Spring will be here soon!

What will you be doing? Check out all these great Scouting activities!

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

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.

2020 Report to the State Schedule

• 8:30 am - Gather at Legislative Building Room 1124
• 8:40 am - Go to Dept of Education, meet with Mark Johnson, present Report to State
• 9:45 am - Attend State Board of Education meeting, present Report to Chairman Eric Davis
• 10:00 am - Meet with & present Report to Community College Board
• 11:00 am - Present Report to Legislative education leaders; tour House and Senate Chambers
• Noon - Lunch in Legislative cafeteria
• 1:00 pm - Depart

We hope to see you in Raleigh on March 5!

Mom & Me Campout  April 24-26

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

Wood Badge 2020

Why consider attending? Wood Badge is corporate-level training developed by renowned business management educators. Its focus is on modern leadership skills and is designed for all registered unit leaders as well as council and district leaders. Whether you are a new leader or a seasoned volunteer, you will learn to be a more effective leader in any Scouting role. Completion of the specific trainings for the registered position is required as a pre-requisite to attend.
Commitment to attend both weekends is a must!

Wood Badge leaders have affected the lives of millions of America’s youth. Every Scout deserves the best-trained leaders!

Pre-course Orientation: Wednesday, August 12; 7:00 p.m. at Old North State Council Office, Greensboro, NC

Weekend #1: Friday, August 28; 7:30 a.m. - Sunday, August 30; 5:30 p.m. at Cherokee Scout Reservation, 3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC

Weekend #2: Saturday, September 26; 7:00 a.m. - Sunday, September 27; 5:30 p.m. Cherokee Scout Reservations, 3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Yanceyville, NC

Cost is $225 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 August 1, 2020.

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

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 Scout BSA 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.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training will be held on March 27 – 28, 2020, at Cherokee Scout Reservation

Register here, space is limited to 24 participants.

Volunteer Resources

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment: Pre-Event Medical Screening Preparing for a campout or other event takes a lot of planning. One way to make sure everyone has fun and stays healthy while participating is to use the Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist before getting in those vehicles. Helping to prevent the spread of communicable diseases should be included as part of your preparation.. For more information, please review this safety moment. Need to get a physical? Register for the Camp Physical Clinic! 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

Still need more activities?

Take your pack, troop, crew or ship to one of our awesome camping properties and make your own fun!

• North near Yanceycille – Cherokee Scout Reservation
• North on Kerr Lake – Hemric Scout Reservation
• South of Lexington on High Rock Lake - Hagan Sea Base
• South near Asheboro – Woodfield Scout Reservation

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Please note! An Advancement Report is always required for advancements: ALL Rank Emblems and Merit Badges.  More information can be found here.

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