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ScoutSignA publication for and about Scouters in our Council

November 2017 Vol.13 #11

November-December Council Calendar

1-Nov Properties Committee 4-Nov University of Scouting 5-Nov DaylightSavingsTimeEnds-FallBack7-Nov Council Camporee Meeting 7-Nov U.S.GeneralElectionDay9-Nov Program Committee 9-Nov Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 9-Nov Finance Committee 10-Nov Campbell Camp Out Night

10-11 Nov 10th Annual LDS Merit Badge Clinic 10-11 Nov Webelos Woods

11-Nov Veteran'sDay11-12 Nov Lodge Leadership Development

11-Nov Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day 11-12 Nov Open Tower

13-Nov Council Training Committee Meeting 16-Nov Board Meeting 16-Nov Popcorn Take Order Delivered to Warehouses

17-19 Nov Popcorn Take Order Distribution to Units 18-Nov UNC Basketball Scout Day

20-26 Nov Camp Durant Closed 23-Nov ThanksgivingDay27-Nov AdventBegins29-Nov Advancement Committee 1-Dec Popcorn Bills mailed to Units 2-Dec Lodge Winter Banquet 3-Dec Chanukah/Hanukkah lasts 8 days 6-Dec Properties Committee 7-Dec Pearl Harbor Day 9-Dec Open COPE

11-Dec Council Training Committee Meeting 14-Dec Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 15-Dec Popcorn - All Monies due by noon to Council 19-Dec Finance Committee

20/12-1/1 Camp Durant Closed 21-Dec WinterSolstice(shortestdayoftheyear)21-Dec Popcorn Prizes Released 21-Dec Executive Committee

22-Dec Council Office Closed 24-Dec ChristmasEve25-Dec ChristmasDay

25-26 Dec Council Office Closed 31-Dec New Year's Eve

Scoutmaster Thoughts

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."

—Robert Louis Stevenson

November 5

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2017 Occoneechee Eagle Count

2017 SILVER BEAVER AWARD

Before Submitting a Nomination Contact the nominee’s Scout unit leaders,

District or Council leaders, religious leader, fellow members of civic organizations, spouse, and/or Scouts they have worked with over the years. Contact anyone that may help in gathering information to complete the

nomination form. Ask for reference letters, they are not required but are helpful to the selection committee. A maximum of three letters of recommendation, one per category, may be submitted along with the nomination.

Nominations by immediate family members are not recommended, but will be

considered.

Complete sections 1, 2 & 3 as completely and neatly as possible. Use of this form, and typewritten, is preferred and highly encouraged. If you don't know the exact dates of service (month/year or year) ensure you verify that the positions served are correct, not forgetting to add any awards received, including scouting, religious and civic. It is to the nominee’s advantage to amplify their service…completeness versus length is paramount. Be sure to add your nomination statement as to why you feel this Scouter should receive the Silver Beaver Award. Remember to have the completed application turned in to the Council Office no later than 5PM on Monday November 6, 2017.

You may • email the nomination form

(including any letters ofrecommendation) to DonaJohnston athttp://[email protected],

• print out the form and drop it off,• or mail it to the Council Office.

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected].

Thank you, Dave Runkle 2017 Silver Beaver Chairman

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2017-2018 Carolina Hurricanes

Scout Nights The Hurricanes are proud to present a

special offer to Scouts & other special guests from each troop to five weekend games.

Scouts will receive a new Hurricanes patch, troop recognition on the video board, and the opportunity for members of your troop to be selected to watch warm-ups from the Canes bench or penalty box, as well as the possibility your troop leader could be selected to ride the Olympia ice resurfacing machine during an intermission.

We will also be introducing several new in game experiences that Scouts will be able to take advantage of this season.

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Jim Saunders Cope and Climbing Committee Chair

BSA NCS Climbing & COPE Director Camp Durant, Carthage NC

35°20'20.90"N79°33'10.19"W [email protected]

www.occopeclimb.org

Occoneechee Council’s 13th Annual

University of Scouting

November 4, 2017 7:00am to 5:00pm

Wake Tech Community College

9101 Fayetteville Road Raleigh, NC 27603

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Outdoor Ethics Offerings

At University of Scouting

The Chancellors are building a new College

into the structure for the 2017 University of Scouting. Opening on November 4th will be the College of Outdoor Ethics! This College will take the Outdoor Ethics/Conservation classes that you have found in previous years in the different/various Colleges and house them all in one easy to search location.

