Scouting Newsletter
October 17, 2019

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BSA National Criminal Background Re-Checks FAQ

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Congrats on the early successes of Popcorn Show & Sell!

The Third Edition of the Kernel Blast is Available Here

View Total Online & App Sales with the New Scout Tracking Report

See year-to-date online & app sales totals for every Scout in your Council with the new Scout Tracking Report! Updated at 8 a.m. ET every day, use this report for awarding Scouts in your Council with incentives based off total app & online sales, verifying Scout TE Scholarship submissions and more.
Find the new Scout Tracking Report under 'Reporting' in the Trail's End Popcorn System. Sign in now to view the report for your Council.

View Scout Tracking Report

 

Want to learn some best practices from Units across the nation? Have some best practices that you want to share? Need some help working through a situation or issue? Join the Trail’s End Popcorn Community Facebook Group Units from across the nation are doing just that!

Go to the Trail’s End YouTube Channel to watch videos of best practice sales tips from top selling Scouts and learn more about the Trail’s End App. for Scouts.

Don’t forget to visit the Old North State Council Popcorn Page to find great resources to support your unit’s sale!

May the Kernel be strong with you this popcorn season and keep popping!

 

Trail's End Rewards Ordering Starts October 28

It's almost time to order your Trail's End Rewards! Review the resources below for more information.

Trail's End Rewards ordering starts October 28 and ends December 31, 2019.

 

 


ATVs at Cherokee Summer Camp 2020

Opportunity to Serve on New Council Committee for ATV Program

As part of the Summer Camp 2020 program, Scouts 14-years-old and older will have the opportunity to complete the ATV Safety Institute’s ATV RiderCourse. The goal is to teach Scout’s how to have fun riding ATVs safely.

Through a partnership with Polaris, we have six Phoenix 200’s for Scouts to use while completing the course.

To help execute this program, we formed an ATV Committee. The ATV Committee is responsible for the following: build the new ATV training course at Cherokee, identify and map riding trails, maintain equipment, train and supervise ATV summer camp staff, and help implement the program during summer camp.

We have a need for more people to join the ATV Committee to ensure the programs success. We’re looking for people with the following skills:

  • Safe ATV riding experience
  • Small engine repair / ATV maintenance repair
  • Trail building, using conservation practices
  • Ability to teach and coach young people
  • Excitement about sharing the joy and fun of ATV riding with young people

Ron King, Scoutmaster of Troop 65 from Saxapahaw, chairs the ATV Committee. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Ron King (ronkingdrums@gmail.com) and Camp Director Bud Harrelson (bud.harrelson@scouting.org).


Volunteer Resources

New Youth Safety Webpage

This new Youth Safety webpage offers an easy-to-navigate overview of our youth protection program using language and visuals that help the general public or those who are new to Scouting understand what the Boy Scouts of America does to help keep kids safe. This webpage does not replace the pre-existing Youth Protection webpage; instead, it offers an overview of our policies in a simplified version for those who may not be familiar with our terminology our program details. It also features expert testimonials, access to our Youth Protection Training, clarification of top misconceptions and a summary of BSA’s commitment to being part of a broader solution to address child abuse. We will continue to update the page as opportunities arise, but we encourage you to visit and share this as a resource when asked about BSA’s youth protection efforts.

Scouts Need to Know About These Great Scholarship Opportunities

There are some featured scholarships that might be an excellent opportunity for some Scouts you know.

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Four Steps to Support a Successful Join Scouting Night Follow-Up Event

There are families who may need another Join Scouting Night opportunity.  Here's how to help them.

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This Site Shows the Many Scholarships Available for Scouts

There are multiple scholarships listed on the new site with information on how Scouts can apply for them.

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Guide to Safe Scouting News

Guide To Safe Scouting Handbook

The HTML version of the Guide to Safe Scouting has been updated. The effective date of the changes is October 1, 2019 giving you time to communicate the changes to your Scouting families. A pdf version of the current guide dated January 2019 is available now.

 

Eagle Scout College Scholarships

National Eagle Scout Association Logo

Each year, the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) awards about 200 college scholarships to Eagle Scouts. The application process is online only, and applications may be accessed Here. The application period is August 1st to October 31st. Scholarships range from $1000 to $50,000. Please share this information with deserving Eagle Scouts from your troop who are headed off for college in 2020.

 

 


Donate to Scouting Today!

 

With the loss of all funding from the United Way of Greensboro this year ($76,000), your investment to continue to deliver life-changing programs to more than 8,600 Scouting youth in the Triad is needed more than ever!
If you haven’t had an opportunity to participate in “Friends of Scouting” this year at your Pack, Troop, Crew, or Sea Scouts meeting, please take a moment to do so now.
Thank you in advance for your support.
 

 

 

2020 Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, New Mexico
June 28 - July 10, 2020

Philmont Scout Ranch is a bustling center for high adventure and training. Its camps provide an unforgettable adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails.  
 

