Longhorn Times Newsletter

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

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We sincerely hope our Scouting families have remained safe and warm during this unprecedented cold weather. The lack of electricity in many of our homes has certainly caused hardships and we pray that power is restored permanently ASAP. School closures and/or delays have been announced for most, if not all, of the ISD's in our LHC territory. This IHUB post contains two news outlets' links with frequently updated closures and delay information, Click/Tap to READ MORE.

 

In case you missed last week's message from LHC Program Executive, Chris DeRose, about Klondike getting postponed until Saturday, March 6, 2021 please click/tap the image above or HERE to read more.

 

If you want information to warm your heart a bit, then here it is: "Day Camp 2021 registration is now open!" LHC Program Executive, Addie Rizan, recently announced that you can save $20 per youth by registering now. We aim to have more district-specific communication to provide the best experience possible for our units. To access the 2021 LHC Day Camp Registration link or to ask Addie questions, click here.

 

Congratulations to new Longhorn Council Eagle Scout, Jillian Nemec from Heart O' Texas District Troop 308, for receiving more well-deserved coverage by the Waco Tribune-Herald. To read their article click/tap the picture above or HERE.
 

Get found with our "Be Found" survey. All units are asked to help us with this important survey so we can see what potential new members see. The image above points directly to the Google form survey or click/tap here. The survey is concise and simple and should only take you a few minutes to complete. If you prefer a downloadable PDF that links to the form, CLICK/TAP HERE.

 

The Silver Beaver Award nominations are due at either LHC Scout Service Center no later than 5 PM Monday, March 1, 2021. Click/tap HERE to read more details. You may also email completed nomination forms to Linda.Presley@scouting.org

 
 

The Longhorn Council Distinguished Commissioner Service Award nomination forms are also due at either council office on or before Monday, March 1, 2021. Click/tap HERE to read more. Please note: the Nomination forms may be emailed to the Chair of the Selection Committee, David Romack, at dromack@tx.rr.com
 

Tune in on YouTube or Facebook Live for the Be The Change #FemaleEagleScout celebration. February 21, 2021 @ 7 PM CST. READ MORE

 
 
 
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