Upcoming Events

Upcoming Council Events
Updated 5/30/2010

• Adult Leader Appreciation BBQ – Friday, June 11th, 6:30 PM – George T. Abell Scout Service Center – Save the Date!  The top leader in all units in the Buffalo Trail Council are invited to the annual cook out and appreciation dinner prepared by your very own Scout Executive.  Be on the lookout for your invitation in the mail, bring your spouse, and receive a limited edition CSP, too!  Click here to download and print a save the date reminder flyer!
  
  
• Cub Scout Day Camp 2010 - It's never too early to begin planning for summer fun! Join Cub Scouts from across the council at one of the four summer day camps available. Come to one, or come to them all, it's up to you! Big Bend District is June 12th, Comanche Trails is June 14th - 16th, Chaparral is June 21st - 23rd, and Lone Star is on June 19th. Click for a day camp flyer, a registration form, and the health form required of all participants. To register online for day camp, please click on your district name in this announcement.  See you at camp!
  
  
• Rockhounds Family Picnic & Campout – Friday, July 23rd, Citibank Ballpark - Baseball season is upon us, which means it is almost time for the Scout night at the Rockhounds!  Bring your whole family to the game and for the all you can eat picnic!  Then, spread your sleeping bags out on the grass, watch a fun movie, then sleep out under the stars!  Also, there will be a special 100th Anniversary limited edition surprise for Scouts that come to the game!  Tickets are only $15 for ages 8+ and only $8 for those 3-7 years of age.  For more information, download this flyer.  Be there!
  
  
• 2010 National Jamboree – The Buffalo Trail Council is sending two Troops of Scouts from all over the 18 county area to the 2010 National Scout Jamboree in Ft. AP Hill Virginia. This will be an exciting opportunity to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, tour the Nation's Capitol, and enjoy an experience that will never be forgotten. Click here to learn more about the Jamboree, here to download a flyer, and here to register online.
  
  
• Weekend Cavalcades at BTSR - So you hiked the Scout Ranch, and all you saw was your own boots? Come see BTSR from the back of horse! Let HIM watch HIS feet while you enjoy the scenery! Two- or three-day horseback treks called cavalcades take off on select dates in the spring and fall for the roughest and prettiest parts of the Scout Ranch. Participants get plenty of quality saddle time during the day and sleep “under the stars” at night. Click here for more information (PDF document), including dates, costs and in-council discounts!
  
  
• Financial Scholarship Application Form (PDF document)

Upcoming District Events
Updated 5/26/10

• Chaparral District Fireside Chat and BBQ – Tuesday, June 1st, 13 Auburn Court, Midland – Attention all leaders in the Chaparral District! You are all personally invited to the first ever Fireside Chat and BBQ! Bruce Peeler, District Chairman, would like to meet all leaders in the district and discuss the issues that are on your mind.  Unit service, events, roundtable topics, you name it, we can discuss it!  We will be handing out the calendar for 2010-11 as well.  Come meet your Commissioner and District Committee and learn how they are here to help you.  Plus, there will be a great meal provided by Bruce and his wife. Click here to download a reminder. Please RSVP to the Peeler’s at  686-0450.
  
  
• Chaparral District Upcoming Events – Click here to download a reminder notice for the variety of upcoming events being held this spring in the Chaparral District.