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Council President
John Hood
Council Commissioner Bill Houston
Council Scout
Executive Lyman Gifford, CFRE
www.buffalotrailbsa.org Winter 2010 1101 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, TX 79701-6171 Phone: (432) 570-7601, Fax: (432) 570-7611
SCOUT SHOPS
MIDLAND Mon-Thurs
10a.m. to 6p.m. Friday
10a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday
9a.m. to 12p.m.
ODESSA Mon & Wed 10:30a.m. to
1:30p.m. Tue & Thur
3p.m. to 6p.m. Fri, Sat CLOSED
BIG SPRING
Mon-Thur 4p.m. to 6p.m. Fri, Sat, Sun
CLOSED
Jim was born in Louisiana and moved to Midland when he was 10 years of age. He is the eldest of 4 children, 2 sisters, Holly and Nance, and 1 brother, Steve. Both Jim and Steve are Eagle Scouts; his Dad was the Scoutmaster in Troop 51. His father’s name is Fred and mother is Chris. Jim graduated from Midland High School where he was involved in Band. His Eagle project was working with the Museum of the Southwest, they had an arrow head collection that needed sorting and cataloged. Jim received his degree in Petroleum Engineering in the Colorado School of Mines. His greatest challenge was the size of his troop; it was a large troop with 5-6 patrols and 6-8 boys per patrol. Fitting in when he didn’t know anyone was very difficult. Second challenge was keeping engaged over time. His greatest memory is wrapping a canoe around a log on the Rio Grande on a father and son canoe trip and becoming stranded on a rock. His father floated on down the river as he should with his feet in front of him. It took a couple hours of rescuing from those involved to retrieve him from the rock and safely get him on down the river. His favorite merit badges were First Aid, and Rifle and Shotgun. One of his favorite camping trips was when he and his brother with some friends went backpacking at Bonito Lake near Ruidoso. Also he loved backpacking in Dog Canyon which is in the Guadalupe Mountains. Jim Newman has enjoyed being an assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 152.
MEMORIES, MEMORIES, MEMORIES
ANNUAL 10 COMMANDMENT HIKE & FLAG RETIREMENT Make plans now to join us for our annual “Duty to God” 10 Commandment Hike on February 6th at 10:00am for both Midland and Odessa. This is a great opportunity for all Scouts and their families to learn about the different religious organizations in our community and hear each of them talk about the different Commandments. One of the best ways our Scouts can honor our Country and the men and women that serve it is through our annual “Duty to Country” Flag Retirement Ceremony held after the hike at Veterans park across from the CAF. This event includes special guests and the proper way to dispose of an old flag. The Midland office always accepts flags that need to be retired.
These are a free event and collectible patches will be available for only $5.00 each. Check out the website for more details at www.buffalotrailbsa.org
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Silver Beaver applications were reviewed and recipients have been selected. This year’s Silver Beavers are:
Mark Hooper of Andrews Robbie Shepard of Midland
Congratulations! To comment or for more information contact Lyman Gifford at [email protected]
SILVER BEAVER 25 years ago on the 75th Anniversary of Scouting in America, the Buffalo Trail Council buried a TIME CAPSULE which included current day scouting memorabilia and relevant historical items from that day. Join us on the 100th Birthday of Scouting in America, Monday, February 8th, at the George T. Abell Service Center in Midland, when we will open the capsule and the contents will be announced and reviewed. We will have Hot Dogs, Scoutmaster Cobbler and a campfire. We will also prepare and bury a new Time Capsule to be opened on February 8th 2035. Please bring a small item from the Community, Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Venture Crew, Varsity Team, or from your Family to be placed in this future Time Capsule. (Capsule space will be limited - please limit your capsule donation to small items such as a brochure, letter, card, or anything smaller than 2”x 6”x 2”.) If you were a participant in this celebration of 25 years ago, please join us to share your thoughts and memories from the previous 25 years. To comment or for more information contact James Riggen at [email protected] or (432) 685-1924.
