|
Home
Tall Timbers District, Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
|
General Interest -
District News
|
|
 Welcome to the web site of the Tall Timbers District, Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The Tall Timbers District encompasses the South Montgomery County (Texas) including The Woodlands and surrounding communities, north to the San Jacinto River.
The Tall Timbers District became an official district of the Sam Houston Area Council on January 1, 2009. With more than 60 units including approximately 24 Cub Scout Packs, 21 Boy Scout Troop, 5 Varsity Teams, 10 Venturing Crews and 1 Sea Exploring Ship, the district serves over 1500 youth and 1100 adult leaders.
View our Mission Statement.
|
|
News -
Newsflash
|
January 28, 2012 and February 4, 2012 In partnership with the Houston Food Bank and "Souper Bowl of Caring," this council-wide service project begins Saturday, January 28 as Scouts distribute door hangers in their neighborhoods to announce the upcoming food drive. Scouts return the following Saturday to pick up and deliver donations to local food banks. Sign up for Scouting for Food and report your collections here.
For the latest information, visit the Sam Houston Area Council page for Scouting for Food. Click here.
All of the food the Tall Timbers District collects will stay in the South Montgomery County Area. The plan is to distribute door hangers to your area on Saturday, January 28th and return to the same area on Saturday, February 4th, collect any food people place on their porch (or ring their door bell and ask) and deliver to our collection site.
Before dropping off your collection, please count the number of individual boxes (Mac & Cheese, crackers, etc) and the number of individual cans (green beans, corn, etc.) for accurate reporting.
DROP OFF LOCATION AND TIME WILL BE AT THE INTERFAITH PANTRY or THE LDS CHURCH FROM 1:00 - 3:00 PM
CLICK FOR MAP OF INTERFAITH DROP-OFF
CLICK FOR MAP OF LDS CHURCH DROP-OFF
The 1-3pm window is the only time we will be able to accept food donations on behalf of Scouting for Food.
- For more information, contact Rachael Adams (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
).
- To see the 2012 Scouting for Food map with assigned areas (taken from 2012), CLICK HERE.
- When you unit has completed your food drive, please fill out the report (click here) to let us know how many donations your unit received.
- To see the map in details with a legend, click on this link Food Collection Areas.
View Food Collection Areas 2012 in a larger map
Rachael Adams, Event Chair
979 271-3543
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
-->
|
|
|
General Interest -
District News
|
 DATE: Saturday, January 28, 2012
LOCATION: Camp Strake – Grand Lake Area
TIME: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
COST: $5.00 per scout, which covers patches, trophies and some supplies
REGISTRATION Deadline: District Round Table, January 12, 2012
FIRST AID MEET: Venturing Crews will provide scenarios with victims using moulage to simulate injuries. Each patrol will be given a set amount of time to solve each problem, using teamwork, first aid supplies and recommended treatment.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Cub Scouting -
Events
|
 - January 27, 2012 – 6:30pm
- February 3, 2012 – 6:30pm
- March 2, 2012 – 6:30pm
*** Click to register here.***
Cub World - Camp Strake
The Ceremonies will go on – rain or shine. If it is raining the ceremonies will be under the Pavilion
Please bring your son’s arrow – labeled with his first and last name.
Steps to insure a successful ceremony for your son:
- Contact the troop your son plans to bridge into to be sure they have a representative there.
- Contact Heather Harden at 281-844-1579 to register your son with the Order of the Arrow for the ceremony you would like to attend; space is limited. Heather will give further directions to complete registration. It is recommended for the den leader to call and register the den; individuals can register also.
- Call Camp Strake at 1-877-272-2267 to let them know that people from your pack will be there. You must make this call TWO WEEKS prior to your ceremony date.
- Arrive at Camp Strake no later than 6:30pm on the date you registered for.
- PARK IN THE PARKING LOT ON THE RIGHT BEFORE YOU GET TO THE PAVILION. PARKING IN UNAUTHORIZED PLACES WILL DELAY THE CEREMONY WHILE WE WAIT FOR CARS TO BE MOVED.
Heather Harden - 281-844-1579
*** Register here.***
Heather Harden, Event Chair
281-844-1579
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
|
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
-->
|
|
|
Cub Scouting -
Info
|
 The Spring Cub Scout Family Campout for 2012 is planned for at Cub World at Camp Strake. Start making plans now to attend with your entire Pack and families. Of course, the Annual District Pinewood Derby will take place on Saturday, April 28. More details will come soon.  District Pinewood Derby Rules (157.99 kB) |
|
Boy Scouting -
Advancement
|
 The Acorn Achievement Award recognizes those Webelos Scouts who have gone above and beyond the Arrow of Light requirements and have a strong start on their Boy Scout adventure. The pack and troop must work together to ensure that all Webelos transitioning into a troop have the opportunity to enjoy the complete scouting adventure and earn this award.
This progress card should be presented to the Webelos Scout when he earns the Webelos badge. The Den Leader verifies the completion of the Webelos requirements and the troop leadership signs and dates the completion of the Boy Scout requirements.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
News -
Newsflash
|
|
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
&
KEEP MONTGOMERY COUNTY BEAUTIFUL
INVITE YOU TO COMPETE FOR A
$1500 SCHOLARSHIP
OBJECTIVES:
The award has the following objectives:
• to encourage environmental stewardship among high school and college aged youth
in Montgomery County.
