Mecklenburg County Boy Scouts of America
Smoke Signals - 6.1.22
An online edition of our Apache District Newsletter can also be found @ http://www.mccscouting.org/apache under the Smoke Signals tab
Stay Safe and Stay Healthy
From your Apache District Committee
Apache Eagle Project Proposal In-person Reviews and
Apache Roundtable for April are on scheduled Thursday, June 9.
because of conflict with Holy Thursday leading into the Easter weekend.
Location: St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Timetable:
5:30 pm, Eagle Project Proposals reviews begin
6:15 pm, Apache District Committee meets
6:45 pm, Apache Commissioners meet
7:00 pm, Cracker Barrel
7:30 pm, General Meeting
7:30 pm, OA Apache Chapter meeting
8:15 pm Joint Cub Scout and Scouts BSA breakout: "Looking for a “cool” outing for your Pack or Troop?” Join us to learn more from Diana Correa, the Recreation Supervisor for Youth, Seniors, and Inclusion at Eastway Regional Recreation Center. This Center offers swimming and other recreational opportunities.
Apache Roundtable Commissioner Brady Drummond-Ryan, bradydryan@gmail.com
https://www.mccscouting.org/apache-roundtables
Apache Eagle Project Proposal In-person Reviews
For information on scheduling In-person or virtual reviews, please follow this link:
https://www.mccscouting.org/eagle-scouts, under # 2. Eagle Scout Project Review,
Apache District
Merit Badge Information
Current merit badge requirements:
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit-badges/
Unofficial, optional merit badge workbooks: http://usscouts.org/meritbadges.asp
Blue Card Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-9a4mZuGMgrR1SECJdKsMkt4c4kxda4/view?usp=sharing
Merit Badge Homework Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jm7GIJ9V9FbZZQTVU3hO74bc_yaiXkBN/view?usp=sharing
Official BSA merit badge pamphlets:
Troop library or Mecklenburg County Council Scout Shop or www.scoutshop.org
Merit badge resources
Check out the Merit Badge Helpfuls section of the Scouting app, available through Google Play or the Apple App Store
Movies for Merit Badge Advancement
https://www.mccscouting.org/meritbadgescouts
Scheduled Merit Badge (MB) Opportunities
Mecklenburg County Council has opened registration and payment for the merit badge opportunities listed below. Scouts, leaders, and parents should read the associated Merit Badge Guides before registering. The Guides contain information about the courses, the pre-class homework, COVID precautions, health forms, scheduling, and payments. Links to Merit Badge Guides and to on-line registration and payment are posted on the page at https://www.mccscouting.org/meritbadgescouts
Eagle Day at Myers Park Presbyterian Church
Save the Dates: Saturday, June 11, 2022, 8:00 a.m. check in, classes 8:30 am. to 11:30 a.m., lunch, classes continuing 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Citizenship in the Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Emergency Preparedness
Engineering
Reading and Scholarship
Textile
Registration will open soon.
Environmental Science Merit Badge courses at Rob Wallace Park
Friday, June 17, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Friday, July 15, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Friday, August 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Scouts should register for one session only.
Swimming and Lifesaving Merit Badge courses at Belk Scout Camp pool
Swimming Merit Badge courses for Scouts with good swimming skills and endurance
Saturday, July 23, 2022, check in 8:30 a.m., class 9:00 a.m. to Noon
or
Saturday, July 23, 2022, check in 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Swimming Merit Badge courses with instruction in basic swimming skills for Scouts who need instruction in basic swimming skills or who would have difficulty completing the BSA Swimmer test (100 yards)
Monday, July 25, 2022, check in 8:30 a.m., class 9:00 a.m. to Noon, lunch break Noon to 1:00, class continues from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
or
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, check in 8:30 a.m., class 9:00 a.m. to Noon, lunch break Noon to 1:00 p.m., class continues from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lifesaving Merit Badge courses for Scouts who can complete a qualifying swim of 400 yards
Wednesday, July 27, 2022, check in 8:30 a.m., class 9:00 a.m. to Noon, lunch break Noon to 1:00 p.m., class continues from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
or
Thursday, July 28, 2022, check in 8:30 a.m., class 9:00 a.m. to Noon, lunch break Noon to 1:00 p.m., class continues from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Environmental Science MB, Courses at Rob Wallace Park
Friday, June 17, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Friday, July 15, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Friday, August 12, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Scouts should register for one session only.