100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
SPORTING CLAY The Council, invites you to participate in the 12th Annual Spring Fling Sporting Clay Event! This event will take place on April 24th at WindWalker Farms Complex. Underwriting and Team Sponsorships are available. Please consider being a Sponsor for this awesome event. There are many opportunities and options available to you and your company. Logo opportunities on giveaway items, Food & Beverage Sponsorships, Gun Sponsors, Auction Sponsors and much more! We would also like to offer any Company, Scout Troop or Individual the opportunity to assist us in the operations of this event. To comment or for more information contact Scott Britton at [email protected]
$320,570 in total sales with over 70% staying here in our area which will allow the programs to be strong at all levels. Video contest winners: 1st - Pack 53, Chaparral 2nd - Pack 216, Chaparral 3rd - Troop 775, Comanche Trails We look forward to a great year of scouting through the basin this year. Plans for the 2010 sale are already underway. Look for our latest edition of the Popcorn newsletter for more details on this year’s sale.
To comment or for more information contact Lyman Gifford at [email protected]
Photo contest winners: 1st - Pack 501, Lone Star 2nd - Pack 64, Comanche Trails
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STAFF CHANGES
Adrian Garcia Chaparral District Executive
Adrian is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor member from Del Rio, TX. He is a recent graduate from Angelo State.
Deanna Kulbeth Lone Star District Executive
Deanna worked for the council in 2007. She was a Hiking Ranger at Philmont and comes from a family that has been deeply involved in Scouting.
Tracy MacIlroy Fundraising Specialist
Tracy has been with the council for 2 years as our Publishing Secretary. In addition she has taken on the position of Fundraising Specialist.
ASSIGNMENT CHANGES Gracie Quintela: Camp Registrations Jana Hensley: Membership/Boys Life Mary Pearce: Accounts Payable Page 3
SPRING NUT SALE Don't’ miss out on this fundraising opportunity! Attend the Kick-Off on Jan. 25th at 6:30pm at the Midland Scout Center to get your packets. Sales period is Feb. 10th - 28th. Orders due to Midland office on Mar. 2nd. To comment or for more information contact Tracy MacIlroy (432) 570-7601 or [email protected]
WORK WEEKENDS
April 30th - May 2nd May 28th - 31st
Come out and help get camp ready for this summer and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
To comment or for more information contact Lyman Gifford at [email protected]
DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRDO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENTENT EMAIL ADDRESS?EMAIL ADDRESS?
The council is going to start using email more often to notify everyone of upcoming events, store specials or changes in events and activities. Don’t miss out on getting these important emails. Contact the Midland office to make sure we have a current email address for your household or email: [email protected]
12th Merit Badge Academy January 16th and 23rd at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Midland from 8:00am-1:00pm. Cost is $15 per person. For more information please contact Bill Taylor at (432) 687-7418. Webelos Petroleum Museum Camp-In Geologist is the theme for this event on January 22nd. For more information contact the museum at (432) 683-4403 or visit www.petroleummuseum.org Birthday Bash Scout Night with the Jackalopes Tickets available now for Scouts and their families at a special rate of only $6 each! Come join us for a night of fun which includes a Pushmobile Race on the ice and Birthday Cake! To comment or for more information contact Lyman Gifford at (432) 570-7601 or [email protected] Jr. Leader Training Junior Leadership Training is for all Boy Scouts looking to improve their leadership skills. There are tons of fun activities and plenty of fellowship going on throughout