ONSC Office will open for business at 9:00 am Monday, May 11.

No overnight camping still in effect per NC Executive Order.

Scouting activities of 10 people or less are now permitted!
We strongly encourage social distancing and use of face shields.

The safety of all Scouting families and our staff continues to be our top priority.
We are excited to open the Council Service Center and have implemented the following policies and best practices for the safety of all.

• Council Service Center hours will be 9:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. We will use 30-minutes prior to 9:00am and after 4:30pm to sanitize the facility.
• A professional cleaning crew following strict standards will continue to clean and sanitize staff common areas and public usage areas on weekends.
• A clear protection shield will be in place at the customer service counter for the safety of our Scouting families and staff.
• Social distancing will be observed in the lobby with stand-up signs and tape on the floor every six feet.
• There will be no hand-to-hand transactions with money, credit cards, BSA registrations, Eagle Scout project books, or any other documents.
• All documents will be deposited in a clearly marked “Drop Box” positioned in the center of the customer service lobby. Items will sit for period of time for safety precautions and then be retrieved by staff.
• The staff work area will be a closed area for the safety of all Scouting volunteers/families and staff.
• Scouting volunteers arriving at the customer service counter to meet with staff will be asked to wait in the lobby and then meet with staff using social distancing in one of the front conference rooms. Staff members will then be called at their office extensions or cell phones to meet the volunteer(s).
• The kitchen/break room will be closed for eating or congregating by staff and Scouting volunteers/families.
• The two small conference rooms in the front of the building will be designated for usage by 3 or less people at one time. Chairs and tables must be arranged by the assigned staff person in advance to meet social distancing requirements before meeting with Scouting volunteers. Face shields must be worn by staff when meeting in any conference room.
• The large conference room in the front of the building will be designated for usage by 10 or less people at one time. Chairs and tables must be arranged by the assigned staff person in advance to meet social distancing requirements before meeting with Scouting volunteers. Face shields must be worn by staff when meeting in any conference room.
• All Scouting district and Council-level meetings will continue virtually. District and Council-level functions with 10 people or less may be conducted in the large conference room in the front of the building, following social distancing requirements. However, it is strongly recommended that all meetings continue virtually.

The Passing of Royce Reynolds: A Great Man and Great Friend to Local Scouting and Our Community 

Dear Scouting Family:

It is with a heavy heart I share the news of the passing of Royce Reynolds on May 6. I learned of his passing just moments ago. Here’s all the information I can share at this time.

Many in local Scouting know the special relationship Old North State Council has enjoyed with Royce and his family for many years. The current Old North State Council Volunteer and Family Service Centers bears Royce’s name thanks to his tremendous generosity and support for local Scouting. I have been blessed to know Royce and his wonderful wife Jane in the four-plus years I’ve served as Scout Executive. I spoke with Jane just a few weeks ago while she and Royce were at their home in Florida. We were looking forward to visiting in-person here in Greensboro following the COVID-19 pandemic. I have grown to deeply admire Royce and Jane, and all they have done to improve the quality of life for families in Greater Greensboro. They have been an amazing blessing to local Scouting and so many other community-serving organizations. Their philanthropy and can-do spirit has been unmatched in so many ways.
Please keep Jane and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Local Scouting will pay tribute to Royce in the near future.
YIS, Ed Martin

Council Camps (with the exception of Cherokee - Under Construction) will be open for "Day Visits" by Scouting groups of 10 people or less beginning Friday May 15

• After some facility cleaning, Woodfield, Hagan, and Hemric (Scouts BSA troop members and Venturers only at Hemric due to BSA safety regulations) will reopen for Scouting members of 10 people or less to “day visit” on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays beginning on Friday, May 15.

• Standard Council practices of online reservations to use Council properties will be followed. More than one 10-person group can be present at the same time at Woodfield if reserving separate activity areas. However, only one 10-person group will reserve at one time at both Hagan and Hemric.

• Cherokee will remain closed due to ongoing construction projects that make that property unsafe for visitors.

Camp Card Update!

Camp Card sales should be able to resume with the opening of many businesses.

The sale deadline is extended until Friday, June 29 at 5:00 pm.

While the goal should be to sell as many cards as your Scouts need to attend summer camp and activities in the fall,
we realize that the closure will affect some people's ability to buy cards.
To offer relief for those units that may face challenges in their communities,
the return rate is adjusted up from 25% to 40%.

Please contact matthew.lanouette@scouting.org for further information.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ONSC ON
#GIVINGTUESDAYNOW!

Thank you for your help and incredible support on #GivingTuesdayNow. Because of your generosity, we have exceeded our goal. This will help us continue offer life-changing experiences that are so essential to our young people's positive development.   By joining and supporting the #GivingTuesdayNow movement, you have proven that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together.   Thank you again for your support.     If you did not get a chance to donate Tuesday, there is still time to help.

Eagle Scout Rank Achievement During COVID-19

Update as of May 7 12:00 pm

The Old North State Council's Advancement Committee recognizes the need and urgency for scouts to remain on track with their Eagle project proposals, particularly as summer is approaching.  Therefore, the following guidelines are issued that will maintain compliance with Governor Cooper's latest Phase 1 COVID-19 rollout plan:

Missed the Scouting At Home National Camp-In?

Numbers are still rolling in, but with more than 406,000 views so far on the Facebook broadcast,
Saturday’s BSA National Camp-In was a resounding success and a wonderful way for the
organization to continue demonstrating the value and resilience of Scouting.
 

If you missed the broadcast or would like to share it with others,
this is where to watch Part 1, and this is where to watch Part 2. 

Mom & Me Campout Update
 

The Mom & Me staff has created awesome virtual activities for June 5 & 6 to replace the in-person event scheduled for June 5-7.

More information to follow in future e-newsletters and
on the ONSC Facebook page, including the activity dates and refund procedures.

An event flyer listing the activities will be sent soon to all previously registered families! 

Volunteer Resources

3 of 4 Camps will re-open Friday, May 15 for day visits only.

Cherokee will remain closed for construction until the start of resident camp.

Camping Properties
North near Yanceyville – 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

Scout Shop

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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