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1 Scout Sign A publication for and about Scouters in our Council January 2016 Vol.12 #01 January February Council Calendar 1-Jan New Year's Day - Office Closed 6-Jan Properties Committee Meeting 8-Jan Commissioners Cabinet 8-Jan Hurricanes Scout Night 9-Jan Open COPE 11-Jan Council Training Committee Meeting 14-Jan Troop Committee Challenge 14-Jan Program Committee Meeting 16-Jan World's Toughest Rodeo 16-Jan Fundamentals of Training 18-Jan MLK Jr. Day - Office closed 23-Jan Summer Camp Staff Interviews 26-Jan Finance Committee Meeting 28-Jan Council Award Business Meeting 30-Jan District Committee Workshop 30-Jan Eagle Banquet 3-Feb Properties Committee Meeting 6-Feb Summer Camp Staff Interviews 7-Feb Council Snow Ski Trip 8-Feb Council Training Committee Meeting 11-Feb Open Tower 15-Feb President's Day - Office Closed Feb NRA Rifle Instructor Training 23-Feb Finance Committee Meeting 25-Feb Executive Committee Meeting 27-Feb Harlem Globetrotters 28-Feb Hurricanes Scout Night Scoutmaster Thoughts Whatever your life s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better. Martin Luther King, Jr. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 1

2 If you have any questions on these positions, please contact your Unit s Commissioner or the Council Office. Scouter Reserves There are three underutilized positions that can help Units register adults when it comes to re-chartering in All three positions only require a criminal background check and completion of Youth Protection Training. Youth that are away at College, unable to be active with the Unit and/or complete training, the Unit College Scouter Reserve (Position Code: 92U) has been created for Scouters 18 years old and older who are in Troops. Venturing Crews, Venturing College Scouter Reserve (Position Code: 92V) has been created for Scouters in Crews 21 years old and older and members of Crews. This is a change from the previous College Scouter Reserve, which was not a Unit Level Position. For Scout Parents or other supportive adults who have no immediate and specific leadership role, the Unit Scouter Reserve (Position Code 91U) has been created. When a leader is registered in one of these capacities, they do not count against the Direct Contact Leader Trained Percentages, which helps your Unit s Journey to Excellence Points. It also helps Scouters who are away at College or are in a support role in a Unit maintain their continuous registration and BSA Insurance. More info & lottery dates on pages Occoneechee Council Recognition Banquet Saturday, March 5, 2016 St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 3008 Old Raleigh Road Apex, NC Honoring the 2015 Silver Beaver Recipients We would be grateful for your presence to help us honor those receiving recognition for time and talents given in 2015! Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 2

3 The Occoneechee Council 2017 Jamboree Committee is looking for: SCOUTMASTERS AND CREW ADVISORS AS WELL AS 1 ST, 2 ND, 3 RD ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS AND 1 ST, 2 ND, 3 RD ASSOCIATE CREW ADVISORS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION BY 1 APRIL 2016 More info on pages 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. Top 10 List of What You Get Out of Wood Badge! 1. You receive an exclusive McLaurin Tartan Neckerchief and a fabulous WOGGLE construction opportunity. 2. Unlimited opportunities for HARMONIOUS INTERACTION with fellow Wood Badgers. 3. Excellent TEAM BUILDING skills and challenges. 4. Access to some BODACIOUS NETWORKING from a very diverse experience pool. 5. Learning while having FUN! 6. Gaining the skills needed to ENABLE you to manage projects, strengthen your Unit, and promote the Patrol Method within Scouting. Wood Badge is a hands-on leadership skills experience offered to adult volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America. 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 7. A professionally administered program offered in a living, breathing, coffee and coke drinking, candy eating, laughing, and SCOUTING way! 8. Valuable training on CONFLICT RESOLUTION and PROBLEM SOLVING that you can incorporate into all aspects of your life. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 3

4 9. The most incredible FRIENDSHIP- BUILDING opportunity you will ever experience! 10. An AWESOME BEADING CEREMONY when you complete your ticket and lifelong recognition as a Wood Badge recipient. Ad Altare Dei Faith Formation Program & Scout Religious Award You can have all of this by signing up for the Spring Wood Badge Course S offered by Occoneechee Council. The dates are April 8-10 and April 29-May 1, 2016 (two 3-day weekends). The course will be taught at Camp Durant. Attendance is required for all six days. Come enjoy the fun and fellowship of Wood Badge! The second 2016 Wood Badge course is: S ; September 9-11, 2016 and September 30 thru October 2 (Two 3-day weekends) Info Contact Kimberly Benfield, Course Director, at sr681fox@gmail.com Sign up today at Read more on pages Before you begin: 1. You can earn this award if you are years of age in a Boy Scout Troop OR 14+ male or female in a Venture Crew. 2. There must be a trained Religious Emblem Counselor working with you on this faith-building program. The Diocese of Raleigh Catholic Committee on Scouting does offer training throughout the year in the area. 3. Please complete the application "To Begin Working On" in the very front of your Ad Altare Dei Scout manual. Once you are finished with the program, you must attend the diocesan Ad Altare Dei Board of Review and then submit your application "For Review and Presentation" before you are allowed to purchase the award. What: This program helps you to see Jesus Christ as part of your daily life as well as develop a fully Christian way of life in a faith community. The program is based on the seven sacraments. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 4

