September 17, 2020

Scouting Newsletter

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Cub Family Fun Day September 26

New Cub Scouts can launch your rockets! All Cub families welcome.
Fishing and STEM activities available.

$5 per Scout includes hotdog lunch

Show up at your convenience between 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 

Enjoy the great outdoors at beautiful Woodfield Scout Preservation, 499 Woodfield Scout Trail, Asheboro, NC 27205

Register here


 

Wood Badge Training
October 9 & November 7, 2020!

Course registration closes Wednesday September 30!

Register today!

Updates from the staff now on You Tube

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.


Questions? Email Course Director hal.bates@gmail.com


 


 

Popcorn 2020

American Heroes - Being Prepared For Anything

Win prizes for the Poppin in the USA challenge here

Show 'N Sell pick up at Old North State Council office Friday, Sept 18, 12:00-5:00 pm and Saturday the 19th, 8:30-10:30am.

Please RSVP your pickup time to Matthew.

Show 'N Sell replacement orders due by
Thursday, September 24 at 11:59 pm.

 


To do make that order and for any other questions email Matthew Lanouette
 


 

Cub Scout Recruiting

No school access? No problem!

Lots of great ideas for new in-person and online ways to recruit.
How many of them can you do?

Which pack in each district will win a pack pizza party?



 

 


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 AND other information just added!

Register here for first payment


 

New ATV Powersports Program is here!

Roar through the back woods of Cherokee Scout Reservation in a new and exciting program. Five miles of twisting, rocking and even rolling through mud.
 

2 opportunities remain: Oct 17, Nov 14
 

Individual & small patrol registrations . Class size limited to 8. Scouts must be at least 14 years old.

$50 per person

 

 


OA Fall Update

We are pleased to announce a series of updates to our Fall schedule, designed to follow COVID-19 mitigation procedures while also providing a meaningful and exciting experience for all members and candidates of Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge 70!

As always you can reach the lodge leadership at lodge70@lodge70.org with any questions.




 


 

ONSC Scouts Got Talent Winner

Congratulations to Brian Beirne, Pack 9, Alamance District


Brian received $100 Amazon gift certificate for his clever use of the Scout Law to show a Scout's life


See Brian's production here


Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)
October 16-18, 2020

An annual favorite!

The world's largest Scout radio event


 

 


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.
Your generosity supports a Scouting program of the HIGHEST caliber.


 

State of North Carolina COVID-19 updates

As of Friday Sept 4, North Carolina COVID-19 prevention guidelines will permit mass gatherings of 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors. Here is the BSA's latest guidance for COVID prevention measures for a variety of activities including advancement. The Eagle Scout Extension Process that gives councils the authority to grant an additional three-month extension has been moved to December 31st, 2020.
Also included is a link to the Restarting Scouting checklist.




Click here for a list of other practical preventative measures we have assembled from national panel discussions.


 

Latest Youth Safety Resources All in One Place

The safety of children in our programs is the most important priority of the Boy Scouts of America. 

The BSA’s safeguards highlighted below are key parts of our multilayered approach to help keep kids safe.

These measures were informed by respected experts in the fields of child safety, law enforcement, and child psychologyand are among the strongest safeguards found in any youth-serving organization. 


 


 

Volunteer Resources

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment:  Resuming In-Person Activities

Adult Leaders can use this SAFE restart checklist when resuming 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 50 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


Scout Shop

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


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


Calendar of Events

View the full calendar here (includes events and meetings)

September
18 IOLS - CLOSED
18 BALOO - CLOSED
19 ATV Powersports at Cherokee Scout Reservation - CLOSED
24 Supplemental Popcorn Order Due
26 Cub Scout Family Fun Day
 
October
 2 Akela Fall Family Campout
 3 CPR/First Aid
 9 Wood Badge Weekend #1
16 Cherokee Fall Family Campout
17 ATV Powersports at Cherokee Scout Reservation
23 Alamance Fall Family Campout
30 Uwharrie Fall Family Campout
 
November
17 ATV Powersports at Cherokee Scout Reservation

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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