October 2015
Roadrunner Reporter
District Training Dates:
Cubmaster/Asst. Cubmaster/Den Leader/Pack Committee Training
October 24th First United Methodist Church
2012 Shady Brook Drive, Bedford, TX 76021 (in the Activity Bldg. behind main church)
University of Scouting
November 14, 2015 (Saturday)
Location and details forthcoming. Watch this space.
Classes for Charter Partners, Committee Members, Uniformed Leaders, and parents.
Select up to six classes from a wide variety of courses from any program throughout the day: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Varsity, Venturing, District, and Council level.
Suggestion for a class? Want to volunteer to help?
Contact: Clyde Gormley (214-926-5846)
[email protected]
Upcoming Events List:
Tiger Adventure Day: October 3, 2015 at 1pm-5pm
Villages of Bear Creek Park, Euless, TX 76039
NEEDED: Volunteers to run the activities (from BB-guns, archery, and climb wall, to face painting) see district Sept.
newsletter for details at www.roadrunnerdistrict.org and contact Charity Drabik at [email protected]
Cub Scout Family Adventures
Score-O (Webelos)
October 10-11, 2015
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
October 17, 2015
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
21st Century Rocket Academy
Jamboree On The Air
October 3-4, 2015
Camp Tahuaya
October 24-25, 2015
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
October 17, 2015
10 AM -3 PM
Hosted by pack 320 & Hurst Amateur Radio Club
Talk with Scouts in other countries via HAM radio
First United Methodist Church Hurst
521 W. Pipeline Road
Hurst, TX 76053
Free
Fall Festival & Haunted Hayrides
October 10, 2015
October 17, 2015
October 24, 2015Hurst, TX 76053
Sid Richardson Scout Ranch
October 17, 2015
October 24, 2015
Camp Tahuaya
Cub Scout Fun Day:
November 7, 2015
9 AM - 7:30 PM Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, Hurst TX 76054
NEEDED: Volunteers to run the activities. E-mail to: Charity Drabik at [email protected]
Pushmobile Derby
November 7, 2015 (at Cub Scout Fun Day)
Registration time: 9 AM – 1 PM / Inspection: 1 – 2 PM / Race: 2 PM – Cost: $25 per car (for derby trophies).
Grapevine Veterans Day Parade
November 7,2015 – Downtown Grapevine
10AM–12 Noon
Dallas Mavericks Boy Scout Night
November 20, 2015
7:30 PM – American Airlines Center, Dallas. Discount pricing, commemorative patch. Deadline to order
tickets: Oct. 16.
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WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 2014
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Bedford
1245 Bedford Rd. (at Hwy 183)
Bedford, TX 76021
COST: $5.00 PER PERSON (Cash, Check or Credit Card)
(Includes Drinks, Fixin’s & Sides)
COME AND ENJOY!!
Vote for Your Favorite Chili, Buy some Tasty Treats for Dessert
& Bid on Fabulous Items at our Silent Auction!
THANK YOU for
Supporting Our Troop!!
Celebrating Patriot Day
Scouts from multiple Troops and Packs performed a joint flag ceremony at Shady
Brook Elementary to mark Patriot Day on September 11th, 2015. The scouts
represented Troops 757 and 250 as
well Packs 757, 254, and 911.
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TROOP 509 SCOUT EARNS DIFFICULT MEDAL
After Pete “Scooter” Craver earned his Eagle in May 2013, he was asked, “What’s next?”
His response? Earning the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement.
To do this, Scooter had to earn multiple “segments” of the National Outdoor Badge program, including Camping (with at least 125 nights of BSA camping), Hiking (with at least
200 miles of BSA hiking), and Aquatics (with at least 100 hours of specific water activities with BSA). He had to earn the Backpacking, Emergency Preparedness, Nature, and
Wilderness Survival merit badges. He had to complete 2 16-hour training courses for
Wilderness First Aid & Leave No Trace Trainer. He had to plan and lead outings and
adventure activities for one or more units, which included backpacking, hiking, and rockclimbing.
Earning the individual segments (available for Camping, Hiking, Aquatics, Riding, Adventure, and Conservation) is an
achievement by itself, but may be possible just by virtue of participating in the program. Earning the Medal requires setting
that as a goal and having a willingness to go the extra mile, with the foresight and planning to make it happen. Needless to say,
this didn’t just happen for Scooter, and the Medal recognizes a lot of hard work on his part.