5 When: The program can take about 6 to 8 months. It was initiated 1945 and was the first religious program of any kind for Boy Scouts. Who: Before beginning this program the youth must have completed the sixth grade. The work is done with a trained Religious Emblem Counselor. Contact your leader or the office of Catholic Scouting for a list of counselors. Requirements: All steps in this program must be completed before presenting yourself to the Catholic Committee on Scouting, Review Board. Flyer on pages Agape Lutheran Scout Camporee March 11-13, 2016 Landscape Architecture Merit Badge Register by January 11, 2016 For information contact Irv Williams / WILLIAMSBODYSHOP@windstream.net John Frinak / patches3@embarqmail.com Warren Porter / WFPSGM@icloud.com Flyer on pages Tread Trainer Course An 8-hour course designed to provide a crash course on outdoor ethics focusing on motorized and mechanized recreation on both the land and the water. This course is open to youth (age 14 and older) and adults and the focus of this course is to assist our Scouts and Scouters in gaining a higher awareness and competency in Outdoor Ethics. This is the perfect training course for the Venturing youth and leaders of Crews, for Units that like to shoot, and anyone on camp staff. This course qualifies participants to present the Tread Lightly! message to others in their Unit, District, Council, state or the region. When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 Where: Council Office Board Room Time: 8 am 5:30 p.m. Cost: $50 The course flyer and the registration link can be found on the Council calendar Meredith Blackwood Outdoor Ethics Advocate Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 5

6 Leave No Trace Trainer Course A 16-hour, overnight course designed for youth* and adults, who value the outdoors and desire to gain a higher awareness and competency in Outdoor Ethics. This course is highly recommended for: Troop, Team and Crew leadership both adults and qualified youth. Cub Scout Pack and den leaders Other outdoor skills instructors High Adventure contingent leaders (Philmont or Jamboree) Supplemental training course instructors (District training teams) Summer camp staff OA leaders Advanced training course instructors (Woodbadge, NYLT, etc) All Crew members This course qualifies participants to present the Leave No Trace message to others in their Unit, District, Council, state, or the region. When: Friday, April 8 thru Sunday, April 10, 2016 Where: Camp Reeves Time: 7:00 p.m. on Friday thru noon on Sunday Cost: $70 *A youth must be 14 years of age before the course begins. The course flyer and the registration link can be found on the council calendar. Meredith Blackwood, Outdoor Ethics Advocate FlatFlyer.pdf Flyer on pages Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 6

7 NAYLE at Philmont, Sea Base, Northern Tier, or The Summit 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 NAYLE is an outdoor leadership program designed to further expand on skills learned in the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course offered by your local Council. The program is for older Scouts who have the potential for being on the staff of the Council junior leader training or youth leader training conference. Info on pages Send us your Troop News and Photos Amateur Radio License Classes The next RARS Technician Class License course starts on Jan. 16 th Send your District news to: For more information or to register, contact the RARS Education Director at Info on page 15 Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 7

8 Pack 318 Service Project In November Pack 318, North Raleigh United Methodist Church, participated in a service project packing sweet potatoes at the Durham Food Bank. Venturing Leadership Award Do you have an exceptional Venturer or Advisor who has done great things as a leader in Venturing? Would you like to recognize them for their hard work? Show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership appropriate for the level of award How to Nominate: Fill out Nomination form at pdf Attach letter of recommendation (Can be from Venturers, Scouters, teachers, places of worship, acquaintances, etc.) Attach additional sheets, if necessary Due Dates: Council: February 1 st to Council Venturing Advisor (Ann Meyer: Ocvoa.advisor@gmail.com) Area: April 30 th to Area Venturing Advisor (Rick Daigneault: area7srventuringadvisor@gmail.com) Regional: April 15 th to National Service Center, Regional Operations Department National: April 1 st to National Service Center, Regional Operations Department **Regional and National forms can also be ed to: venturing.nationaloffice@scouting.org If you answered yes the Venturing Leadership Award is for those youth leaders and Advisors who have made outstanding contributions to Venturing. Requirements: Must have been an active member of Venturing for at least one year Hold a leadership position as appropriate for the level of award Send us your Venturing/Sea Scout News and Photos Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 8

9 Check out the latest issue of at Seabadge Course # SB-25-NC-2016 SAVE THE DATE FEB 5-7, 2016 Seabadge is intense leadership and management training focused on the "howto" 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. Info on page Occoneechee Council Eagle Count The most important object in Boy Scout training is to educate, 457+ not instruct. Sir Robert Baden-Powell Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 9

10 Greatest hits: Our 15 most-read posts from 2015 Send Us Your OA News And Photos OA NEWS When do Scouts start using the new Boy Scout requirements? What is Scouting for Food? Check out these and other interesting articles at: The one thing you should include in every public piece of Scouting communication Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 10

11 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 Tony Garcia, Store Manager Phone: Phone: Fax: Street Address: Scout Shop Hours Monday - Friday Saturday Closed Sunday 717 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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:ocscoutsign@icloud.com 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. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 11

12 High AdVenturing Northern Tier Florida Seabase Philmont Contact Information for Occoneechee Council Office Phone: Phone: Fax: Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC Web: SBR Check them all out at: enturing.aspx Do you want to receive the Scout Sign newsletter via ? Veronica at: Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 12

