Scout Sign A publication for and about Scouters in our Council August 2013 Vol.9 #8 http://ocscouts.org/newsletters/newsletters.html August-September Council Calendar 7-Aug Properties Committee Meeting 8-Aug Commissioners Cabinet Meeting 10-Aug Open Rifle 12-Aug VSTS Committee Meeting 15-Aug Finance Committee Meeting 17-Aug Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day 22-Aug Executive Committee Meeting 24-Aug NFAA Basic Archery Instructor 24-Aug NRA Range Safety Officer 2-Sep Labor Day 4-Sep Properties Committee Meeting 4-6 Sep Rosh Hashanah 12-Sep Commissioners Cabinet Meeting 12-Sep 14-Sep 14-Sep 14-Sep Program Committee Meeting Yom Kippur Cub Fun Day Open Shotgun 14-Sep Open Tower 19-Sep Finance Committee Meeting 20-22 Sep OA Fall Fellowship 26-Sep Board of Directors Meeting For Upcoming Training Info on page 3 Go to Upcoming Events at http://www.ocscouts.org/volunteertraininghr Scoutmaster Thoughts The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; To an opponent, Tolerance; To a friend, Understanding; To a child, A good example; To your father, Deference; To your mother, Conduct that will make her proud of you; To yourself, Respect; To all men, Charity - Arthur James Balfour
State University; WakeMed Foundation, the fundraising arm of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, for a wing at its children s hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina; and St. David s School in Raleigh. He is a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a Silver Beaver Award recipient, and a board member and past president of the Occoneechee Council. The Poole s significant gift established the Lonnie C. Poole Jr. Gateway Village as the gateway to the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Lonnie C. Poole Jr. Gateway Village On Tuesday, July 16 th, the Lonnie C. Poole Jr. Gateway Village was unveiled at the Summit Bechtel Reserve during the kick off of the 2013 National Jamboree. Mr. Poole earned his bachelor s degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University and his MBA from the University of North Carolina. After serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army, Mr. Poole founded the multimilliondollar disposal and recycling company Waste Industries. He has served in the Environmental Industry Association, a nonprofit business association established to inform, educate and assist its members in cost effective, safe and environmentally responsible management of waste. Mr. Poole was a founding director and first chairman of the Environmental Research and Education Foundation located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is now a member of its board of directors. Mr. Poole is also a member of the board of directors for North Carolina State University Foundation and currently serves as its vice chairman. Mr. Poole, and his wife, Carol, actively support youth serving organizations through generous gifts to their alma mater, North Carolina Event: The Good Turn Dally Please join us on Saturday, September 28, 2013 for a bike ride through Orange County. This is a charity ride in support of the Occoneechee Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Fifty and 100 km route options are available. The routes cover some of the best cycling roads in beautiful Orange County. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 2
While far gentler than the mountains in the western part of the state, you'll still need to do some work on these rolling routes. The ride is fully supported with rest stops and SAG support. Information and registration is at http://goodturndally.com This is the second version of what is planned as an annual event. To help grow the ride, please forward the website and ride information to members of your units, friends, family and neighbors who cycle. Note that this is not an event for Scouts, but for adults in support of the Council. Date: September 28, 2013 Time: 9:00 am - depart, On site Registration opens: 8:00 am Venue: Chapel Hill Bible Church, 260 Erwin Rd Chapel Hill, 2751 Cost: $30 Steven Blanchard Ride Director Orange District, Occoneechee Council, B.S.A. CajunCyclist@gmail.com Questions? Contact David Pederson at cope421@yahoo.com Wood Badge S7-421-13 Lead with Passion September 6-8, 2013 & September 27-29, 2013 Info on pages 14 & 15 Upcoming Training Courses August 17: Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation https://www.doubleknot.com/event/1333200 September 6-8: Wood Badge Weekend 1 of 2 https://www.doubleknot.com/event/1018110 September 27-29: Wood Badge Weekend 2 of 2 https://www.doubleknot.com/event/1018111 Are you an adult or youth who loves to participate in outdoor recreational activities such as mountain biking, motorized boating, riding personal watercrafts, hunting, or riding ATV s in your personal life and within the BSA program areas? In an effort to expand its outdoor ethics Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 3
