Scouting Newsletter
October 11, 2018 

 

 

Eagle Scout Alumni Breakfast

Are you an Eagle Scout?  We hope you can join us for our annual Eagle Scout Alumni Breakfast on Wednesday, November 7!

Contact Kristina Edmondson at Kristina.edmondson@scouting.org or click here to make your reservation: http://bsaonsc.doubleknot.com/event/annual-eagle-scout-alumni-reunion/2411507 

BeAScout.org

We are hearing wonderful things from the Cub Scout Packs using online registration to sign up new Cub Scouts!  Utilizing this handy tool means less time chasing applications, collecting money, and dropping-off applications in-person to the Council Service Center!

To access and implement the online registration system, please follow the steps listed below. Each unit’s Key 3 (unit top leader, committee chairman, and charter organization representative) have access to the system.

Follow these easy steps:

  1. Go to my.scouting.org and log in.
  2. Select Menu, Select Legacy Web Tools, Select BeAScout
  3. Select Unit Pin Management, use the drop-down menu to select your unit
  4. Change your Unit Pin Mode from Council to Unit, change your pin status to active, and then set your apply status to active.  Update your meeting information, contact information, and additional information as needed.
  5. SAVE ALL CHANGES

If you would like your new parent to receive an automated welcome email message to go along with the Chief Scout Executive's message, you may do so by setting your unit's configurations:

1. In my.scouting.org, click on Menu 

2. Select Organization Manager, then settings and select opt-in and type your message, click commit to save.  From the Organization Manager, you will also be able to indicate if your Pack will be welcoming girls to your Pack.

3. Next, get the URL or QR code to send to your parents to register online. This can be accessed by clicking on Menu, select Invitation Manager from the drop-down list, click on URL at the top right-hand side of the screen.  Copy the URL to paste on your unit's website or in an email or take a photo of the QR code or print it on a flyer for parents to scan.

The Invitation Manager is used to review online inquiries from scouts interested in joining your pack.  The Application Manager is used to approve online applications from scouts applying to join your Pack.

If you need assistance with BeAScout, do not hesitate to contact the Council Scout Office.

Youth Protection Training

The health and safety of our Scout family is our greatest priority.  Youth Protection training is one of the most important means of providing that safe environment.  We use our Youth Protection policies and procedures to provide a safe place for our Scouts.  Youth Protection training provides our adult leadership with the knowledge and resources to help achieve that.

BSA went live in February with an all new Youth Protection training program.  The new program is significantly different from the previous program, providing us with new knowledge and tools to help protect our youth.  The Barriers to Abuse, that have been so much a part of our programs for many years,  have been revised considerably, with new policies in place to protect our youth.  The reporting process has also changed somewhat.  We all owe it to our Scouts to know and understand these policies and procedures.

Any registered adult who had not taken the updated Youth Protection training by midnight on September 30, was changed to an expired Youth Protection training status.  Our council percentage of those trained has plummeted from above 95% to only 50%.  Having expired Youth Protection training jeopardizes the adult leader liability insurance.  Adult leaders will be unable to recharter/re-register with their units in 2019 if they are not Youth Protection trained by 2018 year-end.

There have been a number of people who have had issues completing the training online.  This is partly due to the volume of people trying to access the system on September 30 or October 1.  If you were unable to get on at that time, please try again.   Other technological glitches have also created some issues.  If you have any issues completing the training online, please contact BSA Customer Service at 972.580.2489.  They are very helpful and can usually get your issues corrected within just a few minutes.

If general questions about Youth Protection training or issues with completing it, please contact Nita Grubbs at nita.grubbs@scouting.org or at the Scout office at 336.378.9166.

Remember:  YOUth Protection Begins with YOU!

2018 Popcorn Sale

Greetings Kernels,

In this Kernel’s E-Blast, you’ll see some of the most Frequently Asked Questions that I’ve received to date.  Please remember that you can always contact me or your District Executive with any and all questions!

Tomorrow (Friday, October 12) by 12pm we will have a large shipment arrive to restock our various popcorn products, including Unbelievable Butter, Classic Caramel, White Cheddar Cheese, etc. There are a few units  waiting for this order to arrive so they can be fully stocked at Show ‘N’ Sell locations this weekend.  If you are available to be at the Council Office around 12pm on Friday, October 12 to help the office staff move popcorn into the building, we would greatly appreciate it. Normally, the District Executives would handle this important job, but they will all be at Cherokee Scout Reservation providing support to the Council’s annual Sporting Clays Classic fundraising shoot. Once all popcorn is stored in the office, you will have the opportunity to pick-up any additional product you requested.

Yours In Scouting,

Matthew Lanouette | Field Director 

 

 

 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

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

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

Alamance Roundtable is held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7 - 8:30 PM at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, located at 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd., Burlington 

ATTENTION: Any Scout that provided service of 52 hours or more in 2017 and received the “Celebration of Service” patch is eligible to attend a 2018 district event at no cost.  The Scoutmasters of all 2017 recipients eligible to attend a 2018 event for free will be contacted via email.

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

  • Cub Scout Fall Family Encampment – CAPE-OREE (super hero’s): October 26-28  Register your Pack today! Deadline is October 18

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)

Cherokee District Cookbooks are on sale for $5.  This is a great price for a scouting cookbook!  Wild foods, Cub Scout friendly dishes and large group cooking as well as regular recipes.  Please contact Janelle Johnson if you wish to purchase a copy.  Phone her at 336-548-1603 or email at Janelle.Johnson@stokes.k12.nc.us

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.    

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

  • 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.  Troops, Register here...

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   

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

Take notice of Extended Scout Shop Hours! They have extended their Saturday hours to 9:00 am - 4:00 pm August 18 - October 27.

Calling All Weekend Warriors

Sale Dates:  October 18-20, 2018
Save 20% off camping gear when you purchase $100 or more on the above dates!

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Jamboree on the Internet and On the Air - Saturday, October 20

Visit Scouts from all over the world!  Bring your laptop or tablet and come to the Old North State Council Service Center on Saturday, October 20.  Two sessions available:  Session 1: 9 AM - 12 PM and Session 2:1 PM - 3 PM.  This is the worlds largest Jamboree because scouts meet for free from home or event via internet or HAM radio!   This is a free event but please let us know you are coming, register here...

For more details, click here to print an event flyer! 

November 3: Scout Day with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 

Due to the excellent turnout for the Scout Day in September, another Scout Day has been set for the game against Syracuse on November 3rd. It is homecoming and they should have a great crowd. Game time TBA.

Tickets will be $15 in advance for scouts friends and family. The same location for folks at the gate is $50, so please consider coming out again.

Click here to download the order form, or you are welcome to call Jackson Hamilton to place an order over the phone. 336-758-4036 

Wood Badge Training!

Pre-Course Orientation:  Wednesday, April 10, 2019; 7 p.m. at Old North State Council Office, Greensboro, NC

Weekend #1: Friday, April 26; 8 a.m. -  Sunday, April 28 5:30 p.m. at Cherokee Scout Reservation, Yanceyville, NC

Weekend #2 (Memorial Day Weekend) Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m. - Mon., May 27, 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Scout Reservations, Yanceyville, NC

Course is limited to 48 participants. Sign up today! Click here for more info. and to register online!   

Calendar of Events

October 

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Full Calendar & District Calendars   
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