The Arrowhead District serves Scouting units located in the Fort Bend (north of US 59) and Alief school districts, select schools in the inner city and northern parts of Houston, Sunnyside area, Houston Housing Authority, and select city parks. The Arrowhead District is located in the Sam Houston Area Council.

Arrowhead District Town Hall Meeting (Roundtable)

Town Hall is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at the St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church - CFC Room #106 (13350 Ashford Point Dr., Houston, 77082) at 7:00 pm to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. The town hall (roundtable) is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of the town hall (roundtable) is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the town hall (roundtable) experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. See the meeting handouts.

Roundtable Handouts

Arrowhead District Committee Meetings

District Committee meetings are typically held the first Thursday of every month from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Troop 1116 Scout Shack, 402 Eldridge Rd, Sugarland, TX (Across the street from Sugar Land First United Methodist church near the Perry Abernathy Recreation center parking lot) .Consisting of chartered organization representatives (CORs) and elected district committee members, the district committee coordinates the functions of the district. The purpose of the district is to work through chartered organizations and community groups to organize and support successful units. The end result of effective district support is more and more youth members receiving a better and better program. All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions:

1) The membership function strives for growth through the organization of new Scouting units and through new members and adult volunteers joining existing units and working to retain current members.
2) The finance function sees that the district provides its share of funds to the total council operating budget.
3) The program function concentrates on helping Scouting units with camp promotion; special activities including community service; training adult volunteers; and youth advancement and recognition.
4) The unit service function provides direct coaching and consultation by district volunteers for unit adults to help ensure the success of every Scouting unit.

Arrowhead District Commissioner Meetings

Commissioner meetings are typically held the second Thursday of the month at the St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church - CFC Room #106 (13350 Ashford Point Dr., Houston, 77082) during roundtable. The commissioners review specific unit needs, discuss ways to support unit growth in the Journey to Excellence criteria, examine ways to promote events and provide resources to units, support on-time charter renewal, and evaluate ways to help the units and district maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The unit service function is carried out by the district commissioner staff.