Ranger Marvin Preslar Retirement Celebration

Saturday, March 13  1:00 pm

The Old North State Council and Cherokee Scout Reservation will host a reception to celebrate Camp Ranger Marvin Preslar’s retirement

The reception will be held at the ATV program area at Cherokee Scout Reservation

A memory book and video are being assembled. 
If you wish to send Marvin a letter or card, please send to Bud Harrelson’s attention at  bud.harrelson@scouting.org or 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408 by Friday, March 5

Pictures and images of Marvin can be uploaded here by Friday, March 5

Friends, family, and fellow Scouters wishing to make a donation to Cherokee Scout Reservation in honor of Marvin may do so using the reservation link.

RSVP by Tuesday, March 9 at 11:59 pm

Guests are asked to wear face-coverings and practice social distancing

Direct questions to bud.harrelson@scouting.org

Bill Goebel Receives Silver Antelope

Awarded by Southern Region Selection Committee

Congratulations to ONSC's own Bill Goebel for receiving the highest BSA Southern Region honor that can be bestowed on an adult volunteer. He was one of only eight recipients selected from councils in 13 states.

Created in 1942, the Silver Antelope is awarded to those persons who give extraordinary leadership in distinguished service to youth. This award recognizes registered Scouters for their noteworthy service of exceptional character provided within the region’s territory.

Bill has held many leadership positions in the Old North State Council and is currently the president of the Southern Region Area 7. Congratulations Bill!

Introduction to Leadership Skills For Crews

Saturday, March 27   Shiloh UMC  Lexington

The Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) course was created to help Venturers learn and practice the attitudes and skills effective leaders demonstrate. Practicing and mastering these skills within the crew will provide Venturers with positive leadership experiences in and outside of the crew.
This course consists of a series of lessons divided into three modules: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading Crews.

Register here

Space is limited to 23 participants with COVID safety measures

Camp Cards 2021

Scouts want to go to camp! The more cards they sell, the more BSA fun they can have!
 

Please contact your district executive with your order.

The deals on this year's cards can be seen here

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ATV Powersports

Mar 20   Apr 10   May 8

Learn ATV Safety while roaring through the back woods of CSR

Scouts can register individually or with patrols or troops

Scouts must be 14 years of age or older

$50 per Scout

 

BALOO Training

April 9-10

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation

Learn how to plan quality outdoor events for your pack

Program combines indoor instruction & outdoor hands-on activities

Every pack must have at least ONE BALOO-trained leader to camp overnight

Register here

Email ann.jones@scouting.org for further information

Mom & Me Day

May 1

Travel through ancient Egypt as you enjoy a day of fun and 
excitement with your Scout at Woodfield Scout Preservation

This event which is annually a campout, will be a
day-only event this year with COVID-19
mitigation procedures in place to keep you safe

Open to adult female partners and 
             their registered Scouts
 

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.

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

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

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