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  Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)  Who should take this training?  New Scouts BSA Scoutmasters (highest-ranking adult volunteer leader working with youth in a Scouts BSA Troop) and Assistant Scoutmasters  Why should I take this training?  Scouting’s outdoor program is a critical part of how the Scouts BSA program develops young leaders. While camping or participating in other outdoor events, your Scouts will challenge themselves to learn skills they’ve never tried before or maybe didn’t think they could do. In doing so, your Scouts will work together as a team to overcome adversity when things don’t go as planned; this is truly the magic of Scouting that no other program does as well. To safely offer Scouting’s outdoor program, however, you need a certain set of skills and knowledge – and that’s why you’re required to take Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (also known as “IOLS”) Training. You’ll learn how to build a fire, use an axe, cook outdoors, use a map and comp

Every Scout’s parent(s) should be involved with the Troop in some way as follows in order to exemplify servant leadership to their Scout. Do so by stepping up to be either an Assistant Scoutmaster, being an active Committee Member, serving as a Merit Badge Counselor or assisting at any of our special events. Assistant Scoutmaster  (also referred to as an "ASM") – ASM’s help run the monthly campouts, as well as long-term camps, for the Troop, and also sign off Scout handbooks when Scouts show they have completed rank requirements. To be an ASM, you must complete an application for membership and pay the applicable BSA National and Longhorn Council Insurance fees.  Qualifications: Scoutmaster-specific training (we typically offer this training at the March Tenderfoot campout to any Adults that are interested) Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training (IOLS) – Weekend campout of adults training with District volunteers to learn most of the Trail to 1st Class

  Our Chartered Organization, Golden Triangle Rotary Club is hosting their annual fundraiser -- a Burger Battle -- Thursday, October 6 in Old Town Keller.  INFO LINK Their plan is to utilize Scout volunteers (from all units) to work in the Kid Zone (bounce houses, face painting, as runners, and setup & cleanup)  You do NOT have to sign up for the whole event (unless you just want to) but we are looking for a great turnout from our Unit!   The event takes place from 5-9pm.  A Signup Genius has been set up with three 2-hour shifts  4:30 - 6:30 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm SIGN UP HERE Once the slots are filled to know the volunteer availability, the Rotary Club will assign duties for the event. If there is a younger Scout sibling that wants to help alongside an older Scout sibling, we can discuss. SERVICE HOURS AWARDED The Rotary Club's Foundation supports numerous local charities to include the Community Storehouse and Christ's Haven. Their fall fundraiser is a Burger B

  Sunday, September 25, please come represent your Troop at the Mustang District Webelos Fair.  This is a recruiting event where area Arrow of Light Cub Scouts will visit troops as they begin their decision making process before they crossover in early March.   Who:  Scout and Adult Leaders Where: Keller Lion's Club When:  2pm - 4:30pm RSVP to Mr. Brown

  Saturday, September 24 Keller UMC needs Scout help with their Garage Sale (service hours awarded) – please sign up for at least one of the 2 hour slots at the Sign Up Genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0844ACAF2DA3FE3-volunteers  

   Saturday, September 24 (8a-2p) will be an ILST (Introduction to Leadership Skills Training) campout at the Scout House and is intended for any Scout elected into a leadership position or interested in holding an elected/leadership position in Troop 1910 who has not taken it before. ILST is required for the Senior Patrol Leader ("SPL") team, in addition to NYLT/Twin Arrows training.  $5 food money is due to Ms. Picciano