Stamp Collecting MB, at Charlotte Philatelic Society’s Annual Stamp Show at the Worrell Building at CPCC Central Campus
Saturday, July 30, 2022,
Save the Date: September 24, 2022 (pending)
STEM Merit Badge Day at McDowell Technical Community College
Camping at Camp Grimes or at Camp Bud Schiele
Save the Dates: Friday-Saturday-Sunday, December 16-17-18, 2022
Winter Camp at Belk Scout Camp
Save the Date: February 25, 2023
Piedmont Council Merit Badge University at Gaston College
Save the Dates: Friday-Saturday-Sunday, April 21-22-23, 2023
Spring Camp at Belk Scout Camp
Schedule Your Own Merit Badge Courses
Merit Badge Courses at McDowell Nature Preserve
Troops or patrols can schedule group merit badge instruction with BSA-registered counselors on staff at McDowell Nature Preserve. Their schedule is open for the fall of 2002. They offer these merit badge courses:
Astronomy, Backpacking, Camping, Environmental Science, Insect Study, Kayaking, Mammal Study, Nature, Orienteering, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Soil and Water Conservation, Sustainability, Weather, Wilderness Survival.
Minimum class size is 8. Maximum class size is 15. Cost may range from $15 to $40 per Scout, depending on the merit badge and on scheduling for single-day or multi-day sessions. Camping is available on site. For more information and scheduling, please contact Ms. Catherine Robertson, Environmental Educator, at 980 314 1128 or at Catherine.Robertson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Scuba Merit Badge
https://www.mccscouting.org/merit-badge-info
Citizenship in Society Merit Badge
Scouts BSA opened access to Citizenship in Society Merit Badge on November 1, 2021.
Scouts completing Eagle requirements on or after July 1, 2022, must earn Citizenship in Society Merit Badge. Here is a link to information for Scouts and counselors:
ADVANCEMENT NEWS:
Scoutmaster Conferences
The secret of their success: Troop 63, Charlotte, N.C., recognizes 14 Black Eagle Scouts at Court of Honor
Bryan on Scouting, May 23, 2022
https://www.facebook.com/Etowah-District-MCC-BSA-184554141594778
Eagle Project Opportunities
Niner University Elementary (NUE) School, located at 2414 Lester Street, needs Eagle projects to develop an outdoor classroom and eating area. The students will appreciate projects to construct and install benches, tables, and picnic tables. A possibly unique feature of these projects will be constructing the furniture in smaller-than-normal sizes appropriate for the young children who attend NUE. For more information, please contact the NUE principal at
Are you a Life Scout looking for an Eagle Project opportunity? Rea Farms STEAM Academy, a CMS's K-8 school, opened in South Charlotte last year. As a new school, it does not have a lot of stuff that kids would like (and frankly need for mental health) like older recess equipment in good working order. Students would greatly appreciate swings, gaga ball pit, and other outdoor equipment. No Scouts or units have established relationships there yet. We would love to see a Scout(s) develop projects to help this school. If interested, please contact Dayna Perkowski-Galdun at rfsa.ptafundraising@gmail.com.
Information about opportunities for service hours and Eagle Projects with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is posted at
https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Volunteer/Pages/volunteer-opportunities.aspx
Advancement Update: Extensions Beyond Age 18
Local councils have authority to grant limited extensions of time to complete Eagle, Quartermaster, or Summit requirements. More information is available at
https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/resources/
Volunteers Needed – Eagle Projects and Eagle Boards of Review
The Apache Advancement team seeks volunteers to participate in Eagle Project Proposal Reviews and in Eagle Boards of Review. For those interested, please email the Apache Advancement Chair, Dean Elledge at apache.advancement@gmail.com.
