Scout Sign. "I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.

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1 Scout Sign A publication for and about Scouters in our Council August 2015 Vol.11 # Jul- 2 Aug 31 Jul- 2 Aug 2 5- Aug 7- Aug Aug 13- Aug Aug 22- Aug 23- Aug 25- Aug 27- Aug 2- Sep 4- Sep 6- Sep 7- Sep 10- Sep 10- Sep August-September Council Calendar 23rd World Scout Jamboree NYLT - Session 1 of 2 Properties Committee Meeting Last day to Commit to Sell Popcorn Day Camp - Crosswinds District Commissioner Cabinet NYLT - Session 2 of 2 Open Shoot- Archery, Rifle, Shotgun Popcorn District Kick- offs Begin Finance Committee Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Properties Committee Meeting Popcorn - Show- N- Sell orders due to Council by NOON Popcorn - Units Kick- offs Start Labor Day - Council Office Closed Program Committee Meeting Commissioner Cabinet 11- Sep Wood Badge Part 1 of Sep Open Tower 12- Sep Cub BB & Archery Shooting Day 17- Sep Popcorn - Show- N- Sell Delivered to Warehouses 18- Sep OA Fall Fellowship 18- Sep Webelos OA Weekend 18- Sep Popcorn - Show- N- Sell Distributed to Units 19- Sep Popcorn- SALE STARTS 22- Sep Finance Committee Meeting 24- Sep Board Meeting 26- Sep STEM for Cubs & Webelos Scoutmaster Thoughts "I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody." Herbert Swope Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 1

2 It Almost That Time of Year.... AGAIN! Get yourselves geared up and ready to attend Occoneechee Council s Premier Training Event the 11 th Annual University of Scouting! Your University of Scouting Chancellor and Deans have been working hard throughout the year to bring you the BEST EVER University of Scouting Training event. This year s event with will be filled with FUN learning while having FUN, networking while having FUN, eating while having FUN, and just having fun while having FUN! The Deans have been finalizing classes. The Instructors are prepping to offer up amazing learning experiences for you. It is guaranteed that you will be surprised at how much you ll enjoy and learn at this year s University because the classes being offered are INNOVATIVE, INFORMATIVE, and INGENIOUS! You can always expect some of the favorites outdoor cooking or how to plan a high adventure trek! As always, there will be some new offerings in the Course Catalog. You have to know we are going to sing a few SONGS! This is your chance to learn everything from Tigers to Eagles and everything in between! The Course Catalog should be up and available on the Occoneechee Council website within days. So... MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW for Saturday, November 7, 2015, and come to the 11 th Annual Occoneechee Council University of Scouting at Wake Tech Community College, 9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh. Check out the Council website ( and keep a watch for the Course Catalog. Register early to ensure your class selection. I hope to see you there! Kim Ann Johnson, Occoneechee Council University of Scouting Dean of Communications & Public Relations Occoneechee Council University of Scouting Saturday, November 7, 2015 Wake Tech Community College Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 2

3 Wood Badge is coming to Town (sung to the tune of Santa Claus is Coming to Town by K. Johnson) You better not pout, you better not cry! You ll want to SHOUT and I m telling you why.. Wood Badge is coming around! You need to get yourself packed! You need to be ready! You want to be a Wood Badger, You ll learn so much, you ll see! I don t want you to pout and I don t want you to cry! To Wood Badge it is, you need to apply Because wood Badge is coming around! Come join in all the fun at our next Wood Badge Course, S LIMITED SLOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! The course runs on two weekends and attendance at both weekends is required: Started by Sir Robert S. Baden -Powell, Wood Badge is the premier advanced hands-on leadership skills experience offered to adult volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America. The primary purpose of Wood Badge is to strengthen Scouting in our units, Districts, and local Council. Registration is available online at Info on pages Occoneechee Council - BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course October 2-4, 2015 at Camp Reeves Registration deadline is August 31, 2015 All registrations for this course will be handled online. Course size is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 students Registrations will not be accepted after 8/31/15 Info on pages Friday 7:00am through Sunday 5:00pm on September 11 th -13 th and October 2 nd -4 th, Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 3

4 2015 Guide to Safe Scouting Now Available Online at: Scouting Circles Troop 75 Fuquay Varina, NC handsafety/gss/toc.aspx 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 July 2015 Scouting Circles Hello, Hello The highlight of every Scout program is the annual summer camp - a full week of Scouting in action, acquiring merit badges, and having fun with our Scouting friends. This year is no exception. For the week of June 28th the roop went to Shenandoah Scout Camp in Virginia. The week that followed the long bus ride was a time to remember. The merit badge count is not in yet but the Advancement Chair definitely has his paper work accumulated and is hard at work. Send us your Troop News and Photos Send us your Venturing/Sea Scout News and Photos Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 4

