April 2018 Tarheel Scouter
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Dear Scouts and Scouters:
Lots of exciting things happening in the East Carolina Council!
I’m excited to see the improvements to the
Camp Boddie pool.
Please read the article in the
Tarheel Scouter
.
The
2018 Council Camporee
is later this month. The ECC Camporee has been held annually since 1936, except for two years during WWII. Join us for “
Camp Wars, The Last Scout
” April 27 – 29 at East Carolina Scout Reservation.
Registration is open for
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
at Camp Boddie this August. I promise the knowledge and skills a Scout learns there will improve your troop, crew, or ship. Only 35 spaces remain – they will fill fast. You can get an application form
here.
Only three spaces remaining for Scouts from East Carolina Council to register for the
2019 World Scout Jamboree
. I had the opportunity to attend one many years ago. Phenomenal experience. I highly recommend anyone interested read the information and apply.
Many changes to
youth protection training
. You will notice there are several articles in this month’s
Tarheel Scouter
regarding youth protection. Please read the
updated youth protection policies
. New rules apply starting June 1 – act now.
There are several situations of which I am aware that could have been prevented if Scouts were better educated to protect themselves. I strongly encourage troops to show the
video A Time to Tell
at a troop meeting and lead a group discussion before summer camp. Pack leaders should show the
video It Happened to Me
and lead a group discussion before summer. Both are available at the Kinston Scout Shop and the discussion guides are available online.
The all new
YPT 2.0
training was released February 1.
ALL registered leaders must take the new training no later than September 30, 2018
. There are four segments which may be completed one at a time or all at once.
Girls may register as Cub Scouts
in the East Carolina Council beginning May 1. Girls in kindergarten through 4
th
grade will be included in spring recruiting in time for Cub Day Camps this summer. New Cub Scout handbooks will be released in late May and will include pictures of girls and the new red Wolf neckerchief and hat.
In service,
Doug Brown, Jr.
Scout Executive / CEO
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April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.
“The Boy Scouts of America cannot and will not sit idle in the war against child abusers.” says Chief Scout Executive Mike Surbaugh. “Youth protection is our primary responsibility. It requires sustained vigilance from staff, volunteers and youth members. We work every day to protect children through mandatory youth protection policies and procedures at every level of our organization. Our youth protection measures include extensive background checks and required youth protection training for our adult leaders.”
BSA National Director of Youth Protection, Michael V. Johnson states, “As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we constantly evaluate and reinvest resources where needed to strengthen our policies. We regularly consult with survivors, experts from law enforcement, child safety, psychology, and other relevant fields. Experts have determined our youth protection policies are ahead of, or in line with, society’s knowledge of abuse and best practices for prevention.”
BSA updated youth protection policies include:
1. As of September 1, 2017, no unit may re-charter without all leaders being current on their Youth Protection Training. Registrars do not have the ability to approve charters without full compliance.
2. As of January 1, 2018, no new leader can be registered without first completing youth protection training.
3. As of January 1, 2018, no council, regional, or national leader will be allowed to renew their registration if they are not current on their Youth Protection Training.
4. Effective June 1, 2018, all adults accompanying a Scouting unit (pack, troop, crew, team, ship, or post) who are present at the activity for 72 total hours or more must be registered as a leader, including completion of a criminal background check and Youth Protection Training. The 72 hours need not be consecutive.
On February 1, 2018, the BSA released updated youth protection training for staff, leaders, and parents. Training is available online 24/7 at:
www.scouting.org/youthprotection
.
The training includes a three-module course, plus a test, that all leaders will be required to complete:
• BSA’s Youth Protection Policies and Procedures
• Sexual Abuse
• Bullying
This is the designated Youth Protection Training for all adults. All volunteers must take the new training by October 1, 2018, no matter when they took the previous training.
The BSA also recommends that every meeting in Scouting include a
‘Safety Moment’.
Safety moments include information, tips, and best practices for staying safe in Scouting and every day. Sample Safety Moments can be found at
www.scouting.org/healthandsafety
.
Keeping our youth safe will require sustained vigilance from each and every one of us. By working together and never letting up, we can continue to serve America’s youth in the safest possible way. Thank you for your continued support of safe Scouting.