Eagle Application Packets with Complete Merit Badge Advancement Records Requested
When Scouts present their Eagle application packets to the Council office to seek scheduling for the Eagle Boards of Review, please include a current Scoutbook or other advancement report so that the Board can process an immediate Palm recognition request at the time of the Board.
For further Advancement information, please contact your Apache District Advancement Chair or visit https://www.mccscouting.org/advancement or https://www.mccscouting.org/eagle-scouts
Aquatics and Fishing News
NEW - From the Pond
Now is a great time to take your Scouts and families fishing!
Did you know Mecklenburg County offers some fun places to fish at Freedom Park, Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, McDowell Nature Preserve, and Park Road Park. Cabarrus County offers fishing at Camp TN Spencer Park, Frank Liske Park, and Rob Wallace Park.
Anyone 16 and older needs a NC fishing license. Please call ahead to find out about nominal fees, if any, borrowing or renting fishing tackle, and availability of bait at the parks.
Want your unit to go fishing with a Certified Angling Instructor (CAI)? Just ask us how. MCCFishing415@gmail.com
FISH ON!!!
Outing in Scouting
Cooking
https://scoutlife.org/search/?q=cooking#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=cooking&gsc.page=1
A Good Read: Boys’ Life, March 1911, page 3, The King of Mazy May by Jack London
APACHE DISTRICT NEWS AND EVENTS:
Apache Fall Cuboree (Lion-Webelos), Friday-Saturday-Sunday, September 7-8-9, 2022, Belk Scout Camp
Apache Fall Camporee/Webeloree, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, October 21-22-23, 2022, Camp Grimes
COUNCIL NEWS AND EVENTS:
Summer Camp at Camp Grimes for 2022
Staff Week, June 12 - 18, 2022
Week 1, June 19 - 25, 2022
Week 2, June 26 - July 2, 2022
Week 3, July 3 - 9, 2022
Week 4, July 10 - 16, 2022
Week 5, July 17 - 23, 2022
http://www.mycampgrimes.org/index.phtml
Webelos Adventure Camp 2022 – There's Still Time!!
There is still time to register your unit for Webelos Adventure Camp this July. The deadline for regular registration is not until May 31st. Visit the WAC webpage on the council website under the Camping menu. There you can find all the information you need to sign up your scouts to escape the great indoors this summer.
We are actively recruiting WAC staff throughout the spring. We need more scouts to join our staffing team to keep the adventure rolling. In addition to program staff, we are looking for scouts to serve as lifeguards, kitchen staff and quartermasters. Join us this July for Webelos Adventure Camp.
If you think you would be a positive addition to our camp staff, click the link to complete a Camp Staff Application: WAC Staff Application.
Shakedown Weekend: April 29th - May 1st
Staff Set Up Day: Wednesday, July 6th
Session 1: Thursday, July 7th through Sunday, July 10th
Session 2: Sunday, July 10th through Wednesday, July 13th
Session 3: Thursday, July 14th through Sunday, July 17th
For more information contact the WAC Camp Director, Sasha Timkovich WACDirector@GMail.com
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Trailblazer Fun Day at Belk Scout Camp
Funding the Fun in Scouting
For ways to contribute to Scouting, please check out the list and links posted at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11G1KUVdPH4I6D-IEJsP7PrH9Ey41xpBvky9-3ZWr9Fw/edit?usp=sharing
Overknight with the Knights, Friday, June 3, at Truist Field. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., first pitch at 7:04 p.m. Scouting camping on the field overnight will receive a patch and enjoy a movie and fireworks. For questions or to book tickets, please call 704 274 8282 or email carterb@charlotteknights.com
Support Scouting through Shopping on Amazon Smile
1. Login to Amazon through www.smile.amazon.com
2. Search for "Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America" and select as your charity.
3. Items are the same price and are marked as Amazon Smile eligible.
4. Check out as normal.
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from customers' eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organizations they select.