5 Check out the latest issue of at All Crews and Ships!!! Occoneechee Council VOA Kick- off event has been postponed until further notice. Your Occoneechee VOA will be in contact with all Crews and Ships when we have more information on the event. Thank you for your continued support! SeaBadge Course # SB-25-NC-2016 SAVE THE DATE FEB Seabadge is intense leadership and management training focused on the "how- to" aspects of managing a successful youth led Sea Scout program. While Seabadge was developed as an advanced leadership training program for experienced Sea Scout adult leaders the course is open to all adult Scout leaders. The driving theme for the training is to "Focus on Youth", which makes the course especially valuable for any Scout leader dealing with older youth Occoneechee Council Eagle Count As of July Info on page 16 Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 5

6 Some fellows are always asking themselves riddles so I am trying it myself, as that is the first question that occurs to my mind. I don t know what the correct answer is but it seems to me to be this. A Scout is not a Scout when he thinks that Scouting is all drill and a grand array of badges, flags, and brass bands. My Idea is to get into the woods and fields especially in the spring and summer time, either in camp or on tramping hikes, and to watch and stalk and learn all that one possibly can about animal life, bird life, insect life, plant life any kind of nature study. Not only is it fascinating to every true boy but it is also study of God s work and you can t do better than that. Sir Robert Baden-Powell Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 6

7 OA NEWS Troop Leader Guidebook, the Scouter s instruction manual, now available 21 Scouting cartoons from 1968 Ask the Expert: Do you need to travel in uniform to be covered by BSA insurance? Check out these and other interesting articles at: Send Us Your OA News And Photos Scouting Alumni Association The Scouting Alumni Association is an organization for anyone who has been positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scout of America: former Scouts, family members of Scouts both past and present, volunteers past and present, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day. The association seeks to reconnect with these individuals, rekindle their enthusiasm for Scouting, and reengage them in the program. Info on page Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 7

8 SCOUT SHOP NEWS WOW!!! Where did our summer go? It is August and almost time for going back to school. We have so much cool school stuff to get you ready to show your Scout spirit. Stop by today and check out our line of merchandise before hitting the busy mall. Our associates are here and ready to assist you with your Scouting and school needs. Back to school also means back to Scouting fun and our yearly membership drive. Our Scout Shop is gearing up for an outstanding recruiting season! Let us assist you in getting your unit or your Scout ready today. We have a lot of new Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos items: cool t-shirts, string bags, note books, pencils, and coins. We also have in stock the new Cub Scout handbooks and leader literature. There are also some new science kits to keep your Scout busy: the Tin Can Robot, the Green Science Weather Station, the Secret Message Kit, and the Smithsonian Solar Powered Eco-Science Kit. These kits will be loads of fun as well as educational for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) program. What a great choice of items to help your Scout achieve the Nova award. 100 years, that is amazing. We recently celebrated our 100 th birthday of Scouting in Now, it is 100 years for the honor campers in the Order of the Arrow. What a special achievement to reach for these Arrowmen. Our Scout Shop has some really awesome water bottles and knives to celebrate this event. Stop by and check them out today. These items are selling out quickly so don t miss out on your collector s stuff. As always, we strive to be number one in customer service! Stop by your one stop, Scout Stuff shop today! See our ad on page 11 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 Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 8

9 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 If a link does not open for you, please copy and paste it into your browser. 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 OCScoutSign@icloud.com High AdVenturing Northern Tier Florida Seabase Philmont Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 9

10 SBR Check them all out at: enturing.aspx Do you want to receive the Scout Sign newsletter via ? Veronica at: Contact Information for Occoneechee Council Office Phone: Phone: Fax: Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC Web: Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 10

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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 August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 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 August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 13

