Scouting Newsletter
April 26, 2018

 

 

Announcing a NEW Cub Scout Summer Safari Adventure

Check out this video announcement!

Wolves, Bears, Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts, you're invited to a Summer Safari Adventure!

This exciting adventure will be held at Woodfield Scout Preservation Cub World located at 491 Woodfield Scout Trail, Asheboro, NC

There are 2 dates for you to choose from!

New programs being offered this summer!
July 2 and 3   or   July 9 and 10
Arrive Monday and Tuesday between 7:45—8:30 am, program starts at 9 am
Depart each day at 5:30 pm, closing celebration Tuesday evening
Cost is  $50 for Scouts (includes camper t-shirt, patch, and meals) and Adults-$10  

Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts
July 2-July 4  or   July 9-11
Arrive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 7:45—8:30 am, program starts at 9 am
Depart each day at 5:30 pm
Cost is $65 for Scouts (includes camper t-shirt, patch, and meals) and $10 for Adults  

Scholarships are available,  application can be found here.

Activities include:
Swimming in the pool
Boating
Fishing
Games
Nature
Boulder Climbing Wall
25 ft. Slip & Slide

For overnight camping options, contact Kristina Edmondson at Kristina.edmondson@scouting.org or 336 378-9166

Click here to register online or return the attached flier!

Message from the Chief 

Guidelines On Respecting the Rights of all youth-serving Organizations

As the BSA begins welcoming girls into Cub Scouting this year and prepares to welcome older girls next year, respecting the rights and programs of other youth-serving organizations is essential. Given this, there is a need to remind everyone that respect extends to their rights in intellectual property and to community support.  

While staff and volunteers have good intentions when communicating, please be sure they follow the guidelines for what we can use and say in our communications. The attached guidelines are to help staff and volunteers understand how they communicate about other youth-serving organizations. Please distribute these guidelines so that all can be aware of them.

This is an exciting time for our movement.

Thank you for all you do for Scouting and for helping maintain our core values stated in the Scout Law.

Mike Surbaugh
Chief Scout Executive

Communication Guidelines Regarding Other Youth-Serving Organizations

Do not use the intellectual property of the Girl Scouts of the USA or other organizations. For example, do not use any of the following on any local council or unit materials, including recruiting flyers, announcements, and promotional material, even ones jointly organized or sponsored, regardless of the format or distribution method (e.g., online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). This specifically includes:

  • The trademarks “Girl Scout”, “Girl Scouts” or “Girl Scouts of the USA”
  • GSUSA’s trefoil logo, either with solid fill or with profiles
  • Insignia or emblems of the Girl Scouts
  • Images of Girl Scout uniforms, including photos of people dressed in GSUSA uniforms
  • Famous slogans or mottoes associated with the Girl Scouts, including famous quotes by the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon-Low
  • Other distinctive names and brand elements associated with the Girl Scouts

The BSA has provided approved materials for your use. If you become aware of any materials containing these items, immediately remove and stop their distribution. If you are contacted by GSUSA regarding any inappropriate use of the Girl Scouts brand, please contact Burgin Hardin in the Legal Department at 800-323-0732, x494.

Support the work of all youth-serving organizations. The Girl Scouts and other organizations across the country all have the same goal in mind — helping youth grow into better citizens. All youth-serving organizations depend on the generosity of individuals and businesses across the country — from retailers who permit fundraising on their premises to schools that open their cafeterias for recruiting events. To that end, we should always be supportive of other youth-serving organizations and their efforts so that we can all be successful in growing youth into better citizens.

We are the Boy Scouts of America. When inaccurate stories appear in the media, we will take the higher ground. We will apologize for and correct mistakes. We will correct significant inaccuracies in courteous fashion. We applaud the efforts of all who serve youth. We will speak positively and support the efforts of all other youth-serving organizations.

 

 

Akela District: Serving High Point, Thomasville, Jamestown, Wallburg, Archdale and Trinity

Calling all Scouts, The Thomasville Memorial Day Parade will be held May 29.  Come, participate, earn service hours, and a PATCH! This year we will be honoring Vietnam Veterans.  For more information, click here for the event flyer...       

