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September 2023

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

October 2023

5 District committee meeting
5 District commissioners meeting
6-8 Fun with Family (campout for new Cub Scouts and their families) 
6-8 Cuboree (for Cub Scouts)
7 Merit Badge Day (for troops, crews, ships)
12 Roundtable
12 Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend)
21 Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)  (for all Scouts)
19 Council Coordinated (for district committee members) 
25 Popcorn and prize orders due by 4:00 pm
27-29 Full Throttle  (for troops, crews and ships)
28 Rocket Day (for new Cub Scouts)

November 2023

2 District committee meeting (annual business meeting)
2 District commissioners meeting
3-5 Order of the Arrow: Fall Pow Wow chapter meeting (for OA members)
9 Roundtable
10-12 Webelos Coyote Trail Extreme (for Webelos Scouts) 
10-12 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
11 College of Commissioner Science (for commissioners)
18 University of Scouting (training for leaders)
18 Popcorn distribution
19-22 STEM Camp (for troops, crews, ships)

December 2023

7 District committee meeting
7 District commissioners meeting
7 Recharter turn-in #1 (at district committee meeting)
9 Day of Service  (for packs, troops, crews, ships)
14 Roundtable
14 Recharter turn-in #2 (at roundtable)
14 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
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 Winter Camp (for troops, crews, ships)

January 2024

4 District committee meeting / calendar planning meeting
4 District commissioners meeting
11 Roundtable
11 District nomination awards due
12-14 Webelos Woods
13 Key Leader’s Conference (for district committee members)
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)

February 2024

1 District commissioners meeting
1 District committee meeting / finalize district calendar
3/4 Scout Sabbath / Scout Sunday 
8 BSA’s birthday (1910)
8 District Dinner
8 Roundtable
8 Spring Recruiting Training
9-10 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
9-11 Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (for OA members)
14 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
16-18 Venturing Challenge (for crews)
23-25 Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) 

March 2024

7 District committee meeting
7 District commissioners meeting
14 Roundtable
14 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
22-24 Camporee (for troops)

April 2024

4 District commissioners meeting
4 District committee meeting
5-7 SHAC Corps / OA Service Weekend / Ordeal Induction Weekend (for OA members)
6 Aquatics Day
11 SHAC’s birthday!
11 Roundtable
13 University of Scouting training 
19 Council Coordinated (for district committee members)
21-23 Order of the Arrow: Spring Fellowship / chapter meeting 
26-28 Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) 

May 2024

2 District commissioners meeting
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
2 District committee meeting
9 Roundtable / Program Preview
17-19 Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend (for OA members)
16 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)

June 2024

6 District committee meeting
6 District commissioners meeting
13 Roundtable
13 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members)
17-21 Cub Scout Day Camp
  Scouts BSA summer camp
  National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

July 2024

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

Texas Skies District Roundtable

Stay Informed, Attend Roundtable graphic  Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church (22111 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 77449) 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. 

Texas Skies District Committee Meetings

District committee patchDistrict committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church (22111 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 77449). Enter through the main entrance on the north side of the church. We will be meeting in room F106. 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. 

Texas Skies District Commissioner Meetings

Commissioner logoCommissioner meetings are typically held at 7:00 pm following the District committee meeting the first Thursday of every month at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church (22111 Morton Ranch Rd, Katy, TX 77449). Enter through the main entrance on the north side of the church. We will be meeting in rooms F106. 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. 

Texas Skies Chapter Meetings

Order of the Arrow logoOA chapter meetings are typically held the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at Deren-Huff Scout House (20775 Kingsland Dr, Katy). See the district calendar for specific dates. 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. 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.  

District Calendar Updates

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