program, the BSA has signed Memorandum of Mutual Support with the Tread Lightly! organization to support each other s program of enjoying outdoor recreational activities while maintaining a healthy environment. The Outdoor Ethics Training team is inviting all youth (14 and older) and adults who participate in mechanized and motorized recreation to join us for a Tread Trainer course. This is an 8-hour outdoor ethics course on land and water based recreation, focusing on the Tread Lightly! principles designed to minimize impacts on roads, trails, and wilderness areas. Upon completion of the course, participants are equipped to: Identify possible environmental and social impacts resulting from irresponsible recreation on land and water. Be able to describe the five Tread Lightly! minimum impact principles and how they can be applied to motorized recreation, mechanized recreation, camping, and hunting. Understand, demonstrate, and teach Tread Lightly! minimum impact principles to your unit. Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic through teaching Awareness Workshops. The Trainer course is scheduled for Saturday, August 25 th as part of the Mega Outdoor Skills Training weekend at Camp Durant. The course registration fee of $45 covers all food, an event t- shirt, and educational materials. Since this course starts early on Saturday morning, opportunities to camp on Friday night will be available. To register for this exciting new course, please visit the August calendar on the Council website. Check out this website for the brand new Outdoor Ethics Awards. http://www.scouting.org/sitecore/content/home/o utdoorprogram/outdoorethics/awards.aspx Save the Date 9 th Annual University of Scouting Saturday, November 2, 2013 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wake Tech Community College The course catalog and registration will be available online no later than September 1 st Come and meet Mark Griffin National Director of Volunteer Training 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 Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 4
Plans are underway for next year s Day Camps. The theme will be Space. More info will be made available soon about camp dates and locations. Cub Scout Day Camp Jungle Fun Cubs from around the Council came out to Day Camp to have fun. When they arrived they found more fun than they could imagine. Council supported 11 camps serving close to 1000 youth. These camps all offered sports, crafts, and shooting sports. Several had fishing, wildlife exhibits, Webelos programs, STEM, and NOVA and welcomed new Tiger cubs and partners. Cub Fun Day September 14 New Cub Scouts and their families are invited to attend Cub Fun Day, Saturday, September 14. This event will introduce Cub Scouts to several fun activities and give them more info about upcoming events. For more info go to www.occubscouts.org Each summer the Districts spend many months planning, organizing, and training for day camp. All camps are accredited by the National Camp School program and must follow a rigorous list of requirements and specifications created to provide a safe, educational, and fun experience for Cub Scouts. Do you want to receive the Scout Sign newsletter via email? Email Veronica at: vporterf@bsamail.org Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 5
An invaluable step in character training is to put responsibilit y on the individual. Sir Robert Baden-Powell while 33 Scouts have advanced to Eagle - the highest rank in Boy Scouts. The Scouts of Troop 152, all in grades 5 to 12, enjoy camping and outdoor activity just about every month. This year the Scouts have learned and practiced the skills of wilderness survival, rock climbing, outdoor cooking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting. Every year the Troop has had trips for weekend camping and hiking, plus week long summer camp, high adventure trips such as hiking at Philmont Scout Ranch, scuba diving at Sea Base Camp, and both deep winter camping or summer canoeing at Northern Tier. Each member in this 10 th anniversary year received a special commemorative patch shown in the photo below. Troop 152 Celebrates 10 th Anniversary This past April, Boy Scout Troop 152 celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gathering of current and former Scouts and adult volunteers at Genesis United Methodist Church. Boy Scout Troop 152 was first chartered in April 2003 with six Webelos Scouts bridging over from Cub Scout Pack 152. These six Scouts became the Falcon Patrol and Troop 152 was born. Since its initial charter, 130 Scouts have participated in the Troop, Send us your Troop news and photos Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 6
