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September 2023

29-1 Angler Classic  (for troops, crews and ships)

October 2023

1 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
5 District committee meeting  
5 District commissioners meeting (for commissioners)
6-8 Fun with Family (campout for new Cub Scouts and their families)
7 Merit Badge Day (for troops, crews, ships)
12 Roundtable
12 Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend)
14-15 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
14-15 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
19 Council Coordinated (for district committee members) 
20-22 Webelos Woods (for Webelos Scouts and troops)
21 Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)  (for all Scouts)
25 Popcorn and prize orders due by 4:00 pm
27-29 Full Throttle (for troops, crews, ships)
Cub Scout Adventure Day / Rocket Day (for Cub Scouts)

November 2023

2 District commissioners meeting
2 District committee meeting (annual business meeting)
3-5 Order of the Arrow: Fall Pow Wow chapter meeting (for OA members)
9 Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend)
9 Roundtable
10-12 Webelos Coyote Trail Extreme (for Webelos Scouts)
11 College of Commissioner Science (for commissioners)
14 Council Recognition Reception
18 University of Scouting (training for leaders)
18 Popcorn distribution
18 Leader Position-Specific Training (classroom):
     • Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Position-Specific Training
     •​ Den Leader Position-Specific Training
     •​ Pack Committee Challenge - Pack Committee Position-Specific Training
     •​ Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training
19-22 STEM Camp (for troops, crews, ships)

December 2023

3 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
7 District commissioners meeting
7 District committee meeting  
7 Friends of Scouting dates due from units
7 Recharter turn-in #1 (at district meeting) 
9 Day of Service  (for packs, troops, crews, ships)
14 Roundtable
14 Recharter turn-in #2 (at roundtable)
15-17 Order of the Arrow (OA) Service DayOrdeal Induction WeekendWinter camp setup (for troops, crews, ships, OA members)
26-31 National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) (for Scouts BSA, Venturers, Sea Scouts)
26-31 Scouts BSA Winter Camp (for troops, crews, ships)

January 2024

4 District commissioners meeting
4 District committee meeting  / calendar planning meeting
4 District nomination awards due
7 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
11 Roundtable
13 Key Leader’s Conference (for district committee members) (SHAC)
13 Council Recognition Event
18 Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year nominations due
20 Order the Arrow (OA) Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) Training and Lodge Banquet / chapter meeting (for OA members)
27 District Dinner

February 2024

1 District commissioners meeting
1 District committee meeting  / finalize district calendar
3/4 Scout Sunday/Scout Sabbath
4 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
8 BSA’s birthday (1910)
8 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
8 Roundtable
8 Spring Recruiting Training 
9-11 Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend  (for OA members)
16-18 Venturing Challenge (for crews)
24 District Arrow of Light Crossover Ceremony
23-25 Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) 

March 2024

2 Pushmobile (for packs)
3 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
7 District commissioners meeting
7 District committee meeting  
14 Spring Recruiting Training
14 Roundtable
22-24 Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) 

April 2024

4 District commissioners meeting
4 District committee meeting  
5-7 SHAC Corps / OA Service Weekend / Ordeal Induction Weekend (for OA members)
7 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
11 SHAC’s birthday!
11 Roundtable
12-14 Camporee (for troops)
13 University of Scouting training (SHAC)
19 Council Coordinated (for district committee members) (SHAC)
21-23 Order of the Arrow: Spring Fellowship / chapter meeting  (for OA members)
TBD Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
TBD Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
26-28 Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) 

May 2024

2 District commissioners meeting
2 District committee meeting  
5 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
9  Roundtable / Program Preview
17-19 Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (for OA members)

June 2024

2 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
6 District commissioners meeting
6 District committee meeting  
13 Roundtable
16-21 Cub Scout Day Camp
  Scouts BSA summer camp
  National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

July 2024

  Scouts BSA summer camp
  Cub Scout summer resident camp
7 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
7/29 - 8/3 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), University of Colorado, Boulder

Phoenix District Roundtable

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphicRoundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at Cypress Creek Christian Church (6823 Cypresswood, Spring, TX 77379) at 7:00 pm to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of Roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the Roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. 

Phoenix District Committee Meetings

District committee patchDistrict Committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (14301 Stuebner Airline, Houston, Tx 77069). Consisting of chartered organization representatives (CORs) and elected district committee members, the district committee coordinates the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. The end result of effective district support is more and more youth members receiving a better and better program. All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions:

1) The membership function strives for growth through the organization of new Scouting units and through new members and adult volunteers joining existing units and working to retain current members.
2) The finance function sees that the district provides its share of funds to the total council operating budget.
3) The program function concentrates on helping Scouting units with camp promotion; special activities including community service; training adult volunteers; and youth advancement and recognition.
4) The unit service function provides direct coaching and consultation by district volunteers for unit adults to help ensure the success of every Scouting unit.

Phoenix District Commissioner Meetings

commissioner logo Commissioner meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at St.  Dunstan's  Episcopal Church (14301 Stuebner Airline, Houston, Tx 77069). The commissioners review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The unit service function is carried out by the district commissioner staff.

Phoenix Chapter Meetings

OA logoOA chapter meetings are typically held during roundtable the first Sunday of the month at 6:00 pm at Plymouth United Methodist Church (5927 Louetta Rd, Spring TX 77379). Chapter meetings provide an opportunity for the youth to develop a plan to support units in the district, promote upcoming events, participate in ceremony team preparation and regalia building, learn leadership skills and have fun. See the district calendar for more details. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America and recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. The Order of the Arrow provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping, developing leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures, and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich, support and help to extend Scouting to America's youth. The purpose of the meetings is for Arrowmen and the OA unit representatives to plan and carry out their program supporting their troop, chapter, lodge, section and national programs. The objective is to give program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Arrowmen. As a result of the experience, the Arrowmen will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for youth in the program.

 

District Calendar Updates

For the latest version of the district calendar, visit shac.org/phoenix-calendar.