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A publication for and about Scouters in our Council http://ocscouts.org/newsletters/NewsLetters.html January 2015 Vol.11 #01 Scout Sign
January-February
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Scoutmaster Thoughts
"The secret of
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The secret to
Open COPE
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Finance Committee Meeting
Council Annual Business
Meeting
Staff Camp Interviews
District Committee Workshop
Eagle Banquet
Properties Committee Meeting
Camp Staff Interviews
Commissioner Cabinet Meeting
Open Tower
President's Day - Office Closed
Finance Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
getting started is
breaking your
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overwhelming tasks into
small manageable tasks
and then starting on the
first one."
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2014 Class
of
Silver Beaver Award
Recipients
Kevin Blackwood Carolyn Covert Ben Freeman Antonio Garcia David Gardener Cliff Rogers Scott Simerly Robert Shaw West 2015 Eagle Banquet Celebrating the Achievement of 400+ Eagle Scouts And Our Venturing Silver Awards Recipients Saturday, January 31, 2015
6:00 – 8:30 pm
NC State University
McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman Street
Raleigh, NC 27606
Congratulations
And
Thank you for your service
to Scouting
Banquet info on page 1͹ Keynote Speaker
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest
Info on page 1Ͷ Occoneechee Scout Sign
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William T. Hornaday Badge – Will Tabor (Troop 325) and James Grubbs (Troop 820) 2014 Occoneechee
Council Hornaday
Award Recipients
The Hornaday Award program was created to encourage and recognize those youth, units and adults in the BSA that have contributed significantly to natural resource conservation and environmental protection. Approximately 1,200 Hornaday Awards have been bestowed in the last 99 years. The first Hornaday Awards were awarded to two youth in our Council in 2003. Since then, only 18 Hornaday Awards total have been earned and awarded -‐ two Unit Certificates, 12 Badges, one Silver Medal (highest youth award) and three Gold Badges (adults). For a Scout, the award signifies the completion of one or several truly exceptional conservation projects depending upon the Hornaday medal level achieved. The Unit Award Certificate is presented to a unit on the Council level that completes a significant conservation project. For adults, it signifies a minimum of three years of significant contributions to conservation and ecology either on a District or Council level. The Conservation Committee would like to recognize the following members of our Council who have earned a William T. Hornaday Award in 2014 (in order earned). Occoneechee Scout Sign
Unit Certificate – Troop 325 (as part of Will Tabor’s Hornaday Badge project) William T. Hornaday Gold Badge – Meredith Blackwood (Council) and Charly Kerr (Impeesa District). The 100th Anniversary of the Hornaday Award will be celebrated in 2015. Stay tuned for more information on the celebration as it comes down from National. If you have a youth in your unit who is interested in working on a Hornaday Award, please have them contact Meredith Blackwood, Hornaday Advisor, at [email protected]. Don’t forget that your unit can also earn this special award. January 2015, Vol. 11, #01 Revised
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HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!
A new Cub Scouting program is
launching June 1, 2015 that will be more fun
and exciting for boys, and easier to
implement for unit leaders. To ensure you
are ready to make the transition, a number of
webcasts will be hosted on January 17 to
outline the coming changes, how to prepare,
and when resources will be available.
It's easy to attend! Just navigate your
Internet browser
to http://www.livestream.com/bsanationalco
uncil and you are ready to view the webcast!
As always, for more information on
the new Cub Scouting program, please go
to www.scouting.org/programupdates.
Help spread the word about the webcasts
to ensure others are ready for the new Cub
Scouting program!
Boy Scouts of America National Council
1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
Irving, TX 75038
This message brought to you by your friends
on the Occoneechee Council Training Team.
Cubmaster Webcasts
Saturday, January 17, at 8 am (Central)
or
Saturday, January 17, at 3 pm (Central)
Den Leader Webcasts
Saturday, January 17 at 9:30 am (Central)
or
Saturday, January 17 at 4:30 pm (Central)
LDS-Specific Considerations*
Saturday, January 17, at 11 am (Central),
or
Saturday, January 17, at 6 pm (Central)
* It is recommended that those interested
in the LDS session view one of the role-specific
sessions first.
Although the content will be geared to
the roles listed, anyone with an interest in
learning about the new Cub Scouting
program is welcome to attend.
The sessions will be recorded for later
viewing.
District Committee
TrainingWorkshop
