The following is a summary of Troop 11 troop activities for  April:

** NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS on April 2nd!

TROOP OFFICER ELECTIONS:  April 3 (along with campout menu planning)

 

Next Campout: April 7 - 9.  Uniman (between Cleburne & Glen Rose)

                                                  Santa Fe District Camporee

                                                  [transportation is needed: to & from ]

 

BISD HOLIDAY:    April 14

 

BISD TAKS TESTING:  April 18 - 21

 

 

April 22 @ 2:00 pm     EAGLE COURT of HONOR for KYLE JONES   .   WHERE: Sanctuary @ St. Ann Catholic Church (reception afterwards)

 

 

TROOP COURT OF HONOR:  April 24

TROOP COURT OF HONOR:  April 24

 

Fire Bans Lifted at Worth Ranch, SR2, Hills & Hollows, Tahuaya
Worth Ranch, SR2, Camp Tahuaya, and Hills and Hollows Fire Bans are Over.

Worth Ranch:
FIRES ALLOWED in existing fire rings. Dead leaves & tinder must be swept away from the ring to a distance of six feet. Fires must be kept small – knee high unless approved by Camp Ranger. Cooking is allowed on the McClure Property. Camp Ranger’s approval required for all fires.

Camp Shuman: The following rules are still in effect: NO outdoor flames or fires of any kind from any source. This includes propane & gas stoves and heaters, as well as charcoal, wood, matches, lighters, cigarettes, etc.
 

Longhorn Scout Sporting Events:

Dallas Stars Scout Nights - April 15, 2006

Texas Motor Speedway Scout Day - April 8, 2006

Texas Rangers Scout Day - April 8, 2006

Other Events in the Month of April

April 8, 2006	Scout Show - Killeen The 2006 Longhorn Council Scout Show is designed to showcase Scouting to the community while giving Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews and Explorer Posts the opportunity to raise money for spring and summer activities. On April 8, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Killeen Special Events Center the Longhorn Council's Leon Valley District will present the best our Packs, Troops, Crews and Posts have to offer as they demonstrate and display the fun and learning activities of Scouting around Killeen and Fort Hood and the rest of the Leon Valley District.
April 20, 2006	Council Annual Banquet and Annual Business Meeting The banquet will feature the great accomplishments of the volunteers in the Longhorn Council. Special presentations will include the Silver Beaver Awards given for outstanding service to youth in the Longhorn Council. Silver Beaver Award Nomination forms are due in one of the council office by 5PM on March 1st. Click on the title for a Banquet Reservation Form.
April 22, 2006	Spring Canoe Race Two races: a 6-mile Fun Race from Worth Ranch to the Highway 4 bridge and a 14 mile Race for experienced canoeists from the Dam to camp. 100-yard War Canoe Race in the afternoon. 14-Mile racers will launch early. 6-Mile racers will have assigned start times to avoid congestion at the launch point. Lunch, boats, equipment, awards, and supper provided. Open to Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and adults. Parent/Youth teams welcome. Be sure to get the Early Registration Discount!
April 21-23, 2006	Battle of the Mexia: High Adventure Living History Weekend Join the Chisholm Trail Adventure staff and Venturing Crew 1872 at the Battle of Mexia Civil War Reenactment, in Mexia, TX. You’ll wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity Teams, and Venturing; must be 14 to participate. Venture Crew Members can work on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the Ranger Award. NOTE: 2006 dates may be changed by the parks that sponsor these events – check the web for updates
April 21-23, 2006	Rock Climbing Training (& Rock/Tower Recert. Classes) This course is designed to certify ADULTS to lead climbing and rappelling activities for their units on rock. Completion of this training qualifies the participant as a BSA Instructor, able to lead single or multi-unit activities at any location. Course is Friday evening through late Sunday afternoon at SR2. There is no class size limit, but pre-registration is required. At Sid Richardson Scout Ranch.
April 28-30, 2006	NRA Instructor Course Weekend 1: April 28-30 The spring NRA Rifle and Shotgun Instructor Training course will be held at Worth Ranch. The course is for adults (21 or older) interested in becoming certified as an NRA Rifle and NRA Shotgun Instructor. This is a 36-40 hour course. Attendance is mandatory for both weekends. The Longhorn Council has 20 slots available for this course. All slots are first-come first-served to first 20 fully paid participants.
April 28-30, 2006	Battle of the Battle of Hodge’s Oaks: High Adventure Living History Weekend Join the Chisholm Trail Adventure staff and Venturing Crew 1872 at the Battle of Hodge’s Oaks Civil War Reenactment, in Chatfield, TX. You’ll wear the uniform, learn the drill, eat the food, and live the life of a trooper in the 1860’s. Open to: Boy Scouts, Varsity Teams, and Venturing; must be 14 to participate. Venture Crew Members can work on their Outdoor Living History Elective for the Ranger Award. NOTE: 2006 dates may be changed by the parks that sponsor these events – check the web for updates

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