2013 Occoneechee Council Eagle Count Dave Pederson Council NESA Chairman 264 NESA News Send us your Venturing news and photos CONTEST! Venturing Crews only! What do YOU love about Venturing? Have your Crew or District create a video doing things you love this summer and share it! Send your DVD with your District Commissioner to Commissioner s Cabinet, invite me out to visit your Crew, let me know when I can stop by your Roundtable or snail mail them to me at: Allison Green 33 London Drive Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Video submissions must be received by October 1 st. The unit(s) submitting the winning video will earn a prize and be recognized at a future Council event! Help us tell everyone why VENTURING ROCKS! Powderhorn 2013 Flyer Go to page 16 Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 7
Check out the latest issue of at www.venturingmag.org Venturing Awareness: Occoneechee Council Venturing Forums Council Venturing Forum -- RSVP: http://www.evite.com/event/0343nc2ztl7r SYATAEPCYG22H5FKCY Session 3 August 24th (Southern) Sept 14th (Northern) Session 4 Oct 26th (S) Nov 9th (N) Wrap up December 14th All sessions run from 9:30-12:30 Alli Green Assistant Council Commissioner for Venturing Occoneechee Council 443-340-0284 livesonchocolate@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter! @VenturingRocks Info on page 13 Seabadge Conference Seabadge (one word) Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip that started from this tropic port... Seabadge is being conducted this fall in two locations, Maryland and Florida. The Northeast Region Centennial Seabadge Conference (SB-17-MD-2013) is scheduled for October 11-13, 2013, at Camp Round Meadow, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, MD. The Southern Region Seabadge is scheduled for November 8-10, 2013 at the Marywood Conference Center, 235 Marywood Dr., Switzerland, Florida 32259. The Seabadge Conference was developed in 1970 by a group of Sea Scout leaders in California and is designed to be an advanced leadership and management course for adult leaders of the Boy Scouts of America's Sea Scouting program and is offered by each of the four BSA Regions in two or three locations each year. It is delivered as a weekend course to those Sea Scout leaders, as well as Boy Scout and Venturing leaders, who have completed the Sea Scout leader specific training. The focus on the course is leadership and management for Sea Scout leaders. Seabadge is not a course in seamanship - Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 8
this is covered by the basic leader training courses and seamanship courses offered by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and United States Power Squadron. Attending a Seabadge conference helps adult leaders hone management, leadership, and presentation skills and provides tools to these leaders so that they may use them and share them with others in their day-to-day activities as a way to reach the Aims of Scouting. Seabadge is a participatory experience. There is intensive individual involvement of both the participants and faculty in seminars, workshops, role playing and discussion. Any registered Sea Scout leader active in his/her Sea Scout Ship or Council is eligible for nomination provided the following requirements have been met: 1. Completed Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training. 2. Actively and effectively served in his or her current registered position in Sea Scouting for at least one continuous year. (This is may be waived in the Southern Region) 3. Is approved for participation for his or her local Council. 4. Qualified conference attendees are awarded the Seabadge Trident. The award is a silver colored pin-on badge with the Sea Scout emblem (the Boy Scout universal badge over an anchor), superimposed on a trident and surrounded by a laurel wreath. The silver trident within a circle of blue olive leaves is the ancient symbol of Neptune's leadership over his dominions of the sea combined within a circle of friendship. The three prongs of the trident are symbolic of the three purposes of the BSA - citizenship, character and fitness development. The trident also symbolizes that the Seabadge recipient is a spearhead of Sea Scouting in attaining the program objectives of the Boy Scouts of America. If you re not a Sea Scout leader but would like to apply odds are you will be accepted. For general information contact Skipper SSS Cumberland: John Green HawkUH60@aol.com 910-261-3066. Applications & Info on Pages 17-23 www.praypub.org OA NEWS Send us your OA news and photos Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 9