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Help Scouts Protect Themselves
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The video, A Time to Tell, was produced by the Boy Scouts of America to inform boys 11 years of age and older about child sexual abuse and ways to prevent it.
A Time to Tell is an important part of the BSA’s Youth Protection training.
Each Boy Scout troop is encouraged to show the video to its members once a year
. The video presents common situations in which sexual abuse might occur. It emphasizes the BSA’s “three Rs” of Youth Protection.
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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 then 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.
The video contains an adult only segment of about five-minutes at the beginning. Leaders are encouraged to view the video and read the discussion guide before showing to Scouts at a troop meeting. There are difficult, yet realistic, scenarios presented in the video.
Scenarios include: abuse by a relative, abuse by a youth program leader, abuse by another youth, internet safety, and bullying by peers.
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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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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 updated training
. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements. While this may be inconvenient for some, it reflects the BSA’s commitment to the safety of all youth.
Other recently announced new policies to ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements, including:
- As of January 1, 2018, no new leader can be registered without first completing youth protection training.
- As of January 1, 2018, no council, regional, or national leader will be allowed to renew their registration if they are not current on their Youth Protection Training.
- As of September 1, 2017, no unit may re-charter without all leaders being current on their Youth Protection Training. Registrars no longer have the ability to approve charters without full compliance.
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Effective for the 2018 BSA summer camp season, all adults accompanying a Boy Scout troop to a residence camp or other 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.
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Youth Protection Training for youth members will be available in 2019.
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New supplemental youth-on-youth training resources required for camp staff were released.
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. The Boy Scouts of America will not stand by while people take advantage of our trusted program to harm children.”
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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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Memory of Norman Yates Chambliss Jr
From Helen H. Laughery
Memory of : Theodore A Taylor III
From: Tullahoma Band Boosters, Samuel Evans, James Keeler III, T
od Caron,
David Reynolds, Tom Murphy
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In a Council far, far, away
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2018 EAST CAROLINA COUNCIL SPRING CAMPOREE
April 27 – April 29, 2018
East Carolina Scout Reservation
Camp Boddie
419 Camp Bonner Boy Scout Rd, Blounts Creek, NC
REGISTRATION: Early Rate ENDS APRIL 23 at 12:01AM
To register you must use tentaroo.
Registration fees are: Boy Scout/Venturing/Exploring/Sea Scouts Registration: $15.00 per Boy Scout, Venturer, Explorer, Sea Scout, Webelos
Registration: $15.00 per person and $15.00 per adult partner
First 500 registrations will receive a special event CSP.
Late Registration: $20.00 per participant
REGISTRATION IS BASED ON INDIVIDUALS, NOT UNITS. ONE INDIVIDUAL DOES NOT SERVE AS A PLACE HOLDER FOR
THE ENTIRE UNIT.
All registrations on site will be $20.00
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY APRIL 26TH AT MIDNIGHT
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The Camp Boddie pool is getting a major overhaul. The pool was built in the 1970s with major repairs made in 1998 and 2008. It was time to repair the pool again: repairing leaks, deck cracks, and mechanical equipment in time for summer camp. The pool will be 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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Croatan Lodge 2018 Spring Ordeal
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Order of the Arrow Spring Ordeal was very successful as the lodge had 44 Ordeal Candidates and 27 Brotherhood Candidates complete the required activities. This is the largest Brotherhood Candidate Class to date. Looking forward to our new members going to Conclave, and helping out with the Summer and Fall Ordeals. Congratulations.
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The Camp Boddie pool is getting a major overhaul. The pool was built in the 1970s with major repairs made in 1998 and 2008. It was time to repair the pool again: repairing leaks, deck cracks, and mechanical equipment in time for summer camp. The pool will be 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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World Scout Jamboree Mondial
July 22 – August 2, 2019
Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
Only 3 remaining spaces for youth from East Carolina Council.
Don’t miss this true once-in-a-lifetime Scouting experience comes once 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. The Southern Region has notified us they are still looking for more adult leaders.
Eligibility:
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Youth participants
: Boys and girls age 14 to 17 on the first day of the Jamboree. (Birthday between July 22, 2001, and July 21, 2005)
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Adult leaders
:
Age 18 or older on the first day of the Jamboree. (Birthday before July 22, 2001
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IST (Staff)
: Age 18 or older on the first day of the Jamboree. (Birthday 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)
Scouts
Scouts will be notified if they have been accepted or are being put on a waiting list. Applicants on the waiting list that are not selected will receive a full refund (including their initial deposit).
