July 2018 Tarheel Scouter
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Dear Scouts and Scouters:
I can hardly believe it’s already July! What happened to June?
I’m so very excited our
pool
at East Carolina Scout Reservation has been refurbished, passed inspection, and has been used each week of summer camp. It looks awesome! Thanks for making this possible by contributing to Friends of Scouting.
Youth Protection Training
– 580 adults have completed the new training. 1,611 still need to take the new training. DON’T WAIT! Thousands will wait to the last minute and the servers will bog down. Every registered adult must complete the new training on your My.Scouting.org account by September 30, 2018.
Fall recruiting
will be in full swing before you know it. New for everyone this year is girls joining Cub Scouts. Same program, activities, and advancement. Get them engaged. Some councils that piloted girls in Cub Scouting in the spring found that for every two girls that joined a pack, one new boy joined the pack. It’s a family affair!
Start gearing up for the fall with some
important events
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Program Kickoff – Aug 4, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Greenville. LOTS of great information or recruiting and activities and time to pick up your popcorn sales materials.
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Aquatics Weekend – Aug 10 – 12, East Carolina Scout Reservation. Every water related merit badge is offered!
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Popcorn sales – Sept 3 – Nov 5. Fund your entire year of Scouting with one sale!
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Camp Boddie Fall Family Cub Weekend – Oct 5-7. Fun for the whole family!
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Camp Charles Cub Family Campout – Nov 2-6. More fun for the whole family!
Have a safe summer on your Scouting and family adventures. Please check out (and like) our council Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/eccbsa
and encourage others to do the same. Lots of updated information is shared from our Facebook page.
I’d appreciate your feedback on what you think or ideas you’d like to share. Please email me at
doug.brown@scouting.org
. I’ll see you on the trail.
In service,
Doug Brown, Jr.
Scout Executive / CEO
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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING 2.0 (YPT2) RELEASED
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On February 1, 2018, the Boy Scouts of America released updated youth protection training, called YPT2. There is now only one YPT training for all levels of Scouting adults from Cub Scouts through our young adult programs. This is the one designated Youth Protection Training for all adults.
The mandatory training is closed captioned and includes three modules covering the following:
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Overview and Policies
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Sexual Abuse
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Bullying
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YPT2 is accessible from a my.Scouting.org account, but BSA registration is not required to take the training. BSA chartering organization members are welcome to take the training free of charge. The training certificate will only be available for printing after completing the three required training modules and passing the test which completes the Youth Protection Training. The training certificate must accompany a new BSA adult application.
By October 1, 2018, all new and currently registered leaders will be required to complete the newly updated Youth Protection Training, called YPT2
. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements. There is now only one YPT training for all levels of Scouting adults from Cub Scouts through our young adult programs. If you have not taken YPT since February 2, 2018, you must take the new training by October 1. DO NOT WAIT. There are still 2,427 ECC leaders who need to complete the new YPT2.
Don’t take the chance that the server gets bogged down.
The mandatory training is closed captioned and includes three modules covering the following:
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Overview and Policies
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Sexual Abuse
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Bullying
YPT2 is accessible from a my.Scouting.org account. The training certificate will be available for printing only after completing the three required training modules and passing the test. The training certificate must accompany a new BSA adult application.
Other recently announced new YPT policies, include:
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Effective for June 1, 2018, all adults accompanying Scouts to a Scouting activity lasting 72 hours or more must be registered as a volunteer, and complete YPT2.
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Adult Youth Protection Training is required for adult program participants 18 years or older. Adult program participants (Venturing, Order of the Arrow, Exploring) must complete adult Youth Protection Training before submitting their adult application.
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The
only position exceptions
to taking the required the Youth Protection Training are institutional heads of chartering organizations and adult partners in Tiger and Lion programs.
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Parents and guardians are
strongly encouraged
to take the training.