• to improve one’s understanding of resource management and conservation issues.
• to help youth continue their studies in a natural resource management or related
field beyond high school.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
News -
Newsflash
|
 Want to know about Scouting activities in the Tall Timbers District (South Montgomery County) area? Our email announcements will let you know about upcoming events and point you to excellent resources.
Know what is going on in your Scouting community – become an email list member. Sign up today! Pick any or all program group below to sign up:
Order of the Arrow : (Must be approved) http://groups.google.com/group/tldoa
Commissioners : http://groups.google.com/group/tldcommissioners
The Tall Timbers District will not sell or trade your email address, and will only use our email announcement list for our own informational purposes. You can unsubscribe from our lists list at any time by visiting the appropriate link above, or you may email Mike Lampkin at (
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
).
Due to some limitations with our existing email announcement system, we have chosen to move our email announcement lists to Google Groups system. Per our announcement emails prior to moving the list, we hope that all of our current subscribers will subscribe to the new lists. Personal invitations were sent out on March 5, 2011. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
|
|
Commissioner -
General
|
 Tall Timbers District Roundtable
All Scouting leaders, parents, and supporters are invited to attend the Tall Timbers District Roundtables. Roundtable is a monthly presentation of unit program ideas, inspiration, and additional training for all leaders. Share ideas, learn something new and fellowship with other Scouting parents. Cub Scout Roundtable, Boy Scout Roundtable, Venturing Roundtable and Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting are held the 2nd Thursday of each month starting at 7:00pm. |
|
Read more...
|
|
Boy Scouting -
Info
|
 The local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution has announced two opportunities for Eagle Scouts of the Tall Timbers District and the George Strake District.
1. A Certificate of Recognition is available for new Eagle Scouts. If the Scout desires, it may be presented in person at the Court of Honor by a chapter member in historic military uniform.
2. The Freedom Chapter will award one $250 scholarship annually to one Eagle Scout in Tall Timbers District or George Strake District. The chapter's winning entry will proceed to state competition for additional scholarship opportunities.
Information on both programs can be downloaded at www.talltimbersdistrict.org. Or contact Freedom Chapter member Steve Cannon,
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 281-363-1961.
 SAR - Eagle Opportunities (712.73 kB)
SAR - Eagle Scholarship Ancestry Chart (66.26 kB)
SAR - Eagle Scholarship Application (86.54 kB)
|
|
News -
Newsflash
|
Important Changes to the Boy Scouts of America's Youth Protection Training Policies
Recently, the Boy Scouts of America announced important changes to its Youth Protection policies. The purpose of these changes is to increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting.
Effective June 1, 2010:
- Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position.
- New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before submitting an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time the application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.
- Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of recharter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
To find out more about the Youth Protection policies of the Boy Scouts of America and how to help Scouting keep your family safe, see the Parent's Guide in any of the Cub Scouting or Boy Scouting handbooks, or go to http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx.
Questions and Answers
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Boy Scouting -
Advancement
|
For Tall Timbers District Troops to request a District Representative for an Eagle Scout Board of Review, an email stating the need for the District Representative should be sent to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The email should include the following information:
- Candidate's Name
- Candidate's Troop Number
- Troop Eagle Coordinator or person responsible
- Eagle Coordinator or responsible person's contact information
- Board of Review meeting location
- Board of Review desired meeting date with alternates
- Special request information
An automated reply should be forthcoming shortly after the email has been received. A district representative should contact the responsible person within a week to set up the Board of Review. If contact is not made in a timely manner, send a message to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
which goes directly to the District Advancement Chairman.
Processing of Eagle Scout Project Reviews will continue at the Roundtable meeting each month. This is the most favored method of securing the project review. In cases where this is not acceptable, send an email to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The email should include the same information as the Board of Review request.
Summary:
Eagle Board of Review District Representative request changed to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Eagle Project Review request changed to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Glen & Melinda Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. (535.7 kB)
|
|
General Interest -
District News
|
What is Friends of Scouting?
Friends of Scouting is the annual campaign where the Sam Houston Area Council asks Scouting families, businesses and civic-minded citizens to support our mission of providing the Scouting program to tens of thousands of young people in Southeast Texas.
Please click here to schedule your FOS presentation.
Scouting Makes a Difference
As parents, we want our children to have a great education, be safe and happy, and learn duty to God. We have just a few short years to equip them with the knowledge to make the right decisions when life presents adversity. Scouting is the perfect tool to help your children have better lives!
|
|
Read more...
|
|
News -
Newsflash
|
|
The Tall Timbers District (TLD) calendars have been built in the Google Calendar application to make it easier for our district Scouting families to receive the latest updates through several different methods of subscribing. If you have a Google calendar, Apple calendar or any other calendar which uses the popular "ics" (Internet Calendar Subscription) language you can simply add one or all of our calendars to your personal calendar. |
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Significant changes to Advancement 2011 (
The VFW has several art contests and scholarships for all youth which our Scouts can participate in. Below are the various projects. Please print these and share them with your Scouting families.