Thunder Wolf District Calendar
The council calendar and council toolkit provide additional information on upcoming council events.
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September 2023
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30 |
Bobcat Day |
30-1 |
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) |
30-1 |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
October 2023
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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) |
7 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
♦ |
New Scout Adventure Day / Rocket Day (for new Cub Scouts) |
12 |
Roundtable |
12 |
Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend) |
19 |
Council Coordinated (for district committee members) |
21 |
Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) (for all Scouts) |
20-22 |
Webelos Woods (for Webelos Scouts and troops) |
♦ |
Meet the Troops (for Webelos Scouts and troops) |
25 |
Popcorn and prize orders due by 4:00 pm |
27-29 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews and ships) |
November 2023
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2 |
District committee meeting (annual business meeting) |
2 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
3-5 |
Order of the Arrow: Fall Fellowship / chapter meeting |
5 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
9 |
Roundtable |
9 |
Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend) |
10-12 |
Webelos Coyote Trail Extreme |
11 |
College of Commissioner Science (SHAC) |
18 |
University of Scouting (training for leaders) |
18 |
Popcorn distribution |
19-22 |
STEM Camp (for troops, crews, ships) |
December 2023
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7 |
District committee meeting |
7 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
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 |
Friends of Scouting dates due from units |
10 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
15-17 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day, Ordeal Induction Weekend, Winter camp setup (for troops, crews, ships, OA members) |
26-31 |
National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) |
26-31 |
Scouts BSA Winter Camp (SHAC) |
January 2024
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4 |
District committee meeting / calendar planning meeting |
4 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
13 |
Key Leader’s Conference (for district committee members) |
13 |
Council Recognition Event |
11 |
District Award Nominations Due (Nomination Form) |
11 |
Roundtable |
► |
Meet the Troops, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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 |
► |
Recognition Event |
February 2024
|
1 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
1 |
District committee meeting / finalize district calendar |
3/4 |
Scout Sabbath / Scout Sunday |
8 |
BSA’s birthday (1910) |
8 |
Roundtable |
8 |
Spring Recruiting Training |
9-11 |
Order of the Arrow (OA) Service Day and Ordeal Induction Weekend |
10 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
23 |
Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner (SHAC) |
16-18 |
Venturing Challenge (SHAC) |
March 2024
|
7 |
District committee meeting |
7 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
14 |
Roundtable |
10 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
♦ |
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
♦ |
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) |
April 2024
|
4 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
4 |
District committee meeting |
11 |
SHAC’s birthday! |
11 |
Roundtable |
13 |
University of Scouting training (SHAC) |
19 |
Council Coordinated (for district committee members) (SHAC) |
21-23 |
Order of the Arrow: Spring Fellowship / chapter meeting |
♦ |
Camporee |
26-28 |
Full Throttle (for troops, crews) (SHAC) |
May 2024
|
2 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
2 |
District committee meeting |
9 |
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 |
June 2024
|
6 |
District committee meeting |
6 |
District commissioners meeting (for commissioners) |
13 |
Roundtable |
13 |
Order of the Arrow chapter meeting (for OA members) |
► |
Cub Scout Day Camp |
|
Scouts BSA summer camp |
|
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) |
July 2024
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|
Scouts BSA summer camp |
|
Cub Scout summer resident camp |
7/29 - 8/3 |
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), University of Colorado, Boulder |
Roundtable
Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Missouri City (3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459) 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 policy, 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.
District Committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Missouri City (3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459). 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.
In November, at the district annual business meeting, the new slate of district leaders are voted and approved by the district committee.
Major committees of the district are membership and relationships, program, revenue development, advancement, nominations and talent management, and communications. The district commissioner reports on the special needs of units and requests the help of operating committees to meet those needs. 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.
Commissioner meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month at 8:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Missouri City (3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459). 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.
Thunder Wolf Chapter Meetings
OA chapter meetings are typically held the second Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm at the Christ United Methodist Church (3300 Austin Parkway Blvd., Sugar Land, 77479 ). 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/thunder-wolf-calendar.