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Scout Sign
A publication for and about Scouters in our Council
April 2015 Vol.11 #04 http://ocscouts.org/newsletters/NewsLetters.html
April-May Council Calendar
1-‐Apr Properties Committee Meeting 3-‐Apr Good Friday -‐ Council Office Closed 5-‐Apr EASTER 9-‐Apr Commissioner Cabinet
10-‐12 Apr NRA RSO Training 10-‐12 Apr WFA Training 10-‐12 Apr BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course 11-‐12 Apr Archery Level 1 Instructor Training 11-‐Apr Open Tower 11-‐Apr Canoe Handling & Safety Course
17-‐19 Apr OA Conclave 17-‐19 Apr Wood Badge 17-‐18 Apr Paddle Craft Safety Certification 21-‐Apr Finance Committee Meeting 23-‐Apr Executive Committee Meeting
24-‐26 Apr Cuboree
25-‐Apr NRA Muzzle Loading Rifle Instructor
24-‐26 Apr WFA Course 25-‐Apr NRA Muzzle Loading Rifle Instructor 1-‐3 May Wood Badge 2-‐3 May Natural Rock Training 6-‐May Properties Committee Meeting 8-‐May Canoe/Kayak Training 9-‐May Open COPE
8-‐10 May Camp Staff Development 12-‐May Finance Committee Meeting 14-‐May Commissioner Cabinet 14-‐May Board Meeting 14-‐May Program Committee Meeting 15-‐May Program Committee Meeting
20-‐22 May BSA National Meeting -‐ Atlanta, GA 25-‐May MEMORIAL DAY-‐ Office Closed 30-‐May BSA Range Master -‐ Fayetteville 30-‐May BSA Shooting Sports Rangemaster
Scoutmaster Thoughts
" Leaders don ’t force people to follow --- they invite
them on a journey.”
Charles S. Lauer
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Conservation Segment Added To National
Outdoor Awards Program
Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, Sea Scouts, and Venturers now have a new emblem segment to add to their National Outdoor Award patch in the area of Conservation.
The National Outdoor Award Program, conceived by the BSA’s National Camping Task Force, is designed to recognize those Scouts who have exemplary knowledge and experience in performing high-‐level outdoor activities.
Until now, the award has consisted of five emblem segments representing the areas of camping, aquatics, hiking, riding and adventure. Now, a Scout can earn the Conservation segment indicating they are knowledgeable, safe, and comfortable in the area of conservation practices.
The requirements for earning the National Outdoor Badge for Conservation include: 1. Earn Boy Scout First Class rank, Sea
Scout Apprentice rank, or complete the Venturing Ranger Award requirements 1-‐6.
2. Demonstrate the safe use of five of the following conservation tools: pick or pickaxe; shovel or spade; axe; bow saw; cross-‐cut saw; pry bar; sledge hammer; loppers or shears; fire rake or McLeod; and/or Pulaski. Discuss the ethical use of the tools you chose.
3. Complete the requirements for the following:
a. Environmental Science merit badge or Sustainability merit badge or both Venturing Ranger Conservation core and Ecology elective.
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b. Soil and Water Conservation
merit badge. c. One of the following merit
badges: Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, or Mammals.
4. Complete 25 hours of conservation work under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America, including hours worked as part of requirements 1 through 3.
Just like the other five program areas, a gold device may be earned for each additional 25 hours of conservation work. A silver device is earned for each additional 100 hours of conservation work.
More information about the National Outdoor Award including the requirements for each segment and ordering information can be found at this link: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Youth/Awards/NOA.aspx
All units are highly encouraged to add this award program into their yearly program. You may find that a number of the youth in your unit have already earned one or more of the emblem segments as active Scouts. For a century Scouting has used outdoor camping experiences as a method for delivering the aims of Scouting. As your unit participates in a variety of outdoor activities, you should always strive to add in a conservation project at the site at which you are recreating. This helps your unit fulfill its obligation to The Outdoor Code by being “Conservation Minded”. Meredith Blackwood, Conservation Committee Chair
Shooting Sports Certification Training
The Council shooting Sports Committee
is holding several training events this spring to prepare you to lead youth in this fun and dynamic activity.
Instructors are needed for the upcoming Council Cuboree April 24-‐26 at Camp Durant. Participants will have the opportunity to learn Archery. There will be 4 ranges all in need of qualified supervision, which includes Archery Level 1 and Rangemaster certifications. We need approximately 40 people to deliver a quality and safe program for these youth.
If you are already trained and can assist with this event please contact Jim Sheckles, [email protected] or Kari McMichael, [email protected].
