Scout Sign. Happy May Day. Leaders must first become good servants. Scoutmaster Thoughts " Good. Robert Greenleaf. May - June Council Calendar

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1 Scout Sign A publication for and about Scouters in our Council May 2015 Vol.11 # May 2-3 May 6- May 9- May 12- May 14- May 14- May 14- May May - June Council Calendar Wood Badge Natural Rock Training Properties Committee Meeting Open COPE Finance Committee Meeting Commissioner Cabinet Board Meeting Program Committee Meeting May OA Spring Inductions May BSA National Meeting - Atlanta, GA 25- May 30- May 30- May 3- Jun 5-7 Jun 11- Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun MEMORIAL DAY- office closed BSA Range Master - Fayetteville BSA Shooting Sports Range Mstr Properties Committee Meeting NRA Pistol Instructor Course Commissioner Cabinet Summer Camp Staff Week Shakori District Day Camp Awahili District Day Camp Mawat District Day Camp Lafayette District Day Camp Jun Summer Camp Week Jun Jun Jun Jun 23- Jun 25- Jun 27- Jun Highlander District Day Camp Nues River District Day Camp Black River District Day Camp Dogwood District Day Camp Finance Committee Meeting Board Meeting at Camp Durant Chief Range Safety Officer Training 29 Jun- 3 Jul Impeesa District Day Camp 28 Jun- 4 Jul Summer Camp Week 2 Scoutmaster Thoughts " Good Leaders must first become good servants. Robert Greenleaf Happy May Day May 1, 2015 Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 1

2 Or to the Women's Center of Wake County (in honor of Ed Williams, a long time Scouter). Ed's wife, Jean Williams, is the Executive Director of the Center. Women's Center of Wake County 112 Cox Avenue Raleigh, NC Scouting for Food Service Hours Needed Across Occoneechee Council Recently in the news, a story came across: With empty shelves, Salvation Army suspends food pantry. Did you know that many of the emergency food banks are not able to keep up with the demand? Your units can help across the Council by keeping a schedule of Scouting for Food every year. Some units have a continual Scouting for Food event encouraging Scouts to bring a can of food to their meetings or holding annual Scouting for Food Drives. Food drives help the community feed those who are less fortunate and ensures donations actually go towards feeding needy people. Please plan to hold a Scouting For Food Drive soon! Food from your food drive can be donated to a Food Bank/Pantry of your choice Mark your calendars NOW! Save this important date! Join us at one of our most FUN and INFORMATIVE training events of the year! University of Scouting 2015 Saturday, November 7th Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 2

3 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 Wood Badge S September & October 2-4 Kick Start Your Unit Program This Fall Ahhh, May The Scouting year is winding down. Summer plans are being finalized, Blue and Gold Banquets, camporees, and Courts of Honor are wrapping up. A much-deserved leader rest is upon us. But what are you going to do when September rolls around and you need to fire up the volunteer engine for another nine months of Scouting? All those young faces looking to you for enthusiasm, guidance, and fun from where will you draw the energy to take your unit program to the next level? Two words: Wood Badge! Send us your Venturing/Sea Scout News and Photos Check out the latest issue of at You are just in time to sign up for Wood Badge S , which will be held September and October 1-3, 2015 at Camp Durant. The cost is only $225 and it includes all your meals, t-shirts, scarves, and a hat - plus education and friendships that will last a lifetime. Hurry and submit your application. The mailing of invitation letters will begin shortly, and letters are sent in waves as we work to create a diverse Wood Badge course that accommodates Scouters across all Scouting programs and Districts. Therefore, it is possible that leaders within one unit or friends Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 3

4 across units may receive invitations at different times. Don t fret! Letters will continue to be mailed throughout the summer until the course capacity (48) is met. The event flyer can be found at: content/uploads/2015-fall-wb- S7_421_15_2-Flyer.pdf Application can be accomplished at: r/register.asp?ievent= &en=cljni3o LKbIWIdMOIaKTJ9NYKmJRI8PUJoI0K9M YJmISJcOWJkLWK9MXKjJRKgPaF The most important object in For more information, Contact : Blair Bost Course Director (919) blair.bost@gmail.com Info on pages Boy Scout training is to educate, not instruct Occoneechee Council Eagle Count As of April 15 th 127 Sir Robert Baden-Powell Sunday, May 10, 2015 Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 4

