Please share this newsletter with the Scout families in your unit. | | Thank you to those of you that sent updates for your Scouting unit's details on the Eno River District website. All the updates have now been made. | | |
BeAScout.org Has a New Look
Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to BeAScout.org to learn more about Scouting and find a unit near them. To continue improving on that user experience, BeAScout has been given a little bit of a new look this season. Check out the updated site, and continue to share it with anyone you know interested in joining Scouting!
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Are these District Hikes on your Scouting calendar?
They are a great recruiting tool!
Eno River District Hike on October 12
Our next Eno River District Hike will be on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm at American Tobacco Trail - New Hill.
Eno River District Hike on November 9
This Eno River District Hike will be on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm at West Point on the Eno - Eagle Trail.
Remember -- we have added a District Hikes page to the Eno River District website. The various hiking locations will range across the district and accommodate different lengths for Scouts of all ages and skill levels.
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Fundraiser Opportunity to Say Thank You
Union Grove United Methodist Church in Hillsborough has graciously shared their space with Scouting units and the district for several years.
They are looking at some expensive repairs and this fundraising event is for their building & facilities fund. Please consider attending!
Order fundraiser tickets here.
| | The Union Grove United Methodist Auction/BBQ Dinner Fundraiser is quickly approaching on October 11, 2025. The church would like to get an estimated headcount of scouts/scouters who will be attending. Please send Cynthia Abell-Brown an email at ScouterCAB@gmail.com if you plan to attend, so she can provide the church with approximate numbers. Thank you! | | |
MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT CHAIR
You have ANOTHER Scout meeting? The boys (almost 36 and 38 years old) have been out of Scouts for a long time - why do you still do this?
That’s a message I hear from my wife (Donna), every so often. She answered her own question, about 30 years ago.
At the time, we were both working for other people and feeling a bit frustrated that all we were doing was making money for those people. We enjoyed our jobs, but they really weren’t making the world a better place.
When our oldest son, Justin, was Tiger Cub age, we joined a pack. The following year, he moved to a new (just built) school, and I started a Cub Scout pack – Donna took a role on the committee, as treasurer.
The next year, our youngest son, Aaron, became a Tiger Cub and my wife agreed to be the Tiger Den Leader. She had no Scouting experience at all, not even Girl Scouts. However, she jumped in with both feet. She even went to a weekend training course, coming back more confident in her new role and very excited to roll out a Tiger Cub program.
When Aaron moved up to a Wolf den, Donna came along, as the den leader. She stuck with it, as he moved to a Bear den, the following year. Somewhere along the way, she said (paraphrasing, since it was 30 years ago), “You know, I finally feel like I’m doing something good – this has a positive impact.”
That’s it – that statement is the crux of the answer, to her question, “Why do you still do this?” I’m sure that most of you can relate to this – Scouting isn’t just a job you do, but a mission to give back to the community. At the next Roundtable, look at all the people whose kids are long past Scouting age, yet they are still giving to the program.
I know that many of you already have your time full with pack, troop, crew, or ship responsibilities (sometimes, more than one). If you still have a little time left, maybe just an hour a week or so, and would be willing to help out at the district level to give of yourself to a broader audience, we will gladly find a spot for you.
Randy Bernstein
District Chair, Eno River District
919-698-5760
Randall.G.Bernstein@gmail.com
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MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT EXECUTIVE
Kudos to all units for the exceptional recruiting in September. Last September we brought in 123 new scouts and this year, we ended the month at 140 scouts for September. We have a few units that more than doubled their membership this year, so far!!! And we are not done yet! The month of October is another huge membership month for Scouting. We will continue to connect with K-5 youth while adding our reach to 6th-12th grades. I will be in touch as I set up talks/flyers with the local middle schools. If any leaders already have contacts at the Middle Schools, please let me know. Our council goal for the month of October is 484 scouts -- let's make it 500 and let Eno River lead the way!!!
Coming up this month is the Friends of Scouting Luncheon on Oct. 24 at the Raleigh Convention Center. This year's luncheon is in honor of Bob Barnhill and the Keynote speaker is, the one and only, Terry Bradshaw. I am currently in search of table hosts for the event. If you know of a potential supporter that might host a table of ten, please contact me or share my information with them. Being new to the area, I am working on my connections, so your assistance is greatly appreciated. I want to help Eno River make a great impact in the Occoneechee Scouting Community.
In the coming months, I am planning to visit Units to get to know each of you and your Scouts. If you have any special event that you would like me to visit, please let me know.
My first month has been full of fun and fellowship (with a little bit of work). I am impressed with the wonderful Scouting programs available for youth in our area. Looking forward to many more months of supporting you and your units.
Reach out to me for anything I can do to help.
Yours in Scouting,
Alison Moore
District Executive, Eno River District
Alison.Moore@scouting.org
704-467-9191
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First Aid Kits Matter! - Scouting Wire | "Be Prepared" isn't just a motto-it's how we keep Scouts safe, confident, and ready for adventure! From hiking rugged trails to camping under the stars, even minor injuries like scrapes, blisters, or insect bites can slow down the fun. | | | |
Listen In on Scout Life's Conversation With David Montgomery | Today, I'm huddling up with David Montgomery, an Eagle Scout who went from earning merit badges to scoring touchdowns in the pros. | | | | |
The next District Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, October 16, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Zoom. Watch for an email with that access link.
The next District Commissioner Meeting will be on Monday, October 20, at 6:15 pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Durham.
The next Roundtable will be on Monday, October 20, at 7:00 pm, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Durham.
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GREETINGS SCOUTS!!!
