July 23, 2020

Scouting Newsletter

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Cherokee Summer Weekend Encampments

Two weekends remain! July 24 & 31
300 Scouts so far this summer can't be wrong!

Register by Troop or individual Scouts BSA

Traditional resident camp FUN for 3 days each weekend

$90 per Scout

Registration for individuals and troops 

Other options for camping days available. Email Director Bud Harrelson to customize your Troop's fun!

 


THIS SATURDAY! Register Now!

Popcorn 2020
Old North State Council Virtual Kick-Off

Be a Hero to Your Scouts!
Fund your Ideal Year of Scouting!

   Register for the 2020 sale here

   Attend the 2020 Popcorn Sale Kick-Off via          
      
Zoom Sat Jul 25 @ 10:30 am

Registering for the sale will sign you up to receive the meeting link and future updates
 

Questions? Email Matthew Lanouette


Family Fun Fest
August 8     
Facebook Live

A national open house for Scouting

Fun, engagement and a chance to learn more about what Scouting has to offer

                                           Invite your friends

Register here


Fall Recruiting

Easy ideas to promote your pack. Market in-person and online in new ways!

How many of them can you do?
Do the most in your district and win a pack pizza party!
Collect points to have a chance for some great gift cards!



 

 


Congratulations 2020 Vigil Candidates

This past week 12 Order of the Arrow Brothers were called out for the Vigil Honor.
They will keep their Vigil and receive recognition August 1-2.

Congratulations to these Scouts & Scouters that exemplify cheerful service:

Chapter

Alamance:  Nicky Carter, Ron King, Shelli Luna

Dahlonega  Tawodi: Bill Goebel, Rich Stewart

Keyauwee:  Keenan Boswell, Drew Maerz,
                  Anthony Mills, Mark Waisner

Saura:        Michael Rogers, Robert Rogers,
                  William Rogers


Wood Badge Training
October 9 & November 7, 2020!

The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can
strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of the BSA

Corporate level training that will deepen your understanding of what Scouting is and why we do it

Updates from the staff now on You Tube


Class limited to 48 participants and is filling fast!

Register today!

 

 

 


BALOO Training
September 18 - 19, 2020

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Learn how to plan quality outdoor events for your pack

Program combines indoor instruction & outdoor hands-on activities

Every pack must have at least ONE BALOO-trained leader to camp overnight

Register here

 

 


eKnowledge SAT/ACT Test Prep for Scouts

The eKnowledge and the SAT/ACT Donation Project remains in effect for Scout families – both current and former – enabling them to access SAT and/or ACT test-prep computer programs for a reduced rate. The test prep includes multiple hours of video instruction, several lessons and drills, hundreds of practice questions, and numerous automatically graded tests.

Find additional details at http://eKnowledge.com/BSA


BSA National Membership Fee increase effective August 1, 2020
Old North State Council Insurance Fee remains $1



 


 

Volunteer Resources

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment:  Restarting Scouting Safely

See the latest BSA guidelines for decision making when attending Scout events in person



                 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

New Cub Den Leader Meeting Resources

                 Bookmark this website to see helpful videos and leader guides all in one place

                 Resources for each den type

Want to Keep Scouting At Home going?

            Here are all the great activities

            Here are some additional education materials

Get Ready for Fall Recruiting!
                  Online registration information for units

Unit Leaders: Your Unit's Be-A-Scout pin is more important than ever
                 Read why

Spanish Language Leader Training

                  NEW Cub Scout Leader Position-Specific, Facilitator-Led Training is 
                  now  available in Spanish
                  NUEVO Líder Cub Scout Puesto específico - Capacitación dirigida
                  por el facilitador, ahora disponible en                   
                  español 
https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/


All Camps are Open!
Please follow applicable state guidelines for outdoor gatherings and overnight camping

  • Cherokee, Woodfield, Hagan, and Hemric are open for weekend camping for groups of 25 or less.
    Scouts BSA units who wish to host their own week-long summer camp adventure at Cherokee may have groups larger than 25 

  • Scouts BSA troop members and Venturers only at Hemric due to BSA safety regulations

  • Make reservations online as before. Visit www.csr.camp for special summer program opportunities

  • More than one group can be present at the same time at Cherokee and Woodfield if reserving separate activity areas. However, Hagan and Hemric can only support one group at a time

Camping Properties


Scout Shop

More details on the new shopping experience here

1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro
Scout Shop Phone: 336-235-0977
Hours

   Monday - Friday  10:00 am - 6:00 pm (closed for lunch 2:00 - 2:30)
              Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Boy Scouts of America announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins
that depict a gold animal paw painted on a blue background sold between April 2016 and January 2020.

Please note! An Advancement Report is always required for ALL Rank Emblems and Merit Badges.  More information can be found here.  After you have completed your advancement report or saved in Scoutbook, click on the Advancement Order Request Form icon below to order your awards. NOTE: Saving advancements in Scoutbook does not order them.


Calendar of Events

View the full calendar here (includes events and meetings)

July
24 Cherokee Summer Encampment Weekend #3  Individual  Troop
25 ONSC Popcorn Kick-off
31 Cherokee Summer Encampment Weekend #4  Individual  Troop
 
August
 7 Akela District Virtual Day Camp
 
September
 7 ONSC Office Closed - Labor Day

District News

Akela District

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 Akela Roundtable Facebook Group

Akela Calendar

Alamance District

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.
Join the Alamance Roundtable Facebook Group

Alamance Calendar

Cherokee District

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

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

Uwharrie Roundtable is the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM at Woodfield Scout Preservation, 499 Woodfield Scout Trail, Asheboro 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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