Wood Badge, Recruiting, Winter Camp!!! Breakout Rooms, Attendance Recognition!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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South Texas and Rio Grande Councilspresents…WOODBADGELeadership TrainingCourse Dates: March 10th,11th,12th(Camp Karankawa, Mathis, Tx)April 15th,16th (Camp Perry, RioHondo, TX)You can join us in this experience of a lifetime for $290Wood Badge is a fast-paced leadership course taught by experienced leaders in Scouting. This course is a fun-filled and hand-on training full of practical exercises. The classroom consists of both indoor and outdoor setting, with a lecture-practical format that consists of games, skits, and other fun activities.All levels of leaders in Scouting are welcome to attend, whether it be Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venture Crew. While all leaders can and will benefit from this course, the best time to learn theseleader skills and bring them back to your units is as a Cub Scout Leader! The skills and methods learned in this course not only help you become a better leader in Scouting, it will also improve yourleadership skills at home, work, and other activities as well!You can register at:mycouncil.southtexasbsa.org/Event/Wood-Badge-2023For more information, please contact:David Hebert at David.Hebert@scouting.orgBrian Chassells at brianc@lagniappecn.comMichael Hall at rgcwoodbadge2022@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

2023 Wood Badge STXC and RGV (3/10/2023)

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Being prepared to use our acquired Scout skills enables us to better help other people at all times! (It's gratifying and fun.)Merry Christmas from the Rio Grande Council! ... See MoreSee Less

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Donate a tax-deductible gift to the Rio Grande Council to help give the youth of the Rio Grande Council a first-class Scouting experience. Your donation will help prepare the youth for life and BECOME THE LEADERS Of the RIO GRANDE VALLEY. PLEASE CLICK ON LINK BELOW.www.riograndecouncil.org/give/friends-of-scouting/ ... See MoreSee Less

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South Texas and Rio Grande Councilspresents…WOODBADGELeadership TrainingCourse Dates: March 10th,11th,12th(Camp Karankawa, Mathis, Tx)April 15th,16th (Camp Perry, RioHondo, TX)You can join us in this experience of a lifetime for $290Wood Badge is a fast-paced leadership course taught by experienced leaders in Scouting. This course is a fun-filled and hand-on training full of practical exercises. The classroom consists of both indoor and outdoor setting, with a lecture-practical format that consists of games, skits, and other fun activities.All levels of leaders in Scouting are welcome to attend, whether it be Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, or Venture Crew. While all leaders can and will benefit from this course, the best time to learn theseleader skills and bring them back to your units is as a Cub Scout Leader! The skills and methods learned in this course not only help you become a better leader in Scouting, it will also improve yourleadership skills at home, work, and other activities as well!You can register at:mycouncil.southtexasbsa.org/Event/Wood-Badge-2023For more information, please contact:David Hebert at David.Hebert@scouting.orgBrian Chassells at brianc@lagniappecn.comMichael Hall at rgcwoodbadge2022@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

