Lone Star District

Scouting For Food, now Feb 28th

Rescheduled to this date due to the ice storm.  Technically you may collect from your unique route at any time before this date then drop off on this date.  In fact if this date doesn't work for drop off either then schedule with the pantry yourself for what works for you.  Please keep to the same route.

We are excited to announce our annual Food Drive, where we come together as a community to make a positive impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity.

DROP-OFF LOCATION: McKinney Little Free Pantry, 2000 N McDonald St, McKinney, TX

ITEMS NEEDED:

Tuna, Jelly, Canned Soup, Baby Food, Bar Soap, Toothbrushes/paste, Toilet Paper, Ready made meals, canned ravioli, completed meals

For More Information : 214 793-2933,  Michell Crawford, crawford-clan@sbcglobal.net

District Crossover, March 1st, at 3 pm

Join the district and all of the Arrow of Lights cross over into Troops.  The Order of the Arrow is hosting a crossover ceremony at the Winding Creek neighborhood park at Winding Brooks Dr and Estates Way near Walker El., 1655 Winding Brook Dr, McKinney, at the nice little bridge there on Sunday, March 1st at 3 pm..  The cost is $5 per Scout.  Each Scout will receiver a totem.  (Notice the time is 1 hour later than last year.)

https://www.google.com/maps/place/1655+Winding+Brook+Dr,+McKinney,+TX+75072

  Register here and see who is going where on the left.

McKinney Historic Half Marathon, March 28th

We think some of you might volunteer for the Inaugural McKinney Historic Half Marathon.

Grab your friends and family and join the fun! Your energy and support make race weekend an amazing experience for everyone.

Volunteer Benefits:  A tri-blend Race Team shirt, A Commemorative Cup, Volunteer Refreshments, Verification of your volunteer hours (if needed), A huge thank you from all of us at the race!

Volunteer roles include:  

Packet Pickup, Event Set Up, Course Monitors, Start Line, Water Stops, UCAN Gel Station, Gear Check, Finish Line, Tear Down

If you have a group (10 or more) of family, friends, students, or colleagues who would like to volunteer together? Contact Patty at patty@dallasmarathon.com for help.

Thank you and we look forward to having you join us this March!

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/109474/mckinney-historic-half/volunteer

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.