13 Ad Altare Dei Faith Formation Program & Scout Religious Award Before you begin: 1. You can earn this award if you are years of age in a Boy Scout Troop OR 14+ male or female in a Venture Crew. 2. There must be a trained Religious Emblem Counselor working with you on this faith building program. The Dioscese of Raleigh Catholic Committee on Scouting does offer training throughout the year in the area. 3. Please complete the application "To Begin Working On" in the very front of your Ad Altare Dei scout manual. Once you are finished with the program, you must attend the diocesan Ad Altare Dei Board of Review and then submit your application "For Review and Presentation" before you are allowed to purchase the award. What: This program helps you to see Jesus Christ as part of your daily life as well as develop a fully Christian way of life in a faith community. The program is based on the seven sacraments. When: The program could take about 6 to 8 months. It was initiated 1945 and was the first religious program of any kind for Boy Scouts. Who: Before beginning this program the youth must have completed the sixth grade. The work is done with a trained Religious Emblem Counselor. Contact your leader or the office of Catholic Scouting for a list of counselors. Requirements: All steps in this program must be completed before presenting yourself to the Catholic Committee on Scouting, Review Board. Some of the chapters include: Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 13

14 1. Sacraments and Sacramentals in our daily lives: The goal of this chapter is to recognize the signs of faith in your daily life, and their importance. 2. Baptism: The goal of this chapter is to discover how Baptism is the start of your life in Christ, and a covenant union with God. 3. Confirmation: The goal of this chapter is to discover the role of the Holy Spirit in your daily life. 4. Eucharist: The goal of this chapter is to explore how the Eucharist unites you with your Christian past, and strengthens you for the present and the future. 5. Reconciliation: The goal of this chapter is grow in understanding God s unconditional love through the gift of forgiveness and in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. 6. Anointing of the Sick: The goal of this chapter is to grow in understanding the Church s healing ministry to the sick, and the Christian attitude toward suffering and illness. 7. Holy Orders: The goal of his chapter is to investigate how ordination helps individuals grown in holiness and witness Christ s love through their ministerial service to the people to God. 8. Marriage: The goal of this chapter is to investigate how Marriage helps spouses to grow in holiness and to witness Christ s love, through each other and their family. When all chapters are completed, please contact the office of Catholic scouting for a calendar of important dates, including Board of Review dates, Presentation Sundays, retreats, days of recollection, etc. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 14

15 Scouts and Scouters... Don't Miss The Upcoming FCC Amateur Radio Technician License Exam Preparation Course! When disaster strikes, amateur radio operators keep the connection open. When large public events occur requiring coordinated communications, amateur radio operators provide this vital public service. When hikers and campers are separated by miles in a wilderness area [where there's no cell phone service] amateur radios maintain communications. Are you interested in becoming an amateur radio operator? The first step is to prepare for and pass the FCC license exam. Amateur radio operators come from all walks of life. They are people of all ages, income levels, and nationalities. They speak to the world in many languages and many ways. But whether they prefer talking into a microphone, interfacing their radios to a tablet and typing messages, or sending Morse code by hand, they all have an interest in what s happening in the world around them, and they use radio to reach out and communicate. The Raleigh Amateur Radio Society (RARS.org) is conducting a license prep course beginning January 16, 2016 in the Raleigh area. The Technician class license is entry level. The course does not require advanced math or knowledge in electronics. It is recommended that Scouts be 13 years of age or older. There is a required text, which must be purchased separately. This course will be offered in four parts that span four consecutive Saturday mornings. For more information or to register, contact the RARS Education Director at Education@RARS.org. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 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 January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 16

17 Agape Lutheran Scout Camporee March 11-13, 2016 A Scout is Reverent Landscape Architecture Merit Badge For information contact Irv Williams / WILLIAMSBODYSHOP@windstream.net John Frinak / patches3@embarqmail.com Warren Porter / WFPSGM@icloud.com Sponsored by North Carolina Lutheran Association for Scouting And Agape Kure Beach Ministries Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 17

18 FRIDAY NIGHT: March 11 CAMP AGAPE 2016 LUTHERAN SCOUT CAMPOREE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MERIT BADGE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Arrival and Set up anytime after 2:00 pm 6:00 Registration begins (Shelter) 8:00 Staff Meeting (Shelter) AT CHECKIN Scoutmasters and Senior Patrol Leaders Meeting 11:00 Taps SATURDAY: March 12 7:00 am Reveille 7:00-8:30 Breakfast and Cleanup (campsites) 8:30-9:00 Flag Raising and Announcements (Flag Pole) Merit Badge Introduction 9:00-10:30 Session 1 10:30-10:40 Move to Next Session 10:40-12:00 Session 2 12:00-1:30 Lunch (Campsites) 1:30-2:40 Session 3 2:40-2:50 Move to Next Session 2:50-5:45 Service Project Complete Booklets and Turn in materials 5:00 Flag Retreat (Flag Pole) 5:30 8:00 Supper and Cleanup (campsites) 8:00-9:00 Service Project in Campsites 9:00 Campfire 9:30 Cracker Barrel (Shelter) 11:00 Taps SUNDAY: March 22 6:30 am Reveille 7:30 Sunrise Church Service 8:30-9:30 Breakfast and Cleanup (campsites) 9:30 Checkout and departure begins Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 18

