White Rock District

On Saturday, February 23, hundreds of cub and boy scouts from the White Rock area went throughout our neighborhoods collecting food items to benefit the White Rock Center of Hope, our local food pantry located on Garland Road near Peavy.  The effort of the scouts is part of the annual “Scouting for Food” drive.  During the prior weekend, our local scouts distributed the distinctive yellow plastic bags to every home in our district, trudging through the record snowfall to get the job done.  On February 23, the bags filled with food were picked up by the scouts and delivered to the Center of Hope.  This year almost 26,000 items of food were collected.  This effort is by far the single largest food drive to benefit the Center of Hope each year, providing over three months of food requirements for the Center.   Scouts have been collecting food for the Center for over twenty years.  The Scouting for Food drive is an area wide effort involving scout districts throughout the north Texas area, all part of the Circle 10 Council of the Boy Scouts of America.  The White Rock District’s food drive was coordinated by Ragan Broyles, a long time and accomplished scout leader in our area.

George H. Tarpley
Chair, White Rock District

CSI: Cub Scout Investigation

JUNE 7– 11, 2010 

6:00 - 9:00 PM

St. Pius X Catholic Church

3030 Gus Thomasson Road

Dallas, TX 75228

Cub Scout Twilight Camp is open to all boys entering 1st - 5th grade for the 2010-2011 school years.

We will have a Cub Scout Investigation theme this year with Archery, BB guns, games and crafts.  The fee of $45.00 will include the cost of all supplies for the week, and includes the camp T-shirt.  The paperwork needs to be completed and paid by May 13, 2010.  After the 13th, the fee goes to $65.00.  The reason it is important to have the information turned in early is so we can have all the supplies and shirts needed for the boys.

More information at our next Cub Scout Roundtable! 
We encourage all Packs to have a representative at the March 11th Cub Scout Roundtable to ask questions, get more info, and even turn in your Packs Registration Forms (Adult and Junior Volunteers are encouraged to attend and turn in their Registration forms at the March Cub Scout Roundtable as well.)  If you received this email and can not be at Roundtable - please forward this information to the adult(s) in your Unit so that your Pack is Represented.  Thank you!

2009 Charlie Award Recipients

2009 White Rock District Eagles attending the District Dinner

Silver Beaver Recipient - Ernie Janecka

Silver Beaver Recipient - Jim Wintle

District Staff Awards

Hilary Jirasek receives a special Commissioner Award

Congratulations to Ted Hoffman and Sherri Beach and their team on a great Advance-O-Ree.  We had about 160 scouts in attendance – a record I think – and the day seemed to go very well.  Job well done – and thank you both for the great efforts.  Thanks also to all the Counselors.

George Tarpley

2010 White Rock District Pinewood Derby

Sibling, adult and Boy Scout race occurred after Cub racing.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

If you missed the action.  Here are some pictures from the big event.

Each unit attending Philmont Scout Ranch must have a least one person certified in both:

1. American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid or the equivalent
2. CPR from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or the equivalent.

Northern Tier and Sea Base require Basic First Aid and CPR.

If your unit is attending a BSA High Adventure Base this season, you should already have completed or currently be registered for one of the area training courses.
 
The Wilderness First Aid course is offered by the Red Cross (current schedule).
 
The Wilderness First Aid Course is also being offered via the Lone Star District.

The Red Cross regularly offers CPR classes (more info).

The Wilderness First Aid and CPR courses are separate certifications and require separate classes.

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