February 2018 Tarheel Scouter
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Dear Scouts and Scouters:
We struck GOLD! East Carolina Council achieved
Journey to Excellence GOLD COUNCIL
for 2017. So what?
JTE Gold status recognizes the TOP 10% of councils in the nation based on performance in program, membership, unit service, governance, and finances. This is a testament to the hard work of 2,500 volunteers and staff.
There is nothing more important that we do as Scouters than protect the Scouts in our care. I greatly appreciate how our leaders take this charge seriously. Please read the story in the
Tarheel Scouter
about last week’s updates to
youth protection
.
I attended a recent district awards dinner. I was humbled to be in the presence of so many who give of their time to make the adventures of Scouting available to young people across eastern North Carolina. I emailed the Assistant Chief Scout Executive the next day to share the experience. I told him the evening was “a great reminder of the terrific volunteers who are the
heart and soul of delivering the program
”. I mean that. I’m very glad I was there.
The most common question I’ve received lately is
“when will we allow girls in Cub Scouts?”
May 1. The Council Executive Committee studied the procedures and requirements of the BSA and determined this made the most sense for our council. Girls in kindergarten through 4
th
grade will be included in spring recruiting and allowed to participate in Cub Day Camps this summer. New Cub Scout handbooks will be released in late May and will include pictures of girls and the new red Wolf neckerchief and hat.
I’m still asked about how girls will be integrated. Most people believe that girls will be members of Boy Scout troops. I know many stories in the news painted that picture. That is not the case. The BSA is committed to the single-gender nature of Scouting. Boys and girls will be in separate dens at the Cub Scout level and in completely separate units at the Boy Scout age. More information on the older youth program is expected to be announced in late May.
Registration is open for
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
at Camp Boddie this August. I promise the knowledge and skills a Scout learns there will improve your troop, crew, or ship. Space is limited to the first 48 applicants. A copy of the application can be found
here
.
East Carolina Council still has five spaces for Scouts to register for the
2019 World Scout Jamboree
. I had the opportunity to attend one many years ago. Phenomenal experience. I highly recommend anyone interested read the information and apply.
In service,
Doug Brown, Jr.
Scout Executive / CEO
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On my honor I promise to do my best to comply with this
Boy Scouts of America Scouter Code of Conduct
while serving in my capacity as an adult leader:
1. I have or will complete my registration with the Boy Scouts of America, answering all questions truthfully and honestly.
2. I will do my best to live up to the Scout Oath and Scout Law, obey all laws, and hold others in Scouting accountable to those standards. I will exercise sound judgment and demonstrate good leadership and use the Scouting program for its intended purpose consistent with the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.
3. I will make the protection of youth a personal priority. I will complete and remain current with youth protection training requirements. I will be familiar with and follow:
c. The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety:
4. When transporting Scouts I will obey all laws, comply with youth protection guidelines, and follow safe driving practices.
5. I will respect and abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, BSA policies, and BSA-provided training, including but not limited to, those relating to:
a. Unauthorized fundraising activities.
b. Advocacy on social and political issues, including prohibited use of the BSA uniform and brand.
c. Bullying, hazing, harassment, and unlawful discrimination of any kind.
6. I will not discuss or engage in any form of sexual conduct while engaged in Scouting activities. I will refer Scouts with questions regarding these topics to talk to their parents or spiritual advisor.
7. I confirm that I have fully disclosed and will disclose in the future any of the following:
a. Any criminal suspicion, charges or convictions of a crime or offense involving abuse, violence, sexual misconduct, or any misconduct involving minors or juveniles.
b. Any investigation or court order involving domestic violence, child abuse, or similar matter.
c. Any criminal charges or convictions for offenses involving controlled substances, driving while intoxicated, firearms or dangerous weapons.
8. I will not possess, distribute, transport, consume, or use any of the following items prohibited by law or in violation of any Scouting rules, regulations and policies:
a. Alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, including marijuana.
b. Concealed or unconcealed firearms, fireworks, or explosives.
c. Pornography or materials containing words or images inconsistent with Scouting values.
9. If I am taking prescription medications with the potential of impairing my functioning or judgment, I will not engage in activities which would put Scouts at risk, including driving or operating equipment.
10. I will take steps to prevent or report any violation of this code of conduct by others in connection with Scouting activities.
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Memory of Arnie Formo From Tim Lehan
Memory of Greg Smith & Agnes McCain
From M. H. & Diana Pridgen
Memory of Greg Smith
From Kenneth McCain
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Scout Sunday is 5 February 2017.
The Boy Scouts of America designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. However, each chartered organization can use either of two other options to celebrate this special day.
An organization can adopt a specific Sunday to celebrate. In the instance of the United Methodist Church, Scout Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in February. It also is permissible for a local church to celebrate on the Sunday most acceptable to the pastor and congregation.
Patches for this can be obtained online at
scoutstuff.org or from the council office.
