Scouting Newsletter
July 26, 2018

 

 

A Scouting Family:  Summer Camp is About More than Merit Badges

Visit the Old North State Council Blog and read about the Blackburn family experiencing Scouting together! We are excited about the official August 1 launch of BSA’s Family Scouting program in the Old North State Council, welcoming boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade into the wonderful adventure of Cub Scouting and an older Girl Troop program beginning February 1, 2019.

Family Scouting Welcome Day:  Saturday, August 4

The Old North State Council is excited about welcoming families into Scouting! Thanks Heart of America Council for this great overview video about the new program! 

Family Scouting Welcome Day on Saturday, August 4!

Special Note: This event does not replace nor alter upcoming School Night for Scouting recruitment events nor community recruitment events that we encourage all Cub Scout Packs to participate in.

Effective August 1, 2018, the Old North State Council will launch the Family Scouting program serving boys and girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. We are excited to serve an ever-increasing number of youth and families this summer/fall and share the wonderful experiences that come from Cub Scouting!

If your Pack will be serving both boys and girls this summer/fall, please make plans to attend “Family Scouting Welcome Day” on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 8:00am (set-up) to 12:00pm. There will be four sites (listed below) for your Pack to choose from. We invite you to attend this special event with at least two adult leaders (and current Scouts, too, if possible), set-up an information table and fun activity, and potentially enroll new Scouting families into your program!

The four locations for the “Family Scouting Welcome Day” are:

  1. Old North State Council office, 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro. Contact person: Ed Martin. Email ed.martin@scouting.org by Aug. 1 if your Pack plans to attend this location.
  2. Woodfield Scout Preservation, 491 Woodfield Scout Trail, Asheboro. Contact person: Andrew Oliver. Email Andrew.Oliver@scouting.org by Aug. 1 if your Pack plans to attend this location.
  3. Cherokee Scout Reservation, 3269 Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville. Contact person: Sam Putnam. Email sam.putnam@scouting.org by Aug. 1 if your Pack plans to attend this location.
  4. Bellemont United Methodist Church, 4039 Markwood Road, Burlington. Contact person: Jim Allegretto. Email jim.allegretto@scouting.org by Aug. 1 if your Pack plans to attend this location in Burlington.

All four sites hosting “Family Scouting Welcome Day” will operate under this format. Note: camp locations will be conducive to outdoor activities versus the Council office location setting indoors:

  • Arrive at 8:00am to set up your table and fun activity (please bring supplies for new Scouting families)
  • Pack representatives should bring copies of your Scouting calendar, contact information for current Pack leadership, and other key information you wish to share (i.e. upcoming special events)
  • The event is an Open House format: There’s not a set schedule of activities.
  • Potential new Scouting families can visit any time between 8:30am and 12:00pm, learn more about Scouting for their children/family and hopefully get registered for a great fall season!
  • Council office will provide refreshments for Pack representatives and our new Scouting families at all four locations
  • Council office staff will provide BSA registration forms and assist with the registration process

Be on the lookout for further communication (emails, Facebook, YouTube video) and reminders about the “Family Scouting Welcome Day” on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.

2018 Popcorn Training Kickoff – August 18
 
Take a quick moment to look at your Unit’s annual budget.  Now, what if I told you that with enough hard work and proper planning you could raise most, if not all of the dollars needed for the calculated expenses (rank, advancements, camping equipment, uniforms, registration fees, camp fees, special trips, etc.) in just over a month.  Doesn’t that sound enticing?  This is possible through the popcorn sale!  Not only that, but the kids get prizes along the way for reaching certain sales levels!  Those Units that are currently selling can attest to all of this.  One month of hard work towards a successful sale and your Unit can concentrate on and afford what matters…a fun, educational, and safe Scouting Program in your Unit! 
 
So let’s get excited about popcorn for this fall!  This year’s Popcorn Kickoff Seminar will be on August 18 at 10:00am in the Council Office.  The theme for this year’s popcorn sale is Transform Your Scouting Year Through Popcorn!  Please RSVP back to me by August 15 via email at matt.lanouette@scouting.org or register online here... We will have food available for everyone, including popcorn samples.  There will be lots of prizes to give away and great information about this Fall’s sale and some good surprises! You don’t want to miss all the new updates to the sale, new prize programs, and tools available from Trails-End.  If you’re unable to attend, please make sure someone from your unit is available to come.
 
Thanks for all you’re doing for Scouting and as always, if we can be of service, don’t hesitate to contact us!

2018 Popcorn Sale Dates:

  • 8/1         Online Sales Start
  • 8/18       Council Popcorn Kickoff (Council Office)
  • 9/7         All Show & Sell Orders Submitted into Popcorn System  (full cases) 
  • 9/21       Show & Sell Product Pick-Up (pickup location in Greensboro)
  • 9/22       Sale Official Start Date
  • 10/30     Show & Sell Product Return/Settlement (full unopened cases)
  • 11/2       Take Orders due
  • 11/9       All Prize Orders submitted
  • 11/16     Take Order Product Pickup (location in your District)
  • 12/7       Final Invoices Cleared

Order of the Arrow Announces New Cub Crossover Policy

The National Order of the Arrow Committee, after months of collaborative work with ceremonialists and lodge leadership representatives, announce the following policy change. This policy change will apply to ALL Order of the Arrow lodges and chapters.

