Old North State Council Scout Executive & CEO Ed Martin Resigns Effective Dec 18, 2020

Scouting leaders and families:

It has been an honor and privilege to serve you the past 4 1/2 years. My family has enjoyed living in the Triad and experiencing both Scouting and community adventures. We are now entering a season in life when it is most important to be near our extended family, particularly elderly parents and in-laws in Florida and Texas, respectively.

After prayerful consideration, I have decided to conclude my 21-year professional career with the Boy Scouts of America and pursue new opportunities. Please accept my deepest gratitude for your service to Scouting, and all you do to positively impact the lives of youth.

Under the leadership of Old North State Council President Bob Paxton, the Council Executive Board & Officers will begin the BSA’s outlined process for hiring a new Scout Executive that would begin serving Old North State in 2021.

Yours in Scouting,

Ed Martin

Cub Family Fun Day This Saturday!

Register by noon tomorrow

Newly registered Cub Scouts can launch their rockets they should have received with the submission of an application!

All Cub families welcome - additional rockets may be purchased

$5 per Scout includes hotdog lunch, shooting sports and a STEM activity

Fishing always available! Bring your own pole

Show up at your convenience between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
All activities are on you own schedule

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

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 21 merit badge
offerings AND other information just added!

Register here for first payment

Popcorn 2020

Holiday Products Still Available online

Individual Scouts may continue to promote the sale of holiday products online until Nov 16

Free shipping continues for online orders over $30

You can still sell $1,000 in 8 hours socially distant! Find out how here

Questions? Please email Matthew Lanouette

Silver Beaver Nominations Now Open

The Boy Scouts of America, acting through the National Court of Honor, award the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth.

The Award is made for noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Scout Volunteers within the territory under the jurisdiction of the Old North State Council, BSA.

Nominees are considered based on their noteworthy service to youth, service to Scouting, and service outside Scouting to their community business, professional, educational, fraternal, veteran, rural, religious, and civic organizations.

Nominations are due to the Scout Office by January 15, 2021

                         2020 Silver Beaver Nomination Form

                         Tips for submitting an outstanding nomination
 

Cub Scout Recruiting

The Great Recruiting Derby Ends December 3

Many packs (and troops) have added new Scouts with the tips found in the Derby Guide.
Lots of great ideas for new in-person and online ways to recruit.

Packs that wish to have a chance to win a pizza party have to submit their derby forms by December 3

OA Virtual Induction December 4-5

Due to attendance limitations for our in-person Inductions weekend at Cherokee Scout Reservation, this year we are offering a virtual option for Induction into the Order of the Arrow.

This event will take place December 4-5, beginning around 8:00 pm Friday night and concluding around 8:00 pm Saturday night. The format will be a combination of pre-recorded videos and live videoconferencing with Lodge Leadership, Elangomats, and other candidates participating in virtual inductions. 

For the service component, candidates can choose to be part of an organized small group service project (still in keeping with COVID-19 mitigation strategies) or to organize their own project. To see more information and to register, visit our website

ONSC Communications Changes Coming Soon

Soon www.bsaonsc.org will have a different look - and be more static.

Information that changes frequently will be delivered through the Old North State Council "Hub." 
This will be through an app from a company called InspireHub.

Text "ONSC" to 55741 to join the ONSC Hub.
Sign up for as many channels (topics) as you would like.

Learn the app in 3-5 minute videos here

Save The Dates For Winterplace!

Get ready for the annual ski trip!

Registration opens Nov 16

Trip dates will be Jan 24,

Feb 7 and Feb 21

Donate to Scouting today

Thank you to our generous friends who invested in the delivery of life-changing programs to more than 4,400 Scouting youth in the Triad. With the effects of the COVID pandemic, your assistance was needed more than ever to maintain a Scouting program of the highest caliber. 

If you have not had a chance to participate this year and would like to do so, please take a moment to Donate Now!

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 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
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

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