Happy Thanksgiving

There is so much to be thankful for despite the unexpected challenges of 2020.

Thankful for Scouts that enjoy the outdoors and activities with their friends and family.

Thankful for volunteer leaders that give their time and talent to deliver the promise of Scouting.

Thankful for world-class camping facilities.

Thankful for generous donors willing to invest in our young people.

Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving!
 

Royce Reynolds Family Scout Office Holiday Hours

       Scout Office                                                       Scout Shop
Wed Nov 25 - Closed                                          Wed Nov 25 - Open
Thur & Fri Nov 26 & 27 - Closed                         Thur & Fri Nov 26 & 27 - Closed 
                                                                             Sat Nov 28 - Open

Fri Dec 18 - Closes at 1:00 pm
Wed Dec 23 - Closed                                           Wed Dec 23 - Open
Thur & Fri Dec 24 & 25 - Closed                          Thur Dec 24 thru Jan 1, 2021 - Closed
Thur Dec 31 - Closes at 1:00 pm

BSA Scout Shop Holiday Giving Tree

A Holiday Giving tree (similar to an Angel tree) will be set up at the Scout Shop to help provide uniforms for our Scouts.
Unit Leaders:  Look around your Pack, Troop, Crew or Ship and see who needs help.  Talk to the parents of that Scout to get accurate sizes, and return the attached letter to the Scout Shop no later than November 30.  Thank you for all you do for Scouting!

Winter Camp December 27 - 30

Registration Ends December 3!

A new Adventure for Scouts BSA & Venturers

170 Scouts and growing! Don't miss out!

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 ad

Register here

We Hope You've Saved The Date.. 

If not, make sure to ask your smart phone to set a reminder, or paper your refrigerator with notes. Whatever works to remind you that #GivingTuesday is on December 1, 2020. This #GivingTuesday, and we’re asking you to rally with us to create maximum impact for Scouting in the Old North State Council and help bring the values and mission of Scouting to even more families in 2021

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday that assist business big and small - but Giving Tuesday gives you the opportunity to contribute to a non-profit of your choosing.

At a time when the world needs Scouting more than ever, we are asking for your help. Give back to an organization that has brought so much to your life. Whether that be your Scouting adventure as a youth, parenting a child in the program, or contributing your time and talent as a volunteer.

From all of us here in the Old North State Council, we thank you for your support on #GivingTuesday.

P.S. #GivingTuesday is a busy day. If you are ready to make your gift now, just click the button below:

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
 

Save The Date For The Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts Event

Virtual Event on the evening of February 21, 2021

To help make the event possible, we are asking families of the members of the Inaugural Class of Female Scouts to provide us with some details about their Scout's journey, including:

     Why did they join Scouts BSA?
     What inspired their Eagle Scout project?
     What was the impact of their project?

Look for details soon on how to share their amazing Scout stories!

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 Induction December 4-5
In-Person

Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge will host its final induction weekend of the year on December 4-5. This is an in-person event.

Scouts arrive starting at 7:00 pm Friday and depart Saturday at 7:30 pm.

As part of our COVID-19 mitigation strategies, Scouts will be assigned to crews prior to the event 
and the groups will be socially distant. Food will be individually packaged.
Scouts will need to wear a face covering for the duration of the event.

To see more information and to register, visit our website

Save The Dates For Winterplace!

January 24 and February 7 & 21

Get ready for the annual ski trip!

Registration opens soon!

Click here for the Leader's Guide including 
activity restrictions due to COVID

BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award

The new BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award, replacing the Hornaday Award, will continue to recognize the conservation efforts of Scouts, Venturers, Sea Scouts, adult volunteers, and other individuals, corporations, and institutions that contribute significantly to natural resource conservation and environmental protection. It has been streamlined and modernized to build on the extraordinary contributions made by all the dedicated award recipients to date. Award program information and materials can be found here.
 

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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