Updates From Old North State Scout Executive/CEO

Many Cub Scout Packs, Scouts BSA Troops, Venture Crews, Ships and Exploring remain active, offering meaningful social connections for our young people. Thank you to all our Scouting volunteers and staff for delivering valuable programming to Scouts. I would also like to acknowledge all Scouting leaders and staff that delivered safe, COVID-19 free, and exciting summer camping experiences for 500+ Scouts.

As a new school year begins, so too does our annual fall calendar of Scouting adventure! With health and safety measures continuing to be in place, we are planning to host fall events- both day-long activities and weekend events for the whole family. Events may change if North Carolina COVID-19 response guidelines change. We will keep you posted.

As always, the safety of our Scouts come first. BSA accident and sickness secondary insurance for all registered Scouts and volunteer leaders continues to be provided, including COVID-19 related issues, if North Carolina guidelines are followed. Currently that means limiting Scouting meetings to 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors, while also following safety precautions such as temperature checks, handwashing, face covers, and social distancing.

Next, a recent series of discussions with a selection of volunteer committees nationwide regarding changes to the BSA older youth programs have concluded. Read here for the results.

In closing, the BSA National organization continues to proceed in Chapter 11 reorganization. This process does not involve Old North State local Scouting programs or operations. Read more about the BSA National process, including compensation and care for past victims of abuse in Scouting as well as our comprehensive youth protection procedures at www.bsarestructuring.org Old North State Council remains committed to the safety of all youth in Scouting. Our programs are safer today than ever before.

Thank you for ALL you do for our Scouts! Let’s make it a great fall season.

Yours in Scouting, Ed Martin

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The Great Cub Scout Recruiting Derby

Lots of easy ideas to promote your pack.

Market in-person and online in new ways!
How many of them can you do?

Collect points to have a chance for some great gift cards - or win a pack pizza party!

National Virtual Cub Family Event September 12

If you like funny pets, rockets, astronauts, and Pinewood Derby cars, then you’ll love Family Fun Fest!
It’s outdoor adventure you can have online!

This very special online-only event is just for families like yours!
There will be cool hands-on activities, interviews with amazing people, and opportunities to make your community better with a service project.

It’s always more fun with friends, so invite some of yours to join you online for the Family Fun Fest!
 

IOLS Training
September 18 - 19, 2020

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Required to register as Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster

Cost - $40 includes program materials & meals

Learn the basic skills needed to deliver the promise

Register here
 

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

Wood Badge Training
October 9 & November 7, 2020!

Class limited to 48 participants and is filling fast!

Register today!

Wood Badge is corporate level training that will deepen your understanding of
what Scouting is and why we do it. Experience personal growth and make
new Scouting friends that will last a lifetime.

Updates from the staff now on You Tube

Winter Camp at Cherokee Scout Reservation
For Scouts BSA and Venturers
December 27 - 30, 2020

A new Adventure for Scouts BSA & Venturers
4 Days & 3 Nights Cold Weather Camping

Includes: Adirondack camping, meals & opportunity to earn
up to 3 merit badges

$165 per Scout

Click here for more information
including all 20 current merit badge
offerings

Registration opens soon

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

Donate to Scouting today

With the inability to conduct regular fundraising due to COVID-19, your investment to continue to deliver life-changing
programs to more than 4,400 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.

Volunteer Resources

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

• Make reservations online as before.

• 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
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 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.

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