National Scouting
Scouts BSA National Jamboree
The BSA will host a National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV, from July 19-28, 2023. Registration will open on-line the first week of March 2022.
Don't miss out on the once in a lifetime chance to enjoy 10 days of fantastic Scouting adventures with Scouts from all across the USA. The BSA has held National Jamborees generally every 3 to 5 years since 1937, so going in 2023 will connect you to this grand tradition.
Plus, Jamborees are a ton of fun!!
The Council will send several units to the Jamboree. Adults can volunteer as staff.
Go to https://jamboree.scouting.org/ to subscribe to Jamboree updates.
View a short Jamboree video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veWwTG-gNUo
Check out the NJ logo at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFP3KJpJvEk
Please contact Courtenay Miller at cmiller@cplanning.com for more information.
BSA High Adventure Base reservations for 2023
As your unit plans for 2023, take a look at the BSA High Adventure Bases.
Contact Courtenay Miller at cmiller@cplanning.com for more information on any of these programs.
Philmont
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/register/
Back Country Programs, Training Center and Family Programs, Family Adventure Camp,
Individual Treks, Conferences, Ranch Hands, NAYLE, STEM Trek, Philmont Leadership Challenge, OA Trail Crew, Second Season Treks, Trail Crew Trek, PhilBreak, Roving Outdoor Conservation School, Autumn Adventure, Rayado, Volunteer Vacation, Winter Adventure
Philmont slots for crews are not available for 2023.
Florida Sea Base
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2022/01/11/high-adventure-week-sea-base-for-2022-2023/
Sea Base registration for 2023 opened on January 12 at 9:00 am and they have plenty of slots.
Northern Tier
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2022/01/10/high-adventure-week-northern-tier-for-2022-2023/
Summer, Winter, and Autumn adventures.
Northern Tier registration for 2023 opened January 12, 2022.
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Don’t forget the Summit Bechtel Reserve. It is close by and offers a range of exciting high adventure options and training options.
International Scouting
https://www.scouting.org/international/events/
Crisis in Ukraine
Scouts have stepped up to assist the refugees and support the Scouts in Ukraine. World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) has established a relief fund that supports the efforts of National Scout Organizations (NSOs) that are providing direct relief.
https://www.scout.org/Ongoing-Scouts-Emergency-Response-in-Ukraine
Here is a video that shows the scope of Scouting's response: https://youtu.be/0b-7tR58k8g
You can learn more and donate here: bit.ly/scoutsukraine
Information from BSA International Scouting indicates that donations through the WOSM portal are not tax deductible.
Registration is Open for Rover Rally 2022
BSA will host an action-packed event for Scouts who are age 18 - 26 this summer at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The world is invited to join us from July 31 - August 6 at the Summit for high adventure activities and a focus on activating young adults to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Details and registration information are posted at https://www.summitbsa.org/roverrally/
JOTA-JOTI Jamboree On The Air-Jamboree On The Internet
October 14-16, 2022
https://www.jotajoti.info/about
August 1-12, 2023, 25th World Scout Jamboree, Saemanguem, South Korea
2023 World Jamboree Host Site
2023 USA World Jamboree Contingent Site
The USA contingent is collecting expressions of interest for contingent leadership roles.
Some IST roles may be open for support of USA exhibit.
World Scout Conference Egypt 2024
World Scout Moot Portugal 2024
World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027
European Scout Voluntary Program
https://www.scouting.org/international/ecamp/
Participants must be 18 to 30 years old and must commit to serve on camp staff in Europe for at least 6 weeks.
Kandersteg International Scout Centre
International BSA Blog
https://www.scouting.org/international/international-adventure/
ORDER OF THE ARROW – Catawba Lodge and APACHE CHAPTER
Apache Chapter News
https://www.catawba459.org/home
Apache Chapter of Catawba Lodge meets on the same schedule as Roundtables, namely, second Thursdays of every month, except July, at 7:30 p.m. at
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Troop OA Representatives are expected to attend. All OA members are welcome.