If you are not currently certified, please consider registering for the events below.
• April 10-‐12 Range Safety Officer and Rangemaster
• April 11: Airgun and Archery Rangemaster
• April 11-‐12 Archery Level 1 and Rangemaster
• April 25 Muzzle Loading Range Office
• May 30 Airgun and Archery Rangemaster (2 locations)
Flyers are located at the end of this document as well as on the Council website, www.ocscouts.org
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Cub Scout Fun Starts Here!
What Are Our Cub Scout Packs Doing?
Tell us about your ceremonies, AOL, camping, community service, special activities, field trips, etc.
Send us an article with pictures.
Share your STORY
Here are all of the Cub Scout graphics and logos for the new program
http://blog.Scoutingmagazine.org
Send us your Venturing/SeaScout News and Photos
Check out the latest issue of
at
www.venturingmag.org
Wood Badge S7-‐421-‐15-‐1
April 17-‐19 & May 1-‐3, 2015
Wood Badge S7-‐421-‐15-‐2
September 11-‐13 & October 2-‐4
Info on pages 12-13
“ Success in
training the boy depends largely on the Scoutmaster 's own personal example.”
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
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2015 Occoneechee Counci l
Eagle Count
Send us your Troop News
and Photos
Info on pages 10-11
93
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OA NEWS
Send Us Your OA News And
Photos
Troop’s brilliant approach to Friends of Scouting yielded a 37% boost in giving
Tuesday Talkback: How does your troop use its junior assistant Scoutmaster?
Check the BSA tool-use guidelines before your next service project
Check out these and
other interesting articles at: http://blog.Scoutingmagazine.org
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SCOUT SHOP NEWS
Spring is finally here and so are the awesome new items we have in our Scout Shops. Stop by today and check out the incredible new Frogg Toggs raingear. It is waterproof, packable, and breathable. They come in two styles a two-‐piece rain suit and a large poncho. The rain suits are in sizes small thru extra-‐large and are only $19.99 each set. The poncho is large enough to wear and cover your pack to keep both dry and comfy. The poncho is an awesome price of $14.99 each. Both of these items are a great addition to your camping gear and compact enough for your backpack!
Do we have a super deal for you!!!! We are currently promoting an incredible sale on the high performance Trek-‐Tek t-‐shirts and polo shirts. Our regular retail pricing on these shirts was $17.99 to $ 24.99 for adult sizes and $ 14.99 for youth sizes. NOW…….the men’s Trek-‐Tek t-‐shirts and men’s and ladies polo shirts are only $12.99. Our youth Trek-‐Tek t-‐shirts are only $7.99. What an awesome savings special. This sale started on March 23, 2015 so hurry in and grab your shirts while they last!!
We’ll be there, will YOU???? Cuboree, that’s where!! Our Scout Shop will be open during the Occoneechee Council 2015 Cuboree!!! Stop by and see us and check out all of the cool Cub Scout stuff we will have for YOU!!!! See you there!
As always, we strive to be number one in customer service!
Occoneechee Scout Shop Anne J. Hendrix, Senior Store Manager Boy Scouts of America, Supply Group Phone: 919-850-0301 Phone: 888-421-4744 Fax: 919-850-0392 Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC 27604
Cumberland Scout Shop Sherry Unruh , Store Manager Phone: 910-426-5684 Phone: 888-421-7268 Fax: 910-426-5670 Street Address: 717 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC 28304
Scout Shop Hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday 10 am - 4 pm Closed Sunday
Scout news?
The mission of this newsletter is to publish on a monthly basis those events that show Scouting at its best and help you deliver a Scouting program that delivers the Scouting promise. Send your events, Eagle projects, and Scouting news articles (with pictures) to:
Deadline: 20th of every month Publication: 1st of every month
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Editorial Policy
The Scout Sign is a monthly publication that communicates relevant news to Scout leaders about the Scouting community of Occoneechee Council. We welcome articles (with pictures) that demonstrate Scouting in action, including Eagle projects, outings, and upcoming events that can serve as inspiration to others. While we reserve the editorial decision as to what content is relevant, we will attempt to utilize your content as submitted with only minor corrections to improve readability.
Send your content and comments to [email protected]
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Wood Badge Training Application
S7-421-15-2
Name Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Alt Phone E-mail Home District Primary Scouting Position Unit Type (circle): Troop Pack Crew Ship Team Unit # Occupation Recruited by/How you heard about the course? T-shirt size:_______________________ Mail this application to : Occoneechee Council, Wood Badge (S7-421-15-2), 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604 or deliver in person to Occoneechee Council, 3231 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh between 8:30am-5:00pm/Mon-Fri.