the day. This will be an overnight campout at BTSR so make sure that you are prepared. We will begin class on Friday evening (February 12th) and conclude on Saturday at 4pm(February 13th). Please be aware that you must be present for Friday Classes at 9pm in order to get certified in this training event. The cost of this event is $10 if registered by February 8, 2010 and $15 after the 8th. Please look on-line for more information! To comment or for more information contact Nicole Colletti (432) 570-7601 or [email protected] College of Commissioner Science & District Committee Workshop The annual College of Commissioner Science and District Committee Workshop training will take place on March 26-27th. As usual, the Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, and post Doctorate programs will be available for Commissioners, and sessions for the District Key 3 and members of the Committee will take place as well! Cost for the training is only $35, and includes food, training materials, patch, and valuable information! Registration forms will be available in January, with registration being available on-line as well. Please check the website for more information To comment or for more information contact Bill Houston at (432) 634-0063 or [email protected] or David O’Neil (432) 570-7601 or [email protected] Snyder Fish-a-thon The Lone Star District invites all Scouts and Scouters to attend the annual Fish-A-Thon! This exciting event will take place on April 10th at Towle Park Pond, in Snyder. Open to all ages of Scouts and their families, and offers an opportunity to catch some big fish and win some great prizes! The pond is stocked with catfish prior to the event. Registration is only $5 and is paid at the gate and patches are available for $2. Camping is available at the park too, so make a weekend out of it! To comment or for more information contact Deanna Kulbeth (432) 570-7601 or [email protected] Cub Scout Day Camp Mark you calendars now and plan to attend. Our theme is Dinosaurs so look forward to great adventures. Big Bend: June 12th 9:00am-3:00pm Chaparral: June 21st - 23rd 6:00pm-9:00pm Comanche Trails: June 14th - 16th 9:00am-3:00pm Lone Star: June 19th 9:00am-3:00pm To comment or for more information contact Nicole Colletti (432) 570-7601 or [email protected] Page 4
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COUNCIL CANOES Due to the deteriorating condition and loss of canoes the council will no longer have Canoes available for unit use
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Chaparral District: Brent Bates, T-607, Midland
Matthew Gregg, T-232, Odessa Alexander Hoagland, V-131, Midland
Parker Holt, T-175, Midland Kendell Bushman, V-231, Midland
Christian McDonald, C-131, Midland Tanner Moore, T-607, Midland
Andrew Niedecken, T-270, Midland Ian Sewell, T-175, Midland
Benjamin Snell, T-232, Midland Benjamin Spinks, T-232, Midland Taylor Williams, V-231, Midland
Comanche Trails District: Justin Burwell, T-18, Odessa Billy Horton, T-372, Odessa
Zane Nash T-18, Odessa Collie Roland, T-18, Odessa
Andy Stringfellow, T-129, Andrews Adam Vore, T-98, Odessa
Lone Star District:
Michael Starr, T-16, Big Spring
EAGLES TODAY EAGLES TOMORROW
BOBCAT AWARD
Big Bend Camren Hancock, P-811 Jean Harrington, P-811
Chaparral District: Edward Adams, P-83
Mules Ashbaker, P-331 Matthew Aycock, P-157
Luke Bourland, P-67 Spencer Bowen, P-84 Keith Bowling, P-53 Koby Bowling, P-53
Conoly Brooks, P-216 Aiden Brown, P-222
Preston Bryant, P-216 Hunter Cater, P-53
Issac Casbeer, P-153 Charles Cassell, P-216 Jospeh Cavender, P-51
William Chambers, P-153 Kyle Cheatham, P-216 Hunter Coleman, P-222 Zachery Conejo, P-67
Sean Diaz, P-222 Skyler Dickman, P-51 Tyler Dobbins. P-154 Douglas Doerfer, P-84 Nathan Dumas, P-154 Andrew Elfrink, P-53 Rylan Emerson, P-53
Tommy Frances, P-154 Evan Fernandez, P-109
Luke Gamertsfelder, P-216 Kaleb Gartin, P-231
Zachary Gordon, P-222 Braden Grubbs, P-53
Dawson Hansen, P-109 Davontay Harris, P-84 Kaden Headlee, P-84