As we are rapidly approaching the end of the year we are always on the lookout for more Civic Service Projects! As with our previous request, if you have any projects that you feel would be good opportunities, please relay them to Scott Cook at scottcook467@gmail.com!
To that end we have some great dates and opportunities coming up! Please take some time to review the below dates and potential projects to see if they are something you as a Scout or as a Pack or Troop wish to do!
Also, we want to make sure that all Scouts are able to promote the District's good work! So we strongly wish to encourage all Scout Troops and Packs to register their hours on myscouting.org!
Additionally, the District encourages Scouts to bring along friends, family, classmates, and members of religious congregations to these projects as well!
UPCOMING DATES:
SCOUTING FOR FOOD/TRICK OR TREATING FOR FOOD - This year on top of Scouting For Food we will be encouraging Trick or Treating For Food!!!
Scouting For Food will take place during the first two weeks of November. We are calling on all Scouts to make this a Success!! Additionally, we are asking for all Packs and Troops to keep track of all food items so we can get an accounting of our SUCCESS!! We are asking that those numbers be relayed to Scott Cook at scottcook467@gmail.com.
Trick or Treating for Food will also take place on Halloween! We are asking all Scouts to go out and get as much candy as you can! And, while you're at it, request donations to be delivered to local food banks! As with Scouting For Food, we are asking Packs and Troops to keep track of food donations and relay those numbers to Scott Cook at scottcook467@gmail.com.
You can find local Food Bank links here -- they need extra help this year:
https://enoriver.ocscouts.org/resources/community-service/
Here are several more ways you can make a difference:
EARTH DAY - April 22, 2026
SCOUT TRASH THE TRASH DAY - May 2, 2026
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY - June 5, 2026
FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO - July 4th and 5th of 2026
POTENTIAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
| | CHATHAM COUNTY - Chatham Ridge Assisted Living is looking to build benches for its Senior Citizen Residence to encourage outdoor activities. If your troop is interested in this activity please contact Amanda Dodson at 919-618-9559 or Amanda.dodson@navionsl.com. | | |
GRANVILLE AND VANCE COUNTIES - The Tar River Land Conservancy is looking to build new Bog Bridges at the Robertson Creek Nature Preserve in Creedmoor. These bridges help preserve the hiking trails and the natural beauty. The hiking trails were damaged by the past storms and they are hoping to have this project done between October and December of 2025. Please contact Caragh Heverly at cheverly@tarriver.org or at 919-496-5902.
Additionally, from time to time the Tar River Land Conservancy will have projects that may qualify for good Eagle Scout Projects. If interested, use the same contact above.
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ORANGE COUNTY - The Town of Hillsborough is looking to clean up trails after Hurricane Chantal. Clean up Supplies are available at Town hall during office hours M-F 9a-5p. Please come to the largest gold building in the circle drive at 101 E. Orange Street. Supplies are laid out on a table at the top of the stairs. For more information please contact Lindsay Rhew at Lindsay.Rhew@hillsboroughnc.gov.
Additionally, the Town of Hillsborough has regular dates set for the removal of Japanese Stilt Grass along the Hillsborough Riverwalk. Gloves, Bug Spray, Water, and Snacks are provided! For more information please contact Tim Logue at tglogue@msn.com.
| | For more ideas, check out this short Cub Scouting Service Projects video that has been used at Roundtables: | | |
First Aid, CPR, AED – Blended Learning
6:00 - 8:00 pm
October 16, 2025
in Raleigh
November 20, 2025
in Sanford
December 18, 2025
in Durham
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October 4 - 7, 2025 (second weekend)
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October 3 - 5, 2025
at Camp Durant
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October 24 - 25, 2025
during the Spookoree at Camp Durant
Registration closes October 22
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Leave No Trace Level 1 Training
October 24 - 26, 2025
at Camp Reeves, Carthage, NC
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University of Scouting
November 1, 2025
at Holly Springs, NC
Registration closes October 26
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November 21 - 23, 2025
at Camp Durant
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2025 Eno River & Sandhills District Joint Fall Camporee
October 10 - 12, 2025
at Camp Durant
Registration closes October 3
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Camp Campbell Service Workday
October 11, 2025
at Camp Campbell
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District Hike
October 12, 2025
at American Tobacco Trail - New Hill, Apex, NC
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October 18, 2025
at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Durham, NC
Includes experiencing JOTA & JOTI
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Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI)
October 17 - 19, 2025
(international event)
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Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)
October 18, 2025
(local event)
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Cub Scout Open Program
November 8, 2025
at Camp Durant
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District Hike
November 9, 2025
at West Point on the Eno - Eagle Trail, Durham, NC
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Eno River District 2025 Merit Badge College
November 15, 2025
at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Durham, NC
Registration will open on October 10
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District Hike
December 7, 2025
at Eno River State Park, Pump Station, Durham, NC
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Winter Blast 2026
January 16 - 19, 2026
at Camp Durant
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Get Ready for the 2026 National Scout Jamboree! - Scouting America | Parents and Leaders of Occoneechee Council, It's that time again-preparations are underway for the 2026 National Scout Jamboree (NSJ)! While it may seem far off, there's a lot of planning and excitement ahead, and we need your help to make this an unforgettable experience. What is the National Scout Jamboree? | | | |
2027 World Scout Jamboree - United States Contingent | July 30 - August 8, 2027 in Gdańsk, Poland. This incredible event brings together tens of thousands of Scouts from over 170 countries for a global celebration of peace, diversity, and youth leadership. With the theme "Bravely," the Jamboree will challenge and inspire young people to step up, take action, and make a positive impact on the world. | | | | Ideas for a Local Adventure | |
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