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Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America
October/November, 2014
The Old North State News
Special points of
interest:
 Eagle Scout
Breakfast
 Whitney Young
Service Award
 STEM Merit
Badge College
 2015 Summer
Camp
Inside this issue:
Popcorn Update
2
Commissioner’s
Corner
2
Scout Executive’s 3
Message
2014 Scouting Recruitment
Update:
Scouting recruitment is
beginning to wind down, but do not stop
trying to recruit new boys! Many people
believe that if they miss the sign up
night, they miss the opportunity to join
Scouting. Continue to reach out to your
schools with programs like Adopt-aSchool, have the boys wear uniforms on
meeting days or even host an ice cream
social for the boys and try to get them to
sign up for Scouting, it’s never too late.
Once you get
a
b o y
recruited into your unit, it’s everyone’s responsibility to
deliver on the promise of shooting BB guns, Bows and
Arrows, making S’mores and having fun in the outdoors.
Remember, let’s give every boy a chance to become a Scout!
Our youth need Scouting more than ever!
Bobcat Fast Start
New Scouts that earn their Bobcat will receive a
special Bobcat Fast Start Patch and Packs who
qualify will be entered in a drawing for a Pack
Pizza Party! See details on page 13!
Council Calendar 4
Training
New Eagles
5
6
Council News
6-7
Dist. News
8-12
OA News
14
Bullying in all forms has become a
serious national problem, with over
half of adolescents and teens having
been subjected to cyber bullying.
Cyber bullying can take place online,
through texting, or through social media. About 1 in 3 youth have been
threatened through cyber bullying. Bullying in all forms has long term
negative effects not only on the target, but also on the bully and those
who witness or are aware of the bullying.
There is no place in Scouting for bullying of any kind. It is important for
us, as leaders, to help our Scouts understand that
bullying is not “cool” and is in opposition to the
Scout Law that we teach our Scouts to live by.
STEM Merit Badge
College Page 4!
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Vol. 42 Number 6
USPS 215-580
In June of 2013, the Boy Scouts of America launched the Cyber
CHIP for Scouts. More and more, our youth are depending on
digital media in school, for fun, and for socialization. BSA teamed
up with NetSMartz, which is a part of the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children, to develop the program. The
Cyber CHIP is age specific, with programs for Cub Scouts in
Grades 1-2 and 4-5; Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Venturers, and
Sea Scouts in Grades 6-8 and 9-12. Some of the topics Scouts
can learn about are cyber bullying, cell phone use, texting,
blogging, gaming, and identity theft.
Unit leaders can access information on the Cyber CHIP program
and program materials for use in your units from the BSA website
at www.scouting.org/cyberchip or www.netsmartz.org.
Special
patches and pocket cards are available through the Scout Shop or
from ScoutStuff.org.
Council President
Bill Goebel
Council Commissioner
Rob Kennerly
Scout Executive
Rodney Carpenter
Dir. of Field Service
Travis Rubelee
Development Director
Lori Cranford
Program Director
Ann Jones
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The Focus of the
Unit Commissioner
Popcorn:
Last issue, I reported to you about
the important roles that Unit Commissioners assume in helping the
success of a Unit. These roles inCOMMISSIONER’S
CORNER
cluded being a Friend, Representative,
Doctor,
Teacher, and
Counselor to the Units they serve. In assuming these
roles, Unit Commissioners are tasked with several primary areas of focus to help service each of our Units.
Two very important areas of focus for the Unit Commissioner include Supporting On-Time Charter Renewal, and Supporting Unit Growth in the Journey to Excellence Criteria.
Every year, each of our Units along with their Chartered Organization is required to renew their charter
with the Boy Scouts of America. Timely renewal of the
Unit’s Charter is very important in maintaining the continuous uninterrupted service that BSA provides to the
youth in a Unit, including advancements and recognitions, as well as, accident insurance coverage while
participating in a scouting activity. Unit Commissioners are tasked with helping Units as they move
through the renewal process, and to provide assistance
as needed in support of a Unit’s efforts in retaining
their membership.
The charter renewal process requires each Unit to assess their performance characteristics over the previous year through completion of the Journey to Excellence form. Very different from the old “Quality Unit”
recognition, the JTE assessment is intended to be
means to Recognize the success of a Unit; to provide
Units a constructive framework for Planning; and to be
a source for Guidance. Unit Commissioners are tasked
with providing support for a Unit’s growth through JTE
Popcorn is going great so
far this year! Scouts are
selling an amazing amount
of popcorn, so keep it up,
it’s only going to help fund
your entire Scouting program. The pickup will be
on Friday, November 21 in
your district. Stay tuned to
the Kernel’s Blast and contact your District Executive
and District Popcorn Kernel for more information. If
you need help with your order, please contact Travis
Rubelee at [email protected].
Don’t Miss Out On FISH CLUB!!! For the upcoming
popcorn sale this fall, Scouts who reach $750 in sales
will be admitted to the exclusive FISH CLUB!
Membership includes:




A patch
A limited edition BSA fishing lure
Your own rod & reel
An invitation to the annual Fish Club event at
Woodfield Scout Preservation
Adopt a School
A great way to establish working relationships with the
schools in your community if
for units to adopt a school. In
the Adopt A School program,
Units partner with a school
and provide valuable service
hours for different projects
addressing the needs of the
school. Units can also earn a
patch for completing 4 different projects during the year.
This program is not limited to
Packs. Troops and Crews are
encouraged to participate also! Find details at
details
at:
www.bsaadoptaschool.org Find
bsaadoptaschool.org
assessment, and if needed, assist a Unit in moving to a
higher level of JTE success.
The Old North State Council is beginning to prepare for
the upcoming season charter renewals.
Beginning in
2015, all of the Units in our Council will renew in the
months of January and February.
Mailings for the
2015 charter renewals will begin in October.
It’s not
too early to reach out to your Unit Commissioner, and
begin to seek his guidance for a successful and ontime completion of your Unit’s Charter Renewal.
Rob Kennerly
Old North State Council Commissioner
Pictured is Pack 65 in Alamance completing an
Adopt-a-School project!
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Reality Check
This January will mark my 20th
anniversary as a professional Scouter
and I will tell you that not once during
those 20 years have I ever had to
revoke the membership of a youth
member. That is until this past
summer. Without getting into details, I
will simply tell you that today's
Message from the technology played a huge part in what
Scout Executive happened to this young man. In this
particular case, I felt I needed to break
the news in person. So I made
arrangements to meet the Scout and his parents at their
home. As I explained the consequences of his actions,
tears ran down his face and his fathers as well. As I left,
the Scout apologized for putting Scouting in a bad light.