Payton Hemmenway, P-222 Noah Heredia, P-67
Tanner Holladay, P-83 Michael Huerta, P-109 William Hyde, P-216 Dawson Jones, P-216 Grayson Jones, P-154 Quinn Kenney, P-222 James Kersey, P-154 Aiden Lauritzen, P-51
Christopher Lonigro, P-154 Nicholas Lonigro, P-154 Jayden Maddox, P-153
Mark Matis, P-131 Robert May, P-216
Shane McDaniel, P-83 Brady McKinzie, P-153 Matthew Morgan, P-109
September - December
REGISTRATION FEE CHANGE
Effective January 1, 2010
Traditional registration fee
for youth and adults will be $15 Exploring fee will remain $10
September - December Wilkes Morgan, P-109 Micah Nichols, P-216
Jeffrey Niedecken, P-109 Evan Nunes, P-154
Nathan Nunez, P-222 Kainoa Oliveira, P-131
Jessie Ortiz, P-53 Norman Pallanes, P-84 Kellen Parker, P-154
Elijah Perez, P-84 William Pool, P-157
Grant Richardson, P-216 Arthur Scott, P-80 Robert Slack, P-83
Michael Smith, P-53 Sage Spencer, P-53
Andrew Strahan, P-216 Esteban Tobar, P-53 Jacob Trela, P-154 Eric Ward, P-153
Nicolas Williams, P-216 Ty Williams, P-153
Comanche Trails District:
Daniel Aguirre, P-775 Keith Alexander, P-64 Esteban Baeza, P-52 Jose Barrera, P-52
Stetson Barrerez, P-52 Alexander Boring, P-775
Danny Botello, P-775 Seth Brady, P-64
Norberto Brito, P-91 Damian Caballero, P-775 Bryson Calaborn, P-58
John Carley, P-775 Jonas Carrillo, P-52 Zakery Cate, P-52
Josmasy Cespedes, P-52 Adriel Chacon, P-52 Matteo Chacon, P-52 Daniel Chavez, P-775
Mason Claiborne, P-91 Robert Claiborne, P-91
Luis Corral, P-64 Dawson Crawford, P-64
Jose Cruz, P-52 Logan Dittrich, P-64 Robert Duncan, P-64
Ian Essary, P-52 Isaiah Fierro, P-58 Jabez Flores, P-58 Jesse Flores, P-52
Edward Galvan, P-52 Emmanuel Garcia, P-58
Jeremy Gerber, P-52 Alfredo Gomez, P-52
Andrew Gonzales, P-64 Bryce Hammon, P-52
David Hammon, P-775 Dylan Hammon, P-775 Braydon Henson, P-52
Joe Hodgins, P-58 Zavier Jaramillo, P-775
Chris Jimenez, P-58 Jonah Johnson, P-775
Matthew Lawson, P-64 Elisco Marichalar, P-52
Marc Martinez, P-52 Robert McElhaney, P-58 Rodrigo Melendez, P-775
Chris Perez, P-52 Miguel Perez, P-775 Ricardo Pineda, P-52 Ethan Polvon, P-52
Garret Rasmussen, P-52 Adrian Rodriquez, P-52
Joseph Roman, P-58 Samuel Rutledge, P-52
Isaiah Salazar, P-58 Oscar Sanchez, P-52
Rojelio Sanchez, P-775 Joshua Smiley, P-91 Jason Spencer, P-64 Tyler Tidmore, P-52
Gerardo Valenzuela, P-52 Raul Valenzuela, P-52 Justin Waddell, P-52
Lone Star District: Brandon Adkins, P-2 Dillion Adkins, P-2
Jackson Allison, P-501 David Andrade, P-2 Micah Arzate, P-29 Trey Beavers, P-2 Talon Camp, P-2
Michael Elliot, P-179 Logan Fallin P-2 Aaron Free, P-2
Brent Glasco, P-29 Don Guazo, P-2
Brady Kennemur, P-29 Jayden Kirby, P-2 Seth Linan, P-2
Jordan Lopez, P-2 Seth Scales, P-2
Price Tarbet, P-29 Luke Thebeault, P-179
Richard Thruman, P-501 Jayden Tubb, P-179
Juan Vega, P-2 Randall Wilburn, P-2
Benjamin Williams, P-29
JANUARY 1st - 3rd Office Closed, Holiday OA Fellowship/Vigil 4th Family FOS Kick-Off 16th - 18th Office Closed, Holiday 16th Merit Badge Academy 19th Council Annual Meeting 22nd Petroleum Museum Camp-in Webelos 23rd Merit Badge Academy 25th Spring Nut Sale Kick-Off FEBRUARY 1st District FOS Kick-Off 1st - 3rd Office Closed, Holiday 5th Scout Night/Birthday Bash 6th 10 Commandment Hike Flag Retirement 7th Scout Sunday 8th 100th Anniversary Celebration 10th - 28th Spring Nut Sale 12th - 13th Jr. Leader Training at BTSR 15th Office Closed, Holiday 27th Council Recognition Banquet MARCH 1st - 3rd Office Closed, Holiday 2nd Spring Nut Sale Orders Due! 12th - 14th OA PowWow & Family Campout 25th Spring Nut Distribution 26th - 27th College of Commissioner Science & District Committee Workshop APRIL 1st - 3rd Office Closed, Holiday 15th Spring Nut Sale Money Due! 10th Snyder Fish-A-Thon 24th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament 30th - 5/2 BTSR Work Weekend