Who: All District Committee members, new and old What: District Committee Training Workshop When: January 31, 2015, starting at 8:15 am (registration at 7:45 am) Where: Edenton Street United Methodist Church 228 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC Why: Basics of Committee functions, networking among Districts and Council Occoneechee Scout Sign
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This half-‐day workshop is designed for District Committee members who are in need of training for their position. The result of this workshop for members who attend will be a training card and the ability to wear the “Trained” strip for their position. The District Committee Training Workshop meets the basic training need of members of the District Committee. The workshop also results in a well-‐coordinated and dedicated group of Scouters committed to achieving the mission of the Council and the Districts. The workshop also helps initiate a working relationship between the Council and District personnel. The basic functions of the will be reviewed; major tasks of Committee members will be identified and suggestions as to completion of these tasks; and networking and coordination tasks will be identified. Participants who attend this workshop will meet their counterparts in other Districts and the Council. They will review the department goals for 2015 and use these as a launch pad to set their own District goals for 2015. As a tenet of continuous learning, ALL members of the Committee are encouraged to attend this event every year in order to network with others as well as review the goals for the year. Hope to see everyone there! Flyer attached and entry for registration will be on the calendar. Because it is only a half-‐day, lunch will not be served. Snacks and drinks will be available. Info on page 1͵ Info on page 1ͷ Occoneechee Scout Sign
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2015 Diocese of Raleigh Catholic Camporee Cub Scout Fun
Starts Here!
The Joy of the Gospel March 13-‐15, 2015 BSA Camp Bowers, White Oak, NC Hosted by BSA Troop 215 of St. Mark Parish Wilmington, NC For more information, please email Jim or Janel Barnes: [email protected] Info on page 1ͺ What Are Our
Cub Scout Packs Doing?
Tell us about your
ceremonies, AOL, camping, community service,
special activities, field trips, etc.
Send us an article with pictures.
Share your STORY
Wood Badge S7-‐421-‐15-‐1 April 17-‐19 and May 1-‐3, 2015 Info on page 1ͻǦʹͲ
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NESA News
2015 World Tour
Sunday, March 1, 2014
3:00 pm
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Info on page 1͸
“See
things
from the
2014
Occoneechee Council
Eagle Count
boy’s
point of
view.”
Sir Robert Baden-Powell
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2014
Occoneechee Council
Silver Award Count
Send us your
Troop News
and
Photos
7+
Send us your
Venturing/SeaScout
news and photos
Check out the latest issue of
at
www.venturingmag.org
Info on pages 21-22
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OA NEWS
7 lifesaving tactics the Unbroken hero would
have learned in Scouting
Boy Scout troop rescues pilot whose plane
crashed into river
Download these Cub Scout smartphone
backgrounds
Save the date: Kids to Parks Day is May 16,
2015
Check out these and
other interesting articles at:
http://blog.Scoutingmagazine.org
Send us your OA news and photos
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SCOUT SHOP NEWS
Our Scout Shops would like to thank you for being loyal patrons of our stores in 2014. We want to make 2015 another fun and exciting Scouting year. As always, we want to be your One Stop Scouting Shop! We will continue to strive to be number one in customer service!!! Wow, the holidays are over and it is a new Scouting year. Pinewood Derby time is here again with all of the excitement and fun for everyone. Occoneechee and Cumberland Scout Shops want to help make your car building experience as smooth and easy as possible. On January 17th, 2015, both Scout Shops will hold their annual Pinewood Derby Champ Camp. This is an awesome event for everyone, whether you are a beginner or an expert! We will have a weigh station, a derby test track and a tool demonstration. This is an excellent time to check out all the cool wheels, decals, weights, and add-‐ons you can use with your car. We have a wide selection of books to choose from which contain useful information and tips. Mark your calendars today to stop by our shops between 10 am and 4 pm on January 17th, 2015. Plus, we carry Pinewood Derby medals, both pin on and neck medals, plus patches and ribbons. We also have derby pennants; caution tape; party goods like plates and napkins; and trophies for the winners. Stop by and check out our full line of Pinewood Derby supplies today!! It is also time again for Scouts to begin working towards their religious award. If a Scout gets started now, the Scout can finish by Sunday, February 8th, 2015. What a special time of year to recognize Scouting’s birthday and our Duty to God. We have Scout Sunday patches, neckerchiefs, and program covers to make this event very special for your unit. Come by and let us help you make this a special occasion for your Scouts! Occoneechee Scout Sign