The announcement from the National Key-3 stated, “When it comes to the safety of children, our goal is to continually improve. Sustained vigilance on youth protection is a central part of our culture. Nothing is more important than the safety of our children. While retaking YPT may be inconvenient for some, it reflects the BSA’s commitment to the safety of all youth. The Boy Scouts of America will not stand by while people take advantage of our trusted program to harm children.”
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Help Scouts Protect Themselves
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The Boy Scouts of America produced two age appropriate videos designed to educate boys about child abuse and how to protect themselves.
The video, A Time to Tell, is for boys 11 years of age and older. It Happened to Me is designed for boys ages 6 to 9 years of age. These videos are an important part of the BSA’s Youth Protection training. The videos present common situations in which sexual abuse might occur and emphasize the BSA’s “three Rs” of Youth Protection.
Each Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack are encouraged to show the age appropriate video to its members once a year
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It is important that we all recognize that child sexual abuse is a serious problem in our society and that Scouts are prepared to take appropriate steps to protect themselves if they, or their friends, are confronted by a person who attempts to put them in a situation where sexual abuse could occur. Nobody expects that Scouts are going to be sexually abused. However, just as we learn first aid skills to prepare ourselves in case we ever need to use them, we also need to learn about sexual abuse.
Leaders are encouraged to view the appropriate video and read the discussion guide before showing to Scouts at a pack or troop meeting. There are difficult, yet realistic, scenarios presented in the videos. Parents are encouraged to participate as well.
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Cub Specific Training
- coming soon, September 22 in Simpson, stay-tuned
Expanded Learning Courses
BALOO
11/2-11/3/2018 at Sea Base
BALOO
5/17-5/18/2019 at Sea Base
IOLS
– 10/12-10/13/2018 at Sea Base
Leave No Trace
– 10/12/2018
Pow Wow
at Craven Community College – pending venue 11/10/2018
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Leaders, who have changed positions within your unit may experience dropped training from the Scouting records. When you submit your new application, you can prevent this by providing copies of your training certificates with your BSA application to Kinston.
It is highly recommended to keep copies of all your training certificates.
The leader in your unit in charge of tracking the training should also have copies. If you see a discrepancy, contact your local training chair, or me to have it rectified. Live courses may be re-entered for credit upon providing documentation. Online course credit will involve Judy Phillips, ECC Registrar. Contact me with questions or concerns. This also affects Tiger Adult Partners who took training, and then re-register as other positions in the unit. In Scouting, Dee Goliwas,
turbo4000@suddenlink.net
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For training needs
District training chairs
East Carolina Council
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CHANGE to Adult Registration Requirement Beginning June 1, 2018
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The BSA announced an update to adult registration requirements on March 9, 2018 which mandate that
all adults accompanying any unit (pack, troop, crew, team , ship, or post) to a Scouting activity lasting 72 hours or more must be registered as a leader
, including completion of a criminal background check and Youth Protection Training —
effective June 1, 2018
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Requiring registration, background checks, and YPT for adults adds another dimension of protection. Recognizing the affect these requirements have on parents and programs, this step is being taken to underscore how important youth protection measures are to safe Scouting.
The BSA fully recognizes the affect these requirements will have on parents and programs and offer the following clarification:
- This change applies to all Scouting programs
- The new requirement applies to any adult accompanying any Scout unit on a single Scouting activity where they are present for three or more nights (not necessarily consecutive)
- These adults must be registered as leaders, including the completion of a BSA Adult Application, a criminal background check and Youth Protection Training before the activity.
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On my honor I promise to do my best to comply with this
Boy Scouts of America Scouter Code of Conduct
while serving in my capacity as an adult leader:
1. I have or will complete my registration with the Boy Scouts of America, answering all questions truthfully and honestly.
2. I will do my best to live up to the Scout Oath and Scout Law, obey all laws, and hold others in Scouting accountable to those standards. I will exercise sound judgment and demonstrate good leadership and use the Scouting program for its intended purpose consistent with the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.
