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Training -- Training opportunities in North Trail are extensive, take advantage of them. Leaders; training makes your job easier and helps introduce parents in your unit to the program. Parents; your child's success in scouting will be enhanced by your knowledge and participation. The only requirement is your willingness to get involved. Don't overlook the monthly Roundtables which are great places to get started with training.

News Flash -- Reporters have just uncovered that Professor Gobstopper has indeed blown up his laboratory.

Scout Show Ticket Kickoff -- It's time to start selling Scout Show Tickets. Kickoff meetings will be held at the March Roundtables. Great way to make some money for your unit and support the council programs.

Pinewood Derby Championship -- March 22. For Webelos II scouts. First United Methodist Church Richardson. Register.

Powder Horn -- Two weekends 3/12/10 and 3/26/10 Several slots still available for the upcoming event.

Oak Leaf Leadership Training -- Saturday & Sunday Mar. 27-28, 2010, Slots still available, Boy Scout youth, First Class Rank or above.

Friends of Scouting -- An important message about Friends of Scouting.

Fireside Chats -- Our new Council Leadership will be holding a series of Fireside Chats. April 6th, April 8th and April 15th. Meet your new council leadership; Sherwood Blount, Council President, Matt Walker, Council Commissioner and Pat Currie, Scout Executive/CEO.

Venturing Rendezvous -- 4/9/10 - 4/11/10 Camp Wisdom. Here are the Release and Registration forms.

Twilight Camp -- June 7-11, Mark your calendar and plan to attend this years' camp. More details soon.

North Trail in the News -- Updated 3/4/10, check out North Trail's presence in the local press. Greg Fowler, North Trail District Marketing and Public Awareness chair needs your help and participation in promoting scouting in the local media. Greg.Fowler@LakeHighlandsProperty.com.

Roundtables: For all leaders and parents

Cub Scout Roundtable -- Thursday 3/11/10 at 7:00pm. Program: Spring Into Action -- Lets talk outdoor activities like hiking, camping and it is never too soon to start day dreaming about Twilight Camp

Boy Scout Roundtable -- Tuesday 3/9/10 at 7:30pm. Program: Philmont Training Center: Make Philmont your next Family Vacation.

Venturing Forum, -- 3/16/2010 7:30 p.m., Room 210 FUMC Richardson. Program: Trail Building Treks with the Continental Divide Trail Alliance" and Philmont Training Center: Make Philmont your next Family Vacation.

Training Opportunities: Scouts Deserve Trained Leaders

Troop Committee (Camporee) -- Saturday 3/6. This training course ensures you understand the roles and responsibilities of each troop committee member. It is a team-building experience ideal for the whole committee. Held at camporee for those attending.

Venturing Leader Specific Training -- Two evenings 3/10 and 3/17 - FUMC Richardson, Room 203. Get up to speed quickly on what Venturing is all about and how to facilitate a great venturing experience.

Venturing Outdoor Leader Skills -- Weekend 4/23-4/25 - Camp Wisdom. An intense, hands-on training program intended to introduce and refresh adult Venturing Leaders in the practical skills and planning of outdoor activities for Venturing Crews. Online Registration

Boy Scout Leader Specific Part I (Classroom) -- 3 evening course Wednesdays 3/10/10, 3/24/10 & 3/31/10 7:00 - 9:45pm. For adult leaders in Boy Scout units. Leaders who work directly with boys in a unit should attend. This is Scouting (available online) is a prerequisite. To be considered "trained" you need to take both Part I and Part II.

Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Skills Part II (Campout) -- Weekend 4/9-11/2010 Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Outdoor Leader Skills Training, Boy Scouts Part 2 (Campout). Learn by being a part of an actual scout troop. Excellent training and a lot of fun. This is Scouting (available online) is a prerequisite. To be considered "trained" you need to take both Part I and Part II.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) -- Saturday 4/10/2010. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) This course is targeted at Cub Scout leaders who have a desire to plan and carry out an introductory level outdoor experience for their pack. BSA regulations require that a minimum of ONE (1) member of your pack must have this training in order for your pack to go Family Camping.

Webelos Outdoor Leader Skills (Campout) -- Weekend 4/10-11/2010 Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Learn how to have a successful and safe camping experience with your Webelos Scouts.

Leave No Trace Trainer's Course -- Orientation: Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at 7 pm at CiCi's Pizza in Mesquite, TX. Course schedule.

Powder Horn -- Two weekends 3/12/10 and 3/26/10 High Adventure Skills Resource Course, Two locations will be used; 3/12/10 at Camp Wisdom and 3/26/10 at Camp Cherokee.

Woodbadge Training 2010/2011 -- Advanced leadership training for adult scouters. This experience will have a profound impact on your life both in and out of scouting.

Cub Scouts:

Arrow of Light Ceremonies -- Schedule Order of the Arrow members for ceremony in full regalia.

Boy Scouts:

Yanush Chapter Meeting -- Tuesday, March 9th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm First United Methodist Church of Richardson.

Oak Leaf Leadership Training -- Saturday & Sunday Mar. 27-28, 2010, Oak Leaf is a junior leader training course designed to supplement Troop level training. It is for Boy Scout youth, First Class Rank or above who will be serving in a leadership capacity within their Troop. Sign-up on-line now!

Scouting University -- Saturday, April 19th Sponsored by the APO Chapter at UTD. Registration now open. Cost will be $12. Some merit badges have some additional costs for materials. Questions to Tommy Lockwood 2010 Scouting University Chair aez.scoutingu@gmail.com

OA Elections Request / Register for the 2010 elections. This cycle runs from December 1, 2009 through April 1, 2010.

2010 National Jamboree -- July 26-August 4, 2010. Register today! Jamboree Site

General:

100 Years of Scouting Centennial Camporee -- Weekend 10/29-31/2010, Celebrating 100 years of Scouting, Circle Ten is hosting a Council-wide event at Dallas Executive Airport.

2010 Richardson Trash Bash -- Saturday 4/3/2010, 9 a.m. - Noon. Get your unit involved in this community service project and has some fun too.

Scout Trailers -- Have you lost your troop trailer? Worried you might? Thanks to the lobbying efforts of Stephen Carpenter and others, some time in 2010 the HEAT program will be available for trailers.

Good Turn For America -- National call for service.

Uniform Closet -- North Trail District has a "clothes closet" for "gently used and experienced" uniforms and other scouting materials. These items are available to scouts who need them.

Welcome Home a Hero Today -- Everyday, Soldiers return from overseas at DFW airport, help show your support and welcome these men and women home.

Email Newsletter -- Don't believe the myth that the newsletter is only for cubmasters and scoutmasters. The newsletter is intended for every adult in the district including parents. Don't miss out on an event because you heard about it too late. Sign up now.

District Website -- Please promote WWW.NORTHTRAIL.ORG as a great resource. A weekly email newsletter is available.

Website Errors -- Errors happen; please help keep this site useful by reporting errors in content. webmaster@northtrail.org