14 Occoneechee Council - BSA Leave No Trace Trainer Course October 2-4, 2015 at Camp Reeves Registration deadline is August 31, 2015 All registrations for this course will be handled online. Course size is a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 students Registrations will not be accepted after 8/31/15. This 16-hour, overnight training course is designed for youth and adult members of Scouting 14 years of age and older, who value the outdoors and want to instruct others in their unit and/or district in outdoor ethics. The course assists the student participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and techniques for teaching these low impact skills. Completion of a LNT Trainer Course is also a pre-requisite for the Boy Scout Leave No Trace Trainer youth leadership position within troops and crews. This course is highly recommended for: Troop, Team & Crew leadership both youth and adults Cub Scout Pack adult leaders Other outdoor skills instructors High Adventure contingent leaders Supplemental training course instructors (BALOO, OWLS, IOLS, etc) Summer Camp Staff (youth and adults) Outdoor service project leadership Campmasters Camp Commissioners OA leaders (youth and adult) Advanced training course instructors (Wood Badge, NYLT, Powderhorn, Kodiak, etc) Participants are required to instruct an assigned Leave No Trace Principle to the group in a 15 minute presentation. Teaching assignments and other course details will be ed out to all participants shortly after registration closes. Those who complete the course are prepared to: Understand, demonstrate, and teach minimum impact techniques to friends, family, scouting groups, and other community groups. Teach the BSA Leave No Trace 101 Awareness class, general LNT Awareness classes, and lead LNT activities at Scouting events. Lead discussions on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic. Participants who successfully complete the course will be registered with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics in Boulder, Colorado as a LNT Trainer. They will also receive a LNT Trainer certificate, a trainer pin, and will be commissioned to present LNT principles and outdoor ethics, to teach the BSA LNT 101 course and to qualify individuals for the BSA Outdoor Ethics Awards. Time: The course begins at 7:00 pm on Friday night and is continuous until noon on Sunday. You must attend and participate in all sessions which run through the evening. This experience is meant to provide relevance to the curriculum, through practicing LNT techniques and methods, observing examples of impact, and creating awareness of use and its purposes.. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 14

15 Minimum age: The minimum age set forth by The Center for Outdoor Ethics is 14 before the class starts and First Class rank (Boy Scouts only) for all youth participants with their Scoutmaster/Advisor s permission. The age requirement is non-negotiable. Fees: Registration is $70 paid to the Occoneechee Council using the online registration system. This fee covers all meals from cracker barrel on Friday night through breakfast on Sunday, all Leave No Trace program and training materials, certificate of recognition as a LNT Trainer, and a BSA Leave No Trace Trainer card Pre-req: You must take the online LNT Awareness course ( prior to coming to class and submit the training certificate. Facilities: We will be primitive camping at Camp Reeves. Half of the course will be taught indoors with the other half being outdoors, weather permitting. Register: Please register and pay for the course online at Registration and payment must be received by August 31 st, so that we have materials for your training. More details about the course will be ed to registrants two weeks before the course. Questions? Contact : Colin Thomas, Lead Instructor, colin.scott.thomas@gmail.com Meredith Blackwood, Course Director, meredith.lnt@gmail.com Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 15

16 SEABADGE Course # SB-25-NC-2016 SAVE THE DATE FEB Save the date for a fun filled weekend of fellowship. Seabadge is intense leadership and management training focused on the "how-to" aspects of managing a successful youth led Sea Scout program. While Seabadge was developed as an advanced leadership training program for experienced Sea Scout adult leaders the course is open to all adult Scout leaders. The driving theme for the training is to "Focus on Youth", which makes the course especially valuable for any Scout leader dealing with older youth. Seabadge does not cover topics like boating, knots, or other program-related materials found in the Sea Scout Manual. Overview & Purpose Seabadge is a weekend course that begins Friday afternoon and concludes with a closing ceremony before lunch on Sunday. Course participants and staff function as a model ship to help participants understand how a ship or youth-led unit should function. The curriculum includes twenty sessions, with established objectives, that are presented in a motivating and informative forum. The objectives of Seabadge are to: Improve the understanding of leadership, management, and motivational skills among adult leaders. Provide management, leadership, and presentation skills and tools to adult leaders so that they may use and share them with others in their day-to-day Scout activities. Use the skills and tools acquired at Seabadge to improve the quality of the Sea Scout program. Encourage the development of lifelong contacts and sharing of resources by and between course participants and staff. Who: Sea Scout Leaders & Scouters What: Participate in Seabadge Training When: February 5-7, 2016 Where: Pamlico Sea Base, East Carolina Council Camp Bonner Boy Scout Rd. Blounts Creek, NC Why: Get Sea Scout Leaders Trained Cost: $175 (approximate) Pre-register at this site- Point of Contact John Green HawkUH60@aol.com Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 16

