Important SYT Reminder
One important reminder before we jump into this week’s updates:
Beginning after this week’s email, anyone who has not completed the new Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT) may no longer receive my weekly district emails.
I pull my distribution list directly from our current roster of adults who are compliant with Scouting America’s training requirements. If your SYT is not completed and reflected in the system, you may be removed from future communications and miss important district updates, event information, deadlines, and announcements.
SYT Deadline: May 31, 2026
If you have not completed the new training yet, please make it a priority as soon as possible. Not only is it required to remain a registered leader, but it is also how I ensure district communications are reaching active and compliant volunteers.
Let’s get this knocked out and keep everyone informed and connected!
Hello Thunderbird Family,
We have a pretty busy week ahead of us! Many of our Scouts and leaders are already enjoying summer camp adventures, and before we know it, Thursday will be here with another Roundtable.
First, thank you to everyone who has continued supporting Scouting throughout the summer months. While things may slow down for some units, there is still a lot happening across Thunderbird District, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.
Upcoming Events
June 4 — Roundtable & OA Chapter Meeting
June 6 — District Storage Clean Out Day June 20 — District Storage Clean Out Day
July 15 — Camping Committee Meeting
Looking ahead:
September 25–27 — District Camporee
October 3 — Scouting 101
October 15 — Scout Shop Road Show
November 14 — ScouterDay SpeedFest
February 4, 2027 — Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon
Roundtable This Thursday — Let’s Make It Fun!
Thursday, June 4
7:00 PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
We heard you loud and clear!
One of the biggest pieces of feedback we’ve received is that you want Roundtable to be more engaging, interactive, and useful. We’re committed to making that happen.
This month we’ll be featuring:
Breakout discussions focused on recruiting and crossover opportunities for both Packs and Troops
Review and discussion of key information coming out of the National Annual Meeting (NAM)
Open discussion and idea sharing between units
We want Roundtable to become a place where leaders leave with ideas they can immediately take back and use in their units.
OA Chapter Meeting Reminder
A huge reminder that our Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting will be taking place at the SAME TIME and SAME LOCATION as Roundtable this Thursday.
If you are an OA Representative or Officer please make every effort to attend.
Strong OA participation helps strengthen both our chapter and our district.
Ice Cream & Popsicle Exchange
Since we will NOT have a Roundtable in July, we want to have a little fun before everyone disappears for summer camps and vacations.
So we’re hosting a:
Ice Cream & Popsicle Exchange 
Bring your favorite ice cream, popsicles, frozen treats, or toppings to share with fellow Scouters.
Let’s beat the Texas heat and enjoy some fellowship together!
Future Roundtable Locations?
One idea that received a lot of positive feedback recently was hosting one or two Roundtables each year at a different location, preferably somewhere with food options available.
If you know of a great restaurant, community space, or gathering location that could host a Roundtable, please let District Commissioner Bill Orner and myself know.
We would love to get something on the books and continue making Roundtable a place people genuinely look forward to attending.
No Merit Badge Class This Month
Due to summer camp schedules, vacations, and several of our regular instructors being unavailable, there will NOT be a Merit Badge Class offered during June’s Roundtable.
The good news is that we’re actively working to expand our Merit Badge team and take better advantage of the classroom space available at Bethany Lutheran.
If you are a registered Merit Badge Counselor and would be willing to teach a future class, even just once or twice a year, please let us know! We have a great space available and would love to offer more opportunities for Scouts to earn badges while attending district events.
We plan to resume Merit Badge Classes in the coming months and are always looking for counselors willing to share their knowledge and experience with our Scouts.
Help Wanted — Merit Badge Team & District Volunteers
We’re still looking to expand our Merit Badge Class Team and take full advantage of the classroom space available at Bethany Lutheran.
If there is a merit badge you would be willing to teach in the future, please let us know. Even teaching one class a year can make a huge difference for our Scouts.
We are also continuing to look for:
• Unit Commissioners
• Roundtable Commissioner
• Committee Members across all district committees
• Pack representation on district committees
If you’re interested in helping at the district level, please reach out to:
commissioner.tbird@gmail.com districtchair.tbird@gmail.com Sherrick.West@scouting.org
Sherrick West | Thunderbird District Executive
