North Star District Newsletter - August 2023

Nobody is too small to do a good turn, even if it is only to smile.”

- Lord Baden-Powell

Hello all Registered North Star District Leaders!


What's that sound I hear? Oh, it's hundreds of Cub Scouts having an awesome time as their Pack year kicks into high gear! And, our Troops, Crews and Ship have worked hard to build amazing plans for their upcoming adventures. What an awesome time to be a part of Scouting!

Don't Forget!


Please note that Roundtable is now meeting at our new location! Please join us at Benson Memorial United Methodist Church, 4706 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh!

Check out our gameplan below:


6:30pm - Munch & Mingle "Out of this world!" - please signup to bring something

7:00pm - Opening Ceremony/General Session

7:25pm Breakouts

Scouts BSA - "Fundraisers: Beyond Popcorn & Camp Cards; what works for you?"

Cub Scouts - "S.A.F.E. Checklist"


Need something to be added to our presentations or breakouts? Email your request to north-star-roundtable@ocscouts.org. For hot topics, announcements or Roundtable time slots please make your request no later than 2 weeks prior to the Roundtable meeting. We get lots of requests and want to allow time for scheduling and authoring to deliver the best program possible.


Munch & Mingle


Munch & Mingle "Out of this world!" - please signup to bring something so unbelievably delicious it has be alien in origin... looking at that secret lasagna recipe.

Signup Here!

Zoom?


We encourage everyone to join in-person, but, if that's not possible, Zoom is here to the rescue!


Join Zoom Meeting 

https://ocscouts-org.zoom.us/j/81377646001?pwd=V1VCdkVMaktZcFV1dXNsMUFzRk5kZz09


Meeting ID: 813 7764 6001

Passcode: roundtable 

Commissioner Corner

Journey to Excellence

Have you ever wondered what Journey to Excellence (JTE) is? Do you know what it is, but find it confusing or overwhelming? Have you never heard of it, but have admired those cool JTE patches on someone's uniform sleeve? You're not alone!


Journey to Excellence is a road map that helps identify your unit's strengths and areas that your unit could possibly improve. And, the best part, you don't go through this process alone. This is where your Commissioner Team swoops in to help out with a Collaborative Assessment! We guide your unit's Key 3 through the program a couple times a year and come up with a plan (specifically a Unit Service Plan- aptly named, right?)


Go here to take a peek at the 2023 JTE Scorecards and Worksheets. And, for our Key 3 leaders, your Commissioner will be in touch within the next couple of months to start chatting about your own Collaborative Assessment.


As always, if you're interested in being part of our Commissioner Team, please click on the form link below.

Interest/Referral Form HERE

Training

Check out all the exciting District and Council training opportunities for

Cub Scout leaders!


Check Out the Flyer Here

Check out all the exciting District and Council training opportunities for

Scouts BSA, Venturing, and

Sea Scouts leaders!

Check Out the Flyer Here

Are you an adult looking to strengthen your leadership skills? Empower others, especially our youth, to lead? Understand why BSA programs are structured the way they are? Deliver impactful programs in your unit? Then Wood Badge is for YOU! 


***NOTE- the course is now full, but is still taking waitlisters!**


Sept. 8 - 10 & Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2023

Must Attend Both Weekends (Total of 5 Full Days)

More Info & Signup Here

Upcoming District Events

District Hikes

Come join us for our monthly District Hikes (currently in their 14th year with not a single missed month!)


More info HERE

North Star & Eno River District

Joint Camporee

Friday Oct. 13 - Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023


More info. HERE

North Star District Pinewood Derby

Saturday, February 24, 2024


More info. HERE

Did You Know?

Check out even more "The More You know Mondays" on our Facebook Page!

Got Resources?

North Star District Website

All of our District magic lives here- and keep your eyes peeled for some updates!!

Roundtable Resources

Go here to check out all of the Roundtable presentations and other resources from 2021 and on!

Occoneechee Council Calendar

There is so much to do in Occoneechee Council! Bookmark this page and check it frequently to stay up-to-date on Council and other District events!


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NOTE- this monthly District Newsletter is distributed to all registered leaders in North Star District plus anyone who has signed up to receive communications via the General Interest link. The registered leaders groups (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, Merit Badge Counselors, District/Council) are updated once a month. If you have a leader join in-between updates, please forward this newsletter along and encourage them to join via the

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