For more information on the National Outdoor Badge program or the National Medal for Outdoor Achievement, see http://
www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/Awards/NOA.aspx.
Troop 509 Camp Out at Camp Burnett
Troop 509 kicked off their new camping season with a camp out at Camp Burnett on September 18th,
19th, and 20th. Many of the scouts were able to complete their requirements for rank advancement in
areas such as patrol cooking and patrol camping. One of the older scouts gave review demonstrations
in first aid, lashings, and fire building. This was a great refresher for the younger scouts.
Although it rained for several hours, many of the scouts explored and splashed thru the creeks and
wooded areas enjoying the much needed rain. This really brought out the scouting spirit in all who participated.
Troop 509 is looking forward to our camp out at Possum Kingdom in October.
Submitted by Blake Holland, Troop 509 Historian
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Popcorn Return is Coming
When: October 14th, 4:00 – 7:00
Where : Gexpro Services, 9500 North Royal Ln, Suite 130. North Side of Airport
What: Popcorn Return and Product Payment
It’s time to pay for the Show and Sell Popcorn and return what you can’t sell. Return only full cases and unopened Cheese Lovers boxes.
This is a working warehouse so please leave children at home. If you must bring them they must stay in the
vehicle
Longhorn Council BSA
www.longhorncouncil.org
Tiger Cub Adventure Day 2015
Cub Scout Adventures for Tiger Cubs and their Parents!
October 3, 2015 – Villages of Bear Creek Park, Euless
1951 Bear Creek Pkwy. at Ash Ln. Euless, Texas 76039 (Mid-Cities West and Highway 360)
Come join us for a day of outdoor adventure with other new Tiger Cubs and their parent partners. This is a wonderful activity for Tiger Dens or just a Tiger and parent.
There will be BBs, Archery, Climbing, games, crafts, and opportunities to earn requirements., so come join the fun and ROA R with the rest of the Tiger Cubs.
The adventure begins at 1:00 pm and continues until 5:00 pm. Bring an afternoon snack, a water bottle, and comfortable shoes!!
Early Registration Fee:
Full Registration Fee:
$13, if paid by Wed. Sept. 30
$18, if paid after Wed. Sept. 30
Fee includes all activity supplies, patches, and insurance. This is a rain or shine event! In the case of inclement weather, some activities may
be modified or adapted for safety and/or practicality.
For more details, contact the Longhorn Council at 817-231-8537 or [email protected]
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Tiger Cub Adventure Day Registration Form
Registering as an Individual:
Tiger Cub___________________________ Adult Partner ______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City/Zip ____________________________ Phone ____________________________________________
Pack Number ________________________ Email ____________________________________________
Registering as a Tiger Cub Group:
Pack # _________ Leader ____________________________________
Leaders Address:________________________________________________________________________
Phone H: ______________ Phone W: _____________________________ Email: ____________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Tiger Cub: ________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
Adult Partner: _______________________________________
# Tigers ____________ x $13 = $______________
# Tigers ____________ x $18 = $______________ (Late Registration)
Amount Due: _______________
Amount Enclosed: ________________
Account 1-6801-274-20
I understand that registration fees are non-refundable but are transferable
Unit Leader Name: _______________________________ Signature:____________________________Date:___________
Mail to: Longhorn Council, BSA
Attn: Tiger Cub Adventure Day
PO Box 54190
Hurst, TX 76054
Phone: 817-231-8537
Fax: 817-231-8600
[email protected]
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2015 Roadrunner District Rocket Launch
We are sending out a special THANK YOU to each and everyone of you who
attended our first New Scout Rocket Launch! It was an exceptional event
for everyone involved.
We welcomed our new Cubs this year with a rocket they put together themselves. Each had the opportunity to shoot it off into the sky as a
representation of them beginning their launch into Scouting.
For every Scout, Scout leader and Parent, our District welcomes you and
we hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did.
