Iron Horse District Roundtable
February 9, 2023 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at the Bammel Church of Christ (2700 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX 77068) at 7:00 pm to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas; information on policy, events, and training opportunities; and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. Follow the official district Facebook page at www.facebook.com/IronHorseDistrict.
Award Nominations
Due by February 9, 2023
Once a year, at district dinner in February, Iron Horse District recognizes outstanding adult volunteers who help make our district successful. Nominate Scouters who have served Iron Horse District youth above and beyond the call of duty. Paper nominations can be emailed to ironhorseprogram@gmail.com.
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- Charter Partner of the Year - for a charter partner that demonstrates outstanding or distinctive relationships beyond normal expectation
- Conductor's Award - for unit Scouters who are always called upon for service when the situation arises
- District Award of Merit - for Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level
- Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award - for an outstanding project, based on need, the leadership provided, benefit, scope, and lasting impact.
- Family of the Year Award - for a family who has provided outstanding support to the Scouting program in our district
- Golden Spike Award - for Scouters who continually provide initiative, enthusiasm, and exceptional service to the Scouting programs in which they serve
- Gold Star Award - for chartered units that have successfully completed JTE, participated in council fundraisers, district events, and projects
- Scout of the Year - for a Scout who has displayed unrivaled Scout spirit in their unit, community, family, church, school, and district
- Whitney Award - for exceptional leaders who work with youth at the unit level and exhibit the spirit of Scouting
District Dinner
March 9, 2023 | 7:00 pm
The District Dinner is an opportunity for a night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful. Iron Horse District’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized. All volunteers in Iron Horse District are invited.
The cost of the dinner is $6.50 for the first person and $5 for each additional person to cover awards, supplies, etc. Please bring a dish to contribute to the dinner along with serving utensils. The event is being held at Bammel Church of Christ (2700 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068).
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Training
Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be! Every Scout deserves a trained leader. See the council training schedule for a list of additional training classes offered around the council. For more information, contact Amy Taylor.
What to Bring to Training Council Training Schedule
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is an overnight training with 16-hours of instructional time that gives adult leaders the practical knowledge they need to help Scouts to learn outdoor skills. The skills presented closely follow the Scout Handbook and rank advancement requirements. This is a required training course for all Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmasters.