Calendar

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August 2019
1 Online popcorn sales begin
1 Popcorn show-n-sell commitment deadline
1 Roundtable
1 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
8 Fall recruiting night training
8 District committee meeting
8 District commissioners meeting
10 Venturing Banquet (SHAC)
11 OA Troop/Team Representative Summit
13 Popcorn kickoff for unit popcorn kernels (one representative per unit should attend)
15 Council Coordinated (for district committee members) (SHAC)
17 Popcorn show-n-sell distribution
30 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting

September 2019
  Fall recruiting nights
5 Roundtable
5 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting 
6-8 Wood Badge training 19-2A (SHAC)
12 District committee meeting
12 District commissioners meeting
13-15 Wood Badge training 19-2B (SHAC)
20-22 Order of the Arrow: Fall Pow Wow 
28 Popcorn blitz day #1

October 2019
3 Roundtable
3 Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend)
4-6 Wood Badge training, 20-2B (SHAC)
5 Bobcat Day / Rocket Day
10 District committee meeting
10 District commissioners meeting
11-13 Fun with Family (campout for new Scouts) (SHAC)
12 Popcorn blitz day #2
17 Council Coordinated (for district committee members) (SHAC)
25-27 Webelos Woods
26 Popcorn blitz day #3

November 2019
1 Popcorn orders due
2 University of Scouting
7 Roundtable
7 Recharter training (one representative per unit should attend)
7 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
14 District commissioners meeting
14 District committee (annual business) meeting
16 Popcorn distribution
19 Council Recognition Reception

December 2019
5 Roundtable
5 Recharter turn-in #1 (at roundtable)
5 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
7 College of Commissioner Science (SHAC)
12 District committee meeting
12 District commissioners meeting
12 Recharter turn-in #2 (at district meetings)
12 Friends of Scouting dates due from units
14 Pushmobile
26-31 National Youth Leader Training (NYLT)
26-31 Scouts BSA Winter Camp (SHAC)

January 2020
2 Friends of Scouting dates due from units
2 Roundtable
2 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
9 District committee meeting
9 District commissioners meeting
11 Key Leader’s Conference (for district committee members) (SHAC)
17 Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year due
18 Order the Arrow (OA) Lodge Leadership Development (LLD) Training and Lodge Banquet 
23 Scout Fair kick-off meeting / coupon book sales begin
25 Scouting for Food: hanger distribution (SHAC)

February 2020
1 Scouting for Food: food pick up (SHAC)
1 District Dinner
6 Roundtable
6 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
8 Merit Badge University
8/9 Scout Sabbath/Sunday
8 BSA’s birthday
13 District commissioners meeting
13 District committee meeting
13 Spring Recruiting Training
21-23 Venturing Challenge (SHAC)
28 Baden Powell Fellowship Dinner (SHAC)

March 2020
5 Roundtable
5 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
5 Scout Fair coupon books: 5% sales bonus deadline
12 District committee meeting
12 District commissioners meeting
13-15 Wood Badge training 20-1A
19 Scout Fair coupon books: 3% sales bonus deadline
21 University of Scouting training (SHAC)
27 Scout Fair participation deadline
27-29 Wood Badge training 20-1B
30 Scout Fair coupon book: 1% sales bonus deadline

April 2020
2 Roundtable
2 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
4 Scout Fair (SHAC)
9 District commissioners meeting
9 District committee meeting
11 SHAC’s birthday!
17-19 Powder Horn weekend #1
23 Council Coordinated (for district committee members) (SHAC)
24-26 Order of the Arrow: Arrowmen Bash

May 2020
1 Silver Beaver nominations due (SHAC)
1-3 Powder Horn weekend #2
1-3 Camporee
3 New Eagle Scout Reception (SHAC)
7 Roundtable / Program Preview
7 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
14 District commissioners meeting
14 District committee meeting

June 2020
4 Roundtable
4 Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
9-12 Cub Scout twilight camp
11 District committee meeting
11 District commissioners meeting
  Scouts BSA summer camp
  National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

 

National / International Events
August 3-8, 2020 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), East Lansing, MI
July 2021 National Scout Jamboree 2021

 

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Program Area

  
Sam Houston Area Council The Sam Houston Area Council, BSA, serves nearly 60,000 youth in 16 counties southeast Texas area through dedicated service and leadership of nearly 20,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of our local communities.  
Colonneh Lodge  The Colonneh Lodge, Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America.   
Eagle Scout Association - SHAC The Eagle Scout Association - Sam Houston Area Council is a fellowship of men who have achieved the Eagle Scout rank who desire to use their efforts and influence toward forming the kind of young men America needs for leadership. Membership is open to all Eagle Scouts; there is no charge to join.
Exploring Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.   
Scouts with DisAbilities and Special Needs The Disabilities Awareness Committee is committed to making Scouting accessible and enjoyable to all Scouts, regardless of their abilities.   
Sea Scouts Sea Scouts is a specialized program that focuses on water high adventure and personal development.  
Scout Days / Merit Badge Days Scout Days are awesome opportunities to get your Scouts, friends and family together for some exciting experiences around the area with other Scouting families. All Scout Days are offered at a discounted price of admission. Also, many of our partners offer merit badge classes and advancement workshops.
Training Schedule Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. See the council training schedule for a list of trainings offered in the council.
Venturing Venturing is a youth development program that provides positive experiences to help young people mature and become responsible and caring adults.