2022 Catawba Lodge events
Friday-Sunday, June 3-4-5, OA June Ordeal at Belk Scout Camp, OA Ordeal and Brotherhood opportunities
Friday-Sunday, September 9-10-11, OA September Ordeal at Belk Scout Camp, OA Ordeal and Brotherhood opportunities
Friday-Sunday, September 30-October 1-2, OA Fall Fellowship at Belk Scout Camp, OA Brotherhood opportunity
Friday, September 30-October 1-2, OA Fall Fellowship at Belk Scout Camp, OA Brotherhood opportunity
Friday, December 2, OA Annual Banquet at Belk Scout Camp
2023 dates:
Saturday, January 28, 2023, Scouting for Food door hangers distributed to front doors
Sunday, January 29, 2023, Scouting for Food door hangers distributed to worshipers
Saturday, February 4, 2023, Scouting for Food collection from neighborhoods
Saturday, February 5, 2023, Scouting for Food collection from church worshipers
Friday-Sunday, March 17-18-19, 2023, OA Spring Fellowship at Belk Scout Camp
Friday-Sunday, April 21-22-23, 2023, OA Cornerstone Conclave
Friday-Sunday, May 19-20-21, 2023, OA Beaver Day Weekend Ordeal at Camp Grimes
Friday-Sunday, June 2-3-4, OA June Ordeal at Belk Scout Camp
Friday-Sunday, September 8-9-10, OA September Ordeal at Belk Scout Camp
Friday-Sunday, October 6-7-8, OA Fall Fellowship at Belk Scout Camp
Friday-Saturday, October 27-28, OA Lodge Leader Development Conference (LLDC) at Belk Scout Camp
Friday, December 1, OA Annual Banquet at Belk Scout Camp
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), July 25-30, 2022, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
https://oa-bsa.org/program/events/noac
Where To Go Camping Guide 2022
The Catawba Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide is alive and well at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ndu424l1iDZnpVFMplqDohSRGk7pYDkq3indesA22wQ/edit?usp=sharing
The WTGCG is a large file (275 pages) with all kinds of information related to camping opportunities, in local camps, parks, state and national forests, High Adventure Bases, national and international events, by way of car camping, backpacking, and float trips.
Link your Lodge Email to your Personal Email
Some of you may not know how to access your Lodge email account, or may be unaware that
you have one. You can find instructions on forwarding all of your Lodge emails to your personal
email account at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwrGkVVw08OudS1xSHZlb1RSS1U/view?usp=sharing
OA High Adventure Opportunities
Summer, 2022
OA Canadian Odyssey (Northern Tier)
OA Ocean Adventure (Florida Sea Base)
OA Summit Experience (Summit Bechtel Reserve)
OA Trail Crew (Philmont Scout Ranch)
OA Wilderness Voyage (Northern Tier)
https://oa-bsa.org/high-adventure
New OA Regions
https://oa-bsa.org/redirect/regions?origin=srnls/
On December 28, 2021 the Order of the Arrow transitioned from a national structure with 4 regions (Northeast, Southern, Central, and Western) into a two-region structure (Eastern and Gateway). Catawba Lodge was a part of Southern Region Area 5 (SR5). SR5 has remained intact with a new designation of E7, short for Eastern Region Section 7.