3rd Annual Pinewood
Derby Workshop
Cumberland Scout Shop Jan 17, 2015 10 am to 3 pm Cub Scouts -‐ Come one -‐ Come all. This is a great event for the Cub Scouts so let your den parents know and we will see a mile of smiles. Boy Scouts can earn service hours at this event by helping the Cubs work on their cars. Adults – If you have a small band saw or scroll saw to help cut the cars we need your help. If you can help, please contact Sherry Unruh at the below phone number or email me at [email protected] Thank you in advance. www.lafayettedistrict.org/Forms/2015%2
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Occoneechee Scout Shop
Anne J. Hendrix, Senior Store Manager
Boy Scouts of America,
Supply Group
Phone:
919-850-0301
Phone:
888-421-4744
Fax:
919-850-0392
Street Address:
3231 Atlantic Ave
Raleigh, NC 27604
Cumberland Scout Shop
Sherry Unruh , Store Manager
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
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that communicates relevant news to Scout
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Occoneechee Council. We welcome articles
(with pictures) that demonstrate Scouting in
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upcoming events that can serve as inspiration
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DISTRICT COMMITTEE TRAINING WORKSHOP 2015 Who: All District Committee members, new and old What: District Committee Training Workshop When: January 31, 2015, starting at 8:15 AM (registration at 7:45 am) Where: Edenton Street United Methodist Church, 228 West Edenton Street, Raleigh Why: Basics of committee functions, networking among districts and council How: General session to orient all participants and breakouts for most committee functions in order to review council goals for 2015, coordinate between district and council and among districts. There is no charge, however registration is requested to ensure adequate materials are on hand for participants. Donations for snacks and drinks will be accepted. Detach and mail in or register on line on the council calendar (http://www.ocscouts.org/calendar-‐all/) -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ Name: _____________________________________________ District: _________________________ District Position: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: _______________ Zip: __________________________ Mail to: Occoneechee Council, BSA 3231 Atlantic Avenue Raleigh, NC 27629 Occoneechee Scout Sign
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Registration Deadline is January 30, 2015
The Tread Trainer course is an 8-hour outdoor ethics course centered on land based recreation, focusing
on the Tread Lightly! principles designed to minimize impacts on roads, trails and the wildlands. The
Tread Trainer course is designed to help volunteers promote the message of responsible motorized,
mechanized and water recreation. Upon completion of the Trainer course, you are able to:
• Identify possible environmental and social impacts resulting from irresponsible recreation on land and
water.
•Describe the five Tread Lightly! minimum impact principles and how they can be applied to motorized
recreation (ATV, 4WD, Dirt Bikes, water recreation, Snowmobiling), mechanized recreation (mountain
bikes), camping, horseback riding, and hunting.
• Understand, demonstrate and teach Tread Lightly! minimum impact principles to your unit and district.
• Lead a discussion on outdoor ethics and help others explore their own personal outdoor ethic through
teaching Awareness Workshops.
Participants must complete the on-line awareness course and bring the certificate to class.
http://www.treadlightly.org/course/inc/frameset/lessonframe.htm)
Who: Adults and youth 14 and older (1st class rank).
When: Saturday, February 28 .
Check-in from 8:00 – 8:25 am
Program 8:30 am until 5:30 pm.
Where: Council Office Boardroom, 3231 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Course Size: This course is limited to 15 participants and can close at any time before the registration
deadline of January 30th.
Fees: Registration is $50 paid to the Occoneechee Council. Registration is online only.
Your Fees Cover: Lunch, snacks and educational materials including a Trainer Kit and a certificate of
completion.
Questions? Contact Meredith Blackwood , Outdoor Ethics Advocate, [email protected]
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Sunday, March 1st, 2015 @ 3pm – PNC Arena
EXCLUSIVE SCOUT DISCOUNT OFFER ~ SAVE UP TO $10 PER TICKET!
SCOUT PRICES
All Lower Level
No minimum ticket purchase required
(Prices Include NC Sales Tax of 6.75%)
Courtside
$133.00
No Discount
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Sides-low rows
$93.00
$73.00
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$33.00
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$35.00
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MAGIC PASS
$22.00
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Magic Pass is an optional 30-minute pre show event from 5:30-6pm
(limited capacity. Separate ticket required)
Handling Fee