For those courses that are moving from their previous College, you will see them cross-listed in their previous location. For example, the Outdoor Ethics Orientation Course for Cub Scout Leaders that was listed at C-149.1 in last year’s catalog might appear as OE-100.1 this year in the Cub Scout College.

We have a couple of NEW offerings and some that we are bringing back after a hiatus. New this year for our female Scouts and Scouters only is the Women’s Backcountry Hygiene: Peeing, Pooping, Periods, and More (OE-400)! We will also have a brand-new class called Outdoor Ethics Guide – Why Should Your Unit Have One? (OE-200) and a Tread Lightly! Awareness Workshop (OE-100.3). Make sure that you check out these new

offerings. The Outdoor Ethics

Training Team looks forward to the ribbon cutting on our new College by filling our classes with excited students. This year’s classes include:

• OE-100.1 Outdoor Ethics Orientation for

Cub Scout Leaders (returning) • OE-100.2 Outdoor Ethics Orientation for

Boy Scout, Venturing and Sea Scout Leaders (returning)

• OE-100.3 Tread Lightly! Awareness Workshop (new)

• OE-101 BSA LNT 101 (returning)

• OE-200 Outdoor Ethics Guide – Why Should Your Unit Have One/ (new)

• OE-300 Conservation Awards and Program (returning from hiatus)

• OE-400 Women’s Backcountry Hygiene: Peeing, Pooping, Periods and More (new for females only)

• OE-500 Hornaday Award Program (returning from hiatus)

We look forward to seeing you there! Meredith Blackwood College of Outdoor Ethics Dean

NOVEMBER 7

District Committee Meetings

First Wednesday of the month:

Awahili 7:00 pm First Thursday of the month:

Crosswinds 7:00 pm Impeesa 8:30 pm Neuse River 7:00 pm

Third Thursday of the month: Black River 7:00 pm

Dogwood 7:00 pm


LaFayette 7:00 pm Mawat 8:30 pm Third Monday of the month: Shakori 7:00 pm Fourth Thursday of the month: Highlander 7:00 pm

District Roundtable Meetings

First Monday of the month: Shakori 7:00 pm First Thursday of the month: Black River 7:00 pm

Dogwood 7:00 pm Highlander 7:00 pm Impeesa 7:00 pm LaFayette 7:00 pm

Neuse River 7:00 pm Third Thursday of the month: Awahili 7:00 pm Crosswinds 7:00 pm Mawat 7:00 pm

Send your District news to: [email protected]

Cub Scout Fun

Starts Here! What Is Your

Cub Scout Pack Doing? Tell us about your

ceremonies, AOL, camping, community service, special activities, field trips, etc.

Send us your Pack news and photos.

Share your STORY

SAVE THE DATE: 10th ANNUAL LDS

MERIT BADGE CLINIC

Calling all Scouts! Please save the date,

come participate in and celebrate together the 10th Anniversary of the Annual LDS Merit Badge Clinic November 10th and 11th, 2017. This event is open to all Scouts regardless of their Troop sponsorship or locale.

Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this Clinic is free of charge to all participants and features Merit Badge Counselors that are registered, trained and eager to share their time, experience and talents with Scouts seeking advancement opportunities!

Last year, 940 Scouts attended and worked on a whopping 1,998 merit badges. A total of 199 Scout Troops were represented across 11 Clinic venues. Scouts from the Triangle, outlying areas and as far away as New York attended. The Scouts collected 3500 pounds


of food for a number of local food banks, demonstrating that the Scout Slogan “Do a good turn daily” is written on their hearts.

Friday evening, November 10th will feature a three-hour Merit Badge Clinic block followed by morning and afternoon Clinic sessions on Saturday, November 11th. This looks to be a very special weekend for advancement opportunities, fun and fellowship with Scouts! We hope to surpass last year’s attendance and food donations as we celebrate 10 years of Scouting excellence at the Clinic!

For more information on this special 10th Anniversary Merit Badge Clinic go to LDSMeritBadgeClinic.com.

Registration will be available mid-October at www.meritbadge.info.

Look for the event under November 10th.

