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Centennial Quality District - 2009Chaparral District

The Chaparral District serves Martin and Midland counties.

District Chairman – Bruce Peeler - Email: bpeeler@acsir.com 432-413-3459

District Commissioner – Gary Simmons – Email: gbsimmons@gmail.com 432-689-3359

District Executives:

Meeting Schedule

District Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month. The meeting is from 6:00pm to 6:45 at the Midland Scout office.

District Commissioners meets on the first Thursday of Each month. The meeting is from 7:00pm to 8:00 at the Midland Scout office.

Order of the Arrow, Chaparral Chapter will be meeting on the second Thursday of each month. The meeting is from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Texas Ave.

District Cub Roundtable meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Midland Scout Service Center 7:00-8:00pm.Den Leaders this is a Great Training opportunity for you to get some ideas for your next month’s program.

District Boy Scout and Venturing Roundtables meet on the second Thursday of each month excluding June & July 7:00-8:00pm. This meeting is at the First Presbyterian Church at 7:00pm. The church is located at 800 W. Texas Ave.

Note: Any changes due to holidays will be announced on this website, at roundtables, in the tracks and in any mailings to district committee members.

Roundtables meet together in December for annual Christmas Party at the Midland Scout Service Center, 1101 W. Texas, at 7:00pm.

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

    Chaparral District Upcoming EventsClick here to download a reminder notice for the variety of upcoming events being held this spring in the Chaparral District.

    Chaparral District Calendar [2010-2011] - Click to download in Microsoft Word format

  • 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.


  • 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.

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Centennial Quality Unit Award - 2008
2009 Centennial
Quality Unit Award

 

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1101 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701
phone 432.570.7601 | fax 432.570.7611
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