$ 5.00
TOTAL
$ _____
DEADLINE TO ORDER: Thursday, February 26th, 2015
MAGIC PASS: Spend time on the court with the
Globetrotters – shooting, trying out ball tricks and
photo opportunities! All customers must have a
game ticket AND Magic Pass for entry. Soft/rubber
soled shoes must be worn on court.
Accessible seating requested
Contact Name _______________________________________ Group Name __________________________________________
Mailing Address ____________________________________________ City ____________________State_____ Zip code_______
Phone _____________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________
METHOD OF PAYMENT
PAYMENT: Visa
MC
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Card # _____________________________________________ Expires _________
Billing Address(if needed)_______________________________________________
City__________________ State____ Zip________ Mail, Email or Will Call (circle one)
Signature ______________________________
Groups of 10 or more can call to order
tickets contact Brian Slais
Direct : 919-861-5457
Less than 10 can:
Fax : 919-861-6134
Or email your order to:
[email protected]
All tickets ordered after Thursday, February 19th will be left in will-call
All tickets are subject to availability. Tickets must be purchased in advance by mail, phone, email or fax. Orders will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. No
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refunds or exchanges. Children under 2 do not require a ticket provided they sit on adult’s lap.
www.thepncarena.com
The Occoneechee Council Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend the
2015 Annual
Occoneechee Council Recognition Celebration
Honoring the 2014 Silver Beaver Recipients
As well as other Council Recognition Recipients
Saturday, March 7, 2015
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
3008 Old Raleigh Road, Apex, North Carolina 27502
5:00 – 5:30pm – Registration/Receiving Line
6:00pm - Dinner. –
6:30 p.m. –
Presentations
$30.00 per person
The deadline for ticket purchases is February 20, 2015.
Congratulations to our 2014 Recipients:
Kevin Blackwood, Carolyn Covert, Ben Freeman, Antonio Garcia, David Gardener, Cliff Rogers,
Scott Simerly, Robert Shaw West
Please join us as we honor these scouters and other Council award recipients for their
contributions to the scouting program and their community.
**Please detach and mail in with your payment**
I will be attending in support of: __________________________________________________
(2014 Recipient)
Please list Names (First and Last) for ALL attendee requests:
_________________________________
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Payment:
Number of attendees
___ x 30.00
Total payment enclosed:
$________
$________
Questions: Linda Grady ([email protected])
Mail to: Occoneechee Council 2013 Recognition Celebration (Council Office_
919.872.4884 – 800.662.7102, fax: 929.872.1159
3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604)
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2015 Diocese of Raleigh Catholic Camporee
The Joy of the Gospel
The theme and activities are based on the APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION
EVANGELII GAUDIUM
OF THE HOLY FATHER
POPE FRANCIS
March 13-15, 2015
BSA Camp Bowers, White Oak, NC
Open to Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts & Brownies, American Heritage Girls,
Venture Crew, and their Families
COST: $18 per person weekend tent campers
$10 per person day campers
$60 max family rate
Cost includes all activities, lunch on Saturday & patch
Hosted by BSA Troop 215 of St. Mark Parish, Wilmington, NC
For more information, please email Jim or Janel Barnes: [email protected]
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Wood Badge Training Application
S7-421-15-1
Name
Address
City State Zip
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Alt Phone
E-mail
Home District
Primary Scouting Position
Unit Type (circle): Troop Pack Crew Ship Team
Unit #
Occupation
Wood Badge is the premier advanced hands-on
leadership skills experience offered to adult
volunteers of the Boy Scouts of America. Started
by Sir Robert S. Baden Powell, Wood Badge's
primary purpose is to strengthen Scouting in our
units, districts, and local council.
Encompassing two three-day weekends, the course
allows Scouters of all backgrounds to come
together at camp to extend their understanding of
the youth they lead, the adults they work with, and
to go to new levels of personal growth and
learning. Many describe this course as their
mountaintop experience in Scouting…the most fun
they’ve ever had as an adult Scouter.
Wood Badge is open to all registered adult Scouters
who have completed the basic training
requirements for their primary Scouting position.
There is no minimum years of experience you must
complete in order to attend Wood Badge. In fact,
the earlier in your Scouting career that you attend
Wood Badge, the sooner you can put those
leadership skills to work in delivering the best
Scouting program to the youth you serve.
The course size is limited to only 48 participants
and spaces fill up quickly.