As in SR5, lodges in E7 are:
Council # / Council Name / Lodge Name
93 Georgia-Carolina Bob White
414 Daniel Boone Tsali
415 Mecklenburg County Catawba
416 Central North Carolina Itibapishe Iti Hollo
420 Piedmont Eswau Huppeday
549 Palmetto Skyuka
550 Coastal Carolina Unali'Yi
551 Blue Ridge Atta Kulla Kulla
552 Pee Dee Area Santee
553 Indian Waters Muscogee
93 Georgia-Carolina Bob White
414 Daniel Boone Tsali
415 Mecklenburg County Catawba
OA Eastern Region Leadership Training Events
National Leadership Seminars (NLS for youth)
Developing Youth Leadership Conferences (DYLC (for advisers)
https://oa-bsa.org/program/national-calendar
September 23-25 NLS/DYLC - Gateway (San Antonio, TX)
November 11-13 NLS/DYLC - Eastern (Memphis (LaGrange), TN)
December 9-11 NLS/DYLC - Eastern (Talladega, AL)
OA High Adventure Opportunities
Summer, 2022
OA Canadian Odyssey (Northern Tier)
OA Ocean Adventure (Florida Sea Base)
OA Summit Experience (Summit Bechtel Reserve)
OA Trail Crew (Philmont Scout Ranch)
OA Wilderness Voyage (Northern Tier)
https://oa-bsa.org/high-adventure
National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC), July 25-30, 2022, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
https://oa-bsa.org/program/events/noac
TRAINING NEWS:
“Trained” Patches for Youth Leaders
Scout youth leaders who have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST), den chiefs (Scouts, Sea Scouts, or Venturers) who have completed Den Chief Training, and Venturing youth leaders who have completed the Crew Officers Orientation or Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews (ILSC) may wear the Trained Leader emblem with their badge of office.
https://www.scoutshop.org/nsearch/?q=trained+strip
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33066/33066_Training_Awards_WEB.pdf
Den Chief training is available online at
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/den-chief-training/
ILST and ILSC are available online at
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/
Youth should print their certificates to present to unit leaders for facilitate record keeping.
Youth Training
SEALS (for youth) Scouts Excited About Leadership Skills and IOLS (for adults) courses at Belk Scout Camp are planned for the second weekend of March and for the second weekend in November on an ongoing basis.
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining/
SEALS (Scouts Excited About Leadership Skills), for Scouts BSA youth 14 years old and younger courses are planned for the second weekend of March and for the second weekend of November on an ongoing basis. Please sign up early. Courses fill quickly.
SEALS, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, November 11-12-13, 2022 at Belk Scout Camp
Registration opens September 6, 2022 and closes October 14, 2022.
https://sites.google.com/site/mccseals/home
National Youth Leader Training (NYLT, AKA “Top Gun”) at Belk Scout Camp
Applicants must be First Class or equivalent or higher, 14 years old or older, and a current or future Troop Assistant Senior Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader, Venturing Crew Vice President and President, or Sea Scout Ship Boatswain's Mate or Boatswain.
Saturday, June 11, to Friday, June 17, 2022, a continuous 7-day, 6-night course
https://sites.google.com/view/nylttopgun
Save the Dates, August 1-4, 2023
NYLT at Piedmont Council
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE)
Applicants must
1. be 14 years of age (or 13 years of age and completed the 8th grade) and not yet 18 (for Scouts) or 21 (for Venturers or Sea Scouts)
2. hold a unit leadership position
3. have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops, Crews, or Ships (ILST, ILSC, ILSS) and National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Philmont: https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/nayle/
Summit: https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/training/seven-day-conferences/nayle/
Adult Training
Train Someone, Train Yourself about Advancement
Docendo discimus -- "by teaching, we learn”
New Training Requirements for All Unit Leaders in 2023
Mecklenburg County Council requires all unit leaders to complete position training in order to recharter with their unit in 2023. Leaders not trained to position will not recharter, or will have to move to a different position, e.g., Unit Scouter Reserve.
Cub Leader Training
Comprehensive list of Cub Leader Training opportunities with links to registration:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nilcXC7tdaZR_ENs-mDMgfgxxpP6Z-YC/view?usp=sharing
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) is for adult Cub Scout Leaders. Each Pack is required to have at least one BALOO-trained adult participating in their Pack outdoor activities and Family Campouts. BALOO training counts toward the Trained Strip, Den Leader Training Award, the Scouter’s Training Award for Cub Scout Leaders, the Cubmaster Key, and the Unit Leader Award of Merit.
https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/
https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/unit-leader/
9/10-11 Belk Scout Camp
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining/training-events/baloo
Scouts BSA Leader Training
On-line
On-line Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster (SM/ASM) training is available through
Calling All Commissioners
Start here:
https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/training/commissioner-basic-training/
and download your Onboarding Progress record.