He was truly remorseful and he was sincere.
As I walked to my car my heart was heavy after what had
just transpired. At that moment in front of their home I
had a reality check. That reality check was this, we as
leaders and adults must change how we look at today's
youth and how we interact with them. We cannot continue
to ignore technology and the role it plays in the lives of
our Scouts. The fact is, cell phones, tablets, computers,
and video games play a significant part in the lives of
young people. Sadly, many of them turn to it for attention
and an increasing amount of parents are depending on
technology to help raise their children.
While we can keep technology out of our meetings and
from our outings, it is becoming increasingly more
challenging to do so. So what can we do? I believe we first
must trust, admit and acknowledge the role technology is
playing in the lives of our youth. We have to stop ignoring
it and start addressing the issues and responsibilities
related to it. As a leader of your unit, are you stressing the
importance of parents of new Scouts to review the parent
guide book on youth protection? Are you checking to make
sure it has been done? Have you talked to your Scouts
about bullying and bullying on the internet, texting,
sexting, etc....I would encourage all leaders to adopt the
C.H.I.P program (Article in newsletter). Have you talked
about youth protection and shared the accompanying
videos? The council is currently working on some
additional supplemental materials to address bullying that
should be ready by December. In it, there will be a
challenge for you to conduct a training in your unit. I hope
you will be brave enough to take this challenge.
The life lessons that Scouting has delivered over the last
104 years is still relative today. We have to adapt to
technology to better understand our youth, to better
communicate with our youth, and to better protect our
youth. If we don't, I am fearful that a youth in your unit
may be the next Scout that I have to visit and quite
frankly, one is one too many.
Know that you are greatly appreciated and know that
together we can and do make a difference.
God Bless you and may God Bless Scouting,
Rodney Carpenter
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SCOUTING IN THE OLD NORTH
STATE COUNCIL
http://bsaonsc.wordpress.com/
Supporters of the Old North State Council already know
what a worthy organization we have in the Boy Scouts of
America. There are many stories, experiences and
examples of how Scouting has made a difference; and we
would like to share those with the Old North State Council
family. We hope you will enjoy the stories, be inspired
and proud to be a part of this great Council!
Please feel free to share your scouting stories, Email Tina
Carroll at [email protected]
Tributes & Memorials
In Memory of Walter “Buster” Brown III
Bill & Connie Poovey
Rose Anne Gant
Larry & Cornie Warlick
Betsy Black
Bob & Betty Saffelle
Joe & Zelma Higgins
Harold & Patti Bates
Bill & Sally Brackett
In Honor of Steve Norris
Chester & Martha Brown
In Memory of George Milton West
Jacqueline Ackerman & Family
Whitney M. Young Service Award Luncheon
The Whitney M. Young Award
recognizes individuals and
organizations who have provided
outstanding services in the
development and implementation of
Scouting opportunities for youth from
rural or low-income backgrounds.
On Thursday, October 16, 2014, the Community
Outreach Committee will honor the late Mr. Donny
Brown, Mr. Bob Purvis, the North Carolina A&T
State University, and the committee’s own chairman,
Mr. Doug Thorne.
The event will be held at the Khalif Event Center,
2000 E. Wendover Ave. at 11:30am. If you would
like to support this worthy event, please contact Dist.
Exec. Dara Campbell at [email protected].
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2014 Old North State Council Calendar
October
3
Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Cherokee
3-5
OA Ordeal, Cherokee
4
Fundamentals of Training, Scout Office, 8 AM
6
Shooting Sports Committee, Scout Office 6:30 PM
8
Program Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 6 PM
10-12 WoodBadge II, Cherokee
10-12 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills Training,
Hagan Sea Base
14
FOS Leadership Training, Scout Office, 7-9 PM
15
Cub Scout Camping Committee, Scout Office, 6:30
15
Commissioner’s Meeting, Scout Office, 7 PM – 8 PM
16
Whitney M. Young Service Award Luncheon
18
First Aid, CPR/AED 8:30 AM, Scout Office
18
Fundamentals of Training, Scout Office
20
Facilities Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 7-8 PM
21
Membership Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 7PM
21
STEM Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 7-8 PM
23
Council Officer’s Meeting, Scout Office, 5:30 PM
24-26 Council Venturing/Shooting Sports Weekend, CSR
28
Marketing Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 6 PM
November
1
Cub Leader Pow Wow
1
Webelos Camp 2015 Sign-up at Pow Wow Event
2
OA Executive Committee Meeting, Scout Office
7
Popcorn Sales End
7
OA Stew Sale
7-9
OA Fall Fellowship, Cherokee
8
Cherokee Directors Interview, Cherokee
8
BB Gun and Archery, Woodfield
8
Webelosree at Cherokee Scout Reservation
9
Rangemasters Clay Shoot, Cherokee
11
Popcorn Orders Due, Prize Orders Due
11
Eagle Alumni Breakfast
12
Risk Management Meeting, Scout Office, 6:30 PM
14-16 Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Woodfield
18
Outreach Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 6–7 PM
19
Training Committee Meeting, Scout Office, 5:30 PM
19
Council Commissioner’s Meeting, Scout Office,
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
19
Council Boy Scout Camping Committee Meeting,
Scout Office, 7 PM – 8 PM
19
Council Aquatics Meeting, Scout Office, 7 PM–8 PM
20
Council Board Meeting, Scout Office, 7 PM – 8 PM
22
STEM Merit Badge College, A&T University
22
Popcorn Pickup
22
First Aid, CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant, 8:30 AM,
Scout Office
22-23 BSA/NRA Instructor Training at CSR
27-28 Office Closed
December
5
Award of Merit Nominations Due
6
District Key 3 Training, Scout Office, 8:30 AM– 12
6
Council Charter Rep Training, Scout Office, 1–2 PM
9
Council Membership Committee Meeting, Scout
Office, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
9
Council STEM Committee Mti, Scout Office, 7-8 PM
11
Council Exploring Meeting, Scout Office,
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
12
Popcorn Money Due
24-26 Office Closed
27
Rangemasters Christmas Clay Shoot, Cherokee
STEM Merit Badge College:
November 22, 2014
NC A&T University
Registration has opened for the STEM
Merit Badge College at NC A&T
University on November 22, 2014!
Along with the merit badges being offered for Scouts,
there will be a training for leaders to learn about the
mechanics of the Nova awards.
The Early Bird deadline to receive a discount is October
17th but we have already had over 50 Scouts registered
and classes are filling up! This will be an exciting event
so please do not hesitate to send in your registration
form!