2023 Wood Badge STXC and RGV (3/10/2023)

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Go ice skating and camp out next door at Scout Camp Laguna Station. Make reservation at link below. www.riograndecouncil.org/camping/lagunastation/ ... See MoreSee Less
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We have Pinewood Derby supplies at the Harlingen Scout Shop!!In person purchase or order at ruby.ramirez@scouting.org GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. All registered Adults and Youth are able to race! See you at the 2023 races!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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OFFICIAL PROCESS FOR SUBMITING EAGLE SCOUT APPLICATIONTo All, The process below are the steps for Eagle Scout candidates for submission of their Eagle Scout application.  Scouts email their Eagle Scout application for validation to ruby.ramirez@scouting.org and rudy.gonzalez@scouting.org  Scout Cc his parent, scoutmaster, and district BOR Chair on all communication.  After validation scout will email application to District BOR Chair.  Scout will coordinate with District BOR Chair date/time/location.  After BOR, Scout will email Eagle Scout application to Scout Executive for final signature. Eagle Scout binders/folders are submitted to district BOR Chair for Scout’s BOR. All Eagle Scout applications need to be printed from Scoutbook. Any Eagle Extension request needs to be submitted to Council Advancement Chair – Mr. Morris Edelstein at m_edelstein@sbcglobal.net District BOR Chair’s Contact Information: Arroyo District - Shane Strubhart- strubhart@gmail.comTip-O-Tex District – Morris Edelstein – m_edelstein@sbcglobal.netRio Bravo District – Art De Luna - artdeluna476@gmail.comArrowhead District – Ed Peno – ed.peno@aol.com ... See MoreSee Less
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Had a great time meeting these incredibly inspiring people today! Thank you Rio Grande Council, BSA for inviting me to be the Master of Ceremonies for such a crucial cause. If we all just made a fraction of the impact Mrs. Elsa & Andy Hagan have made in the RGV it would surely be a game changer for our home! ... See MoreSee Less
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Rio Grande Council, BSA is with Ernie Gonzalez Jr. and Janice M. Gonzalez.

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It is Roundtable time again!!!THURSDAY December 1st at 7PM.Join Zoom Meetingus02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654Meeting ID:843 4415 2654Recharter, Jamboree, Wood Badge, Recruiting, Winter Camp!!! Breakout Rooms, Attendance Recognition!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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It is Roundtable time again!!!THURSDAY December 1st at 7PM.Join Zoom Meetingus02web.zoom.us/j/84344152654Meeting ID:843 4415 2654Recharter, Jamboree, Wood Badge, Recruiting, Winter Camp!!! Breakout Rooms, Attendance Recognition!!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday Black Friday. Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday!We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back.On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. It’s a simple idea. Just find a way for your family, your community, your company or your organization to come together to give something more. Then tell everyone you can about how you are giving. Join us and be a part of a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity. The success of Scouting depends on those who support it. Please help Scouting provide the resources necessary to make sure every youth can benefit from Scouting’s fun, exciting, adventure-filled activities that foster character, honesty, respect and life-long values.Your financial investment, plus your time and talent, is among the greatest gifts you can give. Take a moment to make an investment in our community’s future and help ensure the continued legacy of Rio Grande Council Scouting.With your help, we're transforming lives! ... See MoreSee Less

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United Way of Northern Cameron County

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United Way of Northern Cameron County
No need to stress over breakfast, lunch or dinner today.... just head to either Chick-fil-A Harlingen or Chick-fil-A Sunshine Strip and help support our United Way. (1) Free United Way T-shirt to the first 50 people who check-in on Facebook to either of our Harlingen Chick-fil-A's and tag us here at the United Way. Once posted, United Way will reach out to schedule your shirt pick-up.All monies raised during today's event will help fund our twelve amazing agencies:Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen Boys & Girls Club of San Benito Children's Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties Family Crisis Center of the Rio Grande Valley Girlscouts of Greater South Texas Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry - Harlingen, Texas Loaves & Fishes of the RGV The Literacy Center of Harlingen Rio Grande Council, BSA The Salvation Army of Harlingen Valley Aids Council #givingtuesday2022 ... See MoreSee Less

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No need to stress over breakfast, lunch or dinner tomorrow.... just head to either Chick-fil-A Harlingen or Chick-fil-A Sunshine Strip and help support our United Way. (1) Free United Way T-shirt to the first 50 people who check-in on Facebook to either of our Harlingen Chick-fil-A's and tag us here at the United Way. Once posted, United Way will reach out to schedule your shirt pick-up.All monies raised during tomorrow's event will help fund our twelve amazing agencies:Boys & Girls Club of Harlingen Boys & Girls Club of San Benito Children's Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties Family Crisis Center of the Rio Grande Valley Girlscouts of Greater South Texas Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry - Harlingen, Texas Loaves & Fishes of the RGV The Literacy Center of Harlingen Rio Grande Council, BSA The Salvation Army of Harlingen Valley Aids Council #givingtuesday2022 ... See MoreSee Less

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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.

 

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