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THANK YOU AND THANK YOU
Saturday, September 12 was an especially great day to BE A Scout at Chisholm Park
in Hurst. Attendance was good (over 250) and well-represented from units across
Roadrunner District. Many stayed from start to finish. The weather was wonderful
and we had lots of fun through the afternoon. Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers,
Scouts, and many new guests cam together to make Be A Scout Day a success.
Thanks to Troops 86, 250, 324, 387, 509, 757, and Crew 757. You each provided exciting and fun activities from climbing instruction, safe shooting, camp set up, map and
compass, free handouts and wildly popular obstacle course from Troop 332 and monkey bridge form Troop 387. The food, snacks and drinks were a hit, even though
there was a burn ban. Scouts showed how they can adapt. Our guest left with happy
tummies and smiles on their faces. We want to recognize Pack 253, 254, 307, 363, 387,
757, and 907 for participating. Cub leaders did their best to five their scouts a taste of
the adventure that awaits them when they bridge to Boy Scouts.
Special thanks to Chris Bankus, the Program Executive and Michael Patterson, the
Membership Executive for being there all day. Our retired Senior District Executive
Gale Folett and Bill Cooley handled the important task of Registration and Welcoming all day, and made a cute display that was a hit at the sign in booth. The National
office sent Mr. Michael who came out to take photos of our big event. Media coverage
is appreciated from the HEB newspaper and KLUV Radio. Teamwork contributed to
the success of the day, including the planning committee, activity committee, unit
leaders, and volunteers. Thanks to each of you. See some of the highlighted photos
and more will be posted at the “Roadrunner District, Longhorn Facebook” page.
Yours in Scouting,
Ping Mayo
District Activities Chair
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Be A Scout Day (pictures cont.)
Spring Garden Elementary Annual Citizenship Celebration with Pack 307 Cubs
Each year we are blessed to come front and center to show off our Scouts. The school continues to ask all Scouts in their
School to conduct the flag ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance. Spring Garden Elementary with the aid of local Emergency Service Employees and Harwood Junior High Wind Ensemble Band Members, uses this event in September to
explain to their students what it means to be a citizen. This year it was only Pack 307 who took this honor and proudly
displayed the colors at 8:30 am sharp. We thank the school, PTA, and our Cubs who wore their uniform and demonstrated their citizenship with honor.
ROADRUNNER
REPORTER
Newsletter Submissions: Submissions for each newsletter will be due no later than Friday before Roundtable.
Submissions are subject to editing and approval of the District DE, Chairman and Commissioner. News of
coming events, unit successes, helpful suggestions, sites for resources etc. are all welcome. Please submit to
Deborah Gonzales, at [email protected] and copy Gloria Coyle at [email protected].
R o a d r u n n e r
Program Executive Membership-
D i s t r i c t
Membership Chair-
C o n t a c t s :
Boy Scout Training Chair–
Michael Patterson 817-231-8527
Erica Smalls 682-552-1155
Jay Miller 817-822-2251
Email:[email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email:[email protected]
District Chairman–
Finance Chair-
Advancement Chair-
Bill Jesse 817-455-7990
Gloria Coyle 817-283-7148
Tim Rogers 817-355-5195
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Email:[email protected]
District CommissionerBill Harrison 682-738-8008
Email:[email protected]
Activities ChairPing Mayo 817-454-7479
Email: [email protected]
Scouting for Food-Tori Bommarito
Email:[email protected]
Cub Safe Shoot-David Hammond
Email:[email protected]
Camping ChairRichard Sea 817-713-0706
Email:[email protected]
Friends of ScoutingPete Riddlebarger 817-648-8781
Email- [email protected]
Popcorn Co-Chairs:
Bill Parill (Contact)[email protected]
Steve Erwin– [email protected]
Training ChairJamie McCallum 214-240-5296
Email: [email protected]
Cub Scout Training Chair Erica Smalls 682-552-1155
Email:[email protected]
Boy Scout Roundtable–
Dave Thilges 817-522-2000
Email: [email protected]
Cub Scout Roundtable–
Steve Erwin 817-475-8249
Email:[email protected]
Order of the Arrow Advisor Mike Cooper 817-918-4633
Email:[email protected]
2015 Twilight Camp Director:
Deborah Gonzales 817-797-8982
Email: [email protected]
2015 Twilight Camp Program Director:
Teresa Goff 817-455-6508
Email: [email protected]