Unit STEM Coordinator Training
Leaders who want to learn more about the new STEM
Nova awards and how to implement them in their unit
should plan to attend the STEM Unit Coordinator
training on October 8th at the Scout office from 6:00
PM to 8:00 PM. Registration is required and the flier is
available on the council website. Please make sure that
at least one leader from your unit is in attendance at
this session!
Old North State Council STEM on Facebook
To stay up to date on everything happening with STEM
in the Old North State Council, please visit Facebook
and “Like” our STEM page at www.facebook/com/
onscstem. All news, announcements, and events
related to STEM in the Old North State Council will be
posted on this page. Please share it with your fellow
leaders and parents!
Webelosree Nov. 8, 2014 @ CSR
We are excited about the 2014 Webeloree for the
2nd year Webelos of the Old North State Council!
Webelos, come and experience what it’s like to be a
Boy Scout. See and experience Native American
tradition, make catapults and be introduced to
pioneering skills that are learned when joining Boy
Scouts.
Lots of fun activities are planned! The
Webeloree will begin at 9:30 am and run until
approximately 3:00 on Saturday Nov. 8, consisting of
lunch and a round robin of activities.
This is a rain or shine event.
Where: Cherokee Scout Reservation Yanceyville, NC
Cost: $5 per person (youth and adult)(Includes lunch
and the weekend patch). Register by Oct. 30th to be
guaranteed a patch and craft materials! Register at
www.bsaonsc.org
How: Scouts can Attend with their Den (Webelo
Leaders should try to attend) or you can attend
individually along with a parent/guardian.
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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Visit www.bsaonsc.org to register
October 1 & October 10-12
Intro to Outdoor
Leadership Skills Both Sessions Required! Wednesday
(10/1) will be at Scout Office, the weekend outing will be
held at Hagan Sea Base! Intro to Outdoor Leadership
Skills (IOLS) teaches the basics of camp fire management
and construction, meal planning for camping trips, basic
backpacking, the essentials of map and compass,
lashings and knots, as well as wood chopping safety and
other outdoor skills to pass on to your Scouts.
October 4 Fundamentals of Training held at the Scout
Office. Cost is $5, which includes lunch. Scout leaders
desiring to improve their training ability should attend
this training. Contact James Jordan for more information
at 336 545-5806.
Nov. 1 Cub Leader Pow Wow Training opportunity for
new and experienced Cub Scout Leaders and Pack
Committee Members. This event includes a variety of
seminars to help you provide a quality Cub Scout
program. Cost is $10 if you preregister, $12 at the
door. Lunch is provided. It will be held at Muirs Chapel
United Methodist Church at 314 Muirs Chapel Road in
Greensboro.
Nov. 14—16 Wilderness First Aid
The “wilderness” is a “remote geographical location
more
than
1
hour
from
definitive
medical
care.” (Wilderness First Aid:
Emergency Care for
Remote Locations, 2008) Definitive medical care would
be an emergency clinic, hospital emergency room, or
your personal healthcare provider.
This definition of
wilderness relates to most of the programs we
participate in with our Scouts, including our Cub Scouts,
Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Sea Scouts.
The Guide to Safe Scouting says: “Depending upon
the event or activity planned, it may be required that at
least two adults or youth (though three or more is
preferable) in each touring group have current training
in WFA and CPR, know how and when to put this
knowledge to use, and thoroughly understand the
limitations of their knowledge.” BSA currently requires
at least one person attending a BSA National High
Adventure Base be trained in wilderness first aid.
Beginning in 2016, BSA will require at least two people
attending to have wilderness first aid. The Old North
State Council requires all adults attending a BSA
National High Adventure Base with a council contingent
be trained in wilderness first aid.
Wilderness First Aid training will be held at Woodfield
Scout Preservation the weekend of November 14-16,
2014. This course is appropriate for all leaders taking
Scouts on activities in the out-of-doors. The course is
also open to youth age 14 or older, on the
recommendation of their unit leader.
Units are
responsible
for
maintaining
Youth
Protection
requirements in leadership in regards to two-deep
leadership and co-ed participants. Registration deadline
is Thursday, October 16, 2014. No registrations can be
accepted after that date.
Mandatory pre-requisites
include adult CPR/AED and first aid.
If you need to earn your CPR/AED and first aid
certifications prior to the Wilderness First Aid course,
there are courses coming up on September 27 and
October 18. If you need this training, register early, as
courses fill up very quickly this time of year. You may
register for Wilderness First Aid prior to taking your
CPR/AED/First Aid training.
Note on the WFA
Registration form the date you will be taking your prerequisites.
For any questions, contact Nita Grubbs at
[email protected] or 336.378.9166.
Nov. 22 First Aid, CPR/AED-Adult & Child 8:30 AM
Scout Office. Cost is $25. Youth participants must be at
least 14 years of age. Boy Scouts and Venturers under
age 18 must attend with a buddy or appropriate adult
partner to meet BSA Youth Protection guidelines. Youth
needing transportation home will contact a parent prior to
end of course testing. Scouts cannot be left without adult
supervision.
Pre class study is not required, but knowledge of first aid
skills in the First Aid Merit Badge Book or Boy Scout
Handbook may be helpful. Class size is limited, register
early.
Lunch is on your own. For more info., contact
Nita Grubbs at [email protected]
What Makes a TRAINED Leader?
Adult leaders in units are considered trained, and eligible to
wear the official Trained emblem, once they have
completed Youth Protection Training and the training
courses outlined below, or have completed Youth Protection
Training and a previous basic training course when it was
current.
Youth Protection Training* is a joining requirement
for all registered adults and must be retaken every
two years!
CUB SCOUTING:
Leader-Specific (by position)*
BOY SCOUTING: Leader-Specific (by position)**
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills***
VENTURING & SEA SCOUTS:
All adults in Crews: Venturing Leader Specific
All adults in Ships: Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic
VARSITY SCOUTING
Varsity Scout Leader-Specific (all Team adults)
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills***
* E-Learning page at www.myscouting.org
** Troop Committee Challenge* is the position
specifics for troop committee members
*** Not required for committee positions
+ Chartered Organization Representatives
take This Is Scouting*, and Chartered Organization
Representative Training
Common sense tells us training is important, and
research shows the importance of trained leaders. A
trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in
the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a
knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people
around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of
programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a
whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to
make the Scouting program all it can be!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
JULY & AUGUST
EAGLE SCOUTS
Eagle Scout
Troop & District
George H. Anderson Jr.
