Butterfield Trail District
Butterfield Trail District
Natural State Council, Scouting America
Last Updated: June 29, 2026
This page can be found at: https://www.naturalstatecouncil.org/butterfieldtrail
Greetings Fellow Scouters
The Butterfield Trail District serves Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Pope, Sebastian, Scott, and Yell counties.
Council Calendar and Event Registration Update
The proposed 2026-2027 Natural State Council Planning Calendar is attached in the files for review.
Council and district events are currently being transitioned to the myCouncil format. Tenteroo is shutting down, and all events should be migrated to myCouncil by mid-August.
As this transition takes place, event details and registration links may continue to be updated. Please check myCouncil for the most current event information and registration options.
Regular District Meetings
Commissioner Meetings
Butterfield Trail District Commissioner meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month, with the exception of July. Meetings begin at 8:00 PM and are held by Zoom.
Please contact Morgan O'Neal at morgan.oneal@scouting.org for the most up-to-date meeting link.
District Committee Meetings
Butterfield Trail District Committee meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month, with the exception of July. Meetings begin at 7:00 PM at Central Christian Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Roundtable Meetings
Butterfield Trail District Roundtable meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, with the exception of July. Roundtable begins at 7:00 PM at Central Christian Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Butterfield Trail District Calendar
Dates, times, and locations are subject to change as events are finalized and migrated to myCouncil.
| Month | Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | September 3 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| September 2026 | September 10 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| September 2026 | September 25-27 | Fall Camporee | TBD | Springhill Park, 1700 Lock And Dam Rd, Barling |
| September 2026 | September 27 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| October 2026 | October 1 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| October 2026 | October 8 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| October 2026 | October 23-25 | Fall Cub Adventure Campout | TBD | Location TBD |
| October 2026 | October 25 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| November 2026 | November 5 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| November 2026 | November 12 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| November 2026 | November 20-21 | Webelos Woods | TBD | Springhill Park, 1700 Lock And Dam Rd, Barling |
| November 2026 | November 21 | Railroad Merit Badge | TBD | Van Buren Train Station, 813 Main Street, Van Buren |
| November 2026 | November 29 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| December 2026 | December 3 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| December 2026 | December 10 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| December 2026 | December 27 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| January 2027 | January 7 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| January 2027 | January 14 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| January 2027 | January 23 | Nuclear One MBU | TBD | Reeves E. Ritchie Training Center, 1448 AR-333, London |
| January 2027 | January 31 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| February 2027 | February 4 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| February 2027 | February 11 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| February 2027 | February 28 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| March 2027 | March 4 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| March 2027 | March 6 | Butterfield Trail Merit Badge University | TBD | University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Ave, Fort Smith |
| March 2027 | March 11 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| March 2027 | March 12-14 | Arkansas Gathering | TBD | Rogers Scout Reservation, Ione |
| March 2027 | March 28 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| April 2027 | April 1 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| April 2027 | April 8 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| April 2027 | April 10 | District Pinewood Derby | TBD | Location TBD |
| April 2027 | April 24 | Railroad Merit Badge | TBD | Van Buren Train Station, 813 Main Street, Van Buren |
| April 2027 | April 25 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| May 2027 | May 6 | District Annual Business Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| May 2027 | May 13 | Program Planning Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| May 2027 | May 13 | Volunteer Recognition Dinner | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| May 2027 | May 30 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| June 2027 | June 3 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| June 2027 | June 5 | Cub Scout Twilight Camp | TBD | Location TBD |
| June 2027 | June 10 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| June 2027 | June 27 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| July 2027 | July 24 | Cardboard Boat Race | TBD | Blue Mountain Lake, 10152 Outlet Park Rd., Havana |
| August 2027 | August 5 | District Committee Meeting | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| August 2027 | August 12 | Roundtable | 7:00 PM | Central Christian Church, 400 N Waldron Rd, Fort Smith |
| August 2027 | August 29 | Commissioner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Zoom |
| File Name | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 - August 2027 Calendar Proposed | Proposed September 2026 - August 2027 Calendar | Download |