19 Patrol Patrol List 2016 Lutheran Scout Camporee (Be sure I can read the names) (turn in at registration 11 March) Troop Occoneechee Council District Patrol _ Patrol _ Patrol Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 19

20 CAMP AGAPE 2016 LUTHERAN SCOUT CAMPOREE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION Register by 11 January 2016 Number of Adults Number of Scouts Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 20

21 The Occoneechee Council 2017 Jamboree Committee is looking for: SCOUTMASTERS AND CREW ADVISORS AS WELL AS 1 ST, 2 ND, 3 RD ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS AND 1 ST, 2 ND, 3 RD ASSOCIATE CREW ADVISORS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION BY 1 APRIL 2016 Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 21

22 All jamboree Scoutmasters and first, second, and third-assistant Scoutmasters must meet the following requirements: Possess a current BSA membership with a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team. Scoutmasters and first assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 21 years old by the first day of the jamboree. Second assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of the jamboree. Third assistant Scoutmasters must be at least 18 years old by the first day of the jamboree but not yet 21 years old by the last day of the jamboree. Scoutmaster applicants must be currently serving as a Scoutmaster or Varsity Coach. Second and third assistant Scoutmasters must be currently serving in any adult troop or team leadership position. Scoutmaster applicants must have completed Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach leaderspecific training. All adult leaders must complete BSA Youth Protection training within one year of the last day of the jamboree. Applicants must meet the medical and body mass index requirements. All adult leaders must have filed a jamboree personal health and medical record by April 15, All adult leaders must be approved by the local council. All adult leaders must submit all registration fees per their local council s payment schedule Scoutmaster The personal leadership of the Scoutmaster is one of the most important factors in effective administration of the jamboree. Good judgment and sensible controls will help make many camp regulations unnecessary. Serves as the executive officer of the troop. Maintains policies and coordinates efforts of assistant Scoutmasters. Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual Scouts to attend the jamboree. Leads participants in pre-jamboree training. Works through assistant Scoutmasters, senior patrol leader, and patrol leaders to ensure fulfillment of their duties. Accompanies troop to and from the jamboree. Is personally responsible for the health, safety, and morale of troop. By their example, serves as a role model for others to follow. Is responsible at all times for the proper behavior and conduct of the members of troop. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 22

23 Receives a report from the senior patrol leader on bed check each evening after taps and reports those present, accounted for, or missing to the designated subcamp staff member. Cooperates with subcamp leadership at all times. First Assistant Scoutmaster (Troop Activities) Serves as the troop leader in the absence of the Scoutmaster. Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual Scouts to attend the jamboree. Participates in pre-jamboree training. Works with the assistant senior patrol leader in administering troop operations. Is responsible to the Scoutmaster for program and activities of the troop. Second Assistant Scoutmaster (Physical Arrangements) Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual Scouts to attend the jamboree. Participates in pre-jamboree training. Responsible to the Scoutmaster for the troop s physical arrangements. Works with the troop quartermaster in the issuance of supplies. Arranges directly with the subcamp repairs and maintenance officer for supplies. Working through and with the quartermaster and senior patrol leader, trains and oversees the troop s tasks of drawing food and food supplies, preparation and serving of food, and cleaning up. Consults regularly with troop cooks on the most effective ways to prepare daily food selections. Meets daily with the troop cooks, giving briefings on food preparation and safety precautions. Oversees cleanup operations after each meal. Is responsible for the care and neat appearance of all equipment. Is responsible for transportation of personal baggage to and from the jamboree. Third Assistant Scoutmaster (Scheduling and Records) Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual Scouts to attend the jamboree. Participates in pre-jamboree training. Works with the troop scribe in the handling of troop records and the scheduling of troop participation in jamboree activities. Encourages Scout news correspondents to send news to their hometowns. Maintains a relationship with the Jamboree Media Experience. Responsible for troop first aid and contacts the subcamp medical officer on serious cases. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 23

24 Maintains the general morale of the troop, including the distribution of mail and other communications. All Venturing Advisors must meet the following requirements: Have a current BSA membership with a Venturing crew. Be at least 21 years of age by the first day of the jamboree. Complete Venturing leader-specific training. Complete BSA Youth Protection training within one year of the last day of the jamboree. Be actively serving as a crew Advisor or associate Advisor. Meet the medical and body mass index requirements. File a jamboree personal health and medical record by April 15, All adult leaders must be approved by the local council. All adult leaders must submit all registration fees per their local council s payment schedule. Advisor Participates in pre-jamboree training. Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual crew members to attend the jamboree. Accompanies crew to and from the jamboree. Maintains policies and coordinates efforts of associate Advisor and the crew president. Is personally responsible for the health, safety, and morale of their crew. Responsible for crew first aid and contacts the subcamp medical officer on serious cases. By example, serves as a role model for others to follow. Is responsible at all times for the proper behavior and conduct of the members of their crew. Receives a report from the crew president on bed check each evening after taps and reports those present, accounted for, or missing to the designated subcamp staff member. Works with the vice president of administration in administering unit operations. Advises the treasurer and assists with the management of crew finances. Arranges directly with the subcamp repairs and maintenance officer for supplies with the support of the vice president of administration. Works with the president to maintain general morale of crew, including distribution of mail and other communications. Cooperates with subcamp leadership at all times. Associate Advisor Serves as the crew adult leadership in the absence of the Advisor. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 24