781
Cherokee
Don Gray Angell III
732
Uwharrie
Harris Mclean Billings
230
Guilford
Chase Tyrin Blackwell
999
Cherokee
Ryan S. Cain
72
Akela
Charles Campbell Catherine
216
Guilford
William Poston Clontz
101
Guilford
Shawn Christian Collins
72
Akela
Ryan Michael Federico
42
Akela
Jacob William French
733
Cherokee
Kevin Patrick Hogan
368
Guilford
Seokgyu (James) Hong
107
Guilford
Charles Wallace Hutchison
216
Guilford
Karl Thomas Kassel
575
Uwharrie
Tyler Scott LaPlaca
142
Akela
Jacob Aleksei Leatherman
101
Guilford
Evan James Moorefield
372
Cherokee
Benjamin David Perez
72
Akela
Justin Dale Price
1
Akela
Nickolas Chase Younts
221
Uwharrie
Noah Michael Zawadzki
600
Guilford
ATTENTION 2014 EAGLES:
INTERESTED IN A PHILMONT SCHOLARSHIP?
Ben T. Ward Applications for the 2015 Old North
State Council Philmont Trek are due by
November 30. Visit bsaonsc.org for details.
This summer the Burlington City Council,
assisted by Tom Steele, Eagle Board Chairman
recognized the Aug. 2013-July 2014 Eagle Scouts
at their Council Meeting.
Old North State Council
Scout Tribute/Memorial Fund
___ In Memory of
___Graduation ___ Birthday
___New Eagle Scout___Anniversary ___ Get Well
___ Other _________________________________
Your Name: _________________________________
Your Address: _______________________________
In Honor of: Name:___________________________
Address: ___________________________________
Today’s date: ______________ Amount: $ _________
Please mail to Old North State Council,
Scout Tribute/Memorial Fund
1405 Westover Terrace Greensboro, NC 27408
Eagle Scout Breakfast
(Hosted by the Old North State Council, BSA)
You are invited to join Eagle Scouts from around the Piedmont Area for the 8th
Annual Eagle Scout Alumni Reunion. Eagle Scout Roy Carroll, Founder,
Chairman and CEO of the Carroll Companies will be our guest speaker.
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Time: 7:30am—Breakfast will be served
Have You
Earned
One of
These?
Royce Reynolds Family Scout Office
1405 Westover Terrace Greensboro, NC
Space is limited to the first 130 Eagles and you must RSVP no later
than Monday November 10, 2014 to reserve your spot.
Please contact: Dale Florence
Phone: 336/378-9166 or by email at: [email protected]
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Silver Beaver Nominations
Membership Ring Out:
Silver Beaver Nominations are due by
January 1, 2015.
With so many youth joining during the
month of September, it’s necessary to
ensure all have been registered.
Hel p reco gni z e our dedi ca te d
volunteers that have been active in
Scouting during the last 10 years or
more and has shown extraordinary
service to the Old North State Council
and their community.
We
will be conducting our semi-annual
Membership Ring Out in all of our
units.
It’s quite possible that your
Scouts aren’t registered in the BSA. If
that’s the case, he will be or is a victim
of the following:
No BSA insurance
No BSA Liability coverage
No BSA advancement
Boys Life subscription problems
And there are many more problems!
We ask all units to submit a copy at the October
Roundtable or email or fax of your internal unit roster to
be checked against the roster we have in our system. If
we do not receive your roster, we will be contacting the
key leadership to go over it via the phone on October
30th. Thanks for your help!
Alfred Giles & Dan Dobbins Honored at WSP
On September 6 a dedication service was held at
Woodfield Scout Preservation in honor of Dan Dobbins
and Alfred Giles, whom retired from the Old North State
Council December, 2013.
The Ranger’s Office at
Woodfield is named in Alfred’s honor and the Camp
Office at Woodfield is named in Dan’s honor. Thank you
both for your years of service.
Change in Unit Registration Status
Be Prepared for Changes in TRAINING STATUS
to take place in 2015 & 2016
Effective at your 2015 Charter renewal date,
all
Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Crew Advisors, Team
Coaches and Ship Skippers must be trained for the
position they hold within their units in accordance with
the BSA National definition of the term “trained”.
Effective at your 2016 Charter renewal date, all
Assistant Scoutmasters, Den Leaders, Webelos Den
Leaders and Assistant Crew Advisors must be trained
for the position they hold within their units in
accordance with the BSA National definition of the term
“trained.”
Pictured:
(Left) Alfred & Dan
(Top) Alfred & his wife Shirley
(Bottom) Dan & his wife Tracy
GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING SPOT LIGHT
WILLIAM D. BOYCE
NEW UNIT ORGANIZER AWARD
The William D. Boyce New-Unit Organizer Award is presented
to recognize volunteers who organize one or more traditional
Scouting units. The award may be worn on the adult uniform.
The award is a square knot placed over the three colors representing the three phases of the BSA program - Cub Scouting,
Boy Scouting, and Venturing. A volunteer can earn the knot by
organizing one traditional unit, and a program device can be
earned for up to three additional units organized.
Go to our Website: www.bsaonsc.org
and Subscribe to the ONSC E-List to
receive announcements and updates!
Each newsletter highlights a portion of the Guide to Safe
Scouting. Every unit should have a copy of the Guide to Safe
Scouting. It can also be viewed and printing by going to our
council website at www.bsaonsc.org . Highlighted is the BSA
National Council "Sweet Sixteen" of BSA safety procedures for
physical activity. These 16 points, which embody good judgment and common sense, are applicable to all activities and
will continue in the next few editions:
3.
Buddy System. The long history of the “buddy
system” in Scouting has shown that it is always
best to have at least one other person with you and
aware at all times of your circumstances and what
you are doing in any outdoor or strenuous activity.
The “Safety Zone Newsletter is published quarterly.
Be sure to check out the July/Sept. Issue on our
Web Site—www.bsaonsc.org
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AKELA DISTRICT
(Serving High Point, Thomasville, Jamestown, Wallburg,
Archdale, Trinity, and all points between)
District Chairman
District Commissioner
District Executive
Bob Paxton
Steve Allred
John McPhail
812-3438
431-5801
378-9166
Akela District Calendar
October
2 Dist. Committee Mtg., 6:30pm, Wesley Memorial UMC
9 Commissioner’s Meeting, 6 pm, Wesley Memorial UMC
9 Roundtable, 7:00pm, Wesley Memorial UMC
13 Eagle Board of Review, 7pm, Wesley memorial UMC
17-19 Fall Camporee, Woodfield West
24-26 Cub Family Encampment, Woodfield
November
2
Dist. Committee Meeting, 6:30pm,
Wesley Memorial UMC
10 Eagle Board of Review, 7 pm, Wesley memorial UMC
13 Commissioner’s Meeting, 6:00pm, Wesley
Memorial UMC
13 Roundtable, 7:00pm, Wesley Memorial UMC
boys, for all the hard work and dedication! Thanks to all
the committed leaders of Troop 72 as well for all their
time and energy.