Jamboree closing show now yours to watch online Big Bang Theory: Expert Reveals 2 Key Elements of World-class Fireworks Shows Check out these and other interesting articles at: http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org High AdVenturing Northern Tier Florida Seabase Philmont SBR Check them all out at: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/highadventur ing.aspx SCOUT SHOP NEWS Hello to all our Scouts and Scouters in Occoneechee Council. Can you believe it? August is here and the infamous "Dog Days" of summer are upon us. Stop by our shops and cool off from the blazing hot temperatures. However, watch out! Our Clearance Event is Bigger and Hotter than ever! From July 8th, 2013 to August 10th, 2013 our shops continue to run a Clearance event on all clearance/discounted merchandise. For two special days, our shops will be offering an additional 15% off all of your clearance merchandise purchases. On Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th, during normal business hours, stop at the Occoneechee or Cumberland Scout Shop and check out these super hot deals. This event is only being held for 2 days so hurry in when the doors open to get your hands on some super stuff. Attention to all Cub Scouts who want to participate in a Regatta Racing event. Cumberland Scout Shop is holding an event on Saturday, August 24th, 2013. For more information see the details on page 12. Come one, come all! Occoneechee Scout Shop is holding its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, August 23rd, 2013. We will have door prizes, food, and fun. There will be no purchase necessary to enter for the door prize drawing. Please don't let this special event pass you by. Stop in and let us say thank you for your patronage to our store. While you're here, check out all of our newest merchandise arriving weekly. We look forward to seeing you here! And as always, we strive to be number one in customer service! Anne J. Hendrix, Senior Store Manager Boy Scouts of America, Supply Group Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 10
Occoneechee Scout Shop Phone: 919-850-0301 Phone: 888-421-4744 Fax: 919-850-0392 Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC 27604 Cumberland Scout Shop Phone: 910-426-5684 Phone: 888-421-7268 Fax: 910-426-5670 Street Address: 717 Hope Mills Rd Fayetteville, NC 28304 Scout Shop Hours Monday - Friday Saturday Closed Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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 If a link does not open for you, please copy and paste it into your browser. 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 Editorial Policy Contact Information for Occoneechee Council Office Phone: 919-872-4884 Phone: 800-662-7102 Fax: 919-872-1159 Street Address: 3231 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC 27604 The Scout Sign is a monthly publication that communicates relevant news to Scout leaders about the Scouting community. We Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 11
RAIN GUTTER REGATTA RACE DAY AUGUST 24, 2013 10 AM 3 PM NEXT TO THE SCOUT SHOP Cumberland Scout Shop is sponsoring a Rain Gutter Regatta Race event. Any Cub Scout, accompanied by an adult, is welcome to come and build, paint, sticker, and race their Rain Gutter Regatta boat. There will be stations with adults and older scouts to help build your boats. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 12
BUSINESS NAME Occoneechee Council Venturing Forum Session 1 April 27th (Southern) May 11th (Northern) Session 4 Oct 26th (S) Nov 9th (N) Discover the treasure in the adventure! Session 2 June 22nd (S) July 27th (N) Session 3 August 24th (S) Sept 14th (N) Wrap up December 14th All Forums will be held from 9am-12. Sign-in begins at 8:30. Motivation, resources, continuing education, peer support and exciting surprises! Learn from subject matter experts & brainstorm in diverse focus groups to take our Venturing program in Occoneechee to the next level. Gain a working knowledge, tools and practical applications to maximize the support you bring to your units in your leadership roles. Come learn, network and have fun doing it! YOU DON T WANT TO MISS THIS! Attend at least 3 of 4 sessions and earn a limited edition patch For Commissioners, Crew Officers, Venturing Leaders, Scoutmasters, ANYONE with an interest in Venturing! Locations TBA - Please respond to evite to receive updates or contact Alli Green for more information. Alli Green ACC - Venturing Occoneechee Council Cell: 443-340-0284 Livesonchocolate@hotmail.com Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 13