5 Send us your Troop News and Photos Troop 820 Service Project Scouts from Troop 820 in Chapel Hill assisted the Recreational Therapy Department of Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, North Carolina by silk screening hundreds of t-shirts for the Murdoch Center's Annual Arts Festival. Murdoch Center is one of North Carolina's three regional centers and provides residential services for over 500 individuals with disabilities. This was the eleventh year that Troop 820 has assisted with this project. The Scouts were each given one of the t-shirts they made. Info on pages Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 5

6 OA NEWS Special thanks to David Crowley, Jim Saunders, Randall Goodman, Kevin Blackwood and Ranger John for their hard work in getting this cabin started. Several workdays are still available for anyone to help with interior finishes, painting and landscaping. If you are interested OA Service Project Responding to the ever-increasing demand for summer camp staff housing, volunteers from the Order of the Arrow raise the walls on another staff cabin near the entrance to Camp Durant. The summer camp attendance continues to grow every year and in 2015 the camp staff will increase by another 4 members as well. To provide the best possible experience for our staff members, another 4 person cabin will take it s place in Lady Land, near the climbing tower. Modeled after the proven design in the rest of the staff village, the cabin will feature 2 bunks, a private deck and entrance, thermal pane windows and air conditioning. Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 6

7 Occoneechee Lodge Names Centurions Please take the time to recognize and congratulate these individuals for their contributions and achievement in Scouting. The Centurion Award aims to highlight Hometown Heroes, or Arrowmen who have meaningfully contributed to the forming, maturing, and ongoing operational excellence of their local Council s lodge and who, in doing so, inspired others to follow in their footsteps. The Occoneechee Lodge accepted nominations for this award through January 31st 2015 and a selection committee made up of youth and adult members of the Lodge made recommendations to the National Committee. Recipients were nominated for their contributions when they were a Youth or Adult. These individuals will have the opportunity to be recognized at a special dinner during the National Order of the Arrow Conference in August of this year. We are pleased to announce the approval and selection as the Occoneechee Lodge Centurions! Youth Adults William Allen Kevin Blackwood Noah Asbill Keith Biegert Seth Asbill Greg Grimes Cameron Bowe Harold Liberty Jeff Brewer Rodney McDonald Matt Curtis Bill Morris Todd Goldfarb Fred Robinson Philip Snyder Charley Scott Sullivan ** Davis Tapp Tom Wells ** Posthumously Awarded Send Us Your OA News And Photos BSA discourages unit-owned credit cards, debit cards After Wood Badge, get ready for your next great Challenge? Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 7

8 Things Guys Should Know, Vol. 4: How to skip rocks Check out these and other interesting articles at: 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: OCScoutSign@icloud.com Deadline: 20th of every month Publication: 1st of every month SCOUT SHOP NEWS Occoneechee Scout Shop Anne J. Hendrix, Senior Store Manager Boy Scouts of America, Supply Group Phone: Phone: Fax: Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC Cumberland Scout Shop Sherry Unruh, Store Manager Phone: Phone: Fax: Street Address: 717 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC Scout Shop Hours Monday - Friday Saturday Closed Sunday 9 am - 6 pm 10 am - 4 pm 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 OCScoutSign@icloud.com Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 8

9 Do you want to receive the Scout Sign newsletter via ? Veronica at: High AdVenturing Northern Tier If a link does not open for you, please copy and paste it into your browser. Florida Seabase Philmont SBR Check them all out at: enturing.aspx Contact Information for Occoneechee Council Office Phone: Phone: Fax: Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC Web: Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 9

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12 Name Address Wood Badge Training Application S City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Alt Phone 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 (S ), 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 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 S ! Wood Badge S Mentoring Scouting s Future Occoneechee Scout Reservation Carthage, NC September 11-13, 2015 and October 2-4, 2015 Hosted by Occoneechee Council, BSA Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 12

13 Qualifications Be a registered adult in the Boy Scouts of America Have not previously completed 21 st 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 ( Safety/ahmr.aspx) Be invited to attend Wood Badge S Submit all fees, medical forms and paperwork by July 17, (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, The fee is $250 if paid after July 17, NO REFUNDS AFTER August 14, 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) blair.bost@gmail.com Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 13

14 Attention all Venturing Crews And Sea Scout Ships! Your Occoneechee Council VOA will be hosting an event just for you!! This event will include water activities; training; mingling with other Crews and Ships near you; and other activities geared toward the Venturing and Sea Scout programs!! When? September 11-13, 2015 Where? Camp Campbell Why? To meet your Council officers and hang out with other Crew and Ship members! We look forward to seeing you all there!! Occoneechee Scout Sign May 2015 Vol 11 #5 14