Alamo Area Council February 2021 Virtual Roundtable Highlights

Alamo Area Council Alamo Area Council District District February 2021 February 2021 Virtual Roundtable Virtual Roundtable A Scout is Loyal A Scout is Loyal 1

Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance 2

Scout Oath Scout Oath On my honor, I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. 3

Scout Law Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent. 4

Opening Prayer Opening Prayer 5

Zoom Meeting Etiquette Zoom Meeting Etiquette Make Sure your microphone is on Mute Make Sure your microphone is on Mute Ask Questions on the Chat feature Ask Questions on the Chat feature through Zoom or online through Zoom or online Turn off your video feed if you are out Turn off your video feed if you are out of picture of picture 6

Welcome Welcome District Chairman District Chairman Kelly Kistner Kelly Kistner District Commissioner District Commissioner Rick Shelton Rick Shelton District Executive District Executive Lesley Vinka Lesley Vinka Roundtable Commissioner Roundtable Commissioner Vacant Vacant Cub Scout RT Commissioner Cub Scout RT Commissioner Debbie Shelton Debbie Shelton Scouts BSA RT Scouts BSA RT Vacant Vacant 7

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2021 COVID Updates 2021 COVID Updates December 14, 2020 December 14, 2020 The Medical Advisory Committee of the Alamo Area Council has determined, in concert with local guidelines, that beginning Wednesday, December 16th, all indoor meetings are prohibited, and outdoor meetings and campouts should be limited to sizes of 10 or less. We encourage our units that choose to continue to camp to do so at the Patrol or Den level and to continue to social distance and wear masks while adhering to the following guidelines: Pre-outing screenings, including temperature checks, will be conducted on all participants Temperatures of all participants will be re-checked at least twice daily Frequent hand washing will be encouraged Social distancing of at least 6 feet will be enforced whenever possible Masks are to be worn, create a safe location that is away from everyone that scouts can use to remove their mask and catch a breath, if needed. Continue to follow the Tenting, Food Preparation and Transportation guidelines laid out in the AAC Unit Restart Guidebook previously distributed. 9

2021 Unit 2021 Unit Recharter Recharter Do you Need Help with Do you Need Help with Recharter Recharter? ? 10

2020 Leader Recognition 2020 Leader Recognition Annual Awards for District and Unit Leadership Annual Awards for District and Unit Leadership River Rock Award River Rock Award- -Unit leadership outstanding job this year within their units! Due February 15, 2021 outstanding job this year within their units! Due February 15, 2021 Unit leadership- -Leaders that have done an Leaders that have done an District Award of Merit District Award of Merit- -Leaders who have helped at a District Level. Leaders who have helped at a District Level. Due Due Februaru Februaru 15, 2021 15, 2021 Silver Beaver Silver Beaver- - Guest Speaker Guest Speaker Don t forget your leadership knots: Scouter Keys, Training Awards, Don t forget your leadership knots: Scouter Keys, Training Awards, ETC! ETC! Award info can be found here: Award info can be found here: https://www.alamoareabsa.org/river-district/river-district-awards/ https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/what-cub-scouts-earn/adult-awards-and- recognition/ 11

Give the Adventure Campaign Give the Adventure Campaign Unit Call Champions Unit Call Champions Unit Call Parties Unit Call Parties Who will be your Unit GTA Who will be your Unit GTA Champion? Champion? 12