Name Address City St Zip Home Phone Cell Phone Alt Phone E-mail Home District Wood Badge Training Application Primary Scouting Position Unit Type (circle): Troop Pack Crew Ship Team Unit # Occupation Recruited by/how you heard about the course? T-shirt size: Mail this application to : Occoneechee Council, Wood Badge S7-421-13, P.O. Box 41229, Raleigh, NC 27629-1229 or deliver in person to Occoneechee Council, 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC will be provided upon acceptance into the course. Wood Badge is the premier advanced hands-on leadership skills experience offered to 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 Wood Badge course allows Scouters of all backgrounds to come together at camp to extend their understanding of the youth they lead and the adults they work with, and to go to new levels of personal growth and learning. Many describe this course as a mountaintop experience in Scouting, the most fun they have ever had as an adult Scouter. Wood Badge is open to all registered 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 to deliver the best Scouting program to the youth you serve. The course size is limited to 48 participants and spaces fill up quickly. Join us in 2013 at Wood Badge S7-421-13! Wood Badge S7-421-13 Lead with Passion Wood Badge for the 21 st Century Occoneechee Scout Reservation Carthage, NC September 6-8, 2013 and September 27-29, 2013 Hosted by Occoneechee Council Boy Scouts of America Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 14
Qualifications ñ Be a registered adult in the Boy Scouts of America ñ Have not previously completed 21 st Century Wood Badge ñ Complete the training requirements for your Scouting position, including any applicable outdoor skills training (A) ñ Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment ñ Have a current Annual BSA Health & Medical Record, Parts A, B & C http://www.scout.org/scoutsource/hea lthandsafety/ahmr.aspx) ñ Be invited to attend Wood Badge S7-421-13 (B). ñ Submit all fees, medical forms and paperwork by July 22, 2013. (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 ñ The all-inclusive fee for this course is $225, if paid in full by July 22, 2013. $250 if paid after July 22, 2013. ñ 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: ñ View Scouting globally, as a family of interrelated value based programs that provide age-appropriate activities for youth ñ Recognize today's leadership concepts utilized in corporate America that are relevant to our values-based movement ñ Apply the skills you learn as a member of a successful working team ñ 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 goals which relate to your primary Scouting position. These goals, which are created by you 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. Many special dietary and medical needs can be accommodated. Contact us for more information. Detailed info about what to pack and how to prepare What past attendees have said about 21 st Century 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 Chairman, 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 Scoutmasters, 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 People who delay taking this course are missing out. -Varsity Coach, Falls District For more information, Contact : Ronnie Padgette Course Director (919) 880-8198 rpadgette@nc.rr.com Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 15
CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA & MECKLENBURG COUNCIL POWDER HORN 2013 Powder Horn is a training opportunity designed to expose older youth and adult leaders to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful High Adventure Program. SHOOTING SPORTS PLANTS AND WILDLIFE WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CONSERVATION MOUNTAIN BIKING LIVING HISTORY Details at: ECOLOGY PowderHorn2013.com ORIENTEERING HIKING 6-9 SEPTEMBER 3 FULL DAYS OF HIGH ADVENTURE Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 16
SEABADGE 17-MD-2013 FACT SHEET Dates and Location From: 4pm (1500), Friday, October 11, 2013 To: Noon (1300), Sunday, October 13, 2013 The conference will be held at Camp Round Meadow, Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, MD. Objectives Seabadge is an advanced training experience for Sea Scouting adult leaders and committee members at the unit or council level. The objectives of Seabadge are to improve: An understanding of the Sea Scouting program, its aims, methods, and program content. The leadership skills of Sea Scouting adult leaders and committee members. The management skills of Sea Scouting adult leaders and committee members. This training program is relevant to both the traditional and more informal Sea Scouting program. Qualifications For Participation Applicant must have met the following requirements: 1. Must be currently registered as a Sea Scout adult leader or BSA professional or Commissioner Staff working with Sea Scout ships. 