
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas near Loop 610 & Kirby map Use the Heritage Center entrance.
Cost: Free to the Scouting Community. All Scouts, Troops & Packs are welcome to attend. Sponsorships are available to honor the 2012-13 Eagle Class. See below.
RSVP: RSVP by clicking on links above. 2012-13 Eagle Scouts must RSVP separately. There is no limit on attendees or guests. Please feel free to invite as many as you like.
2:00 p.m. - Eagle Scout Formal Awards Program
3:00 p.m. - Alumni & New Eagle Scout Reception
Master of Ceremonies will be Jose Grinan, morning news anchor at Fox 26 Television. Event features a special presentation of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award to Charles J. Jacobus, Sr. and his keynote address to the 2012-13 Eagle Scout Class. Recognitions include the 2012 Eagle Class Namesake - C. Travis Traylor, Jr., NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, and Adams Service Project of the Year Award. Every 2012-13 Eagle Scout who RSVPs and attends the New Eagle Reception will receive the special Sam Houston Area Council Eagle Scout Medallion pictured to the right.
The Sam Houston Area Council continues its tradition in 2013 of providing this reception free of charge for the Eagle Scout Class of 2012-13 and their guests, which will be underwritten with generous sponsorships by many Eagle Scout Alumni, Charter Members, Scouting supporters, and Patrons. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout Alumni, Scouters, Scoutmasters and Cubmasters are all encouraged to attend this special program to recognize the Eagle Scout Class 2012-13, the Adams Project of the Year Award, NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award recipients, and our 23rd Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient.
“Please note: By attending or participating in this event, you give permission for your photograph to be used to promote
Help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout Award and honor the 2012-13 Eagle Scout Class of the Sam Houston Area Council with a 2013 sponsorship. Your sponsorship will support the growth of Scouting and the recognition of the hard work of the 1186 Eagle Scouts in 2012, including our annual New Eagle Scout Reception, and provide vital funding for Scouting programs throughout the Sam Houston Area Council. Below are the levels of sponsorship available. Your lapel pin will be mailed to you in early May. Thank you for your support and dedication to the Eagle Scout Rank.
2013 Risings Stars Patrons
| Pinnacle Patron |
$10,000 | Preferred seating for eight at the event & below. |
| Silver Palm Patron |
$5,000 | Preferred seating for six at the event & below. |
| Gold Palm Patron |
$1,000 | Preferred seating for four at the event & below. |
| Bronze Palm Patron |
$500 | Video Recognition & below. |
| Apollo Patron |
$375 | Sponsorship Board Listing & below |
| Gemini Patron |
$200 | Program Listing, Thank you Letter, & Patron Lapel Pin |
Attire: Appropriate attire for 2012-13 Eagle Scouts is full field uniform. Scoutmasters, Parents, and Scouters may wear field uniform or business casual. Please note: By attending or participating in this event, you give permission for your photograph to be used to promote Scouting recruitment or donations.
Refreshments Served: Cake and punch will be served at a reception between 3:00 and 4:00. This not a banquet and the formal program will be in stadium-style seating.
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Contact Devin D. Koehler CFRE at Devin.Koehler@shac.org or 713-756-3321 for more information.