ONSC Office Closed Monday, February 17th

The Old North State Council Office will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.  The Office will open on regular schedule Tuesday, February 18th.

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February Recharters Due!

Don’t forget! February Recharters (Akela & Cherokee Districts) are due tomorrow, February 14th!

Alamance, Guilford and Uwharrie District unit’s membership expired on January 31st. Please contact your District Executive or Unit Commissioner for assistance if your unit has not completed the membership renewal process.

Questions about recharter? Click here!

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Old North State Council Annual Recognition Banquet

April 30, 2020
6:30 -8:30 pm
Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro - Airport
$35/person, $60/couple

Honoring our Top Volunteers whose dedication and outstanding service have supported Scouting in 2019. Celebrate the success of our program - and district and council award recipients! Highlight will be the presentation of the 2019 Silver Beaver awards. Congratulations to:

• Anderson Burgess – ONSC COPE and Climbing Committee
• John Daniel - Guilford District
• Charles Greer – Guilford District
• Ron King – Alamance District
• Drew Maerz – Uwharrie District
• Samuel Norman – ONSC Shooting Sports Committee
• Jaime Swicegood – Uwharrie District

This celebration is also an opportunity for family and friends to show support to their Eagle Scout for having reached this special milestone. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Also in attendance will be Eagle Scout sponsors who support this event and help us to say “congratulations” to our deserving youth.

Limited Seating available. Reservations will be closed if the facility capacity is reached before the RSVP deadline April 23.

Please note: Reservations will be confirmed only when accompanied by full payment. The cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple.

Register here

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Captain Cherokee’s Heroes Assemble | Webelos Summer Camp 2020

Cub & Webelos Leaders Assemble for Webelos Open House + Saturday, February 22, 2020

Bartlett and Yancey, the new mascots of Cherokee Scout Reservation, invite you to join us at Cherokee on Saturday, February 22, 2020 for the Webelos Summer Camp Open House.

It is important that at least one of your Cub/Webelos leaders attend this event as we will share information on the following:

1. Review the exciting and dynamic new program for Webelos and Arrow of Lights – Dens will have over 11 adventures to choose from.
2. Share the new campsite reservation and bed deposit process.
3. Begin to collect campsite reservations and bed deposits.
4. Discuss our Heroes Assemble theme and how it will culminate into a large event for the closing campfire – we will need your help to execute our plans.
5. Discuss family & visitors night expectations
6. Review the Old North State Council’s new requirements for adult leaders spending the night in camp
7. Meet the Cherokee leadership team and some of the camp staff
8. Take a tour of Cherokee Scout Reservation

Open House Agenda

• The day will start at 11:00 with a nice meal.
• Presentation from Camp Director Bud Harrelson.
• Tours of camp.
• Submit campsite reservations and bed deposits before you depart

So we are prepared with enough supplies, we ask the favor of a reply by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, February 18 using this link.

You may want to share this Webelos Summer Camp promotional flier with other Cub/Webelos leaders in your pack.

Webelos Summer Camp 2020 Patch Design Released

New Campsite Reservation Process for Webelos Summer Camp

• Scouts will camp in 4-person adirondacks
• Packs will make campsite reservations by submitting bed reservations
• $30 per bed reservation
• Bed reservation deposits are allocated towards total fee due
• Bed reservations are non-refundable
• Campsite reservations begin on Saturday, February 22 at Open House
• Camp leadership will make campsite assignments

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BSA’s 2020 Report to the State of North Carolina is March 5 in Raleigh. The event is open to Scouting youth and adult leaders.

Make plans today to attend the BSA’s 2020 Report to the State of North Carolina. This year’s theme honors Scouting Educators!

The state delegation will once again be led by Senior Associate Justice Paul Newby of the NC Supreme Court, and will include meetings with our state’s government and education leaders in Downtown Raleigh.

Register here and then watch your email for additional details on the day’s events.

Do you know a Scouting Educator we should recognize in our Report to the State? if so, please include his/her information on the registration form above.

We hope to see you in Raleigh on March 5!

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Update on Potential BSA National Office Re-organization Scouting programs going strong in our local Old North State Council The new year has begun and Scouting is off to great start for Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Sea Scout Ships, and Exploring Posts in the Old North State Council. Check out the calendar of all the upcoming Scouting events throughout our eight-county service area. Thank you for your commitment to the positive development of our young people. Dedicated volunteers like you are the reason Scouting is one of the more impactful youth and family programs in America today! Please take a moment to review the documents in the three links below for further information on local Scouting and an update from our BSA National Organization. Letters to Scouting families regarding the national office reorganization                      FAQ regarding BSA legal status                             ONSC 2017-2021 Strategic Map In the days ahead, this same information will be mailed to all registered Scouting families (6,000+) in Old North State Council. As you can imagine, it is quite a process to assemble and distribute a three-piece mailing to thousands of addresses across the Triad. For the sake of timeliness, we are sharing this information first through our weekly e-newsletter- the most widely referenced news source for local Scouting. Again, thank you for your commitment to local Scouting and all you are doing to deliver great program experiences to our youth!