Council Annual Meeting The Buffalo Trail Council’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19th at 4:00pm. This meeting will take place at the CEED Building located at 1400 N. FM 1788. This year’s Nominating Committee is chaired by Jim Byerlotzer. Council Recognition Dinner This event honors the Silver Beaver recipients and Eagle Scouts for the year. It will be held on February 27th at the Commemorative Air Force Museum. Tickets will be available on January 8th for $25.00/per person ($30 after 2/19) and Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver Sponsorships are $50. Register on-line or contact Jana Hensley at (432) 570-7601 or [email protected]
OA PowWow & Family Campout Are you ready? The first big campout of 2010, sponsored by Tatanka Lodge 141, is open to all Scouts and their families! Space is limited to the first 325 people so sign-up early. Come campout in the beautiful Davis Mtns. with your family and experience 100 years of traditions, fun and adventure. We will have great meals, plenty of hot chocolate and coffee and a camp staff to see that you have a memorable time. Once again we will have horse back riding, archery, hiking and much more and we’ll end with a campfire on Saturday night full of skits, songs and more. To comment or for more information contact Lyman Gifford at (432) 570-7601 or [email protected] or Ralph McCain at (432) 238-6094 or [email protected] Horseback Riding at BTSR Bring your group to the Scout Ranch this spring and ride through the crisp air of the Davis Mtns. There are open dates for horsemanship training and cavalcades. For reservations contact Ranger Dan (432) 426-3709 or [email protected]
Check our website for more details www.buffalotrailbsa.org
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It’s Simple….How You Can Advertise With Us!
Choose Your Plan: 1” x 2.3” full color ad 2” x 2.3” full color ad The council has 2 newsletters that are sent out to 18 counties that the council serves. Buffalo Tracks is distributed 4 times a year to all registered adult volunteers and special guests. Distributed to approximately 1,200+. The Eagle is distributed 3 times a year to major contributors, business leaders, and special guests throughout the Permian Basin. Distributed to approximately 250+. Every year our membership is growing which means our mailing distribution grows as well.
For more information call (432) 570-7601 Lyman Gifford at [email protected] or Tracy MacIlroy at [email protected]
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LONE STAR District Chair, Troy Tompkins, (432) 213-2461
District Commissioner, Phil Furqueron (432) 270-3646 District Executive, Deanna Kulbeth (325) 728-8887
JANUARY 4th Family FOS Kick-Off 6th Snyder Leader Mtg. Roundtable 19th Exploring Post First Nighter 21st District Banquet
MARCH 18th Cub Scout Roundtable
FEBRUARY 1st District FOS Kick-Off 3rd Snyder Leader Mtg. Roundtable 18th Cub Scout Roundtable
District Chair, Vacant District Commissioner, Vacant
District Director, Scott Britton, 570-7601 x18 BIG BEND
JANUARY 7th District Committee Roundtable
MARCH 4th District Committee Roundtable
FEBRUARY 4th District Committee Roundtable
CHAPARRAL District Chair, Bruce Peeler, 686-0450
District Commissioner, Gary Simmons, 689-3359 Senior District Executive, Chris Anderson, 570-7601 x17
District Executive, Adrian Garcia, 570-7601 x 24
JANUARY 1st Family FOS Kick-Off 8th Roundtable 16th District Banquet
MARCH 5th District Committee District Commissioner 12th Roundtable OA Meeting
FEBRUARY 1st District FOS Kick-Off 5th District Committee District Commissioner 12th Roundtable Leader’s Training OA Meeting
COMANCHE TRAILS District Chair, Bob Ferguson, 563-1418
District Commissioner, Raquel Lopez, 528-8469 District Director, Scott Britton, 570-7601 x18
JANUARY 1st Family FOS Kick-Off 5th Roundtable 12th District Committee 16th District Banquet
MARCH 2nd Roundtable 9th District Committee
FEBRUARY 2nd Roundtable 9th District Committee
Commissioner Meetings and Roundtables are held at the LDS Church in Odessa. Committee Meetings will be at the Odessa Scout Shop until further notice.
