Boy Scouts of America, Capitol Area Council

Our council offers prayers of comfort and healing to the family and friends of Laura Hernandez. Laura was dedicated to serving children through the Scouting program. She led Cub Scout Pack 489 as Cubmaster for several years, including the hard work of keeping the unit program going during the pandemic. She had spent the last few months settling in as an adult leader in Scouts BSA Troop 489. She completed Wood Badge training in 2020. In 2021, she received the Norm Hummell Award of Excellence, an Armadillo District honor recognizing Scouters who provide exceptional leadership to their unit while exemplifying the Scout Oath and Law. This year, she was honored with the Cubmaster's Key for her excellent leadership of Pack 489. Funeral information has not been announced. ------------------------------------------ Nuestro Concilio ofrece oraciones de consuelo y sanación para la familia y amigos de Laura Hernández. Laura estaba dedicada a servir a los niños a través del programa de Scouting. Lideró el Pack 489 de Cub Scouts como Cubmaster durante varios años, incluyendo el arduo trabajo de mantener el programa de la unidad durante la pandemia. En los últimos meses, se había asentado como líder adulta en el Troop 489 de Scouts BSA. Completó la capacitación de Wood Badge en 2020. En 2021, recibió el Premio de Excelencia Norm Hummell, un honor del Distrito Armadillo que reconoce a los Scouters que brindan un liderazgo excepcional a su unidad mientras ejemplifican el Juramento y la Ley Scout. Este año, fue honrada con la Llave de Cubmaster por su excelente liderazgo del Pack 489. La información sobre el funeral aún no ha sido anunciada.

Our council is proud to announce the 2025 Distinguished Citizen Award Honoree, Jesus Garza. Mr. Garza will be recognized during our Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Hilton Austin. This event is also a chance for your district to thank your key supporters and ask for their 2025 Friends of Scouting gift. For more information, please visit https://buff.ly/3XZKDJS.

Scout salute to Eagle Scout, Hays High School Senior, and Capitol Area Council’s Scout of the Week, Russell Wartenburg! This summer, Russell completed his Eagle Scout project – a pair of multifunctional donation boxes for the Hays CISD Clothes Closet! 🙌 Way to go, Russell! Thank you for your generous donation and commitment to families in need in the Hays CISD community! 💙👕👖 Want to nominate a Scout who is giving back to the community? Visit https://buff.ly/32FZYF0 and send in your Scout of the Week today!

Today is the last day to register your unit with Trail's End and be among the first to choose the best storefront-selling locations starting tomorrow, July 20. See page 8 of the popcorn guide (see link below) on our website for a complete schedule of storefront selection dates and the number of picks per day. 🍿 Have a successful sale by attending the Popcorn Fair at the Fickett Center on Saturday, August 3, between 11:00 am-2:00 pm (you can come and go). There will be free games and activities for Scouts, free food, and prizes. 🍿 Important links: Bsacac.org/popcorn - the main popcorn hub with information and links to registration and more https://lnkd.in/gVUkG_t3 - popcorn guide all with the details needed to promote a strong and successful program https://lnkd.in/gM3gy92E - FAQ’s and important dates

What if we told you there was a fun and convenient way to learn multiple high-adventure outdoor activities that you can take back to your troop, crew, or ship? It’s possible… and we’re going to talk about how in this edition of ScoutCenter with Fall 2024 Course Director Teresa Bobadilla. Learn more about the course and sign up now at www.bsacac.org/powder-horn. #scouting #training #powderhorn

Our council offers prayers of comfort and healing to family and friends of Jasper Augustine. Jasper started his own experience in Scouting in 1968. But his most recent impact can be found in his work as the Chartering Organization Representative at Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Park. His work in the position was integral to the creation of both Cub Scout Pack and Scouts BSA Troop 2008. Being a Charter Org Rep can be a challenging position, but Jasper handled it with aplomb. He will have a lasting legacy in the youth and families that have enjoyed and will continue to benefit from their Scouting experience in these units. Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 20. You may read more information and his full obituary here: https://buff.ly/3VUHoDq

Our council offers prayers of comfort and healing to the family and friends of Dr. Theophilus Painter, Jr. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who lived their life in service of the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law like Dr. Painter did. From his time in the U.S. Navy and later U.S. Air Force during the Korean War to his career in medicine, Dr. Painter practiced the values of Duty to Country and Helping Other People at All Times. He served his Duty to God as a member of The Church of the Good Shepherd. He was an avid outdoorsman, no doubt influenced by his time as a Scout in our council with Troop 20. He would continue to keep in touch with Scouting friends through Troop 20 reunions and lunches over eight decades. A memorial celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 26. You may learn more and read his full obituary here: https://buff.ly/3Wk6xJa

Our council offers prayers of comfort and healing to the family and friends of Eagle Scout Howard Harris. Howard earned the rank of Eagle in our council in 1983 after enjoying time in his troop and Explorer Post. Following his parents’ example of service and living the Scout Oath’s call of Duty to Country, Howard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps immediately after graduating from Austin’s Travis High School. He would go on to be deployed to Korea, The Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Somalia, Hong Kong, and Okinawa. He served with distinction and was recognized with honors on multiple occasions, including the Combat Action Ribbon with 2 stars, the National Defense Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal with a V for Valor, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 3 stars, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. After his military service, Howard answered the Scout Oath’s call to Help Other People at All Times, serving as an Emergency Medical Technician. Howard was laid to rest on July 11. You may read his full obituary here: https://buff.ly/3WkcMN5

Our council offers prayers of comfort and healing to the family and friends of Aaron McFarland. Aaron was active in everything in which his children were involved, including Scouting. He stepped up to serve in leadership positions that ensured that not only his children but others would benefit from the Scouting program. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster for Scouts BSA Troop 112 and was formerly Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 1954. You may read his full obituary and see funeral arrangements here: https://lnkd.in/gsgjcz-d

We are just one week away from popcorn storefront booth selection! 🍿 On July 19th, Zoom Office Hours will be held from 6 pm to 7 pm to help you with the booth selection process, which will take place from July 20th to 23rd. Check out more information at buff.ly/3Wil08z. Can you beat last year’s winners? 🤔 Top Selling Unit: Pack 82 $70,174 Top Selling Scout: $20,164.00 Edward K., Blackland Prairie District