2. If a Sea Scout adult leader, must be actively involved in the Sea Scout program at least one continuous year prior to application. 3. Complete Youth Protection Training, and Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training (or its equivalent). Also has taken This is Scouting (or New Leader Essentials). 4. Obtain approval from their Flotilla or designee. 5. Willing to apply the skills and knowledge obtained through Seabadge to strengthen Sea Scout membership and unit programs. Seabadge Content Seabadge is a participatory experience. There will be intensive individual involvement of both the participants and faculty in seminars, workshops, role-playing, and discussion. The program includes sessions on: Sea Scouting aims and methods, ideals and traditions, instructional techniques, managing the program, communications, activities, ship's committee operations, leadership, team building and motivation, goal setting, planning, and recruiting youth and adults. The course includes a weekend resident activity and an independent assignment, called a Rutter. The Rutter has four components: Application of the weekend training to your ship, help with long cruise planning, develops contacts to enhance your ship s program, and improve the quality of the Sea Scout program. After attendance at the weekend training, and completion of the rutter, a certificate and pin will be presented to qualifying participants. Quarters And Meals Camp Round Meadow has bunkhouses for berthing. Each bunkhouse room has fourteen cots and a bathroom. One room will be designated for ladies, and the other rooms will be delegated for men. You must provide your own bedding. All meals will be served in the mess hall. The camp is handicapped accessible. There is ample free parking at Camp Round Meadow. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 17
Gear List Sea Scout working Khaki Uniform as prescribed in Sea Scout manual Sea Scout dress white as prescribed in Sea Scout manual Sea Scout Manual (current) Extra change of underwear Socks Toilet Kit Towel Sleep Wear Bathrobe Jacket/coat Sweater/fleece Flashlight Prescribed medication Pen/Pencils Bedding Seabadge Cost Seabadge 17-MD-2013 fee is $195.00. A $75.00 deposit must accompany the application. The balance is due on arrival. If selected, the deposit is nonrefundable after Friday, September 6, 2013. In the event that the nominee is not selected, the deposit will be returned. Transportation is the responsibility of the participant. Dress All participants will wear the Adult Work Uniform as described on page 21 in the 11 th edition of the Sea Scout Manual, No. 33239. A course ball cap and nametag will be provided at check-in. Questions can be addressed to the Course Skipper. Preparation Each participant will be familiar with and bring to Seabadge the 11 th edition of the Sea Scout Manual, No. 33239 available from your local council service center. Participants are encouraged to prepare a small display of local ships' programs, activities, techniques, newsletters, or publications. Printed material for distribution to other participants is welcome, but must be on white, 8-1/2 x 11, 3-hole punched paper. 40 copies should be provided. Application Each participant must complete Part 2 of the Seabadge Application. The Seabadge application and a deposit of $75.00 made payable to Liberty Flotilla NER (Memo: SB-17-MD-2013) must be sent to: Ms. Beth Parks 313 South Union Avenue Cranford, NJ 07016. Applications must be postmarked by midnight, Sunday September 1, 2013. If selected, the deposit is non-returnable after Friday, September 6, 2013. The deposit will be returned if you are not selected. Questions Skipper Steve Nichols Phone: 703 408 8247 10621 Cavalcade Street sailnichols@hotmail.com Great Falls, VA 22066 5 Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 18
PART 1, NOMINATION SEABADGE (SB17-MD-2013) APPLICATION TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION IN BLUE OR BLACK INK. I am pleased to nominate to attend SB-17-MD-2013 advanced training for Sea Scouting leaders. I certify that this leader Meets all of the requirements listed on the SB-17-MD-2013 Fact Sheet. Flotilla Commodore Flotilla OR Ships Committee Chair Council No. PART 2, APPLICATION (To be completed by nominee) Name Home Phone Address Bus. Phone City/State/ZIP+4 E-mail Scouting Position Ship Occupation/Profession Employer Date Completed Sea Scout Leader Specific Training Date Completed Venture Leader Youth Protection Eagle Scout (YES / NO) Sea Scout Quartermaster (YES / NO) Education (Please circle) High School College/University Post Grad. Graduate 1, 2, 3, 4 5, 6, 7 Degree/Major Please list Boy Scouting, Venturing and Sea Scouting adult experience on the next page of this application. I have read the Seabadge Fact Sheet. If selected for participation in SB-17-MD-2013, I pledge to attend for the entire period and carefully prepare my advance assignments. Signed Date (Applicant) Mail this application, plus a deposit of $75.00 check/money order made payable to Liberty Flotilla NER (Memo: SB-17-MD-2013) to: NER Registrar, Ms. Beth Parks, 313 South Union Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07016. Applications must be postmarked by midnight, Sunday, September 1, 2013. Deposits are non-refundable after Friday, September 6, 2013 for participants who withdraw from the course. Those not selected will have their deposit refunded. