Lone Star District

Roundtable, Oct 2nd, 7 pm

It's officially fall, and we're ready for our next Roundtables!

We have two fantastic topics on the agenda for our roundtables this Thursday, October 2nd at 7pm, so come wearing your favorite autumn colors and get ready to connect. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow leaders, share ideas, and get the information you need to make this season successful for your unit.

We're excited to have Officer Tim Sanchez from McKinney Boyd High School join the Scouts BSA Roundtable to discuss crucial information about online threats and how to keep our youth safe in the digital world. The Cub Scout Roundtable will get you ready for your next big outdoor adventure with practical tips and resources to make camping accessible for everyone.

Troops/Crews:  Promoting Online Safety!

Are you up-to-date on the latest online threats facing our youth? Join us for the next Scouts BSA Roundtable, where we'll focus on a topic of critical importance: Promoting Online Safety.

We are honored to have a special guest speaker, Officer Tim Sanchez, the School Resource Officer at McKinney Boyd High School. He will present vital information on:

• New online threats to our children: Learn about the evolving risks and dangers that lurk in the digital world.

• Problem apps: Officer Sanchez will discuss which apps young people get into trouble with most often and why.

• Safeguarding our youth: Get practical guidelines and expert advice for protecting the young people in your life.

• Protective app features: Discover the different features and settings available in popular apps that can help keep your kids safe.

This is a can't-miss presentation for all Scout leaders and parents. In today's interconnected world, understanding online safety is just as important as knowing how to tie a knot or navigate with a compass. So, let's get the word out and come together to equip ourselves with the knowledge we need to guide our Scouts safely through their digital lives.

Cubs:  A Camping We Will Go!

Are you ready to swap your to-do lists for campfire stories? To trade screen time for starlit nights? Then pack your bags and get ready to go, because our next Cub Scout Roundtable is all about getting your pack ready for the great outdoors!

The theme is "A Camping We Will Go!" – your one-stop shop for making your fall campouts a memorable and stress-free adventure. We'll dive into the nitty-gritty of planning a successful campout, explore strategies for making camping accessible to everyone, from gear-sharing to tips on simplifying the packing list. Learn how to turn potential camping anxieties into excited anticipation and ensure every family feels confident and ready to embrace the fun.

Join fellow Cub Scout leaders and adult volunteers for an evening of practical resources, fresh program ideas, and shared problem-solving. So, mark your calendars and get ready to blaze a trail to our next Roundtable. Let's make this camping season the best one yet!

Event Information

Lone Star District Roundtable

When?

Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, 07:00 PM

Where?

5871 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071, USA

Cub Fun Day, October 4th, 9-3 pm

Mark your calendars, Cub Scouts, for a day packed with fun, challenges, and adventure! Cub Fun Day is back, and it's your chance to test your skills and make some awesome memories.

Join us at Myers Park in McKinney on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for a full day of activities designed just for you and your family. Try your hand at archery and BB shooting, play a variety of fun games, and get creative with some hands-on crafts.

Hosted by the Iron Horse and Lone Star districts, this event is the perfect way to spend a fall day with your fellow Scouts. Find out more here.

Lone Star District Merit Badge College, Oct 25

Scoutmasters, get ready! The Lone Star District's Merit Badge College is almost here, and we have an incredible team of merit badge counselors ready to go!

This is a milestone event for our district, and it's a golden opportunity for your Scouts to dive into a wide range of exciting subjects. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 25th, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Stonebridge United Methodist Church in McKinney.

We're thrilled to offer 15 different merit badges (accommodating up to 125 scouts), covering a diverse array of skills and interests. Merit badge registration will open on Monday, September 29th via a link that will be provided ONLY to Scoutmasters. Your Scouts will have the chance to explore and earn badges in: American Business, Art, Astronomy, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Digital Technology, Dog Care, Electricity, Electronics, Forestry, Law, Personal Management, Programming, Radio, and Robotics. 

Roundtable Attendance Power Rankings

We have a new competition this year!!! The units (one Cub Scout unit AND one Scouts BSA unit) with the highest aggregate adult leader attendance rate from the August Roundtable to the January Roundtable will win TWO free tickets to the Lone Star District Dinner held in late January.

Upcoming Roundtable Topics

October 2nd - Promoting Online Safety (Officer Tim Sanchez)

Merit Badge Pamphlets Now Free  

The free public PDF version of all merit badge pamphlets is now available online here:  https://www.scouting.org/skills/merit-badges/all/  . This is part of a program to transition towards a comprehensive Scouting digital platform.  

Rotary Flag Fundraiser Opportunities 

The Rotary Flag Lease campaign is in full swing. We are ramping up to have almost 6000 flags across McKinney this year. Rotary clubs and Scouting units have  had a tremendous partnership over the years. We are currently looking to bring on MORE units this year to help with their fundraising efforts.

If you are a unit (troop, pack, etc) that could use help with fundraising and has the desire to commit to a flag route this year, we are looking for helpers. Currently I will need help with about 8-10 routes this year, if you know anyone interested?

One flag route typically averages about 65 flags to pass out and return a few days later. We do this 5 times a year. We contribute $3 per flag, per holiday for fundraising. So, a unit could wind up earning around $1,000 per year, per route, as a donation from us.

If you know anyone interested, please send them my way. Hoping to help some folks out this year. Thank you for your time, looking forward to seeing you soon.

Brian Cyranowicz, 214-491-7678

District News and Successes!

Lone Star District wants to share your successes and what is going on with you all with the rest of the district.  If you have any news, photos or events to share, please let us know.  We would love to share it through the newsletter, Facebook page and website.

Share details with us here.

Friends of Scouting Donation Link

Did you miss your unit's Friends of Scouting presentation?  It is not too late to donate anyway.  

Here is an online donation link to Circle Ten Council.
https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/571/appeal/15 

Or you can fill out the card they sent you and send it back.  Or fill this one, link, out and turn it in at Roundtable or at the Fairview Scout Office.