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2018 Tartan Guard Commissioner Conference
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When: 10 Mar 2018
Where: LDS Church in Greenville
Time: 8am to 1pm
Registration is 8:00 to 8:20am
Online registration available via Tentaroo
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The East Carolina Council Webeloree is right around the corner. Don't let your Webelos Dens miss out. Webeloree will be held at Camp Charles near Bailey NC the weekend of Friday March 23
rd
– Sunday March 25
th.
The weekend theme is “Webelos of the Wild West”
The Webeloree is modeled after what a Boy Scout Camporee will be like. There will be pack events such as BB and Archery, campfire skits, campsite inspections, along with a surprise event. All the Saturday morning events are ‘divided patrol’ based. (All Webelos divided into equal size Patrols with no Pack affiliation). So each Webelos will be in a patrol with some people they do not know. They will have to work together to overcome various events. There will also be a dutch oven cook off for the leaders to take a part in.
At the Saturday night campfire there will be a chance for your Webelos to have an Arrow of Light / Crossover ceremony by the Order of the Arrow. The Toisnot Chapter of the Order of the Arrow will have a trading post open with various snacks, drinks, and items for sale.
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Neuse Basin District Honor Guard is beginning its second year! The NB Honor Guard debuted in January 2017 at the Neuse Basin Recognition Banquet. Since then, they have served at the Neuse Basin District Camporee, Neuse Basin FoS Luncheon, and the Veterans Day ceremony at Greenleaf Cemetery in conjunction with American Legion Auxiliary 24. Tony Heckman is the Training Advisor and Joan Bower handles the administrative duties. Through donations from Troop 13 and 97, the Honor Guard was able to acquire flags, poles, neckerchiefs, etc. The first year we had 6 original members and this year we are now at 9. Anyone can volunteer and no prerequisites to join!
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24
th
World Scout Jamboree Mondial
July 22 – August 2, 2019
Summit Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia
A true once-in-a-lifetime Scouting experience comes every four years. The World Scout Jamboree, organized by the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM), brings Scouts from 169 countries together for two weeks to share their Scouting and cultural experiences. Requirements and prices are set by WOSM. This WSJ is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
East Carolina Council has 5 remaining spaces for youth.
Eligibility:
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Youth participants
: Boys and girls age 14 to 17 on the first day of the Jamboree. (Birthday between July 22, 2001, and July 21, 2005)
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Adult leaders
:
Age 18 or older on the first day of the Jamboree. (Birthday before July 22, 2001
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IST (Staff)
: Age 18 or older on the first day of the Jamboree. (Birthday before July 22, 2001)
Cost:
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Scouts and Leaders:
$2,500. Price includes travel from a “hub city” to be announced later.
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IST (Staff):
$1,800 (plus travel costs)
How to apply:
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All Scouts, leaders and IST (Staff) apply online to the BSA.
Scouts
Scouts will be notified if they have been accepted or are being put on a waiting list. Applicants on the waiting list that are not selected will receive a full refund (including their initial deposit).
Leaders
There will be four leaders per unit. BSA area and regional leadership will select leaders based on the leader qualifications. Leader applicants who are not selected will receive a full refund and encouraged to apply for the International Service Team.
IST (International Service Team)
Once approved by the U.S. contingent leadership, the application will be sent to the WSJ organizers. The host will notify the applicant of acceptance and job assignment. Some assignments will likely be given in 2018 and some in 2019. If an applicant is not accepted, he or she will receive a full refund.
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Congratulations Blackbeard District Adult Recognition Banquet Award Winners!
Tiger Den Leader of the Year
Tracy Keel
Wolf Den Leader of the Year
Matt Sopher
Bear Den Leader of the Year
Susan Asby
Weblos I Den Leader of the Year
Dawn Johnston
Weblos II Den Leader of the Year
Betty Woolard
Cubmaster of the Year
Angela Swain
Assistant Cub Master of the Year
Charlie Elks:
Committee Chair or Member of the Year
Reginia Elks
Scoutmaster of the Year
Doug Boyd
Assistant Scoutmaster of the Year
Josh Ingram
Committee Chair or Member of the Year
BJ Warren
.
First Mate of the Year
Myles Mortiz
Explorer Post Advisor of the Year
Stephanie Simpson
Kay Williams Spirit Award
James Johnston:
KP Lindsay Spark Plug Award
Robbie King:
Hackney Eagle Scout Award
Dawson Boyd
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Den Chief of the Year
Ethan Carrow
Blackbeard District Pinewood Derby will be held at Bear Grass Charter School on Saturday, March 24
th
. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Race will start at 10:30 a.m. Cost will be $10.00/car
Blackbeard District Spring Pre-Camporee is scheduled for March 23
rd
-March 25
th
. Cost will be $15.00/person
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Online New Scout Reservation
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Coming to a council near you!
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Online registration for new scouts will soon be available. More information on how to get set up for online registration can be found
here
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Scouting for Food is just one way the Boy Scouts of America works to improve communities across the nation. Scouts are active cleaning up parks, building houses, gathering for the needy, and even helping with disaster preparedness.
Please ensure active participation as we work towards helping the local area food banks and help countless families within our council.