3. I will make the protection of youth a personal priority. I will complete and remain current with youth protection training requirements. I will be familiar with and follow:
c. The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety:
4. When transporting Scouts I will obey all laws, comply with youth protection guidelines, and follow safe driving practices.
5. I will respect and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, BSA policies, and BSA-provided training, including but not limited to, those relating to:
a. Unauthorized fundraising activities.
b. Advocacy on social and political issues, including prohibited use of the BSA uniform and brand.
c. Bullying, hazing, harassment, and unlawful discrimination of any kind.
6. I will not discuss or engage in any form of sexual conduct while engaged in Scouting activities. I will refer Scouts with questions regarding these topics to talk to their parents or spiritual advisor.
7. I confirm that I have fully disclosed and will disclose in the future any of the following:
a. Any criminal suspicion, charges or convictions of a crime or offense involving abuse, violence, sexual misconduct, or any misconduct involving minors or juveniles.
b. Any investigation or court order involving domestic violence, child abuse, or similar matter.
c. Any criminal charges or convictions for offenses involving controlled substances, driving while intoxicated, firearms or dangerous weapons.
8. I will not possess, distribute, transport, consume, or use any of the following items prohibited by law or in violation of any Scouting rules, regulations and policies:
a. Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, including marijuana.
b. Concealed or unconcealed firearms, fireworks, or explosives.
c. Pornography or materials containing words or images inconsistent with Scouting values.
9. If I am taking prescription medications with the potential of impairing my functioning or judgment, I will not engage in activities which would put Scouts at risk, including driving or operating equipment.
10. I will take steps to prevent or report any violation of this code of conduct by others in connection with Scouting activities.
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Camp Boddie Pool Open for Scouts!
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The Camp Boddie pool is in use following a major overhaul! Over the past six months, repairs were made to fix leaks, deck cracks, and replace the mechanical equipment. The pool was returned to its original plaster sides and bottom with four marked swimming lanes.
The pool repairs are possible thanks to gifts made to Friends of Scouting.
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Aquatics Merit Badge Weekend
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When:
August 10-12, 2018
Check in: Friday, August 10th from 6pm to 8 pm-must be present Friday night for CPR and First Aid portion
Check out: Sunday, August 12th at 10 am
Where:
East Carolina Council Scout Reservation
419 Boy Scout Rd, Blounts Creek, NC 27814
More info can be found
here
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2018-2019 Program Kickoff
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Training,Activities,
Camping
and Advancement
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Lion Cubs for every Pack
,
District Events
and Activities,
Girls
in
Cub
Scouting,
Fall Round-Up, Popcorn Campaign Kick-off and Training,Council Event Flyers
and
info packets, World Jamboree, Philmont Treks, Spring Peanut Sales, Scout Shop, Booths
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Council Camporee, OBX Event, Summer Camp,
Sailing
Adventure
s,
Commissioner Service,
Cub Resident Camp,
Summer Camp,
NYLT, Wood Badge, Day
Camp,
Pow-wow, Venturing and Exploring Activities and Much, much more.
Saturday August 4th, 2018, 9am to 12 noon Registration and Booths open at 8:15
Church of
Jesus
Christ-LOS- Greenville Ward 307 Martinsborough Road
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24
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World Scout Jamboree Mondial
July 22 – August 2, 2019
Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
A true once-in-a-lifetime Scouting experience comes every four years. The World Scout Jamboree, organized by the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM), brings Scouts from 169 countries together for two weeks to share their Scouting and cultural experiences. Requirements and prices are set by WOSM. This WSJ is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
East Carolina Council has 3 remaining spaces for youth.
Eligibility:
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Youth
: Boys and girls age 14 to 17 on the first day of the Jamboree. (Born between July 22, 2001, and July 21, 2005)
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Adult leaders
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Age 18 or older on the first day of the Jamboree. (Born before July 22, 2001
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IST (Staff)
: Age 18 or older on the first day of the Jamboree. (Born before July 22, 2001)
Cost:
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Scouts and Leaders:
$2,500. Price includes travel from a “hub city” to be announced later.