We know that lodges and chapters are frequently asked to perform Arrow of Light and crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout packs, which is an appropriate service in support of our packs. That said, we have had many complaints surrounding these ceremonies from various Native American tribes due to the manner in which they are conducted as well as the inconsistent nature in which they are performed.

Beginning January 1, 2019, lodges and chapters that are asked to conduct Arrow of Light or crossover ceremonies for Cub Scout packs will only be permitted to conduct them using the new, approved official ceremonies, which can be found in the OA Inductions Portal. (See attached materials.) These ceremonies are to be conducted in a Scout uniform and are no longer permitted to be done in Native American regalia. 

We appreciate your adherence to this new policy. There will be opportunities to visit with the Inductions and Ceremonies Events staff at NOAC should you have any questions.

Important Youth Protection Update

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING:   All volunteers who took Youth Protection Training before February 1, 2018, when the new course was released, will be required to take the new course before October 1, 2018.  The new training course can be accessed through the online learning center at My.Scouting.org.  

 

 

Cherokee Scout Reservation

Make Your 2019 Summer Camp Reservation at Cherokee Now

If you haven’t yet made a decision for Summer Camp 2019 for your unit, Cherokee Scout Reservation signups have begun!  We have been making great strides over the last couple of years to improve our program, our instruction, and our ability to ensure every Scout and Leader has a memorable, positive experience at CSR.  We have interviewed a few of our participating unit leaders from this summer over our first three weeks and have included their thoughts in our video below:

2019 Signup Promotion Video

We hope you will consider CSR for your Troop in 2019, and look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Camp Director Bud Harrelson at 336-694-6440 or bud.harrelson@scouting.org

 


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

Parents and volunteers, come to the Akela District Roundtable. The Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 PM to 8 PM at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church located at 1225 Chestnut Drive, High Point, NC 27262. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Akela District.  
Join their facebook group:  Akela District Roundtable

The August 9 Roundtable will feature recruitment training

Akela Calendar (Select Akela in the drop-down menu at the top left of the page)

  • Popcorn Kick-Off: Aug. 23
  • 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  

Alamance Calendar (Select Alamance in the drop-down menu at the top left of the page)

  • Burlington Royals Scout Night - August 5
  • Face-to-Face - District Recruitment Training – August 9, 2018  7 PM – 8 PM @ Shiloh Presbyterian Church / In the Church at 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington.   This training is for everyone in Alamance District that will participate in the school recruitment season.  We will hold the 2018 recruitment season kickoff in place of Roundtable.  Everyone is welcome to attend the recruitment discussion and enjoy light refreshments.
  • Roll-A-Bout Skating Fun - August 15
  • Elon Phoenix Scout Day - September 8
  • SAVE THE DATE: Boy Scout CAMPOREE  (Weekend at the Cherokee Corral) hosted at Cherokee Scout Reservation September 28-30. Registration is $20 per Scout.  This includes event patch, competitive shooting sports and all program supplies.  The first 80 Scouts registered will receive an event COWBOY HAT.  ATTENTION: Any Scout that served 52 hours or more in 2017 and received the “Celebration of Service” patch is eligible to attend CAMPOREE at no cost.  The Scout Master of all 2017 recipients that are eligible for free camp will be emailed in August. 
  • SAVE THE DATE:  Cub Scout Fall Family Encampment – CAPE-OREE (super hero’s): October 26-28

 

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

Parents and volunteers, come to the Cherokee District Roundtable.  The Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7 PM at Cherokee Scout Reservation located at 3269 Boy Scout Camp Road, Yanceyville, NC 27379. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Cherokee District.  

Cherokee Calendar (Select Cherokee in the drop-down menu at the top left of the page)

  • School Night For Scouting Meeting: August 16 (Replaces August Roundtable)
  • Cub Scout Family Camp: October 19-21
  • Boy Scout Camporee: October 26-28

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

Parents and volunteers, come to the Guilford District Roundtable.  The Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of each month at Old North State Council Service Center located at 1405 Westover Terrace Greensboro 27408. This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Guilford District.   Program Preview will be held at the August Roundtable.

Guilford Calendar (Select Guilford in the drop-down menu at the top left of the page)  Join their facebook group: Guilford District - BSA 

 

  • Free Performance of Tzofim Friendship Caravan August 7

Boy and girl scouts, Tzofim, from Israel return to Greensboro for a free performance at Shiloh Baptist Church located at 1210 S Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27406 on August 7 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary.  This exciting group of 16 and 17-year old scouts bring a program of song, dance and cultural exchange appropriate for all ages.

Sponsored by the local Beth David Synagogue community and the Old North State Scoutreach Committee you and your family are invited to meet these young people as they complete their tour of the southeastern United States. This is one of four groups that have toured throughout the United States as part of an annual program to share personal stories and friendship with all.

