February 4, 2021

Scouting Newsletter

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Now sent every other week

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!

 


Charters Due

The charters for units in Alamance, Guilford & Uwharrie Districts are now due.

The charters for units in Akela and Cherokee Districts will be due at the Scout Office on Monday February 15.

See more membership renewal information here.

Please contact your District Executive if you need additional assistance. 


 

Camp Cards 2021

As we continue to "do our best" during these uncertain times, plans continue for camp card sales for those Scouts that wish to participate. Scouts want to go to camp! The more cards they sell, the more BSA fun they can have!

Alamance, Akela, Guilford & Caswell/Person Co cards are available for distribution.
Davie, Davidson, Randolph & Rockingham Co cards will be available in late Feb.

Since there are no in-person leader meetings currently, arrangements will need to be made between unit leaders and district executives. If you have not already done so, please contact your executive with your desired quantity and to make plans for pick up. The deals on this year's cards can be seen here

1 Page Overview                         Leader's Guide


 

Summer Camp Program Kick-Off

Saturday, February 13


For Cub Scout & Scotus BSA Leaders - learn about the exciting plans for
Scouts BSA Summer Camp & Cub Overnight Camp

Cub Scout Overnight Summer Camp is open
to Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos & Arrow of Light Scouts.

Location: Shiloh Presbyterian Church Scout Hut, 2638 Grand Oaks Blvd, Burlington

Each meeting will be live streamed via the camp Facebook page. Session attendance limited to 25 people due to COVID restrictions
Sessions:
9:00 am & 1:00 pm - Scouts BSA
11:00 am & 3:00 pm - Cub Scouts

RSVP by 11:59 pm Thu Feb 11

Email bud.harrelson@scouting.org for further information
 


Winterplace Continues!

Register today



February 7

February 21

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

 


Financial Assistance for BSA Members in 2021

Thanks to continued support from generous donors, funding to support local families in need is still available. It is provided to any families to help with the increased membership fees for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing youth members as well as registered adult leaders. Click here for additional information. Click here for the financial assistance form.


 

"Be The Change" BSA Event on Facebook Live

February 21, 2021        8:00 pm

This event will celebrate service, leadership and the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts. Profiles from some Inaugural Eagles, Messages from VIP's across the nation, Preview the 2021 Summer of Service.
RSVP here


 

CSR Merit Badge Day

Saturday February 27

Scouts may participate in one of the six choices:

  Citizenship in the World (Eagle required)
  Law
  Medicine
  Personal Management (Eagle required)
  Search & Rescue
  Sustainability (Eagle required)

Cost: $35 includes merit badge materials, hot lunch, COVID-19 mitigation supplies

Class sizes limited to 24

Unit Leader may register multiple Scouts or families may register individually

Registration closes Thu Feb 25 at 11:59 pm


 

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.

APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 12, 2021
 

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

Boy Scouts of America Safety Moment:  Frostbite

Serious injuries can occur when it’s cold and you spend time working, playing, or sleeping outside, particularly if you are wet or your clothes are wet or too tight. Scouts should be instructed to inform an adult as soon as possible if they are at an event, winter camp, or troop campout and start experiencing any of the symptoms 

           

                 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

Scoutbook Login Trouble

                 Having difficulty? Check to make sure the domain name is correct. It should be https://scoutbook.scouting.org. Still having difficulty? You may need to clear cache & cookie settings. Please follow the steps below depending on the browser you use.

                            

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

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)

February
  6 Instructor-led Youth Protection Training (virtual)
   6 Scouting For Food Hanger Distribution
   7 Winterplace
 13 Scouting For Food Collection
 13 Summer Camp Kick-off
 21 Woodfield Range Officer Training
 21 Winterplace
 27 First Aid/CPR/AED Training (In-person limit 8)
 27 CSR Merit Badge Day
 27 Guilford District Recognition Ceremony
   
March
  5 NRA Basic Rifle & Shotgun Training
 13 Ranger Marvin Retirement Celebration
 20 Akela District Pinewood Derby
 20 First Aid/CPR/AED Training (In-person limit 8)
 20 Cub Scout BB & Archery Day @ Woodfield
 26 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
   
April
   9 BALOO Training
 10 Cub Scout BB & Archery Day @ Woodfield
 23 NRA Instructor's Course
 24 Camp Card Payment Due
   
May
    1 Mom & Me

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. ROUNDTABLE IS VIA ZOOM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - Email jonathan.clapp@scouting.org to receive the meeting link.
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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Greensboro, NC 27408

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