25 Assists in conducting jamboree promotion rallies and in recruiting individual crew members to attend the jamboree. Participates in pre-jamboree training. Works with the vice president of administration in the issuance of supplies. Arranges directly with the subcamp repairs and maintenance officer for supplies with the support of the vice president of administration. Works through and with the president and vice presidents to train and oversee the crew s tasks of food supplies, preparation and serving of food, and cleaning up. Advises the vice president of program on transportation of personal baggage to and from the jamboree. Works with the secretary in the handling of crew records. Works with the vice president of program in handling the scheduling of crew participation in jamboree activities. Along with the secretary, encourages crew news correspondents to send news to their hometowns. Maintains a relationship with the Jamboree Media Experience. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 25

26 Occoneechee Council 2017 Jamboree Scoutmaster Application The process to become a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster for the 2017 Jamboree at Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. the Bechtel Summit has 3 steps. Complete the online application at the 2017 Jamboree Website Complete the Occoneechee Council Application and submit it to the Jamboree Selection Committee. Complete a face to face interview with the Jamboree Selection Committee for the Scoutmaster Position or be appointed First, Second or Third Assistant Scoutmaster What Position are you applying for: Scoutmaster Note: You may apply for more than one First Assistant Scoutmaster position Second Assistant Scoutmaster. Third Assistant Scoutmaster To be considered for the Scoutmaster Position you must meet the following criteria: 1. Must complete your Wood Badge Ticket prior Date you completed to July 1, your ticket: 2. You must meet at least one of the following Criteria: a. You are currently fully trained and serving What Troop: as a Scoutmaster or; b. You were a fully trained Scoutmaster and Dates of Service: served within the last 5 years or; c. You are a fully trained Assistant Scoutmaster with at least 5 years Dates of Service: experience or; d. You previously held at least an Assistant What position and Scoutmaster position for a JAMBO Troop. which troop: Personal Information: Name: Day Phone: Address: Cell Phone: BSA ID number: Scouting Information: 1. What Troop are you currently registered with? 2. What position do you currently hold? 3. What other positions have you held? 4. Number of Scouts in your Troop. 5. Date of the last Junior Leader Training Session you led in your troop. 6. Did you attend National Jamboree as a youth, if yes when? What position did you hold? 7. Have you attended National Jamboree as an adult, if yes when? What position did you hold? 8. Have you attended World Jamboree? What position did you hold? Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 26

27 Occoneechee Council 2017 Jamboree Scoutmaster Application 9. What high adventure activities have you participated in with your troop in the last 5 years? 10. What high adventure bases have you attended in the last 5 years? (Indicate if it was a Council Level Trek) Philmont Trek Florida Sea Base Northern Tier Other 11. Check all of the following awards you have received: Religious Award as a youth Religious Awards as an adult Eagle Scout District Award of Merit Quartermaster Award James E. West Fellow (What Council?) Venturing Silver/Ranger Award Wood Badge Staff Ordeal Silver Beaver (What council?) OA Membership Brotherhood Silver Antelope (What Region?) Vigil Honor Silver Buffalo Other awards or special recognitions: 12. Are you active in the Order of the Arrow? Yes No 13. Does your Troop attend Summer Camp? Yes No 14. What Summer Camps have you attended in the last 5 years? What percentage of your troop attends summer camp? What level of Journey to Excellence has your unit earned over the last three years? How many Scouts have you sent to Council National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) in the last 5 years? 18. Is your troop a complete uniform troop? Yes No 19. If you are chosen, are you willing to welcome Scouts from all over the Occoneechee Council into your Jamboree Troop? Yes No 20. Are there any special skills or abilities you would bring to a Jamboree Troop? (Write them on an additional sheet of paper and submit them with this application.) Signature: Mail or deliver to: Occoneechee Council Office 2017 Jamboree Selection Committee 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC to: kirknkim@nc.rr.com Date: Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 27

28 Occoneechee Council 2017 Jamboree Advisor Application The process to become an Advisor or Associate Advisor for the 2017 Jamboree at the Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Bechtel Summit has 3 steps. Complete the online application at the 2017 Jamboree Website Complete the Occoneechee Council Application and submit it to the Jamboree Selection Committee by 1 April Complete a face to face interview with the Jamboree Selection Committee for the Advisor position or be appointed First, Second or Third Associate Advisor What Position are you applying for: Advisor Note: You may apply for more than one First Associate Advisor position Second Associate Advisor. Third Associate Advisor To be considered for the Advisor Position you must meet the following criteria: 1. Must complete your Wood Badge Ticket prior Date you completed to July 1, your ticket: 2. You must meet at least one of the following Criteria: a. You are currently fully trained and serving What Crew: as an Advisor or; b. You are a fully trained Advisor and served Dates of Service: within the last 5 years or; c. You are a fully trained Associate Advisor Dates of Service: with at least 5 years experience or; d. You previously held at least an Associate What position and Advisor position for a JAMBO Crew. which Crew: Personal Information: Name: Day Phone: Address: Cell Phone: BSA ID number: Scouting Information: 1. What Crew are you currently registered with? 2. What position do you currently hold? 3. What other positions have you held? 4. Number of Venturers in your Crew. 5. Date of the last Introduction to Leadership Skills you led/helped lead in your Crew. 6. Did you attend National Jamboree as a youth, if yes when? What position did you hold? 7. Have you attended National Jamboree as an adult, if yes when? What position did you hold? 8. Have you attended World Jamboree? What position did you hold? Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 28