Wood Badge is the premier advanced hands-on leadership skills experience offered to adult volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America. Started by Sir Robert S. Baden Powell, Wood Badge's primary purpose is to strengthen Scouting in our units, districts, and local council. Encompassing two three-day weekends, the course allows Scouters of all backgrounds to come together at camp to extend their understanding of the youth they lead, the adults they work with, and to go to new levels of personal growth and learning. Many describe this course as their mountaintop experience in Scouting…the most fun they’ve ever had as an adult Scouter. Wood Badge is open to all registered adult Scouters who have completed the basic training requirements for their primary Scouting position. There is no minimum years of experience you must complete in order to attend Wood Badge. In fact, the earlier in your Scouting career that you attend Wood Badge, the sooner you can put those leadership skills to work in delivering the best Scouting program to the youth you serve. The course size is limited to only 48 participants and spaces fill up quickly. Join us in 2015 at Wood Badge S7-421-15-2!
Wood Badge
S7-421-15-2
“Mentoring Scouting’s Future”
Occoneechee Scout Reservation Carthage, NC
September 11-13, 2015
and
October 2-4, 2015
Hosted by Occoneechee Council, BSA
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Qualifications Be a registered adult in the Boy Scouts of
America Have not previously completed 21st Century
Wood Badge Completed the training requirements for your
Scouting position, including any applicable outdoor skills training (A)
Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment
Have a current Annual BSA Health & Medical Record, Parts A, B & C (http://www.scout.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx)
Be invited to attend Wood Badge S7-421-15-2.
Submit all fees, medical forms and
paperwork by July 17, 2015. (A) Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is a required prerequisite course for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches and Assistants, and Venturing Advisors and Co-Advisors of crews with an outdoor program. All other participants are encouraged to complete the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training before attending a Wood Badge course, but it is not required. (B) The BSA National Office requires that Wood Badge courses be structured by invitation only so as to ensure that the courses reflect as wide an array of diversity as possible, including program diversity (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing) and geographic diversity (all of the districts our council serves).
Fees The all-inclusive fee for this course is $225,
if paid in full by July 17, 2015. The fee is $250 if paid after July 17, 2015. NO REFUNDS AFTER August 14, 2015.
If you are seeking financial assistance, consider contacting these resources: ◦ Your unit's budget for leadership
development ◦ Your employer's continuing education
policies ◦ Leaders of community, civic, or religious
organizations to which you belong ◦ Your district training chairman
Time Commitment Six days in two 3-day segments from Friday (7:00 AM) through late Sunday afternoon, and a patrol meeting between the two weekends, at a time and location of your patrol's choice. Full attendance at all aspects of the course is mandatory. This is a National requirement that cannot be waived. What are the learning objectives of Wood
Badge? As a result of attending you will be able to:
View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated value based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth
Recognize today's leadership concepts utilized in corporate America that are relevant to our values-based movement
Apply the skills you learn as a member of a successful working team
Revitalize your commitment by sharing in an inspirational experience!
What is a Wood Badge Ticket? The Wood Badge “ticket” represents your commitment to complete a set of five significant goals, which relate to your primary Scouting position, that can be attained within 18 months. These goals, which you develop during the course, give you the opportunity to practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership skills presented during the course. Other important information On the first weekend, you will live in cabins with bunks. On the second weekend, you will enjoy a back country experience for which a tent, sleeping bag and backpack are needed; don’t buy them…borrow! Many special dietary and medical needs can be accommodated. Contact us for more information. Detailed info about what to pack and how to prepare will be provided upon acceptance into the course.
What past attendees have said about
Wood Badge:
“At last a training that teaches skills I can use immediately in my troop and even at work.”
-Scoutmaster, Impeesa District
“I thought Wood Badge was for Scoutmasters. Little did I know how much I could learn, or how much I could grow as a person and as a female leader, through Wood Badge. There are so many ways I can help in Scouting, and now I feel empowered to do it!”
-Pack Training Chairman, Crosswinds District
“Great Boy Scouts earn their Eagle. Great Boy Scout leaders earn their Wood Badge beads.”
-Troop Committee Member, Dogwood District
“I felt like I was a scout, learning and having fun at camp. What an awesome experience.”
-Assistant Scoutmasters, LaFayette District
“If you can handle a crew of Scouts in the woods, you can handle Wood Badge. It's the best self-challenge experience there is.”
-Crew Advisor, Highlander District
“People who delay taking this course are missing out.” -Varsity Coach, Impeesa District
For more information, Contact :
Blair Bost
Course Director
(919) 622-0172 [email protected]
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