Fundraisers conducted through your local Scout council, such as Scout popcorn and discount cards (Camp Cards) are no-brainers. They’ve already been reviewed, meaning they follow all BSA rules and regulations.

But some Scout units like to earn additional funds for Scouting by supplementing those Council fundraisers with their own fundraising ideas. That’s fine, provided you follow this list of fundraising do’s and don’ts. It comes from Russ McNamer, the BSA’s associate general counsel for all things taxes.

Fundraising do’s

1. Do file a unit money-earning project application for approval by both the local council and the chartering organization. Submit this application to your council service center at
   least two weeks in advance of the proposed date of your project.
2. Do check local laws regarding solicitation rules and permits.
3. Do select money-earning projects that are suited to the ages and abilities of youth participants.
4. Do select money-earning projects that teach youth members to earn their own way.
5. Do follow safe practices listed in the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Fundraising don’ts

1. Don’t solicit funds in the name of Scouting; only local councils have the authority to solicit funds.
2. Don’t conduct unit money-earning projects without adequate adult supervision.
3. Don’t forget to use the buddy system, and don’t go into unsafe or unfamiliar areas.
4. Don’t conduct unit money-earning projects after dark or in unsafe pedestrian areas.
5. Don’t sell fireworks as a unit money-earning project. That’s an unauthorized activity.

Even more guidance

Pay attention to the second page the unit money-earning project application. There you’ll find a guide to unit money-earning projects with eight questions and answers about fundraisers.

 

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Uniforms Needed 

It's a busy time of year and lots of boys and girls are joining Cub Scouts.  If you have uniforms you would like to recycle, please drop them by the Council Service Center.  We will be glad to put them to good use.

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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 cases (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 each. 

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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Membership Fees

Lots of youth and adults are joining Scouting this time of year, here's a reminder about how much BSA membership fees are.

All registration fees are pro-rated from an annual $33.00 fee based on the number of months remaining in a unit’s (pack, troop, or crew) current charter. Boys’ Life magazine is pro-rated from an annual fee of $12.00. Scouting magazine for leaders is included in the leader's fee.

This means that any new member that joins will pay $2.75 per month.

For example, a scout or leader that joins in September and the unit renews in January.  The individual would pay for 5 months registration or $13.75. (you count the month you are in, which is September and the month the unit renews, which is January).

Districts that renew in January: (Sept. $19.25, Oct. $22)
Alamance, Uwharrie, and Guilford

Districts that renew in February: (Sept. $22.00, Oct. $24.75)
Akela and Cherokee

Attached is a fee chart that shows the pro-rated fees.

 

 

Youth Protection Training

A leader in developing training and policies designed to keep young people safe, the BSA has released a new and enhanced online Youth Protection training course all volunteers and professionals must complete by October 1, 2018. Take it online at https://my.scouting.org/

Interested in taking youth protection with fellow leaders in a classroom style? Come to the Leader training on Sat., Sept. 22 at the Scout Service Center at 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro. Here are the details.

 

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

Scout Leader Training this Saturday at the Council Service Center! 

Open to all Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout leaders, Venturing leaders, and any registered volunteer who needs to take the updated Youth Protection training before the October 1, 2018 deadline. 

This training is required to be considered a "trained leader"

See the schedule below:

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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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Wood Badge 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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