Armadillo District Website

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This is the website for adult Scout leaders and parents in the Armadillo District, Austin, TX. We are adding new content to this website all the time so be patient and come back often!

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Activities for Webelos Den Leaders

Written by Doug Rose
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Three Opportunities for Webelos Den Leaders and their Scouts Webelos Woods Oct 24-26 Webelos Woods info Webelos Transition Orientations for Den Leaders Webelos Transition Orientation info Webelos Pin Advancement for Webelos II 5th Graders Activities for Webelos Den Leaders
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 )

Webelos Transition Orientations for Webelos Leaders

Written by Doug Rose
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
*Important Dates for Webelos Transition Orientations* 2 Dates to choose from: Thursday, Aug 21 and Thursday, Sept 4 *For This Fall's Webelos Leaders & Parents:* This is a highly rated discussion to help you take your boys to the next level A valuable, 45-minute discussion of the Webelos program and how it is different from Cub Scouts - what to expect: Webelos Activity Badges Special Webelos Activities A discussion on the transition process to Boy Scouts - get the inside scoop in a 45 minute briefing: What To Plan for Oct-January How To Do It and Where To Go, Troops to Visit How to Start Changing How You Lead the Den Highland Park Baptist Church 5206 Balcones Drive Austin, TX 78731 7:00-7:45 PM Highland Park Baptist Church is located in northwest Austin. Take Mopac (Loop 1) to 2222. Go west one block, then turn south on Balcones Dr. The church will be on your right after the first stop sign.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 )
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Tips for Back to School Cub Recruiting

Written by Doug Rose

Monday, 18 August 2008

Get your Recruiting Tips Here!

At the August 14 Roundtable our Membership team, Shirley Sanders and Karen Moore, proven big time Cub recruiters, delivered a comprehensive how-to for growing your Pack and recruiting new adult volunteers.

Here are some leave behinds they wanted to share:

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If you need more info or want to share your own tips and successes, please contact Shirley This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and Karen This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Armadillo Fall Training Day

Written by Roy Kleinsasser

Monday, 04 August 2008

You may be a new Tiger Den Leader who knows nothing about Scouts or you may be an old veteran Scoutmaster who is trying to start a Venturing Crew. Maybe you’ve been part of a Pack Committee for years but don’t understand how this Boy Scout program really works. Or perhaps your skills have gotten a bit rusty and you need some new ideas. The Armadillo District Fall Training Day on September 27 at Highland Park Baptist Church, 5206 Balcones is for you. This training day will give you the skills to lead your Scouts effectively and will allow you to network and interact with other leaders in the same position as you.

All Scout leader training starts with Fast Start training available on the web. Be sure to take this online class before you come. Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and leader specific training for their current position. Cub Scout Leaders, Troop Committee members, and Venturing leaders can complete those during this one day. Scoutmasters and ASMs can get most of their basic training completed as well. They will also need to complete Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, which will be offered later this fall. Check the Armadillo District web site for the latest.

For the schedule and registration, please look into this Great Event!

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 05 August 2008 )

Take Order Popcorn Information for 2008

Written by Doug Rose
Sunday, 03 August 2008
Take Order is the traditional sale where Scouts canvas the neighborhood, friends, family, and the office to take orders and collect money up-front. The sale runs through October and the popcorn is distributed in early November to pass out to customers. Our program is so exciting this year that we have not one, but dual District Kernels! Jack Gindler and Cam Witt will be delivering program details and selling ideas at the September 11 Roundtable, plus order forms, to help you grow your program. This is one orientation you won't want to miss. In fact, you should bring a friend! To get a taste (no pun intended) see them August 14 at Roundtable 7:15 at St. Martin's Lutheran Church downtown (15th & Rio Grande) Click here for a map of Saint Martin's Lutheran Church. For more info contact Cam Witt at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Check out the Trail's End website for sales tips and product shots http://www.Trails-End.com Try this very helpful campaign management tool, courtesy Trevor Smith, Kernel for Troop 511 2008_Popcorn_Tracker_v1
Last Updated ( Friday, 08 August 2008 )
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Show and Sell Popcorn Information for 2008

Written by Doug Rose
Saturday, 02 August 2008
Show and Sell is the first popcorn campaign where units pre-order by July 29 and pick up the popcorn August 8-9 to sell at storefronts, churches, and other agreed upon locations. Sales Dates - Saturday, August 9 - Sunday, September 7 Show and Sell locations in our District These have been approved by store management and are being coordinated through Doug Rose to accomodate our units participating in this program. Please do not show up at any of these locations unannounced. Bring tables, inventory, posters and whatever else you need to sell. Scouts should be in Class A uniforms. Armadillo Show and Sell Locations8-19 Remember that with redistricting we have gained new locations and lost old ones. If you have any questions please contact Doug Rose This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 August 2008 )
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