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'''South Plains Council''' serves Scouts in [[Texas]] |
'''South Plains Council''' serves Scouts in a 20 county area in West Texas, including [[Lubbock, Texas|Lubbock]], [[Texas]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.southplainscouncil.org/ |title=Home |website=southplainscouncil.org}}</ref> |
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== Camps ==<!-- Other articles link here. --> |
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| ⚫ | C. W. Post Memorial Camp (Camp Post), established in 1926, is a [[Boy Scout]] camp located in [[Garza County, Texas]], about {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} southwest of [[Post, Texas]], off [[Farm to Market Road 669]]. It was named in honor of cereal magnate, [[C.W. Post]], who founded the nearby town. The camp is located along the [[Caprock Escarpment]] of the [[Llano Estacado]] in the area formerly occupied by the headquarters of the [[Llano Ranch]], also known as the Curry Comb Ranch. Camp Post utilizes the Curry Comb brand in its insignia, a capital T with two horizontal bars above it. |
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South Plains Council is served by [http://nakona150.org Nakona Lodge 150] of the [[Order of the Arrow]]. The Nakona Lodge as it is today (1970) owes it existence primarily to the efforts of one man, Chief Frank Runkles. When Chief Runkles assumed his job as Ranger at Camp Post in late 1930's he saw a desperate need for some permanent organization recognizing those Scouts who had excelled in the camping skills and offering them an opportunity to use those skills in service to the council and the general Scouting program. Chief Runkles had previously worked in other councils to meet these needs. The most effective of these programs, it seemed were those that used a format of the Plains Indian culture as exemplary of the high ideals and fortitude to be express in the organization. He had had much experience and training with the Indian culture and felt this would form a sound basis for an honorary camping society. |
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Among the programs which had been established in other Texas Councils were "The Council of the Black Arrow" and the "Kuni-eh Indians." Combining these two with other forms, during the summer and fall of 1938 he organized the SPAC (South Plains Area Council) Indians. The SPAC Indians served basically the same purpose that the Order of the Arrow serves today, and used only slightly varied ceremonies. The Order of the Arrow was advantages of operating on a national scale, in the fall of 1939 Chief Runkles recommended to the Council Camping Committee that the Order of the Arrow become the official council honor campers association. His suggestion was approved and through a National Charter the Nakona Lodge #150 was formed. |
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Chief Frank Runkles was given the distinction of being the first member of the lodge and also the only one never to undergo an Ordeal. He gave the lodge its name and totem and was responsible for inducting its first members who were elected on an all-council basis rather than by individual troops. He also held the position of Lodge Lay Adviser during the 1940s (although it was inactive during World War II) and had remained a respected guide and supporter of the Lodge since that time up until his death on March 19, 2002. |
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==C. W. Post Memorial Camp== |
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| ⚫ | C. W. Post Memorial Camp (Camp Post), established in 1926, is a [[Boy Scout]] camp located in [[Garza County, Texas]] about {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} southwest of [[Post, Texas]], off |
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| ⚫ | Around 1879 the Llano Cattle Company acquired approximately {{convert|120|sqmi|km2|sigfig=2}} in Garza County, including the land on which Camp Post is now situated. In 1883 they moved their ranch headquarters to the current site of Camp Post. A two-story frame house was built and a well was dug, this being the first hand-dug well in Garza County. The old well site is still visible today, and is located just south of Pioneer road, about halfway between the trading post and the swimming pool. The original wooden curb burned in 1937 and has been replaced by a replica. |
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| ⚫ | Around 1879 the Llano Cattle Company acquired approximately {{convert|120|sqmi|km2|sigfig=2}} in Garza County, including the land on which Camp Post is now situated. In 1883 they moved their ranch headquarters to the current site of Camp Post. A two |