Leaders
There will be four leaders per unit. BSA area and regional leadership will select leaders based on the leader qualifications.
The Southern Region has notified us they are still looking for more adult leaders.
Leader applicants who are not selected will receive a full refund and encouraged to apply for the International Service Team.
IST (International Service Team)
Once approved by the U.S. contingent leadership, the application will be sent to the WSJ organizers. The host will notify the applicant of acceptance and job assignment. Some assignments will likely be given in 2018 and some in 2019. If an applicant is not accepted, he or she will receive a full refund.
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The following is the schedule for Cub Rangemaster training for the 2018 Day Camp season.
March 24 NRA RSO course at Camp Boddie ( 9 hr. NRA course)
Cub Rangemaster
March 31 Saturday 1000 – 1200 Camp Sam Hatcher
April 8 Sunday 1400 – 1600 Camp Charles
April 15 Sunday 1400 – 1600 Camp Boddie
May 12 Saturday 0900 – 1100 Camp Charles
June 2 Saturday 0900 – 1100 Trinity UMC Jacksonville
Terry, Jonathan would you please see that all Camp Directors get this information.
Matt, Jonathan, and Richard would you please secure the locations.
Richard would you please be sure all District Exec’s are aware of this schedule.
D. would you please assist me in seeing that all Roundtable staff has this info. I have copied all DC’s to this note.
Nelson would you please see that the Ranger’s at Charles and Hatcher are aware of this schedule.
Thank you all for your support of East Carolina Council Shooting Sports,
Norm
Norman A. Belmore Jr.
Chief Range Safety Officer
East Carolina Council
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Neuse Basin Twilight Camp
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Hot off the press!!! Attached is the updated
flier
as well as the registration
form
.
You must choose in the event drop box
Neuse Basin Twilight Camp
at check out it will read as
2018 NB Passport Adventure, 06-11-2018 $65.00 (early)
Make sure your scouts Cub Master for your pack gets a copy of the registration form and provide to the camp staff prior to June 1
st
deadline.
We have a new location for our Twilight Camp this year which will be at Craven Community College at the New Bern Campus at 800 College Ct New Bern. Follow the signs that will be posted on campus for the exact site to drop off and pick up your scout that week.
You must attend the orientation on Sunday June 10
th
which will be at Centenary UMC (309 New St. New Bern) at 3 pm to drop off your scouts completed health forms, pick up camp T shirts, and greet the scout leaders. Do NOT mail the completed health form to council office.
We are in need of adult volunteers to help the camp staff during the week of camp. Please contact one of the Camp Directors, Cindy Douglas at
252-259-7285
or Kim Tibbetts at
252-626-9925
to volunteer immediately. The staff is working on the schedule and we need your input J
Our leadership and partnership in our district is the best of the best and together we make things happen and are successful!!
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Lewis-Deanes and Blackbeard News
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Lewis-Deanes District Pinewood Derby
The Lewis-Deanes District held its annual Pinewood Derby at the Seaboard Lions Club on Saturday, March 3, 2018. 16 Cub Scouts participated from Pack 411, Pack 238, and Pack 834.
The top 5 racers were from Pack 834. The Scouts were Landyn Finch with an average winning time of 2.5724 over 3 heats. Hatch Morris came in second, Harmon Bowers came in third. Toler Bowers came in fourth and Matthew Jones came in 5
th
. The pinewood derby is a racing event. Scouts, with the help of parents, build their own cars from wood, usually from kits containing all of the required items such as wheels, a block of wood and metal axles.
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Blackbeard District Pinewood Derby
Blackbeard District held its District Pinewood Derby on March 24th at the Bear Grass Charter School. 40 Cub Scouts from Pack 99, Pack 218, and Pack 1774 participated.