These scouts, Caravan Dekel, appeared in Greensboro earlier in June making stops at Beth David, Fellowship Presbyterian, Archer Elementary and Abbotswood Assisted Living Center with rave reviews.  The warmth and friendliness shown by these scouts are fine examples of what we hope to create through our programs in the Old North State Council.

The Scoutreach Committee and the Scoutreach program hopes you will enjoy this evening of entertainment as we support the underserved youth throughout our council.  Striving to provide a full scouting experience for all youth is our goal.  Make plans to attend this fun event now!

For a small sample of an earlier appearance visit https://youtu.be/PorQaHrXfP0.  

 

  • Popcorn Kickoff - August 18 10 AM - 2 PM at the Scout Office
  • Fall Family Encampment is September 21-23 at Woodfield and the Theme is Cub-A-Con.  Please dress up as your favorite character from movies, books, cartoons, etc. and decorate the “gateway” of your campsite for prizes and awards!  Email Jonathon Sprague at jon.s.scouts@gmail.com for information and to volunteer.
  • Camporee is November 2-4 and it will be an amazing combination of high adventure stations (rifle, shotgun, black powder, archery, climbing wall and low ropes course) as well as pioneering stations sure to delight and amaze all who attend.  Email Lyndal Butler at lbutler@smeinc.com for information and to volunteer.

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

Parents and volunteers, come to the Uwharrie District Roundtable. The Roundtable is held the 1st Thursday of each month at various locations throughout the District. This is a great time to exchange ideas, learn about what is going on in the Uwharrie Dist., attend training and more.  For roundtable location, contact Andrew Oliver at Andrew.oliver@scouting.org.   

Uwharrie Calendar (Select Uwharrie in the drop-down menu at the top left of the page)       Join their facebook group: Uwharrie District Roundtable   

  • Fall recruitment and program preview Meeting: August 9 at Woodfield Scout Preservation (Replaces Roundtable)
  • Cub Scout Family Campout: October 19-21

Old North State Scout Shop
Monday - Friday 9-6, Saturday 10-4

1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC  27408
P 336.235.0977
General email box: oldnorthstatescoutshop@scouting.org
Like us on Facebook Old North State Scout Shop
Follow us on Instagram @ ons_scout_shop 

 

NEW EVENT: Cub Scout Fun Day August 11
Woodfield Scout Preservation, Asheboro

Who’s invited:  All cub scouts, family, and friends.

Costs: $5 per person (first 100 participants/registrations will receive an event patch) (Register online –www.bsaonsc.org—or pay at the gate) registration opens 7/6/18.

Activities: This is an open event. Rotate between activities at your leisure.

Pool: Open Swimming.  Swimmer count may be limited at times. All swimmers will be in the shallow area unless they pass BSA swimmer test (summer camp tags accepted).

Bouldering wall: Open climbing at the Training center.

Ranges: Fun Shoot Archery & BB. Lions and Siblings under 6 years old are not allowed to participate per BSA guidelines.

Bobcat Challenge: New to Scouts? Ready to join today? Complete our Bobcat challenge and earn your Bobcat Rank! Challenge will be in the Dining Hall from 1-3pm. Applications available at the event for referrals to sign up and earn their Bobcat same day!

Food: Bring your own cooler and food. The Trading post will be open, but only for snacks.

Contact: For questions contact Jason Powers at 336-880-8785 or jason.powers@scouting.org.

Packs are encouraged to use this day to reunite after the summer break, use this day as your August Summertime Pack event, and introduce your NEW scouts to the FUN we have!

We are looking forward to a great weekend. We want to just update you on a few reminders:

  1. Activities for the day will be spread out across camp. This means there will be a lot of walking depending on the activities you plan to participate in.
  2. Please ensure you bring proper footwear for walking, fishing, and swimming (swim shoes optional – not required)
  3. You may drive into camp to drop gear at your picnic area, but then cars will be required to park in the main parking lot
  4. Remember to bring bug spray and sunscreen
  5. Trading post will be open for snacks and drinks, but feel free to bring your own for lunch.
  6. A map will be available at check-in in case you have not been to the property before.

OA Ordeal Weekends

September 7-9, 2018 at Woodfield Scout Preservation

October 5-7, 2018 at Cherokee Scout Reservation

May 3-5, 2019 at Cherokee Scout Reservation

 

Visit the OA Website at http://lodge70.org/ to register!  

Calling all Scouts ages 14 to 17! Don’t miss the adventure of the 2019 World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia

The 24th World Scout Jamboree will take place at the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve in West Virginia, July 22- August 2, 2019. USA Contingent units will arrive on July 21 to serve as hosts. Participation is open to eligible youth (ages 14 - 17 at the time of the event). A few spots are open for youth to attend with the Old North State contingent!

 

You can find more information about this once-in-a-lifetime event at https://wsj2019.us/ Contact Ann Jones at ann.jones@scouting.org for registration.

 

NEW! Just Added Wake Forest Football Scout Day - Saturday, September 29!  Find all the details here...  

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