Big Bend District

The Big Bend District serves Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio counties.

District Chairman - Vacant

District Commissioner - Bob Gray - 432-426-3105

District Director – Scott Britton - Email: Scott.Britton@Scouting.org Wk - 432-570-7601 Ext 18

Regular Meeting Schedule

District Leaders Meeting - First Thursday of every other month at Holy Cross Anglican Church, 907 N. 2nd St. (across from Golf Course) in Alpine. 6:30 PM. This meeting is for all Leaders, in all positions, in all units in the Big Bend District! Meetings will be held during the following months: February, April, June, August, October., December.

Upcoming District Events & Important Dates
Updated 5/30/10

• 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.
  
  
• 2009 Membership Incentives – Attention Unit Leaders! Please check out this list of incentives designed to help with recruiting new membership for your units. Earn FREE Pinewood Derby kits, carabineers, patches and more! Click here to learn more about these exciting incentives!
  
  
• Gold Star Recognition Program for units. Learn about how your Pack or Troop can earn FREE advancement badges by participating in the Family Friends of Scouting Campaign! Click here to learn more about this program.

2009 Centennial
Quality Unit Award

Newsworthy

Boy Scouts from Troops 41, 410, and 432 participate in Alpine’s Veteran’s Day ceremonies

Scott Britton, District Director for the Big Bend District visits with boys from Alpine Elementary School to invite them to join Cub Scouts.  The Alpine rally ended up being a huge success, with 40 boys recruited and some new adult volunteers as well!

Presidio Pack 414