If you ever have an event you would like me to attend,
never hesitate to contact me. I look forward to serving
as your District Executive in the coming months and
years.
Sincerely & Respectfully,
John McPhail
Akela District Banquet
Mark your calendars for our 2014 banquet on January
23, 2015 at Archdale Friends Meeting (114 Trindale Rd,
Archdale, NC 27263). Thank you to Troop and Pack 25
for agreeing to host us!
Cub Leader Trainings
EVERY YOUTH DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER! Visit
http://www.scouting.org/training/adult.aspx
With any questions regarding training, please contact
Kathy Medlin at [email protected]
Popcorn Dates:
9-15
9-27
11-7
11-7
Show and Sell orders due
Sale Starts
Show and Sell Product Return: UNOPENED ONLY!
Show and Sell invoice settlement date
11-11 Take Orders received from Units
11-22 Popcorn distribution to Units
12-12 Final invoices settlement date
Note from the DE:
I am excited to be a part of the Akela District and
fortunate to have such a great group of volunteers.
There has been a tremendous amount to learn and I
appreciate all the guidance the District leadership has
provided.
We are in the midst of School Night for Scouting and
anticipate a successful recruiting event. Many thanks to
the volunteers who give their time to ensure our
community boys can become Scouts. A special thanks to
Eric Medlin who orchestrated all the coordinators and
kept me on track!
Popcorn is upon us as well. We have done a great job
in the past promoting the benefits of supporting
Scouting through popcorn purchases. A special thanks
to Chip Haas who worked with all the units to coordinate
our popcorn efforts!
Lastly, I would like to thank Erika Pennington who asked
me to participate in an Eagle Court of Honor for Troop
72. It was an amazing event to witness and of which to
be a part. It is quite an accomplishment to have one
Eagle Scout; however, Troop 72 had five Eagle Scouts!
Under the guidance of Denis Pennington, Ryan Cain,
Shawn Collins, Seth Pennington, Benjamin Perez, and
Brain Stanley, all earned their Eagle. Congratulations,
2014 Cub Family Encampment
Military Appreciation
October 24-26
Woodfield Scout
Preservation
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ALAMANCE DISTRICT
(Serving Burlington, Saxapahaw, Snow Camp, Mebane,
Graham, Elon College, Union Ridge and all points between)
District Chairman: Tom Steele, Jr.
District Commissioner: Jean Chandler, 213-8244
Dist. Executive: Philip Stewart 336 378-9166
Alamance Calendar
October 2014
8
District Committee/Commissioner Meeting,
First Presbyterian Scout Hut: 6:15 PM
9
Roundtable, Shiloh Presbyterian Church: 7 PM
9
OA Chapter, Shiloh Presbyterian Church: 7 PM
13
Eagle Board, First Presbyterian Church
Scout Hut: 7PM
17-19 Cub-o-Ree, Woodfield
24-26 Boy Scout Camporee
30
Membership Ring Out
November 2014
10
Eagle Board, First Presbyterian Church
Scout Hut: 7 PM
12
District Committee/Commissioner Meeting,
First Presbyterian Scout Hut: 6:15 PM
13
Roundtable, Shiloh Presbyterian Church: 7 PM:
RECHARTERS
13
OA Chapter, Shiloh Presbyterian Church: 7 PM
21
Popcorn Pick Up: Location TBD
Start off on the RIGHT foot with Training!
s’mores on the campfire. Start some memories with
your Cub Scout and see what the excitement is about.
For more information, please contact Travis Crabtree at
[email protected].
District Camporee
It’s been a while since the District has had a Fall Camporee and Troop 64 is going to be the host of this year’s
event. It will be a throwback to Scouting skills from fire
building, First Aid, relays and navigation. Please make
sure your Troop gets signed up because this is one not to
miss! It will be held on October 24-26, 2014 at 4515
Fleet Isley Trail, Burlington, NC 27215. For more information, please contact Wayne Isley at [email protected].
Awards
Remember to turn in your Silver Beaver Applications to
the Old North State Council Office or by the December
Roundtable. Also District Award of Merit Nominees are
to be submitted no later than the December Roundtable.
For information on scheduling a presentation for your
unit, contact Philip Stewart at (336) 378-9166.
Cub Scout / Boy Scout Roundtable & Order of the
Arrow Chapter Meeting
Remember that Roundtable is on the second Wednesday
of the month. The church is located at 2638 Grand Oaks
Blvd, Burlington, NC 27215. It is a combined Cub/Boy
Scout/Venturing Roundtable and if you are interested in
finding out what other Packs/Troops/Crews in the area
are doing for programs don’t hesitate and show up! This
is also the meeting place for the District Order of the Arrow Chapter! If you are an arrowman, youth or adult,
you are welcome to attend.
Now that you have a unit full of new parents, it’s time to
start them off on the right foot! Although all of your parents may not be leaders, yet…it’s the perfect time to
send them to training. Make sure your leaders get registered and create a myscouting.org account. There is
quite a bit of training they can take online. Also remember the Recharter requirements, every unit’s top leader Friends of Scouting
must be trained in order to recharter.
Our Friends of Scouting campaign is about to kick off and
Ring Out
it is very important to the Old North State Council. This
Last Spring our “ring-out” uncovered over many UNREG- fundraising campaign provides money for the council to
ISTERED Boy and Cub Scouts in our district. UNREGIS- offset the increase in youth so that every boy can have
TERD Scouts are NOT insured, CANNOT advance, WILL the opportunity to join Scouting and the expansion of
programs and activities to ensure the greatest Scouting
NOT get Boys Life and CANNOT become Eagles.
experience that we can offer. This is not a donation, but
To prevent these problems, this Fall we will conduct our rather a sound investment in the Scouting program and
Fall Ring-Out during the month of October. During this our youth who are the future leaders and the best there
time, you are strongly encouraged to send a copy of is to offer. For information on scheduling a presentation
your unit’s roster by fax or deliver to the council at (336) for your unit, contact Philip Stewart at (336) 378-9166.