SAND HILLS District Chair, Byron Welch, (940) 390-5205
District Commissioner, Linda Vargas, (432) 586-6974 District Executive, Nicole Colletti, (432) 570-7601 x23
JANUARY 4th District Commissioner Kermit 9th District Banquet 26th Golden Eagle Breakfast
MARCH 1st District Commissioner Monahans
FEBRUARY 1st District Commissioner Pecos
Roundtables are held in conjunction with Comanche Trails District. Please refer to their calendar.
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Find The Right Tool Have you ever noticed how many types of hammers there are? They are available in a dizzying variety,
differing in size, weight, length, and materials, each one appropriate for the intended job. . Sophisticated techniques for making a charitable gift are becoming popular and common as more and more
people learn about the benefits they can create for themselves and Scouting. The chart below provides a starting point in understanding the basic features of several popular planned
charitable gift arrangements. While it is impossible to list and describe all the options you might consider, we hope this information will point you in the right direction, helping you identify some options that you’d like to investigate further. More detailed information is available online at www.bsagiftplan.org, and from Scouting’s staff of experts. With these resources, you and your attorney or financial advisor will be able to find the right tool for the charitable work you want to do.
Income Income Taxation of Charitable Benefits Benefits To Beneficiary Payment Income Disposition To Donor Scouting Payments BSA Charitable One or two Based on Partially tax- At the end of •Initial income Scouting receives Gift Annuity individuals actuarial free; remainder the income tax deduction the property at the named in the tables. Rates is ordinary beneficiaries’ •Income stream end of the trust, or agreement increase income or lives Scouting (partially tax- the death of with age. capital gains receives the free individuals who remainder of •Gains tax have prior gifted property deferral interests, such as testators, BSA Pooled Pro-rata share Ordinary income •Initial income annuitants, Income Fund of pooled fund’s tax deduction pooled-funds Income. Paid •Income stream beneficiaries, or quarterly. •Gains tax life estate holders avoidance Charitable Donor and/or At least 5% Payments taxed Property remain- •Initial income Remainder others named of initial fair according to the ing in the trust at tax deduction Annuity Trust in the trust market value. character of the the end of the non •Income stream agreement Paid at least funds that make charitable term •Gains tax annually. up the payment: goes to Scouting deferral •Ordinary income or other qualified •Possible federal Charitable At least 5% •Capital gains charity estate tax Remainder of net fair •Other income savings Unitrust market value, (tax-free proceeds) revalued annually •Tax-free and paid at least distribution of annually. principle Will/ No transfer Donor, Income taxed to After death, •Lifetime property Bequest occurs until during life the donor property passing ownership death, donor by will is •Flexibility retains owner- distributed •Estate tax savings ship & rights according to the to all income will’s terms Life Estate Donor Usually no Income taxed At the death of the •Initial income tax Agreement income under to the donor life-estate owner, deduction this agreement Scouting becomes •Retains rights to the owner of the live in home for life Property Charitable Scouting or Amount Donor reports As directed in the •Estate/gift tax Scouting receives Lead Trust other established by trust income trust agreement savings income during qualified trust agreement unless trust holds •Assets the term of the charity only tax-exempt eventually trust. Could be securities. Donor returned to donor beneficiary at deducts value of or designee death. payments to charity You may also want more information about what Scouting and the council are doing for our youth and community. Feel free to contact Lyman Gifford (432) 570-7601 or [email protected]