29 Occoneechee Council 2017 Jamboree Advisor Application 9. What high adventure activities have you participated in with your Crew in the last 5 years? 10. What high adventure bases have you attended in the last 5 years? (Indicate if it was a Council Level Trek) Philmont Trek Florida Sea Base Northern Tier Other 11. Check all of the following awards you have received: Religious Award as a youth Religious Awards as an adult Eagle Scout District Award of Merit Quartermaster Award James E. West Fellow (What Council?) Venturing Silver/Ranger Award Wood Badge Staff Ordeal Silver Beaver (What council?) OA Membership Brotherhood Silver Antelope (What Region?) Vigil Honor Silver Buffalo Other awards or special recognitions: 12. Are you active in the Order of the Arrow? Yes No 13. Does your Crew attend Summer Camp? Yes No 14. What Summer Camps have you attended in the last 5 years? What percentage of your Crew attends summer camp? What level of Journey to Excellence has your unit earned over the last three years? How many Venturers have you sent to Council National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) in the last 5 years? 18. Is your Crew a complete uniform Crew? Yes No 19. If you are chosen, are you willing to welcome Venturers from all over the Occoneechee Council into your Jamboree Crew? Yes No 20. Are there any special skills or abilities you would bring to a Jamboree Crew? (Write them on an additional sheet of paper and submit them with this application.) Signature: Mail or deliver to: Occoneechee Council Office 2017 Jamboree Selection Committee 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC to: ameyer7@nc.rr.com Date: Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 29

30 2016 National Youth Leadership Training S7-421-NYLT-16-1 For More Information Occoneechee Council 3231 Atlantic Avenue Raleigh North Carolina Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 30

31 WHAT IS NYLT? National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), is an intense, 6 day, outpost adventure outdoor leadership training experience for youth troop leaders. The course goal is to prepare young men to become superior leaders in their units, their district and other organizations they belong to now and in the future. Participants learn to use cur-rent corporate leadership skills within the framework of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. BSA National carefully developed the NYLT curriculum with input from current corporate trainers, the U.S. Air Force Academy and others in the training community. Graduates of this program become Senior Patrol Leaders in their Troops as well as leaders in their Districts, Schools, Churches, and Communities. The course is led and taught by some of the best youth leaders in the Grand Canyon Council; all of whom are graduates of the NYLT program and many have staffed multiple courses. The Council uses NYLT as a comprehensive youth leadership training program that is in support of the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to pre-pare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Each Course Director and their staff support this by attempting to prepare each youth to become a responsible, participating citizen and youth leader in their unit who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. REQUIREMENTS Scout participant must be at least 13 years of age and a First Class Scout by the start of the course with the Scoutmaster s signature of approval. Current BSA medical form for each scout and leader (less than a year old). Items from the equipment list that each scout will bring to camp.* Resource Questionnaire* Attend an orientation meeting prior to the course* * Can be found at Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 31

32 LEADERSHIP SKILLS The primary goal of NYLT is to develop Scouts as leaders. To be a good leader requires the knowledge and the ability to use the right tools. At NYLT, we teach the Scouts the skills necessary to manage group dynamics and performance. These are the same skills taught at Fortune 500 companies. The Scouts not only learn about these skills, they are placed as leaders within patrols. Here they practice these leadership skills under the guidance of an experienced staff. These leadership skills include: Communicating well Effective Teaching Finding Your Vision Resolving Conflict Setting Goals Ethical Decisions Preparing Plans Leading Yourself Developing Teams Valuing People Solving Problems SCOUTCRAFT & OUTDOOR SKILLS Scouts will learn about low impact camping, out-door cooking, geocaching and many other out-door skills. In addition, Scouts will be taught how to apply these skills in their home units. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 32

33 MODEL TROOP Youth leaders will become a part of a Model Troop. They will be assigned to patrols based on their age and size. Patrols will be composed of Scouts from troops throughout the Council. A patrol will have no more than one Scout from a given home troop. The patrols will cook, eat, sleep, and train together. Together they will take part in many activities including an outpost hike and campout. The patrols will take turns as the Service and Program Patrol. Participants will take turns serving as Patrol Leader and participating in a daily Patrol Leader s Council. A QUALITY STAFF A trained youth staff member is assigned to work with each patrol throughout the week. This Troop Guide is responsible for training the participants. Youth staff members are supported by trained adult leaders, who report Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 33

34 2016 FEES $ due 30 days prior to course date Fees include one NYLT T-Shirt, cap, training materials, food, loads of challenges and lots of fun $20.00 will be added when paid less than 30 day prior to course date. Deposits and full payments are transferable but not refundable. Extra T-shirts are $10.00 each Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 34

35 S Wood Badge is a hands-on leadership skills experience offered to adult volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America. 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. 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, Baden Powell 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 Chair, Crosswinds District Great Boy Scouts earn their Eagle. Great Boy Scout leaders earn their Wood Badge beads. -Troop Committee Member, Three Rivers District I felt like I was a scout, learning and having fun at camp. What an awesome experience. -Assistant Scoutmaster, Cape Fear 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, Tuocs District S Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 35