Save the Date: Bexar County Brunch Save the Date: Bexar County Brunch 2021 BEXAR COUNTY BRUNCH (A Scout Is ) 2021 BEXAR COUNTY BRUNCH (A Scout Is ) Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:15 AM Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:15 AM - - Pre Pre- -show at 10:00 AM show at 10:00 AM The Alamo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is honored to bring together the The Alamo Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is honored to bring together the Greater San Antonio community for a virtual event for this year s Bexar County Greater San Antonio community for a virtual event for this year s Bexar County Brunch. Along with our host USAA, join us as we celebrate the Scouting Brunch. Along with our host USAA, join us as we celebrate the Scouting Movement here locally and its impact on preparing the next generation of Movement here locally and its impact on preparing the next generation of leaders. Our theme this year is A Scout Is ! leaders. Our theme this year is A Scout Is ! We have chosen this theme to recognize the determination and commitment of We have chosen this theme to recognize the determination and commitment of our Scouting youth, volunteers, parents, and alumni in delivering the mission of our Scouting youth, volunteers, parents, and alumni in delivering the mission of Scouting despite the overwhelming challenges of this past year. Each and every Scouting despite the overwhelming challenges of this past year. Each and every one of our families has a story on how they used the Scout Law to remain one of our families has a story on how they used the Scout Law to remain steadfast during these difficult times. It is our hope to share with you some of steadfast during these difficult times. It is our hope to share with you some of these incredible stories of helpfulness, cheerfulness, kindness, and thriftiness to these incredible stories of helpfulness, cheerfulness, kindness, and thriftiness to kick off the most important fundraising event in recent history to ensure kick off the most important fundraising event in recent history to ensure Scouting continues to thrive in 2021. Join us on February 25th as one Scouting continues to thrive in 2021. Join us on February 25th as one interconnecting Scouting Family that reaches across the Alamo Area Council. interconnecting Scouting Family that reaches across the Alamo Area Council. Please contact your District Executive to register today! Please contact your District Executive to register today! Or visit: Or visit: https://www.alamoareabsa.org/special https://www.alamoareabsa.org/special- -events/give adventure/bexar adventure/bexar- -county events/give- -the brunch/ the- - county- -brunch/ 13

2021 Camp Card Timeline 2021 Camp Card Timeline January & February- Council staff coordinators are tasked with securing vendors and partners to add to 2021 Camp Card. If you have any personal contacts with a business that may be interested in participating in our card in 2021 please email Campcards@alamoareabsa.org. March 2021- Camp Cards are normally available by the 2nd week of March. We are going to monitor the COVID trends to ensure kickoffs are successful and will work with units that want to hold off until an appropriate time. There will not be an "council" kickoff or deadline. Units will have an option of running a 6 week or 8 week sale with a specific deadline. Unit check out will most likely be arranged by a schedule in the event Roundtables are still virtual. Please pre-register your unit, to be included on the schedule roll out in late February. End of May/ Beginning of June- End of sale will be determined by your initial check out date. They will vary depending on your choice of a 6 week or 8 week selling period for your unit 14

Confirmed on the Card for 2021 Confirmed on the Card for 2021 Church s Chicken Church s Chicken Dairy Queen Dairy Queen Las Palapas Las Palapas Dick s Sporting Goods Dick s Sporting Goods Jersey Mike s Jersey Mike s Witte Museum Witte Museum Things to Keep in Mind for the 2021 Sale Things to Keep in Mind for the 2021 Sale Only 40,000 cards will be printed in 2021. About 25,000 less than normal production in a non-COVID year. This will require units to take out less initially to ensure all units receive cards. Council staff will be readily available and flexible to get cards to you once your initial allotment is sold. Units will be limited to only a 500 initial card checkout. Vendors will be announced as we secure them throughout February. Many businesses have had varying levels of change due to the pandemic. We appreciate the patience and understanding. Unit Pre-Registration Sign-Ups are available now at http://www.alamoareabsa.org/resources/camp-cards Leaders guide will be available starting Feb. 5th. Please carefully read new procedures this year to ensure units are provided the most successful tips to succeed. 15

Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Adventures 16

Report to State 2021 Report to State 2021 Join us Join us virtually virtually for the 72nd State of Texas and State of Texas and kick the Scouting movement! the Scouting movement! Join us for Report to State this Saturday!!! Join us for Report to State this Saturday!!! Tune into Capital Area Council s Facebook Page Tune into Capital Area Council s Facebook Page 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am for the 72nd annual Scout Parade, Report to the annual Scout Parade, Report to the kick- -off the 110th anniversary celebration of off the 110th anniversary celebration of Parade videos begin on Parade videos begin on facebook Report to State by Texas Councils on Report to State by Texas Councils on facebook facebook and and youtube youtube facebook and and youtube youtube 17

