North Star District Newsletter - May 2023

There is no teaching to compare with example. - Lord Baden-Powell

Woohoo- we made it to our 2nd newsletter- consistency rocks! :)

We hope everyone finds something helpful in each month's edition- I also personally hope you'll find the Easter Egg in each one too...(which started in April's edition btw.)

This newsletter is open to all North Star District leaders, parents and anyone else who is interested in what our District has going on. We will be adding new registered leaders once a month, but if you have a new leader in your unit, please go ahead and forward this newsletter along to them. There's now a handy dandy signup link at the bottom of each email which can be used to ensure no one misses out.

Coming up- District Roundtable THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST

2 Weeks Till we Gather for ROUNDTABLE!!

Come join us Thursday June 1st at Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, 7506 Falls of Neuse Rd, in Raleigh!

6:30pm Munch & Mingle "Summer Picnic" - please signup below to bring something

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054da5a62fa46-junes

7:00pm Opening Ceremony

7:25pm Breakouts

Cub Scouts - "New Cub Year = New Ideas! What worked and what could work better?"
Scouts BSA - "Managing Special Needs Scouts/spectrum ADHD, DEI - GAPS - ADA & Advancement"

Roundtable Info

Come Celebrate Bethie!

Bethie has been part of the Roundtable team since 2015, most recently as our Assistant District Commissioner - Roundtable. She has been called to other ventures within Occoneechee and National Council, so she is passing the torch to Brandon Billmeyer after June's Roundtable.

In true Scouting fashion, we must take this opportunity to celebrate Bethie, so make sure to join us on June 1st!

Roundtable is Moving!

Beginning in AUGUST 2023, Roundtable will take place at Benson Memorial United Methodist Church, 4706 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh NC 27612.

We are very grateful to St. Andrews Presbyterian for hosting our monthly events the past 2 years. And thank you to Benson Memorial United Methodist Church for opening your doors to us!

Updated YPT Compliance Procedures

Unit Highlight

Pack 613 joins Rise Against Hunger to prepare meals for families in need

Pack 613 joined Rise Against Hunger and Temple Beth Or families to prepare and pack meals as part of Temple Beth Or’s Mitzvah Day, an annual day for tikkun olam and various actions to repair and improve the world.

Commissioner News

Help Wanted!

Every Unit deserves a Unit Commissioner and our District has a goal of 100% Commissioner Coverage! We're currently halfway there and hope to have a full staff well in time for recharter!

Who should be a Unit Commissioner?

Someone with a passion for Scouting
Someone who is stepping down or has already stepped away from a leader role and looking to help out in other areas

Why?

Scouters are inherently helpful- it's in our Oath and Law!
It's fun!
By helping units, you're helping leaders, which is a direct line of sight to the youth. That's what it's all about!
BONUS- There's a free patch and new, shiny silver epaulets in it for you!

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 Crew, 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!

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

Must Attend Both Weekends (Total of 5 Full Days)