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The first recorded birth and death in Garza County took place here in February 1884, when Kate McCommis was born, daughter of Jim and Della Browning McCommis. She died the same day. Her grave is located about 150 feet southeast of the present-day dining hall. |
The first recorded birth and death in Garza County took place here in February 1884, when Kate McCommis was born, daughter of Jim and Della Browning McCommis. She died the same day. Her grave is located about 150 feet southeast of the present-day dining hall. |
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C.W. Post purchased the land from the Llano Cattle Company in 1907 to pursue his dream of building a city. He built the town of Post about {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} northwest and sold most of the arable farmland to settlers. |
C. W. Post purchased the land from the Llano Cattle Company in 1907 to pursue his dream of building a city. He built the town of Post about {{convert|4|mi|km|0}} northwest and sold most of the arable farmland to settlers. |
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In 1926, the Post estate gave {{convert|400|acre| |
In 1926, the Post estate gave {{convert|400|acre|ha|sigfig=2}}, encompassing the former ranch headquarters, to the [[Scouting in Texas#South Texas Council|South Plains Council]] of the Boy Scouts of America for use as a camp. |
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=== Facilities === |
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Camp Post's facilities include 12 camping areas, a dining hall, a ropes course, a rifle range, an archery range, swimming pool, campfire ring, trading post, the OA Lodge, and the Mallet training center, used for leathercraft. A rustic outdoor chapel was built in 1959 by [[Phi Delta Theta]] |
Camp Post's facilities include 12 camping areas, a dining hall, a ropes course, a rifle range, an archery range, an equestrian center, swimming pool, campfire ring, trading post, the OA Lodge, and the Mallet training center, used for leathercraft. A rustic outdoor chapel was built in 1959 by [[Phi Delta Theta]] fraternity. |
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=== Activities === |
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Activities include shooting sports (BB guns, pellet guns, .22 rifle, and shotgun), archery, astronomy, horseshoes, fishing, fire-building, storytelling, first aid, |
Activities include shooting sports (BB guns, pellet guns, .22 rifle, and shotgun), archery, astronomy, horseshoes, fishing, fire-building, storytelling, first aid, geocaching, roping, hiking, leathercraft, knot-tying, canoeing, and outdoor cookery. Weekend campouts for area scouts are regularly scheduled including Cowboy Camp, Cub Camp, and Webeloes Woods. |
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=== Natural resources === |
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Water resources include Cottonwood Creek, Bobcat Creek, Dove Canyon Creek, Falls Canyon Creek, and Lake Marjorie. |
Water resources include Cottonwood Creek, Bobcat Creek, Dove Canyon Creek, Falls Canyon Creek, and Lake Marjorie. Common birds include [[American robin]], [[Northern cardinal|cardinal]], and [[mockingbird]]. Mammal species include [[bobcat]] and [[coyote]]. Some of the common trees are [[Populus sect. Aegiros|cottonwood]], [[mesquite]], and [[juniper]]. Common grasses include [[blue grama]], [[Bouteloua dactyloides|buffalograss]], [[Chloris (plant)|hooded windmillgrass]], perennial [[three-awn]], [[plains bristlegrass]], [[Bouteloua curtipendula|sideoats grama]], and [[silver bluestem]]. Other plant life commonly seen include [[Dalea formosa|feather dalea]], [[yucca]], [[Opuntia|prickly-pear cactus]], and [[Cylindropuntia|cholla]]. |
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South Plains Council is served by [http://nakona150.org Nakona Lodge 150] of the [[Order of the Arrow]]. |
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== External links == |
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*[http://www.southplainscouncil.org/CampPost.htm South Plains Council, B.S.A. - Camp Post] |
* [http://www.southplainscouncil.org/CampPost.htm South Plains Council, B.S.A. - Camp Post] |
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*[http://www.westtexasscoutinghistory.net/camp_post.html History of Camp Post] |
* [http://www.westtexasscoutinghistory.net/camp_post.html History of Camp Post] |
