REPORT TO STATE - DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Austin, Texas

 

Please note, this registration is for individuals who plan to attend the Delegate Breakfast, Report to State and Spirit Rally.   

Please encourage patch sales among your unit membership. Patch sales are the only income stream for this event and determines its success and continuation. Delegates can pick up patches at the breakfast. 

 

2024 REPORT TO STATE - DELEGATION EVENT PLAN

 

DATE: February 3, 2024          TIME: 7:30 am            LOCATION: Austin, Texas

WHO:    

All 18 councils in Texas are invited to participate. The method of participation is the formation of a delegation. Because of space limitations at the breakfast venue and at the Capitol, and time constraints, the size of each delegation is restricted to a maximum of 12 youth and adults including your council’s youth representative. His/her primary task is to deliver your council’s official report at the designated report location. Only Scout youth member delegates will be allowed on the floor of the House of Representatives due to space limitations. The other adults in your delegation will be able to sit in the gallery of the House of Representatives. Delegates are youth only.

 

PURPOSE   

  A report to Texas on Scouting’s achievements from each council in Texas.

 

COST 

 $35 per delegate (youth or adult), $20 per spectator (youth or adult), $20 for Eagle participant. Reservations close January 8th, 2024.

Your participation fees are needed to keep this event successful for our current Scouts and for future generations of Scouts. Participants will receive:

• Breakfast at the church with Guest Speaker (DELEGATES ONLY)
• Commemorative RTS patch and hat
• Electronic copy of the RTS Group photo (YOUTH DELEGATES ONLY)
• Spirit Rally
• Access to Chamber Floor to complete Report to State (YOUTH DELEGATES ONLY)

 

COMMUNICATION 

Communication is the key to a successful Report to State. All communication will be through the council delegation leader and the council staff advisor for RTS. Please add andra.allen@scouting.org, ariana.contreras@scouting.org and no-reply@247scouting.org to your safe email list.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Delegation leaders with questions should contact Andra Allen, Development Executive, at (512) 947-9106 or andra.allen@scouting.org or Ariana Contreras, Exploring Executive, at (915) 412-8098 or ariana.contreras@scouting.org

 

DELEGATE EVENT SCHEDULE

7:30 a.m.         Check in @ Breakfast Gathering

                                    First United Methodist Church Family Life Center 1300 Lavaca St. 

           8:00 a.m.        Breakfast & Program

           9:00 a.m.        Scout Spirit Rally! (South Steps of Capitol)

           9:30 a.m.        Go through Capitol Security

10:00 a.m.      House Chamber opens for Youth Delegates

10:20 a.m.      Report to State Begins

11:00 a.m.      Group Photo in House Representative Chamber (YOUTH Delegates ONLY)

11:30 a.m.      Report to State Concludes (Approximate Time)

 

SPECTATOR EVENT SCHEDULE 

           8:00 a.m.      Check in @ South Steps of Capitol-Various activities offered

           9:00 a.m.      Scout Spirit Rally! (South Steps of Capitol)

           9:30 a.m.      Go through Capitol Security

         10:00 a.m.      House Chamber opens-make your way to the mezzanine seating

         10:20 a.m.      Report to State Begins

         11:30 a.m.      Report to State Concludes (Approximate Time)

 

EAGLE REUNION EVENT SCHEDULE 

           8:30 a.m.      Check in @ South Steps of Capitol

           9:00 a.m.      Scout Spirit Rally! (South Steps of Capitol)

           9:30 a.m.      Eagle Rededication Ceremony (South Steps of Capitol)

         10:00 a.m.      Go through Capitol Security

         10:20 a.m.      Eagle fellowship/Capitol Tour/Scout Reports in House Chamber

         11:30 a.m.      Report to State Concludes (Approximate Time)

 

ACCOMODATION

Options for your delegation to choose from:

Lost Pines Scout Reservation: is located approximately 35 miles from downtown Austin and is available for your delegation for $3 per person. Please bring your own tents and camping gear. Reservations must be made through Andra Allen prior to arrival. Cabins are available for an additional fee.   

You may consider contacting Austin affiliates of Charter Organizations that members in your delegation belong to for accommodations.

Other facilities that might offer overnight sleepovers to Scouts and advancement opportunities:

Austin Aquarium, www.austinaquarium.com,         (512) 721-8954

Pioneer Farms, pioneerfarmsaustin@gmail.com, (512) 837-1215

Camp Mabry,  https://tmd.texas.gov/schedule-an-event