36 In order to attend Wood Badge you must: Complete the training requirements for your Scouting position, including any applicable outdoor skills training Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment Complete and submit Annual BSA Health & Medical Record, Parts A, B & C (required!) Be invited to attend Wood Badge. The all inclusive course fee is $225. This includes all meals, 6-days of superb training, T-shirts, hat, and course materials. Mail this application to: Occoneechee Council, Wood Badge, 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC OR: Deliver this application to the Council Service Center, 3231 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, between 8:30am-5:00pm/Mon-Fri. Name: Address: Phone: Address: District: Unit: Scouting Position: Shirt Size: Select a Course: S ; April 8-10, 2016 and April 29 thru May 1 (Two 3-day weekends) Need more information? Contact Battle Whitley, Course Director at, b4ncs92@nc.rr.com S ; September 9-11, 2016 and September 30 thru October 2 (Two 3-day weekends) Need more information? Contact Kimberly Benfield, Course Director, at sr681fox@gmail.com Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 36

37 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Philmont Scout Ranch WHAT IS NAYLE? The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an exciting program where young men and women enhance their leadership skills through team building, ethical decision-making, problem solving, and service to others. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? NAYLE is a very special experience. You will camp in a team setting that enables participants to use their leadership skills to resolve challenging situations. The week concludes with a closing challenge for each Scout to use what they ve learned in service to others. WHAT WILL I TAKE HOME FROM NAYLE? The skill, ability, and motivation to be a dynamic and effective leader taught through advanced, practical applications of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) skills. Innovative techniques to deliver NYLT skills to units and councils. Nationwide resources including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a program of this type. Personal written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND? Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops or Crews (ILST or ILSC) and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). Be in top physical condition, and meet Philmont s height-weight requirements a BSA Annual Health & Medical Record Form, Parts A, B, C, and D is required. Be 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 21. Hold a unit leadership position. WHEN IS IT? Seven courses will be held at Philmont Scout Ranch in 2015: June (Week 2) July (Week 7) June (Week 3) July 26-August 1 (Week 8) July 4-10 (Week 5) August 2-8 (Week 9) July (Week 6) HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? The fee for the six-day course is $395. A payment of at least $50 is due when you complete the online application, with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival. If needed, there are a small number of scholarships available. Contact the Philmont Training Center for more information. HOW DO I REGISTER? Go to and click on the Register for Philmont Training Center tab. HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? Visit the Philmont Training Center (PTC) website: Send PTC an trainingcenter@philmontscoutranch.org Visit the NAYLE Facebook page: Call PTC: Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 37

38 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience At the Florida Sea Base in 2016 WHAT IS NAYLE? The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an exciting program where young men and women enhance their leadership skills through team building, ethical decision-making, problem solving and service to others. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? NAYLE is a very special experience. At Sea Base NAYLE, you spend several days and nights on a boat at sea, where you will use your leadership skills to resolve challenging situations. The week ends with a closing challenge for each participant to use what they ve learned in service to others. WHAT WILL I TAKE HOME FROM NAYLE? The experience of living and working on a 40-foot sailboat, which will improve your ability to function well in team or group situations. The skill, ability and motivation to be a dynamic and effective leader through advanced, practical applications of National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) skills. Nationwide resources, including new ideas and contacts that can only be gained through a program of this type. Personal, written commitment to apply NAYLE skills back home. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND? Completion of Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Crews or Ships (ILST, ILSC or ILSS) and the National Youth Leadership Training program (NYLT) The course is physically demanding and participants must be in top physical condition. A BSA Annual Health and Medical Record: Parts A, B and C along with the Florida Sea Base High- Adventure Risk Advisory to Health-Care Providers and Parents, is required. The ability to swim 100 yards (official BSA swim test) and stay afloat for one (1) minute. Be at least 14 years of age and not yet 21. Hold a unit leadership position. WHEN IS IT? March 19-25, 2016 WHAT IS THE COST? $995 per participant. A payment of at least $100 is due on application, with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival. HOW DO I REGISTER? To register, go to: Limited availability for those with demonstrated need. SCHOLARSHIPS? HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION? Visit the Florida Sea Base website: Send Sea Base an for general Sea Base questions: robert.kolb@scouting.org Visit the NAYLE Facebook page: Call Sea Occoneechee Base: Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 38

39 SUMMIT NATIONAL ADVANCED YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE (NAYLE) July & July 19 25, 2015 NAYLE is an outdoor leadership program designed to further expand on skills learned in the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course offered by your local council. The program is for older Scouts who have the potential for being on the staff of the council junior leader training or youth leader training conference. Some fun facts about NAYLE at the Summit Bechtel Reserve: Put your NYLT Leadership skills to use in the wilderness setting of The Summit in West Virginia. Explore the world-class activity venues while furthering your leadership skills. Be one of the first Scouts to participate in a NAYLE program at the Summit REGISTRATION FEE: $395* *Same rate for 2015 and 2016 PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Deposit $100 non refundable deposit due within 45 days once the reservation is confirmed. 2. 1st Payment 50% of remaining balance due December 31, Balance Due Any outstanding balance due March 31, Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 39