For information contact: Steve Hanna; [email protected]; 919-375-3113

2017 Duke Merit Badge College

Saturday, November 11, 2017

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Duke University-EAST Campus Sponsored by Mawat District

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Send us your Troop News And Photos

Good Citizen Award for

Eagle Scouts

The Marine Corps League would be happy to attend your Eagle Scout's Court of Honor and present him with a Good Citizen Award.

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As its 20th birthday approaches, Venturing calls for 20 great stories

http://blog.Scoutingmagazine.org

Get Plugged-in to Venturing

As we develop ways to know what is happening in our Council with Venturing: • We are looking to post something in the

Scout Sign each month. If you have any possible write ups about Crews or things going on please send them to [email protected] There are some Facebook pages and

groups you might be interested in that are not only for our Council but our Area and Region. We are located in Area 7 of the Southern Region. Below are the links to each of those pages and/or groups.

• Occoneechee Council Venturing https://www.facebook.com/groups/95694562902/

• Occoneechee Council https://www.facebook.com/OcconeecheeCouncil/

• Southern Region Area 7 Venturing https://www.facebook.com/groups/113

27804303/ • Southern Region Venturing

https://www.facebook.com/groups/srventuring/

Useful websites • Southern Region website

http://next.srventuring-bsa.org/ • National Venturing website

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Venturing.aspx

Getting The Most from Venturing

Send us your

Venturing News and Photos

Send us your Sea Scout

News and Photos


OA NEWS

Send Us Your OA News

And Photos

“Fun, fighting, and feeding! These are the three indispensable elements of the boy’s world.”

Sir Robert Baden-Powell

Where to go Camping https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rkR2eizo

hgJokf-q55Tg3BVduAVkeZFF18YvmnoFCPc/edit?pre

f=2&pli=1

2018-2019 preview: Paul R. Christen High

Adventure Base at Summit Bechtel Reserve


What to do when you spot bullying — and your next steps if it becomes more

serious

BSA to welcome girls into Scouting

programs — here’s what that means for your pack or troop

Check out these and other interesting articles at: http://blog.Scoutingmagazine.org

The Occoneechee Council’s Next

Generation Committee is a group of young professionals engaged in the community and are rising stars within their organizations.

The Next Generation Committee is dedicated to providing the next generation of leaders for the Scouting program in the Triangle. The group strives to provide valuable service to Scouting. The group, in turn, benefits from top-down mentorship from the Occoneechee Council Executive Board.

For more information please contact Robert Shaw at [email protected]

or call 919-260-2720

SCOUT SHOP NEWS

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 Tony Garcia, Store Manager Phone: 910-487-0103 Phone: 888-421-7268 Fax: Street Address: 3446 Bragg Blvd. Fayetteville, NC 28304

Scout Shop Hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sunday

http://www.facebook.com/occoneecheescoutshop


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:

[email protected] Deadline: 20th of every month Publication: 1st of every month

Editorial Policy

The Scout Sign is a monthly publication that communicates relevant news to Scout leaders about the Scouting community of Occoneechee. 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

mailto:[email protected]

www.praypub.org

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Email Veronica at: [email protected]

Contact Information for

Occoneechee Council Office

Phone: 919-872-4884 Phone: 800-662-7102 Fax: 919-872-1159 Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC 27604 Web: www.oscsouts.org

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High AdVenturing…

Northern Tier…

Florida Seabase…

SBR

Check them all out at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdVenturing.aspx


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Occoneechee Council’s 13th Annual University of Scouting

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Wake Technical Community College 9101 Fayetteville Road Raleigh, NC 27603

7:00am to 5:00pm

On-line registration cost $25 by September 30, 2017 October 1 thru October 31 – registration increases to $30.00

Walk up registration cost: $50.00 (only on event day) Instructor cost: $15.00

All registrations include Lunch

On-line catalog/registration available @ www.ocscouts.org September 1

Don’t forget to visit the Scouting EXPO!


SCOUT NIGHTS

The Hurricanes are proud to present a special offer to Scouts & other special guests from each troop to five weekend games. Scouts will receive a new Hurricanes patch, troop recognition on the video board, and the opportunity for members of your troop to be selected to watch warm-ups from the Canes bench or penalty box, as well as the possibility your troop leader could be selected to ride the Olympia ice resurfacing machine during an intermission. We will also be introducing several new in game experiences that Scouts will be able to take advantage of this season. More details will be emailed out shortly.