17 Check One: New Member Overseas Arrowman Association REGISTRATION FORM Send to: OAA, PO Box 2126, Dahlonega, GA Re-Registering Member Associate Member (For those interested in supporting the OAA) Name: Date of Birth: Adress: City, State, Zip: Country: Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone:( ) Fax: ( ) Scouting Participation - Was a member in the following overseas Lodges: Present Scouting position: in Council: (name) Present OA Office or Responsibility: In Lodge Name: Number: Date first inducted into the Order of the Arrow: Council: In Lodge Name: Number: Current Honors/Awards/Recognitions held: Ordeal Member Eagle Scout Award of Merit Wood Badge Beads earned Brotherhood D.E.S.A. Silver Beaver/Fawn Wood Badge Staff Vigil Quartermaster Silver Antelope Wood Badge Scoutmaster D.S.A. Religious Award Silver Buffalo Religious Award (youth) Scouter s Key Community Service Award Scouter s Award James West Award Unit Leader Award of Merit International Scouter s Award Distinguished Commissioner PHD Coll. of Commiss. Service Professional Training Award Other: Resources I can offer, as time permits and as needed by the OAA: Serve as Editor and Manager for the OAA Newsletter - print and electronic formats. Help manage the OAA web site. Organize an OAA Chapter in your area (minimum of 5 members needed). Serve on the OAA Chapter Commissioner Staff (maintain communication with Chapters) Help manage the OAA s Facebook page. Design patches and specialty items for the OAA. Help create mailing lists for membership growth. Promote the OAA s Wood Badge Scholarship and Campership Funds to Councils. Help plan and support OAA National Reunions (NOACs, Jamborees, World events, etc.). Be willing to conduct OAA Reunions in my home Lodge. Specific services offered: Dues are $25, payable to: Overseas Arrowman Association. They are good for two years. Prospective members are willing to subscribe to the principles of the OAA as found in the OAA Promise, the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. Members receive the OAA pocket patch, membership card, the OAA newsletter Deep Water Traveler and are eligible to attend reunions and purchase OAA Trading Post supplies. Members will receive a new Registration Form prior to their dues expiring. The OAA is a private non-profit organization that is not affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, or the Order of the Arrow. December 2014 OAA use only: Date Received: Dues Paid Until: Member #: Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 17

18 Overseas Arrowman Association Trading Post Order Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Country: Phone: Today s Date: Dominican Republic Good Turn Flap $ # Ordered: Total Mass Jam OAA Reunion $ # Ordered: Total Cherokee Chapter Flap - Issue No. 2 $ # Ordered: Total 2012 Reunion Flap - Standard $ # Ordered: Total Mass Jam OAA Reunion - DELEGATE $ # Ordered: Total Lodge 391 Chiriqui - Commemorative $ # Ordered: Total (Silver Border) OAA Service Award - NEW DESIGN $ # Ordered: Total (For those who ve earned this award) OAA Member Square Knot $ # Ordered: Total Turtle Award Square Knot $ # Ordered: Total 2012 Reunion Flap DELEGATE $ # Ordered: Total 2010 Reunion Flap Standard Blue Border $ # Ordered: Total 2010 Reunion Flap DELEGATE Gold Border $ # Ordered: Total Cherokee Chapter Flap - Issue No. 1 $ # Ordered: Total Chapter 007 Flap - Thunderball NUMBERED 50 Issued $ # Ordered: Total 2009 Reunion Flap DELEGATE Blue Border $ # Ordered: Total BSA Commemorative Set of 3 flaps 1 p0cket patch. 100 Issued $ # Ordered: Total Add 5% Shipping and Handling for USA/APO/FPO: $ Additional donation to the OAA:$ Add 15% Shipping and Handling for outside USA :$ Total Amount Enclosed:$ Send to: Overseas Arrowman Association, P.O. Box 2126, Dahlonega, GA (March 2015) Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 18

19 Scouting Alumni Association Mission The Scouting Alumni Association is an organization for anyone who has been positively and personally impacted by the Boy Scouts of America: former Scouts, family members of Scouts past and present, volunteers past and present, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day. The association seeks to reconnect with these individuals, rekindle their enthusiasm for Scouting, and reengage them in the program. Organization The Scouting Alumni Association is led by a volunteer committee and supported by the BSA s director of Alumni Relations. Membership Cost and Benefits A one-year membership in the Scouting Alumni Association costs $35. Benefits include the following: A membership packet containing an embossed affiliation card, lapel pin, luggage tag, and window cling The quarterly Alumni Alive! electronic newsletter Cell phone ringtones of 10 bugle calls A free one-year membership to the National Scouting Museum A one-time discount on a purchase from BSA Supply Group Local Alumni Committees Local councils are encouraged to start alumni committees to leverage the work of the Scouting Alumni Association at the local level. Such committees: Reach out to alumni Reconnect them with Scouting Manage alumni lists Build and maintain relationships Committee guidelines are available at BSA Alumni Award The BSA Alumni Award recognizes those who complete requirements in these areas: Alumni identification and promotion Alumni engagement Personal participation Personal education Complete requirements are available at On the Web Learn more at Printing Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2015, Vol. 11 #08 19