Wood Badge
S7-421-15-1
“Serving Tomorrow's Leaders”
Occoneechee Scout Reservation
Carthage, NC
April 17-19 and May 1-3, 2015
Join us in 2015 at Wood Badge S7-421-15-1!
Hosted by
Occoneechee Council, BSA
Recruited by/How you heard about the course?
T-shirt size:_______________________
Mail this application to : Occoneechee Council, Wood
Badge (S7-421-15-1), 3231 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, NC
27604 or deliver in person to Occoneechee Council, 3231
Atlantic Ave, Raleigh between 8:30am-5:00pm/Mon-Fri.
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Qualifications
Time Commitment
What past attendees have said about
Six days in two 3-day segments from Friday (7:00 AM)
Wood Badge:
through late Sunday afternoon, and a patrol meeting
between the two weekends, at a time and location of
“At last a training that teaches skills I can use
your patrol's choice. Full attendance at all aspects of the
immediately in my troop and even at work”
course is mandatory. This is a National requirement that
-Scoutmaster , Baden Powell District
cannot be waived.
“I thought Wood Badge was for Scoutmasters. Little did I
know how much I could learn, or how much I could grow
What are the learning objectives of Wood
as a person and as a female leader, through Wood Badge.
Badge?
There are so many ways I can help in Scouting, and now I
As a result of attending you will be able to:
feel empowered to do it!”
ñ View Scouting globally, as a family of
-Pack Training Chairman, Crosswinds District
http://www.scout.org/scoutsource/He
interrelated value based programs that provide
age-appropriate activities for youth
althandSafety/ahmr.aspx)
“Great Boy Scouts earn their Eagle. Great Boy Scout
ñ
Recognize today's leadership concepts utilized leaders earn their Wood Badge beads.”
ñ Be invited to attend Wood Badge S7-421-15in corporate America that are relevant to our
1.
-Troop Committee Member, Three Rivers District
values-based movement
ñ Submit all fees, medical forms and
“I felt like I was a scout, learning and having fun at camp.
ñ Apply the skills you learn as a member of a
paperwork by March 6, 2015.
What an awesome experience.”
successful working team
(A) Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is a required prerequisite course for
-Assistant Scoutmasters, Cape Fear District
ñ Revitalize your commitment by sharing in an
Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches and Assistants, and
Venturing Advisors and Co-Advisors of crews with an outdoor program. All other
inspirational
experience!
participants are encouraged to complete the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
“If you can handle a crew of Scouts in the woods, you can
training before attending a Wood Badge course, but it is not required.
handle Wood Badge. It's the best self-challenge
(B) The BSA National Office requires that Wood Badge courses be structured by
What is a Wood Badge Ticket?
experience there is.”
invitation only so as to ensure that the courses reflect as wide an array of diversity as
The Wood Badge “ticket” represents your commitment
possible, including program diversity (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing) and
-Crew Advisor, Tuocs District
geographic diversity (all of the districts our council serves).
to complete a set of five significant goals, which relate
“People who delay taking this course are missing out.”
to your primary Scouting position, that can be attained
Fees
-Varsity Coach, Falls District
within
18
months.
These
goals,
which
you
develop
ñ The all-inclusive fee for this course is $225,
during
the
course,
give
you
the
opportunity
to
practice
if paid in full by March 6, 2015. The fee is
and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership
$250 if paid after March 6, 2015.
skills presented during the course.
For more information,
ñ If you are seeking financial assistance,
consider contacting these resources:
Contact :
Other important information
◦ Your unit's budget for leadership
On the first weekend, you will live in cabins with bunks.
development
On the second weekend, you will enjoy a back country
◦ Your employer's continuing education
Al O'Connell
experience for which a tent, sleeping bag and backpack
policies
Course Director
are needed; don’t buy them…borrow!
◦ Leaders of community, civic, or
Many special dietary and medical needs can be
H: (919) 847-3373
religious organizations to which you
accommodated.
Contact
us
for
more
information.
belong
C: (919) 624-8161
Detailed info about what to pack and how to prepare will
◦ Your district training chairman
[email protected]
be provided upon acceptance into the course.
ñ Be a registered adult in the Boy Scouts of
America
ñ Have not previously completed 21st Century
Wood Badge
ñ Completed 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
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occoneechee scout reser vation
4 6 3 7 O ld C a r th ag e Rd • C a r th ag e , NC 2 8 3 2 7
R a nge r ’s Re s id e n ce : ( 9 1 0 ) 9 4 8 - 3 2 5 8
C A M P FA C I L I T Y F E E S A N D G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Camp Durant
Building / Facility
Out-of-Council Unit
Camping
Corporate Rate