Complete on-line training in the BSA Learn Center.
Check out training and service awards at
https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/recognition/
Training offered by Mecklenburg County Council
Saturday, September 24, 2022, Scouter Success Seminars
OLS (Outdoor Leader Skills, for adults) is for required for Scoutmasters and for Assistant Scoutmasters and is encouraged for Webelos leaders. OLS training counts toward the Trained Strip, the Scouter's Training Award for Scouts BSA Leaders, the Scoutmaster’s Key, and the Unit Leader Award of Merit.
https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/
https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/unit-leader/
OLS courses at Belk Scout Camp are planned for the second weekend of March and for the second weekend of November on an ongoing basis.
https://scoutingevent.com/070-54795
11/12-13, Belk Scout Camp
COPE & Climbing Instructor Level I, Friday-Sunday, April 29-May 1, Belk Scout Camp
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining/cope-climbing-training
Wood Badge, Friday-Saturday- Sunday, September 16-17-18, 2022 - and
Saturday-Sunday, October 8-9, 2022
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining/
Training offered by other councils
Comprehensive list of regional Scouts BSA Leader Training opportunities with links to registration:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16FjZxnihDbB201iqvjPl4RuCnNX-uJoV/view?usp=sharing
Save the Dates, Saturday-Sunday, September 24-25, 2022, Piedmont Council Training
BALOO, OLS, Wilderness First Aid/CPR First Aid at Camp Bud Schiele
Save the Dates, March 31-April 1-2, 2023, and April 22-23, 2023
Wood Badge at Piedmont Council
Philmont Training Center Conferences [for adult volunteer training]
Philmont Family Adventure Camp
Philmont Back Country Sneak Peek
Philmont Fall, Winter and Spring Programs
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/
Divemaster Academy
Diving Instructor Development Course
Calling All Commissioners
Start here:
https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/training/commissioner-basic-training/
and download your Onboarding Progress record.
Complete on-line training in the BSA Learn Center.
Check out training and service awards at
https://www.scouting.org/commissioners/recognition/
Recognize Scouter Excellence
Trained Leader Strip Patches for Adult Leaders
https://www.scoutshop.org/nsearch/?q=trained+strip
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33066/33066_Training_Awards_WEB.pdf
Requirements for earning Trained Leader Strip patches are posted at
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/Trained_Leader_Positions.pdf
along with references to online training courses available at https://my.scouting.org
Another resource is https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/
Units, please recognize your uniformed leaders by presenting them “Trained” patches and the following awards. These knots require training to position and tenure:
Den Leader Award
Scout Leader's Training Award (Any leader)
Scouter Key (Cubmasters and Scoutmasters
Unit Leader Award of Merit (Committee submits for Cubmasters and Scoutmasters)
Requirements and tracking forms: https://boyscouttrail.com/square-knots.asp
Square Knots
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2011/03/04/alumni-knot/
https://scoutingmagazine.org/issues/0901/a-knots.html
https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/community-organization-award/
https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/lifesaving-meritorious-action/
https://www.scouting.org/awards/hornaday-awards/
https://www.scouting.org/awards/awards-central/religious-emblems/
https://www.scouting.org/awards/religious-awards/
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-879_WB.pdf
https://nesa.org/for-eagle-scouts/awards-and-recognition/
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With all the new parents coming into our Scouting family, please don’t keep Smoke Signals, and the Apache District Web page a secret. We welcome new subscribers and it is easy to do. Also, please help us by sharing these links:
Apache District Webpage
http://www.mccscouting.org/apache
Like the Apache Facebook page
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Apache Twitter Account
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Mecklenburg County Council
Mecklenburg County Council Backpack monthly e-newsletter
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