Duty to GOD Interfaith Hike Duty to GOD Interfaith Hike A Scout is reverent. A Scout youth is reverent toward God. He or she is faithful in their religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. This is the reason for the Annual Council-Wide Interfaith Hike that will take place on February 7th for Scout Sunday at McGimsey Scout Park. There will be various Faith Stops along the Hike Path starting at the Cub Pavilion near the Teepees. Each Faith Stop will be comprised of members of a religious institution to talk about insights into their faith via their history, root text, styles of oration, observed holidays and rituals. Currently, we are searching for volunteers to help present each of the represented faiths at each Faith Stop. Please email us or call event organizer Kent Brittain at (210) 379-6034 about your interest in speaking on your faith at this great event. Cost is $5 and includes a Patch Registration closes 2/4/2021 https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11885 18

Scouting from the Heart Scouting from the Heart Alamo Area Council has partnered with South Texas Blood & Tissue Center to meet the critical needs of our neighbors. As of January 20, supplies were down to an overall three-day supply and a single day for type O commonly known as the Universal Donor. Hospitals desperately need your donation. The mobile clinic will be at the Scout Service Center in Castle Hills on February 11 from 8-5pm. Reserve your appointment now and save a life! https://www.alamoareabsa.org/news/scouting https://www.alamoareabsa.org/news/scouting- -from heart/ heart/ from- -the the- - 19

Outdoor Team Outdoor Team Please check the www.alamoareabsa.org website for current activities being offered from the Outdoor Adventure Department. Summer Camps are full speed ahead, and lots more information will be coming out about these. Bear Creek Summer Camp is open for registration for our Troops and Crews, please click on the banner on the homepage to reserve your spot today. Trainings are being coordinated and will run outdoors or in a hybrid situation utilizing zoom and small group practical exercises. If you have any questions about any of our events, activities, or trainings, please email adventure@alamoareabsa.org 20

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events Summer NYLT Registration is now open online: Summer NYLT Registration is now open online: https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/12043 https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/12043 (Dates June 6 We have multiple opportunities to volunteer or work on Day Camp We have multiple opportunities to volunteer or work on Day Camp Staff: Staff: Please apply here Please apply here https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/cub https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/cub- - scout scout- -day day- -camp/ camp/ (Dates June 6- -11, 2021) 11, 2021) Summer Camp registration is open for Summer Camp registration is open for Day Camps Day Camps - - https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/cub https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/cub- -scout Akela Adventure Akela Adventure - - https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11555 https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11555 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Scouts BSA Summer Camp- - https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/scouts https://www.alamoareabsa.org/camping/scouts- - bsa bsa- -summer summer- -camp/ camp/ scout- -day day- -camp/ camp/ Cub Scout Adventure Day Cub Scout Adventure Day February 20 Cubs and Bugs Galore Cubs and Bugs Galore 9 9- -noon https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11920 https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11920 Out of this World Out of this World 1 1- -4pm 4pm - - https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11921 https://mycouncil.alamoareabsa.org/Event/11921 February 20 noon - - 21

Short Term Camp Administrator Short Term Camp Administrator Needed Needed Effective January 1, 2021 our National Camping Administration Program (NCAP) standards have changed to define our camps that were previously known as Family Camps to Short Term Camps. In addition, there is now a position required to run a Short- Term Camp. The Short-Term Camps now encompass many of our events, activities and trainings that included an overnight. We are asking for all volunteers to consider taking on this roll for us. Need more information or interested? Visit: https://www.alamoareabsa.org/bear-creek/short- term-camp-administrators-needed/ Dates for upcoming Trainings: Jan 12 & 14; Feb 9 & 11; Feb 13, Mar 2 & 3; Mar 27; April 13 & 15 22

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