December 24, 2020

Scouting Newsletter

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Royce Reynolds Family Scout Office Holiday Hours

       Scout Office                                                       Scout Shop

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


 

Silver Beaver Nominations Due January 15

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

 


Summer Camp 2021 Staff Applications

 

You have been attending resident camp at Cherokee Scout Reservation for years. You are now age 15 years or older and you are ready for more responsibility - and fun!
Work with a new team that will become friends for life.


Staff applications for the 2021 camp season are now available.

Staff interviews will be Saturday Jan 9

Call the Council Service Center to make an appointment (336-378-9166)

Email bud.harrelson@scouting.org for further information

 

 


2021 Scouting For Food

"To Help Other People at All Times"


February 6 - Door Hanger Distribution

February 13 - Food Collection

 

Click here for the Leader's Guide including 
activity checklists, contacts and drop-off location choices

Thank you for your service to our communities!
 


It's Time For Scouts on Skis!

Winterplace registration now open


January 24

February 7

February 21

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

 


'Be The Change" Virtual Event

February 21, 2021        8:00 pm        Facebook Live

Join us for a celebration of service, leadership and the groundbreaking accomplishments of the first female Eagle Scouts.

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!


 

NESA Eagle Scholarship Website

If you know a Scout who has earned the rank of Eagle, you should show them this site of scholarship opportunities
 

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.
 

Scoutbook Update - Log In Trouble

Scoutbook went through a domain name change recently.
It is now https://scoutbook.scouting.org.
Leaders having difficulty logging in may have to clear their cache and cookie
settings in order to log in under the new domain.
To clear your cache and cookie settings please follow the steps below depending on the browser you use.

          

Volunteer Resources

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment:  Friendly Reminder....

...to use an abundance of caution when conducting Scouting activities.

Current BSA policy is to follow all state guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. Gatherings of no more than 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors.

Review the latest state guidelines:


           

                 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

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.

                

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

The Scouting App is a Parent's Portal to Scoutbook
               

                 The Scouting App is for parents to access the things they need in Scoutbook in an environment that is customized and easy to navigate. Provides direct communication and even payment options. Search "Scouting in the Apple Store or Google Play

             

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

Holidays Hours: Closed Dec 24 - Jan 1, 2021

1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro

Scout Shop Phone: 336-235-0977


Hours      
Monday - Friday  10:00 am - 5:00 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)

December
24 Scout Shop closed until Jan 2, 2021
31 Scout Office closes at 1:00 pm
 
January
  1 New Year's Holiday - Office closed
  9 Youth Protection Training Live (via Zoom)
23 First Aid/CPR/AED Training (In-person limit 8)
30 Guilford District Recognition Banquet
 
February
  9 Youth Protection Training Live (via Zoom)

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 ROUNDTABLE IS VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Email matthew.lanouette@scouting.org to receive the meeting link.
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 ROUNDTABLE IS VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Email jason.powers@scouting.org to receive the meeting link.
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 ROUNDTABLE IS VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Email gary.stasco@scouting.org to receive the meeting link.
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 ROUNDTABLE IS VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Email gary.stasco@scouting.org to receive the meeting link.
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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Old North State Council, BSA

1405 Westover Terrace

Greensboro, NC 27408

336-378-9166

bsaonsc.org