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IST (Staff):
$1,800 (plus travel costs)
How to apply:
· All Scouts, leaders and IST (Staff) apply online to the BSA.
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Croatan Lodge 117 History
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Scouters. While working on the history of Croatan 117 Lodge, I have discovered that little is known about the various Chapters. I would appreciate information on why the chapters have the names they have and what the word means. I am interested in all chapters, but especially in
TANUGAHI
),
TAU
and
TEARORA.
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Looking for the Perfect Eagle Gift
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Round Eagle Plaque D9188 24.99
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Flat Single Eagle Plaque D9190 19.99
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Gold Eagle Statue D9189 19.99
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Eagle w/ Flag D9191 14.99
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Trail’s End Popcorn Sale Begins on September 3
rd
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Sign-up Now to Earn $ for Your Unit’s Operating Budget!
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Commission Structure:
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To simplify your qualification you start at a base commission of 33%
(1% increase over last year).
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If your unit attends kick-off and signs up by August 4th, add 1%.
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If your unit shows an increase of 7%, you receive an additional 2%
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Online commission - 33% Commission for online sales
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Plus a host of exciting Council and Nationally Sponsored Prizes!
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2018-2019 Popcorn Calendar
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July 18th--Trail's End Family Guides delivered
August 4th-Program Kick-off
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August 9th--
Commitment Forms and Show-N-Sell Order Forms Due
August 25th—Show-N-Sell orders distributed
September 3rd-Popcorn Sale Begins
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November 5th--Popcorn Orders Due
December 1st--Popcorn Distributed
December 14th--Popcorn Money and Prize Orders Due
January 4th--All Prizes Received by individuals
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Great Trent River Race Recruitment
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What do you do when The Great Trent River Raft Race returns to New Bern?......Well you set up a Scout recruitment booth and have a Raingutter Regatta!
On Saturday, June 23
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Scott Bertling, Cub Master with Pack 13 in Neuse Basin District, lead the initiative to have a scout booth at this event. Walter and Carmen Hardy, with Pack 13, and Mike Davis, with Pack 1884, took turns during the day to help “man the sails” at their scout tent. It was GREAT weather for the event and the community support was AWESOME and full of excitement to have this event again!
Scott Bertling added, “
We set up early and stayed late. Crowds were pretty good. I think as the word gets out that this is a real event crowds will be better next year. Carmen and Walter are rock stars! Mike Davis came by from 1884 for a couple of hours in the afternoon, very much appreciate his coming out to support.
I’ll be following up with my list of names, hopefully we’ll be getting some new scouts out of this event. Also, the rain gutter regatta was a great success. A scout is thrifty, we made a bunch of extras for either pack or Twilight to use. The skewers worked perfectly as the masts and the kids enjoyed coloring their sails to customize their ships prior to racing them in the gutters.”
Scout ‘Leadership’ Do Things That Matter
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We had a fun week at camp June 18-22 located on the New River Air Station! We had 143 Cub Scouts, 10 of which were girls, 59 adult volunteers, and 9 youth volunteers. Camp highlights included shooting sports, swimming, fishing, painting, bowling, movie day, and disabilities awareness.
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Neuse Basin Twilight Camp 2018
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Neuse Basin District Twilight Camp Passport to Adventure was held on June 11-15, 2018 from 6-9 pm nightly at Craven Community College Campus in New Bern.
A HUGE thank you to the college for partnering with us to be able to use their facilities for the first time this year. THANK YOU!