378-9169
or
email
to
either
Travis
Rubelee
[email protected]. Also, you may bring a copy Wanting to Help?
to the October Roundtable. If we do not receive a copy Has your son received his Eagle and is no longer active,
during this time frame we will contact you on October are you a former Scoutmaster or Troop Member, but you
30th to review your roster via phone. Thanks for your still have the Scouting Bug inside you? All you need is a
help. For more information or questions, please contact love of Scouting and to make a difference in a young
Travis Rubelee at (336) 378-9166.
man’s life! If so, we have a place for you to stay involved with Scouting! Please call Philip Stewart at (336)
Cub-o-Ree
378-9166.
The Great Race is coming to Woodfield Scout Preserve
for the Cub Scouts in the Alamance District on October
17-19! Registration must be submitted by pack by October 10th. Don’t miss out on the excitement of Cub Scout
activities of BB guns, bows and arrows and cooking
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CHEROKEE DISTRICT
(Serving Reidsville, Eden, Ruffin, Madison, Mayodan, Stoneville,
Roxboro, Yanceyville & all points between)
District Chairman-Neal Bowes-336-599-8200
District Commissioner – Dan Foster (336) 349-3428
District Executive – Chip White 540-819-5137
Cherokee Calendar
October
2
Roundtable, 7:00 PM
9
District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:00 PM
16
District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, CSR HQ
18-19 Fall Family Encampment, Cherokee
24-26 Fall Camporee
November
6
Roundtable, 7:00 PM
13
District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7:00 PM
20
District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, CSR HQ
District Nominating Committee
We are coming up on our yearly Nominating Process,
where our district Nominating Committee selects and
recruits the volunteers needed to serve on the District
Committee. The committee has begun to form and
Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page has volunteered
to be our Nominating Committee Chair. We are thrilled
to have his help in leading our district into next year!
If you have any suggestions for the Nominating Committee please send them to Cherokee District Executive Chip White at [email protected] or (336)
378-9166 ext 105. Please remember that these people
should be well connected, and willing to help recruit
members of the Cherokee District Committee.
FACEBOOK
Join our district on Facebook! Search for “Cherokee
Scouters” to stay up-to-date on the latest events.
Boy Scout Fall Camporee
Our Fall Camporee this year will be held at Farris Park in
Mayodan on October 24th-26th. This year’s theme is Emergency Awareness! We will have demos from the Sheriff’s
Office K9 Units, the Madison/Mayodan Rescue Squad, and
more! For more information about the Camporee please
contact Stephen Williams at (336) 280-1176 or [email protected].
Cub Fall Family Encampment
Fall Family Encampment is coming quickly! Be a SUPER
SCOUT! We will have FUN events geared towards SUPERHEROS!! We will have a great time fishing, shooting, doing
arts and crafts, and learning how to be a SUPER SCOUT!
This year we will be having the Camp out at Cherokee
Scout Reservation on October 18th & 19th. Friday night
Camping is available. For more information please contact
Terri Felder at [email protected].
Popcorn
Popcorn sales are coming soon! It is time to start preparing for the Trail’s End Popcorn Campaign that helps so
many boys pay for registration, summer camp, advancement, camping equipment, and other scouting fees. If you
have not already talked to your leader about all of the
benefits of selling Popcorn it isn’t too late! Please contact
Chip White at [email protected] to learn how to
sign up today!
Cub and Scout Leader Trainings
EVERY YOUTH DESERVES A TRAINED LEADER! Visit http://
www.scouting.org/training/adult.aspx. This month we are
highlighting Roundtables! Our district Roundtables are a
meeting that is open to all leaders as a GREAT opportunity
to learn about the Scouting program. We cover all of the
different ways that you can make a positive impact on
your unit for that month! As always, there is a list of training opportunities available on the Council website. If you
have any questions regarding training, please contact Terri
Felder at [email protected] or Chip White at
[email protected].
Venturing
Do you have older Scouts in the troop
that like to do high adventure activities such as Whitewater Rafting, Rock
climbing, or snowboarding? Do you
have older Scouts that still want to stay involved after
earning the rank of eagle? A Venture crew could be
for you! We have a lot of activities planned such as
the Davy Jones Rendezvous in the fall where your
crew or ship can spend the weekend at Hagan Sea
Base and Raven Point Sea Base participating in
events on High Rock Lake! Sign up’s will begin during
the summer so keep an eye out for the registration
form! We also partner with Kersey Valley Zip lines
where Crews and Post can fly through the tree tops!
If you have any questions on starting a Venture Crew
to partner with your existing Troop please contact
Jonathan Clapp at 336-378-9166 or email at [email protected]
Exploring
Are you a middle or high school student
interested in learning more about certain
careers out in the work force such as
Police, Firefighting, EMS, or Aviation? We have recently started a Sports Post with the Thomasville HiToms!! Exploring is your way to get introduced in
different career fields and learn all about a particular
career that you might be interested in! We have different posts all over the council to help you learn
more about different career fields that excite you! For
more information please contact Jonathan Clapp at
336-378-9166 or email at [email protected]
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GUILFORD DISTRICT
(Serving the greater Greensboro area)
Chairman:
Janet Mintz
[email protected]
Commissioner: Scott Spillmann [email protected]
District Director: Colin Lemon 336.653.8203
[email protected]
District Executive: Dara Campbell 336.378-9166 Ext. 118
[email protected]
Guilford Calendar
October
2
3-5
9
10-12
14
16
20
Roundtable, 7:00 PM, Scout Office
Cub Family Campout #1,
Woodfield Scout Preservation
District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Scout office
Cub Family Campout #2,
Woodfield Scout Preservation
District Eagle Board, 7:00 PM, Scout office
OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM, Scout office
District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7 PM, Scout office
November
6
11
13
13
15-16
Roundtable, 7:00 PM, Scout office
District Eagle Board, 7:00 PM, Scout office
Annual Business Meeting, 6:45 PM, Scout office
District Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Scout office
Webelos/Boy Scout Camporee,
Cherokee Scout Reservation
District Commissioner’s Meeting, 7PM, Scout office
OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM, Scout office
District Nominating Committee
It’s time again for the District Nominating Committee to
perform its most important function, select and recruit
the volunteers needed to serve as District Committee
members and chairs. We need volunteers to serve on
the District Committee. The committee is made up of
people from all backgrounds in and out of Scouting who
work to plan our camping events, recruitment, training,
fundraisers, and activities. With a full committee of hard
-working volunteers, our events will be planned well
ahead of time and our packs, troops, and crews will
have plenty of time to prepare their Scouts for participation.
If you have suggestions for the District Committee,
please forward them to the Guilford District Director,
Colin Lemon, at [email protected] or call 336378-9166. Nominations for members of the District
Committee will be accepted through October 30, 2014.
Those selected will be elected as District Officers at the
Annual Business Meeting on November 13, 2014. Current District Committee Members and Chartered Organization Representatives make up the voting body at this
meeting.