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2020 Camp Cards
Scouts want to go to camp! Camp Card sales is a fast, fun way for Scouts to earn their own way to adventure. The more they sell, the more BSA fun they can have! Has your pack, troop or crew picked up their cards? The awesome deals on this year's Camp Cards can be viewed here
The Leader's Guide can be found here	The Quick Overview can be found here

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Last Weekend for Winterplace! Pricing and additional details can be found in the Leaders Guide
Early Bird ends Tomorrow, Feb. 14th -  Weekend #3 - Sunday, February 23, 2020

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CSR Summer Camp 2020 Kick-Off Meeting - Saturday, Feb 15 at 1:00 PM
The Cherokee Scout Reservation Summer 2020 leadership will host a program kick-off meeting, for senior patrol leaders and Scoutmasters, on Saturday, February 15 at 1:00 pm, at the Old North State Council Service Center, 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC.
During this meeting, we will review important information for planning your troop’s week at summer camp. Topics include new programs, payment plans, and new policy and procedure changes.  Hard copies of the 2020 Leader Guide will be available to units.

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New Construction Requires Temporary Closure of Some Campsites for Weekend Camping

To ensure the safety of those using Cherokee during weekend unit camping, we will close all campsites near the shower facilities. Units will be able to use Delaware, Pawnee, and Sioux for weekend camping. Units will still be able to use the rifle and archery ranges for program during this period, but we will request an increase in adult supervision as campers walk past the Chippewa shower facility. The closure of campsites excluding Delaware, Pawnee, and Sioux will begin on Monday, February 10 and go through completion of construction. We anticipate construction will end in mid-May. We also encourage units to consider camping at our other properties – Woodfield, Hemric, and Hagan. Direct questions regarding campsite reservations for unit camping to Kristina Edmondson at kristina.edmondson@scouting.org.

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	2021 National Jamboree - Face the Challenge Registration Now Open
	Youth Registration can be found Here (You will need to create a My.Scouting account if you do not have one)
Scouting’s flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of over 40,000 attendees that showcases everything great about the BSA and its members. Held every 4 years, the Jamboree is an opportunity for participants to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include: one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, patch trading, stadium shows and much more! Approximate cost will be $1,450 with payments to begin in October 2020. Contact Gary Stasco at 336-78-9166 or gary.stasco@scouting.org for more details

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Mom & Me Campout

The annual MOM & ME campout is an excellent opportunity for moms and their scout(s) to have a special experience together. It’s a time to get to know each other in meaningful ways through outdoor activities that only Scouting can provide. Share FUN and excitement as you search for clues and solve the mystery that awaits as you stroll through camp enjoying the awesome activities.

This is a very popular camping opportunity. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 250 COUPLES, SO SIGN UP FAST! Registration will be closed when full regardless of date!

Register here

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Financial Assistance Expanded for BSA Members in 2020!

As shared in previous newsletters, Old North State Council is excited to offer funding to support local families in need beginning with the Jan. 1, 2020 BSA national membership renewal/recharter cycle. The following plan is provided to any families that need assistance with the increased membership fees for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing youth members as well as registered adult leaders. Click here for additional information.

Additionally, some registered Scouting families who have certain healthcare plans may be eligible for financial assistance. 
Click here for a list of companies and their plans.  Please note: This plans listed in this website are county-specific.

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Volunteer Resources

Unauthorized Activities: Keeping our Scouts Safe is our Top Priority! It is critical that you ensure your Scouting activities and events are BSA-approved and do not put Scouting youth and families at risk. As a reminder, pumpkin chunking and snowmobiling are two examples of unauthorized activities that pose a significant danger to participants. For more information, review this Safety Moment or visit the Guide to Safe Scouting.

New Scouts BSA Promotional Videos Now Available! Scouting takes place every day in communities across America. Showcasing what Scouting is all about and the amazing activities that Scouts participate in has been a challenge; Therefore, the BSA Marketing Team has recently created videos highlighting diverse Scouts participating in activities in urban areas across America. These videos show that anyone can be a Scout no matter the location. Everyone knows that camping is a foundational part of Scouting, and this footage shows Scouting happens even in the biggest cities every day. You can see the videos by visiting our YouTube page Bookmark the page and click Subscribe to receive updates and notifications when new videos are released Share the page and videos on your social media accounts Visit the Brand Center to download the series of videos so you can share them when and where you want Sharing Scouting has never been easier and – with your help – we can share the positive stories of Scouting with new audiences like never before.

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment: Wilderness First Aid Being prepared in Scouting often means being ready to render first aid. As we go farther into the backcountry with our units, some additional training is needed. Wilderness First Aid (WFA), the next step up from the basic first aid, focuses on teaching assessment skills and using available resources when professional responders may be hours or even days away. It can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of emergencies, injuries, and illnesses. It can mean the difference between life and death. Read more here. Register for WFA Training here. For more safety moments to share with your unit, visit the BSA Safety Moment page. Need help presenting a safety moment? Here's some guidelines to help

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Setup Your Amazon Account to Donate to ONSC!
Did you know you could donate to charities every time you order on Amazon? Follow these instructions to setup your account to donate to Old North State Council. "As if you needed another excuse to shop at Amazon." - Bryan Wendell of Bryan on Scouting

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.

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National Youth Leadership Training
	Who should attend?  Scouts/Venturers/Sea Scouts who desire to learn to fulfill a meaningful  leadership position in your Troop/Crew/Ship
	1st Weekend      May 23-25, 2020   (This is Memorial Weekend) 2nd Weekend   May 29-31, 2020
NYLT is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, and discussions, NYLT participants will he engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Participants will work together in a wide range of activities, games, and adventures as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.

NYLT Course Details

NYLT Youth Participant Application

Online Registration

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