Sunday, NOV. 19 vs. New York Islanders 5 PM

Sunday, NOV. 26 vs. Nashville Predators 1 PM

Sunday, JAN. 14 vs. Calgary Flames 3 PM

Sunday, FEB. 18 vs. New Jersey Devils 5 PM

Saturday, MAR. 17 vs. Philadelphia Flyers 7 PM

SEATING CATEGORY BOX OFFICE PRICE

YOURPRICE

Lower Level North $90/$108 $55Terrace Preferred $61 $40Terrace Value $50 $32Shoot Twice Goal Zone $37 $22Fan Zone $30 $20

To purchase 10 or more tickets, Contact Brian Kapusta:Phone: (919) 861-5452 / Email: [email protected]

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis & subject to availability. If the above dates do not work for you and your Pack or Troop, but you would still like to attend a game, please contact Brian Kapusta for additional opportunities.

Buy Tickets: Hurricanes.com/Scouts Promo Code: Scouts

Hat Trick Section – $40+ Hurricanes Exclusive Hat


2017 OCCONEECHEE COUNCILSILVER BEAVER NOMINATION

FORM Nominee: ________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________ State/Zip: __________________________

Occupation or Profession: _________________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________ Phone: ____________________________________

PART 1 – Scouting Service (50% of the consideration for award derived from this category)

Years as Cub Scout:_________________________ Years as Boy Scout: ____________________________ Years as Explorer/Venturer: __________________ Highest Rank: ________________________________ Total years served as an adult Scouter:_________________________________________________

Positions served as an adult:

Position Council To/From Years Served

Awards or Recognitions received:

Award Council/District Awarding Date


Part 2 – Service to Community/Non Scouting (25% of the consideration for award derived from this category)

List and comment upon the nominee’s involvement in community activities and standing in the community. This should include: business, professional, civic, educational, fraternal, veteran, and other non-Scouting areas.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Part 3 – Religious Activities (25% of the consideration for award derived from this category)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Part 4 – Statement by Nominator Please attach a statement summarizing why you think the contributions to our youth by this nominee merit consideration for awarding of the Silver Beaver. _________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Nomination submitted by: ________________________________ Telephone: _______________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ State/Zip: ______________________________________________ Scouting Position: _______________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________

Mail Nomination Form To: Silver Beaver Committee Occoneechee Council

3231 Atlantic Ave

Raleigh, NC 27604

Deadline: November 6, 2017


Instructions and Examples

Before Submitting

Contact the nominee’s scout unit leaders, district or council leaders, religious leader, fellow members of civic

organizations, spouse, and/or scouts they have worked with over the years. Contact anyone that may help in gathering

information to complete the nomination form. Ask for reference letters, they are not required but are helpful to the

selection committee. A maximum of three letters of recommendation, one per category, may be submitted along with

the nomination. Nominations by immediate family members are not recommended, but will be considered.

Attach Photo

Attach a current photo of your nominee. This can be a scouting photo or non-scouting photo.

For example: Service to God Jane Smith has been a member of her church for 20 years; she is a good Christian. Not enough information. It is

important to identify their religious activities, and not just their faith.

Be specific:

Jane Smith has been an active member of St. Stephens Church for 20 years (1993-2013). During that time she has

expressed her faith by working in the following areas and activities (ensure to include the dates of service for each):

Sunday school teacher 4 & 5th graders (from – to)

Served as sexton (from – to)

Chair of the building committee (from – to)

Hurricane relief - Fran & Floyd (from – to)

Heads annual Thanksgiving food drive (from – to)

VBS volunteer (from – to)

Couples bible study organizer and teacher (from – to)

For example: As a Scouter: John Doe has been a registered Scouter for 15 years. John started out in Pack XXX as a Den Leader, and is now the

Scoutmaster of TXXX. During his scouting tenure John has always stepped up and helped whenever he was needed. He is

a loyal Scouter and an excellent example to the adults & youth that he comes in contact with. Over his scouting career

he has served in the following areas and activities (ensure to include the dates of service for each, i.e. month/year or

year:

Tiger coach (from – to)

Wolf, Bear and Webelos Leader (from – to)


Asst Cub master (from – to)

