Policies and Procedures
- A $5.00 deposit is required to checkout a video tape. It will be refunded when the video tape is returned.
- All local tour permits must be completed on the most current form (#34426D) and turned in to the council office for approval no later than two weeks prior to the outing.
- No advancement ranks/badges can be bought without a properly completed and signed advancement form.
- All adult registration forms must be the most current one published. These are either form # 28-501V or 28-501x and have the criminal background clause on the front cover.
- Merchandise Return Policy:
1. You must have a receipt for the item being returned
2. All returns must be within 60 days of the date of purchase
3. All returns will be assessed a 15% restocking fee - Council Service Patch (CSP):
1. Scouts and Scouters registered with the Texas Trails Council may buy three CSPs for $3.50 each in 2003.
2. Scouts and Scouters registered with the Texas Trails Council who wish to buy more than three CSPs can do so at $10.00 each.
3. People not registered with the Texas Trails Council may buy our CSPs for $10.00 each plus $6.95 shipping and handling. -
Council Camp Usage:
The Texas Trails Council BSA has found it necessary to implement a camping and day use fees for all council properties. These fees apply to Camp Tonkawa, Camp Billy Gibbons, Oak Creek and the Sweetwater Property. The fee is $5.00 per person for weekend camping, a day use fee of $2.00 per person if using the property and you do not camp overnight. Additional fees will be charged for pavilions with electricity, opening of showers in facilities, and rental on buildings. Prices will be quoted at time of rental. Anyone wishing to use camp properties must fill out a camp use permit and submit it for approval to the Abilene Council Service Center two weeks prior to date of request.