KEEP MIDLAND & ODESSA
Community projects now available in litter
prevention, beautification, & recycling
Midland 687-7400 Odessa 333-1299
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MEMORIALS
Frances Brezina Kelly Sewell
Jeannine Lewis Burnett
Berdyne Ross
Richard H. Cory Stephen D. Owen
Jerry Dillard Berdyne Ross
Eric Hanson Charles House Patty House
Christine Newman Project Think Teachers
of Carver Center
Harry Reagan Lucas, Jr. Joseph and Donna Campbell
James McCain
Pack 775 Troop 775
Tom Peterson Kelly Sewell
Gerald Petty Jana Morrison Marjorie Rives Berdyne Ross
E.C. Philpy Steve Castle
Charles House Christine Newman
Lorin Rulla
UV and Ettie Jones
Laverna Simmons Warren & Sandy Wallace
Earl Thompson
Armando and Felis Subia
Robert N. Watson, Jr. Mary G. Watson
William G. Watson
FOUNDATIONS
Anonymous Donor AEP Texas North Company
Chapparral Foundation Dora Roberts Foundation
The Dunagan Foundation, Inc. The Fasken Foundation
Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust John & Maurine Cox Foundation
Ken W. Davis Foundation The Ninnie L. Baird Foundation
The Prairie Foundation Permian Basin Area Foundation
RBC Foundation
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Jon Bebbington Susan Butler Steve Castle Bob Gaines
Don Hardaway Oley Hedrick, Jr.
Dick Harris Luke Jackson
Dr. Randall Kelly The Kyle and Billie Seal
Family Foundation Ralph & Rose Mary Ridgeway
Dr. Byron Welch Kathleen Withers
JAMES E. WEST AWARD
Alvey Bass Atticus Freeland Oley Hedrick, Jr.
Polly Hedrick Eino Hella
Max McClay Randy McClay Gary Simmons Dan Wagoner
1910 SOCIETY Anonymous Donor
GENERATION CONNECTION
W here are you from? Have you ever w o n d e r e d
where you came from? No, not what city you just moved from or what school you recently attended, but the roots of your family. The Boy Scouts of America, in conjunction with the Arbor Day foundation, would like to extend an invitation to participate in the Generation Connection program being conducted as part of the 100th anniversary celebration. Each Scout, leader, or family member interested in becoming involved with the program can review the details on scouting.org, and go to the 100th anniversary site for information on the program. It is simple. Have your family, or group get together to plan and trace your roots. Get a family tree going, and have a party with the family to talk about the tree. Once this is done, contact the Arbor Day Foundation and buy a tree to plant to help perpetuate the family and symbolically grow your tree together. The cost of the Arbor Day tree is only $20.00 and will be a great way for the family to remember what they did to grow together, trace roots, and develop the “Family Tree” at the same time the BSA grows towards its next 100 years. The Arbor Day foundation is also linked to the Boy Scout site www.Scouting.Org. Feel free to contact the Midland Scout Office, (432) 570-7601, or Call Bill Houston for more Information (432) 634-0063.
100TH ANNIVERSARY PUZZLE You can find the answers by looking in Scouting Magazine, January Issue.
Answer Key can be found at www.buffalotrailbsa.org.
Adventure Direction Generations Robert Baden-Powell Anniversary Edgar Robinson James West Scout Law Birthday Ernest Seton Journey Scout Oath Celebration Fitness Milestone Volunteers Century Fort AP Hill Movement William Boyce Character Founders Philmont Dedication Future Proactive
Discounted Tickets For Only $16 each
Available at the Midland Office
Deadline to purchase tickets
Jan. 20th
Order form with details available at
www.buffalotrailbsa.org
Come be a part of the Flag Ceremony & Fan Tunnel!Come be a part of the Flag Ceremony & Fan Tunnel!