General Use (Campsites)
$4 per person per night
$6 per person per night

Staff Cabins
$20 per cabin per night
$30 per cabin per night
$40 per cabin per night

Administration Building
$10 per day
$20 per day
$30 per day

Health Lodge
$10 per day
$20 per day
$30 per day

Grand Lodge ($)
$150 per day
$250 per day
$500 per day

Kitchen ($)
$150 day
$250 per day
$500 per day

Museum
$20 per day
$100 per day
$150 per day

Aquatics Center
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Canoes,Rowboats,Kayaks (reserve PFDs, oars, paddles at no charge)
$20 per day
$40 per day
$60 per day
$20 per day
$30 per day
$40 per day

Waterfront
$20 per day
$40 per day
$50 per day

Handicraft Porch
No Charge
No Charge
No charge

Womack Building
$20 per day
$40 per day
$60 per day
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Archery Range ~ reference shooting sports manual
$25 per day
$35 per day
4er day
Rifle/BB Range ~ reference shooting sports manual
$25 per day
$35 per day
$45 per day
Shotgun Range ~ reference shooting sports manual
$25 per day
$35 per day
$45 per day
Armstrong Shelter
No Charge
$10 per day
$20 per day
Trailblazer Shelter
No Charge
$10 per day
$20 per day

Scoutcraft Area
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge

Chapel Area
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge

Athletic Field
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge

OA Dance Arbor
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge

Campfire Arena
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge

Climbing Tower
Refer to Climbing
Refer to Climbing
Refer to Climbing

COPE Course
Refer to COPE
Refer to COPE
Refer to COPE

Sullivan Center Common
$25 per day
$35 per day
$60 per day

Sullivan Center Classroom
$10 per day
$15 per day
$20 per day

Sullivan Center Kitchen
$30 per day
$45 per day
$60 per day
Building / Facility
Camp Reeves
In-Council Unit
Camping
$2 per person per night
In-Council Unit Camping Out-of-Council Unit Camping
Corporate Rate

General Use (Camping)
No Charge
$2 per person per night
$4 per person per night

Admin Building
$10 per day
$20 per day
$30 per day
$10 per night
$20 per night
$25 per night
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge

Health Lodge
McLauren Shelter

Baden Hall/Quartermaster
$10 per day
$20 per day
$30 per day

Taws’ Cabins
$10 per person per night
$20 per person per night
$30 per person per night

Chapel
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
Port-a-lets are NOT provided for general camping other than in field #2. Please call Donathan’s to schedule a delivery. 910.245.3583. Cost for rental and/or cleaning
of Field 2 unit is the responsibility of the unit.
Additional Comments:
RESERVE PROGRAM AREA FOR DAY IN USE
(charges will apply for multiple days)
Check-out on Sunday is 11:00am.
Additional charges apply after that time.
Units arriving with less campers than originally confirmed
will receive a credit against their next reservation.
Payments for more that confirmed should be settled with
the Ranger before checkout.
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Certification
Shooting Sports, NRA or NCS: Instructor and RSO
Archery: US Archery Association
Waterfront: CPR, First Aid (all activities)
Lifeguards: 1/10 Boy Scouts, 1/8 Cub Scouts
Paddle Craft Safely, Safety Afloat
Safe Swim, Water Rescue
Cope/Climbing: Level II Director required to run program
Refer to: www.occopeclimb.org
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RESOURCES NEEDED
Rifle: targets, .22 long ammunition
Shotgun: clays, 12 or 20 gauge
Archery: targets
Cleaning supplies for guns will be
provided
Please return ALL equipment
cleaned and in proper order Notify
ranger of equipment in need of
repair
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