Mecklenburg County Boy Scouts of America
Smoke Signals - 6.1.21
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 Roundtable for Thursday, June 10, 2021, 7:00 pm will meet in-person at
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.
7:00 p.m. Cracker Barrel, Meet and Greet
7:30 p.m. General Session: Opening Flag ceremony, Invocation, District Updates, Training Awards, Announcements, RT Commissioner's Minute
7:50 p.m. Breakout Session: Scout Executive Mark Turner on “State of the Council”
8:45 p.m. “Leave No Trace” clean-up, Roundtable ends
Thursday, July 8, 2021, No Roundtable will occur.
Thursday, August 12, 2021, Next Roundtable
Agenda is posted at https://www.mccscouting.org/apache-roundtables
Brady Drummond-Ryan, bradydryan@gmail.com
Apache Roundtable Commissioner
On Schedule --- Eagle Project Proposal in-person Reviews, will occur at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6828 Old Reid Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 on these dates:
Thursday, June 10, 2021, 6:00 pm
Thursday, July 8, 2021, 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday, August 12, 2021, 6:00 p.m
Scouts may request virtual reviews. Scouts should follow instructions for scheduling posted at
https://www.mccscouting.org/eagle-scouts, then Project Review Information, or
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/176532_a901c5127e164caebbb165cb131bb7c7.pdf
Recruiting Ideas for Your Unit
Recruiting is tough right now. No access to traditional CMS schools, many CO’s not letting you in the building. Families still COVID-shy of in person meetings. The following ideas are for your Unit to leverage now (and in the future!):
Nextdoor.com – promote what your Scouts are doing, when and where you meet.
Facebook – if you don’t have a Unit page, that’s fine, many HOA’s or neighborhoods have a page where you can promote what your Scouts are doing, when and where you meet.
Charter Org News – ask your Charter Org to promote what your Scouts are doing in their news/ bulletins. Have them share on their Social Media channels.
Local School Principal & PTA – do you know the Principal and/ or PTA where most of your Scouts come from? Now is the time to build and foster those relationships. Cleanup around the school, take pictures and have them post on their Social Media channels.
For more information or ideas, contact Apache Membership Chair Andy Waligowski at andy.waligowski@gmail.com
Bryan on Scouting Blog, January 21, 2021
“Before you meet, make sure you screen for COVID-19”
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/21/before-you-meet-make-sure-you-screen-for-covid-19/
This article includes 2021 updates and links about COVID risk management.
Cub Scout Meetings – Where Do We Go?
If your Charter Org is closed, you can still meet outside. Now is a great time to keep the outing in Scouting. Meet at public parks – Town or County parks are open. If you can’t have traditional Den Meetings, meet as a Pack and let the Scouts learn Scout skills – some may be advanced or repeats, but get them outside and have them bring a friend!!
For more information or ideas, contact Apache Membership Chair Andy Waligowski at andy.waligowski@gmail.com
Cub Scout leaders
These resources may be helpful to planning Cub programs:
https://www.sgcbsa.org/files/29281/Lion-Leader-Parent-Guide-pdf
https://www.sgcbsa.org/files/29282/Tiger-Leader-Guide-pdf
https://www.sgcbsa.org/files/29283/Wolf-Leader-Guide-pdf
https://www.sgcbsa.org/files/29284/Bear-Leader-Guide-pdf
https://www.sgcbsa.org/files/29285/Webelos-Leader-Guide-pdf
These Cub Scout Adventures video resources can help your next den meeting:
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, Mecklenburg County Council Scout Shop, www.scoutshop.org
Printed and digital editions for Kindle: www.smile.amazon.com
Scheduled Merit Badge Courses
Eagle Day at Myers Park Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 5, 2021
The following merit badge classes are offered:
Citizenship in Community
Citizenship in the Nation
Citizenship in the World
Communication
Emergency Preparedness
Reading
Scholarship
Sustainability
An Eagle Day Guide 2021 with information on courses, health forms, and pre-course homework is posted at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NBQasECIqsDOoOvgGGE6P7jPFHvLzUzZ/view?usp=sharing
On-line registration and payment are live at
https://mccscouting.doubleknot.com/event/eagle-day-2021/2818881
Merit Badge Saturdays at Belk Scout Camp
On-line registration and payment are open for
Saturday, August 21 Environmental Science
Saturday, October 2 Environmental Science
Saturday, November 20 Environmental Science
Saturday, December 4 Fish and Wildlife Management
Links to a Merit Badge Saturdays Guide (with information on the course, health forms, and pre-course homework) and on-line registration and payment are live at
https://mccscouting.doubleknot.com/event/merit-badge-saturdays-2021/2778528
Save the Dates: Aquatics Merit Badges at Belk Scout Camp
Thursday, Friday, July 22, 23, 2021, times to be determined
Swimming $35
Lifesaving $45
Camp Grimes
Friday, Saturday, July 30, Aug 1, 2021, times to be determined
Canoeing $40
Kayaking $40
Stamp Collecting Merit Badge
Saturday, July 24, 2021, in conjunction with Charlotte Philatelic Society’s Annual Stamp Show in the Worrell Building, CPCC Central Campus
Before registering, please review the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Guide posted at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CzuO1m-Vqr2Dm_ZRbT6mvQikHG2tE_mF/view?usp=sharing
On-line registration and payment are open at
https://mccscouting.doubleknot.com/event/stamp-collecting-merit-badge-course/2815179
Save the Dates: Personal Management Merit Badge
Late August, 2021--first on-line meeting, follow-up on-line and in-person meetings to be scheduled, ending December, 2021.