Results:
Lions
1
st
Nic Hollis
2
nd
AndrewWilliams
3
rd
Colton Roberson
Tigers
1
st
Cooper Whitehurst
2
nd
Jonathan Troop
3
rd
Nate Beecham
Wolves
1st Parker Joyner
2nd Tripp Dunn
3rd Joseph Sopher
Bears
1
st
Bryce Whitehurst
2
nd
Fischer Joyner
3
rd
Keenan Feldenhousen
Webelos 1
1
st
Vance Keel
2
nd
Maverick Meekins
3
rd
Davis Polk
Webelos2
1
st
Noah Toppin
2
nd
Ryan Cash
3
rd
Ethan McDougal
Adult Outlaw Race
1
st
Josh Keel
2
nd
Terrence Hollis
3
rd
Brian Whitehurst
Overall Winners
1
st
Vance Keel
2
nd
Nic Hollis
3
rd
Noah Toppin
Vance Keel receives Grand Champion Trophy from Grady Mullis
Blackbeard District Spring Pre-Camporee
Blackbeard District held its Spring Pre-Camporee on March 23-25—led by Camporee Chief, Pat Parker. 50 scouts practiced all of the Spring Camporee Events despite the cold and rainy weather over the weekend. Troops participating included 258, 99, 80,29, and 218.
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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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Cub Scout Leaders, Are you Trained?
At present there are 486 Cub Scout leaders who are not trained for their registered positions across East Carolina Council.
This doesn’t include Troop, Crew, Ship, or District level positions.
A trained leader is
knowledgeable
,
well-prepared, and confident
. Though face-to-face training will always be most beneficial as it offers the opportunity for fun and fellowship as well as asking questions and getting unclear issues clarified, but, it is not always easy to get to face-to-face trainings on the dates they are scheduled. For many, online training is a convenient way to get trained in a timely manner.
If you have not been able to get to a face-to-face training consider using the BSA Learn Center for your training. The center can be accessed through your
My.Scouting
Tools account. Our Cub Scouts are told to “Do our Best.” As leaders we must set the example by doing our best as well.
The Pack Committee Training, Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster Training, and Den Leader Training are all divided into three main segments:
Before the First Meeting, First 30 Days, and Position-Specific Training.
The majority of leaders who have taken these online training course segments have said:
After these modules I understand the Cub Scout program. After completing the Before the First Meeting modules, I feel prepared for my role. The modules in the First 30 Days training segment were relevant. After completing the Position-Trained modules, I feel confident about working with boys and families. After completing modules I know who is available to support me in my position.
Congratulations to fully-trained Packs!
These units have reached the goal of 100% trained leaders for their registered positions! Nice Work!!
Pack 916, Red Bud Holy Church
Pack 411 Stanley White Presbyterian Church
Pack 452 First Presbyterian Church
LIVE Training opportunities 2018 through Summer
Double asterisk ** indicates that the course is not yet up on the online registration system
Scoutmaster Specific
Scoutmaster Specific at Council Camporee (includes Merit Badge Counselor Training) – 04/28/2018 Camp Boddie, no lunch included 1P-4:30P –Dee Goliwas 252-382-0590
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
includes Webelos Leader Outdoor Training for Den specific camping
Youth Training and development
1)
** “Project First Class” May 5, 2018 at Camp Sam Hatcher CT District event for Scouts –
event still in development
. Event facilitator Hank Dierker,
redfox2@ec.rr.com
assisted by Coree Chapter of the Order of the Arrow. Proposed events:
First Aid, Blade Skills, Plants and Animals, Fire Skills, Service Project, Map/Compass, Orienteering, Physical Fitness, Safety Afloat, Knots and Lashings, and Civic Service
(if you can help as an advisor, contact Hank Dierker) Priority to CT District members, but out-of-district unit leaders can call Hank to see if there are openings available.
2)
NYLT –National Youth Leadership Training
NYLT at Camp Boddie. Applications can be found on the East Carolina Council Website. If you are in need of campership assistance please contact Terry L. Best for campership information.
First weekend August 3-5, Second weekend August 10-12
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Occoneechee Council WoodBadge
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Troop 7 Honor guard recently presented the colors for a packed house of over 250 people for the Rocky Mount Citizen of the Year banquet held at Rose Hill Conference center. This year’s honoree was Dr. Dewey Clark – President of North Carolina Wesleyan College. The scouts led the banquet with the Pledge of Allegiance and also the Scout Oath and Law. This year’s banquet helped raise over $80,000 for the East Carolina Council.
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A direct and compelling headline
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For those interested in going out to philmont in 2018, here's a flier for more information.
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