Family Friends of Scouting
As 2015 draws near, it is time to sign your Scout unit up
for a Friends of Scouting presentation! The best time to
17
host this presentation is at a Cub Scout Blue and Gold
20
Banquet between January and April or a Boy Scout Court
of Honor in November or December. These events highGuilford Recharter
light the work our Scouts have completed and have
2015 will bring new and exciting changes to your council great attendance from families.
in order to serve our units and youth better. All Guil- Friends of Scouting is our most important source of supford District units will be required to recharter be- port in the Old North State Council. Without its support,
fore January 31, 2015. Please make sure that all lead- Scouting would not be possible in these eight counties.
ers are current in their required training and that all Please contact Dara Campbell to schedule your presenScouts are registered BEFORE January 15, 2015. All top t a t i o n
as
soon
as
possible
as
leaders (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew Advisor) MUST [email protected].
have completed the required training!
Membership Rosters
Please note that ON February 1, 2015 if your unit has
not completed and turned in their recharter with the re- During this season, we recruit a LOT of new Scouts into
quired fees, your unit cannot receive advancement and our amazing program. In that process, it can be easy to
have an application slip between the cracks. It is imporawards or participate in scouting activities.
tant that we make sure that all of our Scouts are propLet’s be proactive for the sake of our boys and have erly registered with the BSA. We need your help! Every
things in order when the time comes!
week, your unit takes attendance of the Scouts at your
meetings. Please send a copy of your attendance roster
Popcorn Season
to [email protected] by October 17th. We will
Popcorn season is here! The sale began on September compare your attendance roster to our official roster for
27th and will continue through Friday, November 7th. Re- your unit. Any Scouts we find that are not officially regmember how important it is to have a good popcorn sale istered we will communicate to you so we can make sure
in your unit when thinking about the cost of uniforms, they are receiving advancement and credit for their
summer camp, and any other activities your Scouts and work, as well as making sure they are covered by BSA
leaders have planned. Scouting does not have to be ex- insurance. If we do not receive your unit’s roster by Ocpensive, it just takes some fundraising to provide the full tober 17th, we will be contacting you over the phone the
Scouting experience for every youth we serve! If you following week to go over the roster verbally.
have questions about the 2014 popcorn sale, please
don’t
hesitate
to
contact
Colin
Lemon
at Guilford District on Facebook
[email protected] or Travis Rubelee at Please join our group on Facebook to hear about [email protected].
ing events and news! Stay in touch easily by following
us
on
Facebook
at
www.facebook.com/groups/
guilfordbsa. Please share it with your fellow leaders and
parents!
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UWHARRIE DISTRICT
(Serving Asheboro, Randolph , Davidson & Davie Co.)
District Chairman: Brad Grimes-336 787-4380
District Commissioner: Jaime Swicegood—336 853-7316
District Executive: Jason Powers- 336-880-8785
Committee will be accepted through October 31, 2014.
Those selected will be elected as District Officers at the
Annual Business Meeting in November. Current District
Committee Members and Chartered Organization Representatives make up the voting body at this meeting. It is
important that we keep our District strong with great
volunteers at all levels.
October
CUB LEADER TRAINING
2
8
As we kick off another great program year, we need to
remember every boy deserves a trained leader. The BSA
has done a great job providing online training for our
leaders to ensure they are trained in their current roles
along with Youth Protection. If you are having difficulty
or questions about what training is needed, get with
your Cubmaster or your Pack trainer.
14
17
27
24-26
31
Roundtable, 6:45 PM at Woodfield Training Center
District Committee Meeting/Commissioner’s Staff
meeting, 6:45 Woodfield Training Center
Davidson/Davie County Eagle Board, Project
Approval at 6:30 PM, Eagle Candidates at
7:00 PM, Shiloh UMC in Lexington
Registration Due for Boy Scout Fall Camporee
Unit Rosters Due! Email to District Executive
District Boy Scout Camporee, Woodfield East
Last Day for Door to Door Popcorn Orders
November
3
6
12
Last Day for Popcorn Prize Orders
Roundtable 6:45, Shiloh UMC
(Council Key 3 will attend)
District Committee Meeting/Commissioner’s staff
meeting, 6:45 Woodfield Training Center
Family Friends of Scouting Presenter Training
Popcorn Pickup for Davidson/Davie County Units
Popcorn Pickup for Randolph County Units
November Business meeting is still being
scheduled. More information will follow.
With Re-charter around the corner, start looking at when
your leaders Youth Protection expires. If your volunteers
are going to expire within the next 120 days, go ahead
and have them redo their training, so there are no delays in January.
BOY SCOUT CAMPOREE
We are having our fall Boy Scout camporee on the
weekend of October 24—26. The committee is meeting
13
now to plan this event and we will be sending out details
14
as they become available. Our them this fall will be “Are
15
you Smarter than a Scoutmaster?” Every fall and spring
TBD
we hold a Boy Scout camporee and they are very popular so we look forward to seeing your Boy Scouts and
second year Webelos this fall. Registrations needs to be
POPCORN SEASON
through your Troop along with Med forms Parts A & B,
Popcorn season is here! The sale began on September and Roster of attendees.
27th and will continue through Friday, October 31st.
Please check the calendar above for the rest of the im- ROUNDTABLE
portant popcorn dates and deadlines. Remember how Roundtable is a monthly event that is NOT just for leadimportant it is to have a good popcorn sale in your unit ership. All parents and volunteers are strongly encourwhen thinking about the cost of uniforms, summer aged to attend. Our Commissioners are working very
camp, and any other activities your Scouts and leaders hard to develop meaningful and worthwhile material at
have planned. Scouting does not have to be expensive, every event we do. With such a spread out District, I
it just takes some fundraising to provide the full Scout- understand that we sometimes wonder about driving 1
ing experience for every youth we serve!
hour to attend, but I can tell you that it DEFINITELY is
worth the trip. Roundtable is a great opportunity to find
DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE
out what is happening within the District as well as getIt’s time again for the District Nominating Committee to ting new and fresh ideas from other leaders, volunteers,
perform its most important function, select and recruit and parents, and to strengthen the relationship within
the volunteers needed to serve as District Committee the District. I encourage everybody to attend roundtamembers and chairs. The District Nominating Committee ble, regardless of its location, each month to keep this
is forming now and a we are still recruiting our Chair and District strong.
the other members of the nominating committee.
We need volunteers to serve on the District Committee.
