North Star District Newsletter - July 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!


Lots of great news this month- including the fact that we have not just one, but TWO roundtables in August! Read on for more info!

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!


Please note that Roundtable will be meeting at our new location starting with our August Roundtable! Please join us at Benson Memorial United Methodist Church, 4706 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh!

Munch & Mingle


Please join us for Waking up with Roundtable! Let's shake off those summer days and have Breakfast for Dinner! We are unsure of the facilities at our disposal for the new location, so please make sure everything is precooked and self contained. Click on the button below to take a look at the available slots and sign up. Thank you!

Signup Here!

Zoom?


Please note, this is our first time using this space, so Zoom will be in test mode only. We invite you to pop in, but it will be strictly "Under Construction" for August.


Join Zoom Meeting 

https://ocscouts-org.zoom.us/j/83318669098?pwd=ZHZodGlZRkpIRTAwK01DY0tHeXFBdz09


Meeting ID: 833 1866 9098 

Passcode: roundtable 

Occoneechee Council Virtual Roundtable

Send Me Your Questions!


There's no question about it- you can send your questions to your District Commissioner, Jenny G., for Council's Virtual Roundtable!

Send Questions Here

Please see below for the Virtual Council Roundtable Zoom info.


https://ocscouts-org.zoom.us/j/84969064268?pwd=aWZxRm1ueXorSmVNU2NVUmdzaGs3dz09


Meeting ID: 849 6906 4268 

Passcode: 608728

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 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

Mudcats Baseball Scout Night

Friday, August 11, 2023


More info./Signup 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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