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 19
Northeast Region SB-17-MD-2013 Boy Scouts of America Adult Leader Years of Service: Cub Scout Boy Scout Sea Scout Venturing Other Please list Scouting, Sea Scouting, and Venturing adult experience. Please include dates, position title, and whether it was a national, regional, council, district and/or unit-level position. Date from Date to Position Unit Council Adult Recognitions: Please list all awards earned Date Awarded Recognition Council Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 20
Southern Region Boy Scouts of America SEABADGE CONFERENCE FACT SHEET [SB-19-FL-2013/SR-37] Marywood Conference Center, Switzerland, FL November 8-10, 2013 Applications are being accepted for a SEABADGE CONFERENCE, the advanced training program for Sea Scouting Leaders. This conference will be held from 4 pm Friday, 11/8/13 until 2 pm Sunday, 11/10/13. The following information will assist in preparing the nominee for this important training opportunity. Location: Marywood Conference Center; Switzerland, Florida (close to Jacksonville, FL; about 2 hours from Orlando, FL; about 8 hours from Greensboro/Charlotte, NC; about 6 hours from Atlanta, GA) Objectives: Seabadge is an advanced leadership training experience for Sea Scouting Adult leaders, district, council, and regional committee members, commissioner staff, and BSA Professionals. The objectives of Seabadge are: * To improve the understanding of leadership, management, and motivation among selected, experienced Sea Scouting adult volunteer leaders, and those who support those leaders * To provide management, leadership and presentation skills and tools to these leaders so they may use and share them with others in their day-to-day activities and through providing training to Sea Scout ships in their council and vicinity * To use this understanding and these skills and tools to improve and expand both the quality and quantity of the Sea Scouting program, which is part of BSA s Venturing program, as a way to reach the Aims of Scouting This training program, although not of the hands on variety, is directly relevant and applicable to managing all Sea Scouting programs, including both traditional and informal ones. Qualifications Applicant must have met the following requirements before the opening of the for Participation: Seabadge Conference on Friday, November 8, 2013 * Approved by the local Scout Council Executive, or other Professional Designee * For a period of not less than one continuous year, be currently registered in an adult Sea Scouting position or in a support position at the district, council, regional, or national level, or be currently serving as a BSA Scouting Professional. * Completed prerequisite training prior to attending the Seabadge Course: This is Scouting (formerly New Leader Essentials Training) BSA Youth Protection Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training * Be willing to apply the skills and knowledge obtained through the Seabadge Conference to strengthen Sea Scouting membership and unit programs * Be selected from among the available nominees to participate by the Seabadge staff Conference Content: Seabadge is a participatory experience. There will be intensive individual involvement of both the participants and faculty in seminars, workshops, role-playing where individual participation is required, and discussion. The program includes conference periods on Sea Scouting aims & methods, traditions, instructional techniques, organization patterns, managing the program, communication, activities, interpersonal relations, operations, leadership skills, and ideals. However, it IS NOT a hands on, physical skills training course, for which the local Coast Guard Auxiliary or Power Squadron would be an excellent resource. Upon completion of the Seabadge Conference, a certificate and pin will be presented. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 21