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* [https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/apc06 Curry Comb Ranch at Handbook of Texas Online] |
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* [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=post,+texas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=37.325633,79.101563&ie=UTF8&ll=33.166654,-101.414688&spn=0.009214,0.019312&t=h&z=16&g=post,+texas&lci=lmc:panoramio,lmc:wikipedia_en Aerial View of Camp Post from Google Maps] |
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*[http://www.westtexasscoutinghistory.net History] |
* [http://www.westtexasscoutinghistory.net History] |
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| Headquarters | 30 Briercroft Office Park Lubbock, Texas 79412 | ||
| Location | Texas | ||
| Country | United States | ||
| Founded | January 1925 | ||
| Founder | Kennedy N. Clapp DR. J. C. Loveless L. S. Harkey Marshall Mason Sam A. Henry Joe N. Spikes Dr. Pail V. Horn H. B. Palmer | ||
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South Plains Council serves Scouts in a 20 county area in West Texas, including Lubbock, Texas.[1]
Organization
[edit]- Chaparral District (Including Tasiwoo chapter)
- Comanche Trail District
- George White District
- Haynes District
- Quanah Parker District
Camps
[edit]C. W. Post Memorial Camp (Camp Post), established in 1926, is a Boy Scout camp located in Garza County, Texas, about 4 miles (6 km) southwest of Post, Texas, off Farm to Market Road 669. It was named in honor of cereal magnate, C.W. Post, who founded the nearby town. The camp is located along the Caprock Escarpment of the Llano Estacado in the area formerly occupied by the headquarters of the Llano Ranch, also known as the Curry Comb Ranch. Camp Post utilizes the Curry Comb brand in its insignia, a capital T with two horizontal bars above it.
History
[edit]Around 1879 the Llano Cattle Company acquired approximately 120 square miles (310 km2) in Garza County, including the land on which Camp Post is now situated. In 1883 they moved their ranch headquarters to the current site of Camp Post. A two-story frame house was built and a well was dug, this being the first hand-dug well in Garza County. The old well site is still visible today, and is located just south of Pioneer road, about halfway between the trading post and the swimming pool. The original wooden curb burned in 1937 and has been replaced by a replica.
The first recorded birth and death in Garza County took place here in February 1884, when Kate McCommis was born, daughter of Jim and Della Browning McCommis. She died the same day. Her grave is located about 150 feet southeast of the present-day dining hall.
C. W. Post purchased the land from the Llano Cattle Company in 1907 to pursue his dream of building a city. He built the town of Post about 4 miles (6 km) northwest and sold most of the arable farmland to settlers.
In 1926, the Post estate gave 400 acres (160 ha), encompassing the former ranch headquarters, to the South Plains Council of the Boy Scouts of America for use as a camp.
Facilities
[edit]Camp Post's facilities include 12 camping areas, a dining hall, a ropes course, a rifle range, an archery range, an equestrian center, swimming pool, campfire ring, trading post, the OA Lodge, and the Mallet training center, used for leathercraft. A rustic outdoor chapel was built in 1959 by Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Activities
[edit]Activities include shooting sports (BB guns, pellet guns, .22 rifle, and shotgun), archery, astronomy, horseshoes, fishing, fire-building, storytelling, first aid, geocaching, roping, hiking, leathercraft, knot-tying, canoeing, and outdoor cookery. Weekend campouts for area scouts are regularly scheduled including Cowboy Camp, Cub Camp, and Webeloes Woods.
Natural resources
[edit]Water resources include Cottonwood Creek, Bobcat Creek, Dove Canyon Creek, Falls Canyon Creek, and Lake Marjorie. Common birds include American robin, cardinal, and mockingbird. Mammal species include bobcat and coyote. Some of the common trees are cottonwood, mesquite, and juniper. Common grasses include blue grama, buffalograss, hooded windmillgrass, perennial three-awn, plains bristlegrass, sideoats grama, and silver bluestem. Other plant life commonly seen include feather dalea, yucca, prickly-pear cactus, and cholla.
Order of the Arrow
[edit]South Plains Council is served by Nakona Lodge 150 of the Order of the Arrow.
External links
[edit]- South Plains Council, B.S.A. - Camp Post
- History of Camp Post
- Curry Comb Ranch at Handbook of Texas Online
- Aerial View of Camp Post from Google Maps
- History