40 2015 NORTHERN TIER INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM APPLICATION The Individual program allows Boy Scouts and Venturers to attend Northern Tier as part of a provisional crew. Offered out of the Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base near Ely MN, there are 3 programs to choose from. Please circle the session that you plan to attend. 1- NAYLE (must have previously attended an NYLT program) $385 Session 1: June Session 2: July Lone Voyageur $600 June July August 4-11 Staff Session 1: June Staff Session 2: June 28-July Forest Corps $685 July July 22 Aug 5 Participant s Name: BSA Membership ID # Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: Primary Phone: ( ) Secondary Phone: ( ) Date of Birth: / / Unit Type/ Number: Council: NAYLE Participants ONLY: When did you attend NYLT training and in which Council? Please complete for any participant under the age of 18: Parent s Name: Primary Phone: ( ) Secondary Phone: ( ) Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: _ Parent s Signature: Date: Our child has our complete permission to participate in the Northern Tier Lone Voyageur program during the period indicated above. We understand that program is physically demanding and involves a high degree of personal risk to participants. It is understood that this is a voluntary activity and it is a privilege to be selected as a participant. Page 1 Please return page 1 with your $100 deposit to Northern Tier, PO Box 509, Ely, MN You can your form to Occoneechee info@ntier.org Scout or Sign fax to , but January your 2016 $100 Vol. deposit 12 #01must be mailed with a copy of the form. 40

41 Step 1: Requirements 2015 NORTHERN TIER INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM APPLICATION Participants must be 14 years old (or completed 8th Grade and be 13 years old by the time of arrival). Participants must be a registered Member of the BSA. Participants must be classified as a BSA Swimmer. o Jump feet first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. o Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: Sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl. o Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke. o The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and must include at least one sharp turn. o After completing the swim, rest by floating. This swim classification test can be done at the unit level by one of the following resource people: Aquatics Instructor, BSA; Cub Scout Aquatics Supervisor; BSA Lifeguard; certified lifeguard; swimming instructor; swim coach; or Adult supervisor who is familiar with the basic swimming strokes and abides by the guidelines in Aquatics Supervision manual. Youth will be given first priority for participation. o Adult participants must have a current certification in BSA Youth Protection Training, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat and Weather Hazards Step 2: Complete and submit the Application. Complete this application. Parental permission is required if you are under the age of 18. Mail your completed application and $100 deposit to Northern Tier, PO Box 509, Ely, MN o Payable to NORTHERN TIER BSA Step 3: Payment Each individual pays for their trip in two installments, all of which are non-refundable and non-transferable: The first installment is a $100 DEPOSIT PER PERSON due at time of registration. The final installment consists of the BALANCE OF PAYMENT. This installment is due 45 days prior to your attendance. Step 4: Transportation Plans Mode of Transportation All participants must fill out their Travel Information form located here: By Plane: A shuttle van is available from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The shuttle leaves the airport at 12:30 p.m. the day of your scheduled starting date and arrives at Northern Tier at approximately 5:30 p.m. (5 hour trip). If you plan to arrive via plane, you must schedule your arrival no later than 12:00 p.m. into the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The return trip leaves at 7:30 a.m. on your last scheduled day from Northern Tier arriving at the Minneapolis Airport at 12:30 p.m. Do not schedule your departure prior to 2:00 p.m. Participants are strongly encouraged to find a travel companion from their home Council to ease the process of traveling to the base. By Personal Vehicle: If you are driving, plan to arrive at Northern Tier near Ely, MN, by 5:00 pm on the day of your schedule trek. Materials - Northern Tier provides almost all the gear you need from canoes and packs to tents and stoves. Participants will need to bring about two pairs of personal clothing, a sleeping bag, sleeping pad and an assortment of small personal items like toiletries and a flashlight. More information will be provided upon acceptance to the program. Page 2 Please return page 1 with your $100 deposit to Northern Tier, PO Box 509, Ely, MN You can your form to info@ntier.org or fax to , but your $100 deposit must be mailed with a copy of the form. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 41

42 2015 NORTHERN TIER INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM APPLICATION Step 5: Medical - All Participants must submit a current BSA Health and Medical Record including parts A, B, C & D upon arrival. Northern Tier Weight Limits for Canoeing: No participant in a Northern Tier expedition should exceed the maximum acceptable weight listed for their height in the table shown here. Those who fall within the recommended weight limits are much more likely to have an enjoyable trek and avoid incurring injuries and health risks. Extra weight puts strain on the back, joints and feet. The portage trails can be very muddy, slippery and rocky and present a potential for tripping and falling. We also strongly recommend that no participant be less than 100 lbs. in weight. Extremely small participants will have a very difficult time carrying canoes and heavy packs. The load limit of canoes is another important reason to limit participant weight. We put 3 people per canoe. The total participant load per canoe must not exceed 600 lbs. (200 lbs. per participant). No participant may exceed 295 lbs. Weight-to-Height Table Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs Height Recommended Weight (pounds) Maximum Weight (pounds) Minimum Allowed Weight ***Participants weighing less than 100 pounds will have a very 100 pounds difficult time and are discouraged from attending Maximum Allowed Weight ***No participants weighing more than 295 pounds will be 295 pounds allowed to participate. Page 3 Please return page 1 with your $100 deposit to Northern Tier, PO Box 509, Ely, MN You can your form to info@ntier.org or fax to , but your $100 deposit must be mailed with a copy of the form. Occoneechee Scout Sign January 2016 Vol. 12 #01 42

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