Flier distribution is scheduled for 3 February 2017, with goods pick up for the 10th of February. Contact District Personnel if you need door hangers
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Looking for the Perfect Eagle Gift
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Round Eagle Plaque D9188 24.99
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Flat Single Eagle Plaque D9190 19.99
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Gold Eagle Statue D9189 19.99
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Eagle w/ Flag D9191 14.99
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The goal of a successful unit is to have 100 percent of their leaders trained. Trained leaders are more confident, effective, and have a more rewarding experience in Scouting. This leads also to better leader retention amongst adult volunteers! You owe it to yourself as well as your Scouts. To learn which courses are required for your leadership role see the list at:
https://www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/Trained_Leader_Positions.pdf
LIVE
Training opportunities 2018 through Summer in ECC
** Double Asterisk indicates course not yet posted on the ECC flyers page or is unavailable for online registration. Contact course director for registration instructions and other details.
Wood Badge
The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. 2018 course is closed. Keep on the lookout for registration for 2019 hosted by Tuscarora Council.
Scoutmaster Specific
** At Council Camporee – 04/28/2018 Camp Boddie, no lunch included 1P-4:30P –Dee Goliwas 252-382-0590
** Commissioner College
- 03/10/2018 at LDS Church in Greenville
For honing unit service, and/or roundtable program skills and much more! – Norm Belmore
[email protected]
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Mar 16-17, 2018 at Cliffs of the Neuse with David Giles
[email protected]
252-481-2960 ©
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Includes Webelos Leader Outdoor Training for Webelos Scout Den camping
Youth Training and development
** “Project First Class” May 5, 2018 at Camp Sam Hatcher CT District event for Scouts –
event still in development
. Event facilitator Hank Dierker,
[email protected]
assisted by Coree Chapter of the Order of the Arrow. Proposed events
: First Aid, Blade Skills, Plants and Animals, Fire Skills, Service Project, Map/Compass, Orienteering, Physical Fitness, Safety Afloat, Knots and Lashings, and Civic Service. If you can help as an advisor, contact Hank Dierker.
Priority to CT District members, but out-of-district unit leaders can call Hank to see if there are openings available.
**First weekend August 3-5
**Second weekend August 10-12
For more information about training, or how you can become a trainer, contact ECC Training chair, Dee Goliwas,
[email protected]
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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING 2.0 (YPT2) RELEASED
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On February 1, 2018, the Boy Scouts of America released updated youth protection training, called YPT2. There is now only one YPT training for all levels of Scouting adults from Cub Scouts through our young adult programs. This is the one designated Youth Protection Training for all adults.
The mandatory training is closed captioned and includes three modules covering the following:
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Overview and Policies
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Sexual Abuse
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Bullying
YPT2 is accessible from a my.Scouting.org account, but BSA registration is not required to take the training. BSA chartering organization members are welcome to take the training free of charge. The training certificate will only be available for printing after completing the three required training modules and passing the test which completes the Youth Protection Training. The training certificate must accompany a new BSA adult application.
By October 1, 2018, all new and currently registered leaders will be required to complete the updated training
. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements. While this may be inconvenient for some, it reflects the BSA’s commitment to the safety of all youth.
Other recently announced new policies to ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements, including:
- As of January 1, 2018, no new leader can be registered without first completing youth protection training.
- As of January 1, 2018, no council, regional, or national leader will be allowed to renew their registration if they are not current on their Youth Protection Training.
- As of September 1, 2017, no unit may re-charter without all leaders being current on their Youth Protection Training. Registrars no longer have the ability to approve charters without full compliance.
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Effective for the 2018 BSA summer camp season, all adults accompanying a Boy Scout troop to a residence camp or other Scouting activity lasting 72 hours or more must be registered as a volunteer, and complete YPT2.
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Adult Youth Protection Training is required for adult program participants 18 years or older. Adult program participants (Venturing, Order of the Arrow, Exploring) must complete adult Youth Protection Training before submitting their adult application.
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The
only position exceptions
to taking the required the Youth Protection Training are institutional heads of chartering organizations and adult partners in Tiger and Lion programs.
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Parents and guardians are
strongly encouraged
to take the training.
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Youth Protection Training for youth members will be available in 2019.
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New supplemental youth-on-youth training resources required for camp staff were released.
The announcement from the National Key-3 stated, “When it comes to the safety of children, our goal is to continually improve. Sustained vigilance on youth protection is a central part of our culture. Nothing is more important than the safety of our children. The Boy Scouts of America will not stand by while people take advantage of our trusted program to harm children.”
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3
rd Annual Spring Peanut Sale!
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Can you taste ‘em? Aunt Ruby’s “Country Style” peanuts have a wonderful, crunchy freshness and distinctive flavor because our peanuts are still made the old-fashioned way—hand-cooked, slowly roasted to perfection. We will offer 13 different items and sizes. See example in the packet.
Thanks for YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SELL!
SUPPORT YOUR UNIT AND YOUR COUNCIL
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For those interested in going out to philmont in 2018, here's a flier for more information.
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