Quarters & Meals: Because of the nature of the conference format, all participants will be expected to be quartered at the conference facility and take their meals on-site. The meals that will be provided include Friday supper, three meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS CONDITION WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT BEING QUARTERED AND/OR FED AT THE SITE, THIS MUST BE MADE KNOWN AT THE TIME YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE AFTER ARRIVAL AT THE CONFERENCE. No one should leave the facility during the conference unless there are extenuating circumstances. The center will provide bedding (sheets, blanket, etc.). It is recommended that you bring your own toiletries. Quarters will be in two-person rooms with a separate bathroom and shower. There will be separate quarters for male and female participants. Conference Cost: The Seabadge Conference fee is $ 175.00. A $50.00 minimum deposit must accompany the written application and be received no later than October 11, 2013. The balance ($125.00) will be due upon check-in at the conference facility. In the event that a nominee is not selected, the full deposit will be returned. If selected, the $50 deposit is nonrefundable after Oct. 11, 2013. The conference fee includes quarters, meals, recognition items, and all conference materials. Note: Transportation to and from the Conference Center is the responsibility of the participant. Dress: Preparation: Displays: Application: Religious Service: For Sea Scout Leaders, the Sea Scout dress uniform as described in the Sea Scout Manual is expected. For those serving elsewhere in Scouting, the uniform corresponding to your position is appropriate. Course pictures will be taken prior to the Saturday evening meal. Each Seabadge participant will be expected to be familiar with the Sea Scout Manual (current printing) and the Venturing Leadership materials. All of this material can be obtained through the local Council Service Center or from the BSA national supply at www.scoutstuff.org. Participants are urged to prepare a small display of their ship's programs, activities, techniques, newsletters, or publications. Printed material for distribution to other participants will be welcome and very much appreciated. Each participant must complete Part 2 of the Seabadge Nomination and Application form, and then have Part 1 signed by their local council executive or other BSA professional designee. The Nomination form, accompanied by the $50 deposit, should be sent to: Seabadge Conference, P. O. Box 524268 Miami, FL 33152 and must be received no later than October 11, 2013. The course will be limited to 32 participants, so the sooner this application is submitted, the better! A copy should also be sent to the conference registrar: Mrs. Roseanne DeRamus; P. O. Box 14026; Huntsville, AL 35815. There will be a non-sectarian inspirational service conducted by the participants on Sunday morning using prepared Venturing material. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 22 2
Southern Region Boy Scouts of America SEABADGE CONFERENCE APPLICATION Seabadge, SB-19-FL-2013/SR-37; November 8-10, 2013 Marywood Conference Center, 235 Marywood Dr., Switzerland, FL 32259 Part 1 Nomination (to be completed by the nominee s council professional staff) We are pleased to nominate to attend the Seabadge Conference - advanced training for Sea Scout Leaders. We certify that this person is a leader in good standing and qualifies for this conference. Signed Council No. (Council Executive or Professional Staff) Part 2 -- APPLICATION (to be completed by nominee) Name Address Home Phone Bus. Phone City/State/ZIP Position in Scouting Unit No Occupation email Date completed Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training / Location of Training Month / Year Years in Scouting: Cub Scout Boy Scout Venturing Sea Scout Adult Leader Education High School College/University Post Graduate Degree (Please Circle) Grad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Please list all Scouting, Venturing, & Sea Scouting adult experience: Inclusive Dates Position Council & Unit I have read the Seabadge Conference Fact Sheet and understand this is not a hands on, physical skills training course. If selected for participation in the Seabadge Conference, I pledge to attend for the entire conference period and carefully prepare any advance assignments. Signed Date Send this form and a deposit of $50.00 payable to Sea Scouts, BSA (or the full course fee of $175) to: Seabadge Conference, PO Box 524268, Miami, FL 33152 no later than Oct 11, 2013. The deposit will be returned if not selected. If selected, the deposit is transferable but non-refundable after Oct 11, 2013. The balance of the course fee ($125) is due no later than upon check-in Nov 8, 2013 at the Conference. Occoneechee Scout Sign August 2013 Vol 9 # 8 23