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2018 Popcorn Sale 

Show N Sell Product Pickup Details

I would first like to thank everyone for participating in, not only the Show N Sell but Popcorn Sales in general.  Because of your participation, ONSC will continue to be able to provide quality program and your Unit is one step closer to funding its Ideal Year of Scouting.

Starting at 8:30am on Friday, September 21 until 1pm you will be able to swing by Roscoe Guitars and pick up your Show N Sell product you ordered!  The address for the location is:

Roscoe Guitar
1216 Perry St
Greensboro, NC 27403

I want to give a quick reminder about the limited supply of Popping Corn we will have.  If you would like a case or two (12 bags in a case), then you can check them out when you pick up your Show N Sell order as well.  We will be selling these bags at $15. 

Don’t worry if you missed the Show N Sell order due date or run low on Show N Sell product.  We will have extra product at the Council Office to check out and/or refill on.

Looking forward to seeing you on Friday, September 21!Yours In Scouting,

Matthew Lanouette | Field Director

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Old North State Council Scout Leader Specific Training- Saturday, September 22, 2018

An entire day devoted to training Scout leaders in their specific position.   Includes Hazardous Weather training and the opportunity to get the updated Youth Protection training prior to the October 1 deadline.  

Open to:  Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venturing leaders, merit badge counselors,   chartered organization representatives, troop committee members, and any registered volunteer who needs to take the updated Youth Protection training.

Location:   Old North State Council Office  1405 Westover Terrace Greensboro, NC  27408

If you have questions, contact James Jordan, ncdecarts@aol.com

Morning Sessions: 
8:00—8:30    Registration, Welcome
8:30—11:30  Morning Sessions (choose one)
                    Den Leader Specific Training; Pack Committee Specific Training; Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster Specific; Chartered Organization Representative
9:15—11:15  Youth Protection (if taking afternoon session)

Afternoon Sessions 
12:00—12:30 Registration, Welcome
12:30—5:00   Afternoon Sessions (choose one)
                     Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster; Venturing Adviser Specific; Troop Committee Specific; Merit Badge Counselor 
12:00—2:00   Youth Protection (if taking morning session)
11:30—12:00 Hotdog lunch provided. 

Youth Protection sessions are open to any registered volunteer who needs to meet the October 1, 2018 National deadline for taking the updated Youth Protection training.  

Though there is no registration fee for this event, pre-registration is REQUIRED. Register here...

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training, October 5-6, 2018

For:  Scoutmasters, Assistant Scout Masters and Webelos Den Leaders

A Boy Scout leader must complete the following training courses in order to achieve the status of a "Trained Leader":

• Youth Protection  Training—available online
• Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training
• Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training 

Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools, rope skills, plan campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and outdoor ethics. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will increase your comfort level and give you confidence as a trained, skilled leader. The program will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.

WHEN:      Friday, October 5 - Saturday, October 6 (schedule coming soon)

WHERE:    Woodfield Scout Preservation  491 Woodfield Scout Trail Asheboro NC 27203

COST:        $40.00 (includes program materials and meals)

CONTACT: Ann Jones, Course Advisor, 336-378-9166 or ann.jones@scouting.org   

Register here...    

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Woodbadge dates announced!

Pre-course Orientation

Wednesday, April 10, 2019; 7:00 p.m. at Old North State Council Office, Greensboro, NC

Weekend #1

Friday, April 26, 2019; 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, April 28, 2019; 5:30 p.m. at Cherokee Scout Reservation, Yanceyville, NC

Weekend #2  NOTE: Weekend #2 is MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND 

Saturday, May 25, 2019; 8:00 a.m. through Monday, May 27, 2019; 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Scout Reservations, Yanceyville, NC

Costs

The cost of the course is $185 and includes a course hat, neckerchief, printed materials, and food for the weekend #1.  Participants will purchase food for the weekend #2.
An $85 deposit is required to reserve your spot on the course, and the final payment due by April 1, 2019.

Course Overview

Wood Badge is a course for all Registered Scout leaders from Packs, Troop, and Crews, as well as council and district leaders.  Its focus is on leadership, emphasizing modern leadership skills. Regardless of whether you are a new scout leader or a seasoned volunteer, you will learn to be a more effective leader in any position you hold in scouting.  It is required that Scout Leaders attending Woodbadge must have completed the specific trainings for their registered position.

Wood Badge is considered by many as a peak experience in their Scouting careers.  Wood Badge leaders have affected the lives of millions of America’s youth.  All units deserve the best-trained leaders. 

The course is limited to 48 participants.  Sign up today!

For More Information

See the attached registration flyer    Click here to register online!

 

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