District Popcorn Chair (from – to)

District Cub Camporee Chief 1997, 2000, 2004, 2007

Council Camporee committee member (from – to)

Troop Committee Chairman 2000-2008

District Scouting for Food Coordinator (from – to)

OA Chapter Advisor (from – to)

Served on Council Membership Committee (from – to)

For example: Community Service

Louisburg Christmas Parade Chairman 1994-1998

United Way Board Member 2006-present

Little League Coach 2000-2002

Friend of the Franklin County Libraries 2004-present

Captain of Neighborhood community watch (from – to)

Salvation Army Bell Ringer (from – to)

Complete sections 1, 2 & 3 as completely and neatly as possible. Use of this form, and typewritten, is preferred and highly encouraged. If you don't know the exact dates of service (month/year or year) ensure you verify that the positions served are correct, not forgetting to add any awards received, including scouting, religious and civic. It is to the nominee’s advantage to amplify their service…completeness verses length is paramount. Be sure to add your nomination statement as to why you feel this Scouter should receive the Silver Beaver Award. Remember to have the completed application turned into the Council Office no later than 5PM on Monday November 6, 2017. You may email the nomination form (including any letters of recommendation) to Dona Johnston at [email protected] , print out the form and drop it off, or mail it to the Council Office.

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected].

Thank you, Dave Runkle2017 Silver Beaver Chairman




Good Citizen Award for Eagle Scouts

The Marine Corps League would be happy to attend your Eagle Scout's Court of Honor and present him with a Good Citizen Award. To find a Detachment near you, enter your zip code at: http://mclnational.org/Contact/Locator/tabid/737/Default.aspx Contact the Commandant of the nearest detachment and have him give you the contact information for their Eagle coordinator and give them the following information: Name of Eagle Scout (s)________________________________ as it is to appear on the award Court of Honor Location: _____________________________________ (Facility and address) Date: _________________ Time:________ of Court of Honor Unit type and number: _________________ Requestor's Name: ______________________, email: _______________________ Requestor's cell phone: ____________________ Any special instructions: __________________________________________ If for some reason you get no response from your local detachment or if they can't attend on the date requested or you are in the Crosswinds District send a note to David Gardener: [email protected] or call at 919-810-2786

Marines in Red Jackets Marines in ‘Summer Dress’


Occoneechee Council Office and Staff List

January 1, 2017

Name Position Ext. Contact Information

Tiffany Adams Registrar/Eagle Desk 224 919-582-0065 tiffany.adams@scouting.

John Akerman Chief Executive Officer 240 [email protected]

Ryan Biegert Office Assistant/Website Designer 248 [email protected]

Alicia Embrey Fundraising Assistant 247 [email protected]

Lauri Gillie Program Assistant 238 [email protected]

Henry Goodson Camping Director 237 910-818-9244 [email protected]

Lucy Grist

Dogwood Senior Dist. Executive 241 910-986-3929 [email protected]

Matt Groseclose Mawat Senior Dist. Executive 252 919.599-6672 [email protected]

Lori Hirth Accountant 223 [email protected]

Dona Johnston Senior Executive Assistant 222 [email protected]

Kenna McIntire Program Director 250 919-665-9619 [email protected]

Terry McIntire Ranger 235 910-824-6201 [email protected]

Desmond Miller Director of Marketing & Activities 245 919-675-5916 [email protected]

Barbara Ocasio Part Time Office Assistant 221 [email protected]

Shaun Olynick Director of Development 229 919-802-4845 [email protected]

Tyler Perkinson Crosswinds District Director 228 919-930-5265 [email protected]

John Phares Director Of Field Services 243 919-812-5851 [email protected]

Veronica Porterfield Special Event Assistant 225 [email protected]

Debbie Sanders Controller/Office Manager 234 [email protected]

Greg Sanders Impeesa District Director 227 919-618-0994 [email protected]

Rodger Skirvin Field Director 239 919-812-5832 [email protected]


Adam VanStedum Field Director 251 919-500-6445 [email protected]

Ivan Waldorf Neuse River Sr. District Executive 230 919-931-0050 [email protected]

Bill Walters LaFayette District Director 242 910-818-9398 [email protected]

Jerry Wells Shakori/Awahili Senior District Executive

228 919-619-8911 [email protected]

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