Butterfield Trail District, Natural State Council, Scouting America

10/12/2026

🏈 SCOUTS, LET’S GO HOGS! 🐗

Scouts are heading to Razorback Football! ❤️🖤

Join fellow Scouts, families, and friends on November 14 for a special game featuring Military Appreciation and an America 250 theme.

🇺🇸 Come represent Scouting, cheer on the Hogs, and be part of an exciting game-day experience!

🎟️ Special Scout ticket pricing will be available through a promo code!

Bring your Scout spirit and get ready to Call the Hogs!
Link ⬇️
https://arkansasrazorbacks.evenue.net/promotions

10/09/2026

Happy Friday ya'll!
🍿NEW update on our District Leader board for Popcorn Fundraiser of 2026! 🍿

🌟Congratulations to AJ of Pack 182 and to Pack 182 for staying on top.🌟

Good luck at your storefronts this weekend! Great job scouts! 👏

Please let Morgan O'Neal or Josh McMillian know if you need additional products.

*Updated as of 10/9/26.

10/09/2026

🍄⭐ It's-a time for Winter Camp! ⭐🍄

Ready to power-up your Scouting adventure? Don't hit the game over screen by waiting too long to register! Gather your troop, collect some coins 🪙, and warp your way to Reynolds Scout Training Center for four days of winter fun, advancement, and adventure!

⏰ Early Bird pricing won't last forever, so don't let this opportunity bounce away! Press ▶️ START and join the adventure at Winter Camp 2026! Register here: https://mycouncil.naturalstatecouncil.org/Event/wintercamp26

10/09/2026

Seeking a leadership quest worthy of legend? NYLT 2027 is your chance to rise from squire to Scout leader extraordinaire!

Gather your fellowship, storm the castle of self improvement, and return home with a treasure chest full of skills, confidence, and memories! The kingdom is calling. Will your troop answer?

Spots are limited and filling quickly, so register today: https://mycouncil.naturalstatecouncil.org/Event/NYLT2027

10/08/2026

Scouting for Food!
November 7 and 14, 2026, Scouts throughout the Natural State Council will help make a difference to fight hunger. Scouting for Food is the leading service program for Scouting America and is a part of the national program - Good Turn for America.

Make sure your unit is signed up
https://mycouncil.naturalstatecouncil.org/Event/519

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

🍂 BALOO & IOLS Training Weekend! 🏕️

Whether you're a new Cub Scout leader or a Scouts BSA leader looking to sharpen your outdoor skills, this training weekend is for you!
📅 October 16-18
📍 Baloo at Paris Scout Hut in Paris, AR
IOLS at Springhill Park Barling AR
💲 Only $25

Choose the training that's right for you:
🐻 BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) – Required training for Cub Scout pack overnighters.
⛺ Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – Essential hands-on training for Scouts BSA leaders.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a better leader and help deliver the best Scouting experience possible.

Register today at:
https://mycouncil.naturalstatecouncil.org/Event/686

10/05/2026

Training opportunity!

Need help with Councilware? We’re here to help!

As the Natural State Council continues transitioning to Councilware, we’re offering another live training session for unit leadership to walk through the system, answer common questions, and provide additional guidance on unit dashboard access and uploading rosters.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Via Zoom

If you need proxy access or have questions before the training, contact Brandy Sawyer at [email protected].

Register for the October 7 training: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yX2WrMScTWOFNdd0FbgoNw?_x_zm_rtaid=43qR2yO1RKefCT-X-g1nwg.1790780133058.37d28b813ea0d8865be90588a2507113&_x_zm_rhtaid=270 #/registration

10/05/2026

Congratulations Eagle Scout Gabe! 🎉

We proudly celebrate an incredible milestone in Scouting! Gabe from Troop 182B in Russellville, Arkansas, officially earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout on September 29, 2026.

Huge congratulations once again to Gabe on this remarkable accomplishment!🦅

10/05/2026

Mike Rowe 🔥