January 27th 7:00pm
Midland College
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NOWNOW IS THE TIMEIS THE TIME
TO SIGNTO SIGN--UP FORUP FOR SUMMER CAMP 2010SUMMER CAMP 2010
Don’t wait until it’s too late to get the week you want. Contact Gracie Quintela today and get first pick!
(432) 570-7601 [email protected]
2010 SCHEDULE
JANUARY 1st - 3rd Closed, Holiday 16th - 18th Closed, Holiday FEBRUARY 13th - 15th Closed, Holiday APRIL 2nd - 4th Closed, Holiday MAY 17th Big Spring closed for summer 29th - 31st Closed, Holiday JUNE 18th Odessa closed for summer JULY 3rd - 11th Closed, Holiday & Staff Vacations 26th - 31st Midland Store Closed for inventory. Service Center will remain open AUGUST 16th Big Spring/Odessa Office reopen SEPTEMBER 4th - 6th Closed, Holiday NOVEMBER 22nd - 26th Closed, Holiday & Staff Vacations DECEMBER 16th Odessa & Big Spring closed until Jan. 3rd 34th - 25th Closed, Holiday 31st Closed, Holiday
Are you always wondering what you can do to motivate your unit? Do you ever think of things that can be completed to help the older scouts stay involved in the Boy Scouts of America? Well now is the time to “Get into the Game!” The 100 anniversary Celebration for the Boy Scouts of America has a wonderful set of ideas that can be set up for an event, or fundraiser, or even a future merit badge. Geocache- What a way to go. The program is set up to help teach GPS navigation, and install a game to the learning. This program is designed to accommodate the particular types of units in the BSA. Your unit may be a Pack, a Troop, or a Venture Crew. It may be a group of volunteers, or just some adults that have mastered the world of navigation through the use of a compass or the stars, and want to take on the new twist and utilize technology to help them find their way, and to entertain along the journey. You ask yourself, “Well how much will this cost?” This is up to the individual. It can be done for next to nothing, or can be set up as elaborate as the organizer chooses. Go to www.GEOscouting.com, and explore the possibilities that are available to your plans. Our council is participating in the local programs that are set up by the BSA to assist units in the Fun of Geocaching. We will organize some events in the early spring to utilize the Geocacheing set-up. We will set a plan for some Geocacheing in conjunction with our Ten Commandments hike, we will be setting up a “Trail to Eagle” campaign that will take each group from a location to several Eagle Scout projects within the respected community, and we will also have some Pinewood Derby cars “tagged with a label, and send them off to the BSA to participate in the Geocaching event for Cub Scouts-“Race into 2010.” Several participation coins will be available as rewards for the scouts that complete the courses, and will allow the participants to enroll in the national award program. If you have a desire to help out in the Geocaching for The Buffalo Trail Council, or would like more information on this please contact your District Commissioner, or Bill Houston, at (432) 634-0063, or by email at [email protected]
GET INTO THE GAME!!!
ON-LINE TOUR PERMITS ARE HERE! Unit Leaders must submit local and national tour permit applications electronically. Helpful messages advise the leader about any missing information. You can also submit applications for traditional units or Learning for Life posts. The on-line Help document explains how to complete and submit permit applications to the council. Paper versions of Tour Permits, Advancement Reports and Re-Chartering are no longer accepted. Computers are available in the Midland office for volunteer use. To comment or for additional information contact [email protected]
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BUFFALO TRAIL COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Phone: 432.570.7601
Fax: 432.570.7611
www.buffalotrailbsa.org www.scoutingfriends.org
Buffalo Trail Council Mission Statement To prepare young people to make ethical
and moral choices over their lifetimes by
instilling in them the values
of the Scout Oath and Law
A United Way Member in Ector, Howard, Midland, & Scurry Counties
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Buffalo Trail Council 1101 West Texas Avenue Midland, TX 79701-6171