  • Scout Night with the Hitoms Baseball at Finch Field - Thomasville, NC June 1  Ticket, patch, drink, chips and hot dog only $9!
  • Cub Scout Day Camp  June 18-22 8:45 am - 4:30 pm  -Early bird deadline is May 1
  • Cub Scout Family Campout: Oct. 12-14
  • Boy Scout Camporee: Nov. 2-4

Alamance District: Serving Burlington, Alamance Co., Haw River, Saxapahaw, Snow Camp, Mebane, Graham, Elon  

Family Friends of Scouting:  If your unit has not scheduled a Friends of Scouting presentation now is the time.  Please contact Alamance District Executive Jim Allegretto and get your unit on the track to earn Blue Ribbon benefits. For your unit to be eligible for free rank advancement through the Blue Ribbon program, your unit needs to host a Friends of Scouting presentation, recharter on time, and sell BSA popcorn.
  • Alamance Pinewood Derby May 5 at Holly Hill Mall (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER):  START YOUR ENGINES !!!!  Alamance District Pinewood Derby – Sponsored by Wescott Buick will be held at the Holly Hill Mall located at 309 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington on May 5th, 2018.  The registration fee is $8 per racer and includes a patch for each racer.  Registration ends MAY 1, 2018, registration will not be accepted after that date.  Please direct any derby questions to the Old North State Council (336) 378 – 9166 or Smokey Bare (2018 Pinewood Derby Director) (336) 263-6604 Barejabmeg@aol.com
  • Cub Scout Twilight Camp June 13-15 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Early bird deadline is May 2 REGISTER TODAY FOR A DISCOUNT!
  • SAVE THE DATE:  Boy Scout CAMPOREE: Weekend at the Cherokee Corral held at Cherokee Scout Reservation September 28-30
  • Coming Soon:  Face-to-Face Leader Training & Scout Recruitment Training and Alamance Merit Badge College
  • Cub Scout Family Encampment - Cape-O-Ree (superhero): October 26-28

Cherokee District: Serving Reidsville, Eden, Ruffin, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville, Wentworth, Roxboro, and Yanceyville

Guilford District: Serving Brown Summit, Colfax, Oak Ridge, Stokesdale, Summerfield, Gibsonville, Julian, Pleasant Garden, and all of Eastern Guilford County and Greensboro  

Are you interested in BECOMING A SEA SCOUT?  An information meeting about Sea Scouts will be held at Crossroads Community Church in Stokesdale on Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Sea Scouts is a co-ed branch of Boy Scouts of America, for youth age 14-21, with an emphasis on aquatic activities and adventures. A new group of Sea Scouts in NW Guilford County will form this summer, providing opportunities for sailing, kayaking, rafting, swimming, and SCUBA diving. Youth and adults interested in Sea Scouts are invited to attend this free info meeting. For more information, call Crossroads pastor David Bailey at 336-312-1431 or Guilford District District Director John McPhail at john.mcphail@scouting.org.

  • Cub Scout Day Camp June 25-29 8am - 4pm - Early bird deadline is May 4
  • Cub Scout Fall Family Camp-out: Sept. 28-30 at Woodfield Scout Preservation
  • Boy Scout Camporee Nov. 2-4 at Cherokee Scout Reservation

Uwharrie District: Serving Lexington, Mocksville, Advance, Davie Co., Southmont, Denton, Welcome, Asheboro, Seagrove, Ramseur, Liberty, Randleman, and Franklinville    

Visit the Scout Shop! Monday – Friday 9-6 and Saturday 10-4
336 235-0977
Like them on Facebook @ Old North State Scout Shop 

Get Ready for Camp Event will be held Saturday, May 19 from 10 AM - 4 PM, sponsored by the ONSC Scout Shop!

There will be dutch oven cooking, camping demos, and a pocket knife giveaway.  Plus, 20% off all camping items! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Disaster/Travel/Wilderness First Aid Certification Course
May 12-13, 2018

This course does meet the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum 

MEDIC Solo Disaster, Wilderness Medicine School, and Great Outdoor Provision Company are hosting a Disaster/Travel/Wilderness First Aid certification course on May 12-13, 2018 to be held at the Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America Office at 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro 27408

LEARN HOW to SAVE LIFE and LIMB in an

  • urban disaster (natural or terrorist)
  • rural area (not near a hospital)
  • travel anywhere
  • wilderness area

Great Outdoor Provision Co. is proud to be bringing this top-rated life-saving education to all of the communities we serve, to sponsor some of its costs keeping it as accessible as possible, and to donate 10% of the proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.

For more course information and online registration visit:  http://www.solowfa.com/     A fully completed registration and payment will reserve your spot in the class. Feel free to contact courses@solowfa.com with questions.

Boy Scout Campout event with the Greensboro Grasshoppers  

Join us Friday, June 8 for a HOPIN' good time!  Discount game tickets and overnight camping options available. 

Find all of the details here...

 

 

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
July 15th - 20th, 2018 at Woodfield Scout Preservation

The National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course was developed by the Boy Scouts of America to provide local councils with a standardized advanced training course for the youth leadership of its Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews.  This intensive week-long course is designed to parallel and complement the training that adult leaders receive in Woodbadge. Experience has shown that National Youth Leadership Training makes a positive difference in the lives of its graduates and in the operation of the units they lead.  

Youth must be age 13 – 20 and, if Boy Scouts,  First Class Rank by May 1st, 2018; and must have completed the 7th Grade during or before the 2017-2018 School Year.  Mature youth with unit leadership experience are recommended.  Click here for more details.

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