The committee is made up of people from all backgrounds in and out of Scouting who work to plan our
camping events, recruitment, training, fundraisers, and
activities. With a full committee of hard-working volunteers, our events will be planned well ahead of time and
our packs, troops, and crews will have plenty of time to
prepare their Scouts for participation.
If you have suggestions for the District Committee,
please forward them to the Uwharrie District Executive,
Jason Powers, at [email protected] or call 336880-8785. Nominations for members of the District
Like us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/uwharrie district roundtable
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BOBCAT FAST START
PROGRAM
Fact: Statistics show that Scouts who earn their Bobcat by their first pack meeting stay in the
program twice as long as those who do not.
What is the BOBCAT FAST START program: The program encourages all packs and dens
to have all of their new Scouts earn their Bobcat no later than October 31, 2014. To
accomplish this Cubmasters and Den Leaders will need to work on the Bobcat Requirements
at their first meetings.
Recognition: Each Pack who has more than 75% of their new Scouts earn their Bobcat by
October 31,2014 will be presented with a Bobcat Fast Start Ribbon for their pack flag.
Cubmasters, Tiger Den Leaders, Den Leaders and Webelos Leaders who have more than 75%
of their new Scouts earn their Bobcat will receive a special Bobcat Fast Start Patch. All packs
who qualify by October 31, 2014 will be entered in a drawing for a Pack Pizza party. Packs will
also be highlighted in the council newsletter.
Qualification: The Bobcat Advancement Form, which can be found at www.bsaonsc.org must
be turned into ONSC Scout
Shop no later than October 31, 2014. Once the percentages
have been confirmed, your unit will be notified to send a representative to your district’s next
Roundtable where your representative will be awarded the ribbon and patches. Drawing for
Pack Pizza Party will occur in mid November and the winner of the drawing will be notified.
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Cherokee Scout Reservation
Good day! While the 2014 summer camp season has only just ended, the 2015 season is
already upon us! Reservations have been running hot for 2015 campsites; 80% of all campsites
have been reserved at this point. If your troop has not reserved a campsite yet for 2015, the
time is now! You can expect a lot of changes to programming and new programs added for our
Scouts along with the incredible staff and food you remember from 2014.
I encourage all of you to visit the camp in the off-season for troop camping and please join us in May, 2015 for our
Beaver Day so we can prepare camp for the 2015 summer camp.
Thank you for choosing to support Cherokee Scout Reservation by bringing your Scouts out to experience what we
have to offer. There are Scout camps all over the area and it means a lot to us that you chose to spend a week (and
in some cases, more than one week!) with us. I am very excited about what the 2015 summer camp season will
bring. We’ll see you there!
Yours in Scouting,
Colin Lemon
2015 Camp Director
Induction Weekends
The Ordeal ceremony is the first thing new members experience in Order of the
Arrow, and we’re dedicated to making sure it is best experience possible! We provide
much needed service to our camps and have a good time doing it.
Only two Ordeal opportunities remain for our new candidates! The next one will be held on October 4-5 at Cherokee
Scout Reservation near Yanceyville, NC. This Ordeal will be limited to 150 new members. The Final opportunity will be
during our May Brotherhood Weekend which is the first weekend in May at Cherokee Scout Reservation. Registration
forms and further detail is presented on our Lodge web site at www.lodge70.org and will be available soon.
Parents are always welcome to attend the Ordeal ceremonies. The Saturday ceremony is normally held after dinner,
but if the weather is a concern it may be held before dinner. The ceremonies take place away from the main part of
camp and do require walking in the woods at night. Please check with the Scout office or the website before the
Ordeal for additional information. You may also email us at [email protected] for more information or questions.
Visit the Scouting Museum at Cherokee Scout Reservation
Be sure to stop by and tour the Scouting Museum located below the Alan “Doc” Lewis Order of the Arrow Lodge
located beside the Commissary. The Museum will be open at scheduled times during Lodge Events at CSR. We have
lots of Scouting exhibits from the past and the present. We are always looking for new items, if you or someone you
know has a collection you would like to loan or donate please let us know at [email protected] and we will get you
in touch with our Curator David Pugh.
Convert to Brotherhood
The Lodge will be conducting Brotherhood Ceremonies during each of our inductions weekends this fall. For more
information on converting to Brotherhood email us at [email protected]. Membership dues need to be current
before going through the Ceremony and can be paid at Camp, annual dues are $10.00.
Are your Dues Current?
OA’s $10 membership fee is due June of each year. In order to remain active and receive emails and mailings, dues
must be current. Also to remain active in the Lodge a current BSA registration is required.
NOAC 2015
The National Order of the Arrow Conference will be August 2 - 9, 2015 on the campus of Michigan
State University.
This will be OA’s 100th Anniversary, a special event for all who attend.
We
currently have 76 signed up to attend, the lodge’s goal is to take 100 delegates and staff.
The
estimated cost is about $800 but several fund raising activities have been under way to help reduce
cost. A special Early Bird patch is being offered to those who sign up soon. Please check out the
National Website WWW.oa-bsa.org and our own site www.lodge70.org for added information and
registration forms.
2014 Fall Fellowship
Our Annual Fall Fellowship will be held November 7–9 at Cherokee Scout Reservation. The Lodge will also hold it’s
annual fund raiser stew sale. Tickets are now available and is on a pre-sale basis. We have lots planned for the
weekend and we will also be hosting the Webelos-Ree during the morning on Saturday. Please check our website,
www.lodge70.org for more information.
Webelos-Ree
Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge is pleased to once again host Webeols-Ree 2014 at Cherokee Scout Reservation on Sat., Nov
8t. Details have been mailed to Cubmasters and Webelos Leaders. Find out more at www.lodge70.org.
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Mark your calendars—next year
will be here before you know it.
Camp Dates
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Campsites are filling up fast!
June 21—27
June 28—July 4
July 5- July 11
July 12—July 18
July 19—July 25
July 26—August 1
80% are already assigned!
Have your unit leader contact
the Scout Office for your
reservation.
Check out the camp video at
www.bsaonsc.org/csr
See you
at
camp
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“The Old North State News” is mailed to those who have requested to receive a copy by mail bi-monthly. Contact the
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PLEASE CONTACT THE SCOUT OFFICE IF YOU OR ANY MEMBERS OF YOUR UNIT HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Woodfield Scout
Preservation
2015 Webelos Summer
Camp
Sign up for Webelos Camp
At POW WOW on November 1, 2014
at Muirs Chapel UMC
314 Muirs Chapel Rd., Greensboro, NC
EVERY WEBELOS SHOULD
EXPERIENCE CAMP!
Camp Dates
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
June 21—25
June 28—July 2
July 5—9
July 12—16