Agenda

• Sustainable Leadership
• Smiling V – Shade Trees Program
• Cub Breakout – Pinewood Derby
• Scout Breakout – Training Opportunities
• COPE/Climbing Committee Outreach
• Camporee Update (March 6-8 at Wessendorf Ranch)
• Discussion – District Award Ceremony
• State of the District

Major Initiatives & Programs (Generated with Gemini AI)

• Smilin In The Shade: A reforestation and irrigation project at Smilin V Scout Ranch. Texas EcoGrow is donating 45 trees (Chinkapin Oaks and Cedar Elms) and an underground irrigation system. A fundraising campaign and a service day in late February 2026 aim to increase the number of trees planted.
• Climbing & COPE: The presentation details age-appropriate guidelines for climbing, rappelling, and COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience). It highlights DOK’s Tower at Lost Pines Scout Reservation and various natural climbing areas like Enchanted Rock.
• Sustainable Leadership: A “Hot Topic” segment focuses on succession planning, advocating for “soft” transitions where new volunteers shadow experienced leaders for up to a year to ensure unit stability and reduce burnout.
• Risk Assessment: Leaders are encouraged to use tools like the “Safety PAUSE” (Pause, Assess, Understand, Share, Execute) and the Guide to Safe Scouting to evaluate and mitigate risks at events.