The Old North State Council has secured spots for 2020 for 3 Crews (27 youth and 9 adults). 
A $200.00 non-refundable deposit (refunded if you are not selected to attend) is required along with the official application form. 

Philmont Requirements:  Must be registered, youth must be 14 years of age by January 1st of the year attending or completed the 8th grade and be at least 13 prior to participation. 
ONSC requires minimum of First Class Scout or Venturers with corresponding skill level.

2020 YOUTH Philmont Application      2020 ADULT Philmont Application      2020 Philmont Payment Schedule

2020 Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean, West Virginia
July 19 - 25, 2020

Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is leading us into the next century of Scouting with incredible facilities and amazing outdoor programs.
It is a place that takes Scouts and Venturers to the limits of what they think they can do, and then pushes them further.

The Old North State Council has secured spots for a 2020 contingent that will participate in the Summit Experience. The contingency will be open to both male and female Scouts BSA members. The total cost will be $1,200.
A $200.00 non-refundable deposit (refunded if you are not selected to attend) is required along with the official application form. Payments may be made in installments after that. Email contingent leader Michael Walser, miwalser@ptmc.net,  for additional information.

Summit Experience Requirements:  Must be registered with BSA, youth must be 14 years of age by September 1, 2020 or completed the 8th grade

2020 YOUTH Summit Application     2020 ADULT Summit Application      2020 Summit Payment Schedule

 

Calendar of Events

 


Can’t make it the Scout Shop?
Let the Scout Shop come to you!

The traveling store will visit an event in your district this fall.
Browse the hottest items or pick-up items that you order in advance.

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Scout Shop
1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro - Need Directions?
New Hours

Monday - Friday   8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday             9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Shop Phone: 336-235-0977

 

Our uniform sale has been extended until October 27th!

 


District News Title

Akela District

Serving Guilford: Archdale, High Point, Jamestown; Davidson: Thomasville, Wallburg;
            Randolph: Archdale, Trinity

Akela Roundtable is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1225 Chestnut Dr, High Point, 27262.
This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Akela District.  All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.
Join the Facebook group:  Akela District Roundtable

Akela Calendar


Alamance District

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

Alamance Roundtable is the 2nd Thursday of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington
All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend. 

Alamance Calendar


Cherokee District

Serving Caswell: Milton, Providence, Yanceyville; Rockingham: Eden, Madison, Mayodan, Reidsville, Ruffin, Stoneville, Wentworth; 
Person: Milton, Roxboro, Timberlake

Cherokee Roundtable is the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Cherokee Scout Reservation, 3269 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, 27379.
This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Cherokee District. All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Cherokee Calendar


Guilford District

Serving Guilford: Brown Summit, Colfax, Gibsonville, Greensboro, Julian, McLeansville,
Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Stokesdale, Summerfield, Whitsett

Some very important announcements for Guilford Scouts and Scouters:

  • Fall Family Campout for our Cub Scouts was spectacular! We had over 800 participants and the weather was awesome. Thank you to Tony Evans and his faithful crew of Maggie Hanflink, Chris Woody, Aaron Coble, Chris Bridgers, and all of our Scouts BSA youth staff!
  • Veterans Day Parade needs your support! The community we serve is celebrating our Veterans and asking for our support on November 9th at 12 noon. Please email Maurice Hamilton with your availability at mauricedhamilton1@gmail.com and informational flyer is attached.
  • Guilford Awards Banquet for youth and adults will be January 25th at Centenary Church. Please complete the award application and turn them in no later than December 20th so that we may purchase all awards and bring to the banquet for distribution to the participants. See attached Guilford Banquet Nomination Form and Unit Leader Award Form with embedded links to the applications.
  • Camporee for our Scouts BSA will be November 15-17 at Hagan Stone Park with a Zombie Apocalypse as the theme. Registration link to be sent to Scouts BSA units this week.
  • Camp Cards are being created and please submit any vendor relationship ideas for Guilford’s Camp Card to john.mcphail@scouting.org by October 31st.

Thank you for your service to our Scouts! We are making a difference in their lives and our community as well.
Yours In Scouting,
John McPhail

Guilford Roundtable is the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Old North State Council Service Center, 1405 Westover Terr, Greensboro 27408.
This is a great time to exchange ideas and learn about what is going on in the Guilford District. All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.
Join the Facebook group: Guilford District - BSA

Guilford Calendar


Uwharrie District

Serving Davie: Advance, Bermuda Run, Cooleemee, Midway, Mocksville; Davidson: Denton, Lexington, Southmont, Welcome;
Randolph: Asheboro, Climax, Farmer, Franklinville, Liberty, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove

Uwharrie Roundtable is the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Woodfield Scout Preservation, 499 Woodfield Scout Trail, Ashboro 27205
This is a great time to exchange ideas, learn about what is going on in the district, attend training and more. All parents & volunteers are encouraged to attend.
Join the Facebook group: Uwharrie District Roundtable

Uwharrie Calendar


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