Our camp was another GREAT success! We had a total of 80 registered Cub Scouts that attended from Neuse Basin, WORD, and Croatan Trails Districts. There were a total of 47 adult volunteers and 16 Boy Scout helpers to make our week run smoothly. Despite the rain on a few nights that changed some of our scheduled outdoor activities everyone pulled together and made adjustments as needed. Be Prepared is a good motto to live by no matter the cause or event J
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We have shared just a few pictures in this article. All of our twilight camp pictures and completed achievements will be uploaded soon (our webmaster is away at summer camp with his troop). Go to the following to view these within the next couple weeks:
Neuse Basin District, BSA (Facebook like our page)
You may ask what can you get done within just 3 hours for only 4 nights in a week because on Friday nights we host a Pizza Party and Den Entertainment for all campers, staffers, and their families. We had a total of 333 people attend our Friday night entertainment. The Scouts and Staff rocked it again this year!
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So here is the program overview of what we accomplished during our week at camp:
Crafts
Visited Ireland with Mr. Mark Butterly
Visited Peru with Mrs. Roxanne McElearney
Bobcat requirements for Tigers
STEM Silly Relay Games Maps and Compass Duty To God
First Aid Flag etiquette Range ( BB, Archery, and sling shots)
Soccer Obstacle Course Flew paper airplanes
Scouts Learned about their group assigned country with facts during the week
Learned about Foreign Currency from Wells Fargo Bank volunteers
Ham radios session from Mr. Ken McCain and Mr. Dave Warwick from New Bern Amateur Radio Club
New Bern Police Department Canine Demonstration with Officer Hopper and canine Officer Ringo
Learned about Water Conservation from our Lower Neuse River Keeper Katy Langley
Learned Signed Language for the Scout Law and showed during Friday night to everyone
Disability Awareness session from our guest Ken Finney and his canine companion Scout
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ON top of all of this fun, every year our camp does a Community Service Project to help in our community. This year we chose RCS (Religious Community Services) in New Bern. The scouts competed to see who could collect the most items in their den for bragging rights. This year Group G the Tasmanian Devils from Australia collected the most. In whole, our camp collected 374 lbs of personal hygiene products to RCS!!
Scouts Do Things That Matter
Each Group chose different den names based on the country they were assigned. After all it was themed Passport to Adventure. Here they are:
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Group A Tigers Bullwinkle Den from Canada
Group B Wolves Bruder Wolves from Germany
Group C Wolves Leprechauns from Ireland
Group D Bears Samurais from Japan
Group E Bears Atlas Bears from Africa
Group F Webelos/AOL Scouts of the Roundtable from England
Group G Webelos/AOL Tasmanian Devils from Australia
Group H Webelos/AOL Dragons from China
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Thank you also to the camps dedicated Camp Director, Mrs. Cindy Douglas for the past 7 years and her leadership in working with her Camp Staff and volunteers to make this happen every year in Neuse Basin. This was a great experience for EVERYONE that attended.
We are looking forward to seeing you next year, for our Under the Sea Camp Adventures in June 2019. Specific dates TBD based on school schedules. Considering being a volunteer next year, you won’t regret it.
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2019 ECC Contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico
Planning is underway for this exciting trip of a lifetime. Email or call today if you are
interested in attending this mountain top experience!
COME & JOIN THE ADVENTURE!!!
Dates: June 17 or 18 – July 2, 2019
Round-trip flight from Raleigh, NC
Anticipated total cost: $2,400 (includes Blue Sky Adventure in either
Colorado or New Mexico, airfare, registration, lodging, meals, etc.)
$100 deposit secures your spot! Due ASAP (First come, first serve).
Information, application forms, and payment schedule:
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Jon Garn - (252) 864-9119
jon.garn@scouting.org
Philmont Scout Ranch provides an unforgettable adventure in backpacking, with land along hundreds of
miles of rugged, rocky trails. Philmont Scout Ranch programs feature the best of the Old West - horseback
riding, burro packing, gold panning, chuckwagon dinners and interpretive history - with exciting challenges
for today, such as rock climbing, burro racing, mountain biking and .30-06 rifle shooting. It's an unbeatable
recipe for fast-moving fun and the outdoors!!!
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Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest
national High Adventure Base. It covers 137,000 acres - about 214 square miles - of rugged mountain
wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico.
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