Links to more information and registration will be posted at https://www.mccscouting.org/merit-badge-info
Save the Dates:
“Great Scout Cook Out” (Cooking Merit Badge, maybe others) at Camp Grimes
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 8-9-10, 2021
Schedule Your Own Merit Badge Courses
Scuba Merit Badge
https://www.mccscouting.org/merit-badge-info
BSA Conservation and STEM Award Information
https://www.mccscouting.org/advancement
Opportunities for Service Hours and Eagle Projects
“Guidelines for Scout Community Service and Conservation Projects with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department”
“Guidelines for Scout Community Service and Conservation Projects with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department” are posted at posted at
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1upktRobptxVtIUwnVHgSnYL_EszT5QzR/view?usp=sharing
Information on volunteer opportunities is posted at https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/Volunteer/Pages/volunteer-opportunities.aspx
ADVANCEMENT NEWS:
Community Service
Rank advancement requires community service. Tenderfoot requires 1 hour. Second Class requires 2 hours. First Class requires 3 hours. Star requires 6 hours. Life requires 6 hours, 3 hours of which must be conservation-related. Eagle requires a service project.
Summer of Service 2021 patches
https://www.scouting.org/summerofservice/ https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/18/here-are-some-ideas-for-summer-of-service-projects/
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/
Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities
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
Eagle Board of Review Questions
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2012/09/14/20-questions-to-ask-at-your-next-eagle-board-of-review/
Tools for Eagle Projects
Charlotte Community ToolBank provides inexpensive access to tools for group projects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWqwzlkJWv8
http://charlotte.toolbank.org/
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.
Eagle project idea—Bug Hotel
Aquatics News
Save the Dates
Saturday, June 12, Cub Day Camp and WAC Swim Tests at Belk Scout Camp
Saturday, June 26, WAC Swim Tests at Belk Scout Camp
https://myetowahdaycamp.wixsite.com/daycamprocks/forms-dates
Links to on-line sign-up pages: https://www.mccscouting.org/webelos-adventure-camp
BSA Lifeguard training
Friday-Saturday, June 4-5, at Belk Scout Camp plus advanced classes via Zoom
Registration is open at
Scout youth age 15 and older with strong swimming skills can qualify to serve as BSA Lifeguards at the Belk pool and can volunteer for Cub Day Camp and WAC and can assist with aquatic merit badge days. BSA Lifeguards must be 16 or older to serve as lifeguards at the waterfront at Camp Grimes.
Paddle Craft Safety Course
Saturday, June 19, 2021, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM, at Camp Grimes Waterfront
Paddle Craft Safety expands Safety Afloat training to include the skills and knowledge needed for a unit leader to confidently supervise canoeing or kayaking excursions on flat water. Youth age 15 and above are eligible to attend. The course requires participants to complete the Safety Afloat online course in advance, to meet BSA Swim Test "Swimmer" requirements, and to complete a written test at the end of the course.
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor%20Program/Aquatics/pdf/430-501.pdf
Online registration and payment are open at:
https://mccscouting.doubleknot.com/event/2021-paddle-craft-safety-flat-water-course/2812777
Registration closes on Wednesday, June 16/16/2021,11:55 p.m.
From the Pond
US Forest Service Kids Fishing Days
The Pisgah National Forest will sponsor a series of “Kids Fishing Days” on each ranger district for National Fish and Boating week. For further details, please visit U S Forest Service Kids Fishing Days at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD911016
Kids Fishing Event at Bass Pro
Bass Pro at Concord Mills Mall will host a walk-up Kids Fishing event at its pond on Saturdays and Sundays of June 12-13 and 19-20 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More details will be posted soon on the Bass Pro web site at https://www.basspro.com/shop/en#
Bring fishing to your Scouts and units with Cub Scout Fishing and
Fishing and Fly-Fishing Merit Badge learning and teaching resources. Find links at
https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/fishing/
FISH ON!!!
Outing in Scouting
Long distance trails in NC
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article239278463.html?intcid=connatix
Subscribe for free printable USGS Topo maps
https://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads
Bring Dutch oven cooking and baking to your Scouts:
Intro to Dutch oven cooking
http://www.bsatroop540.com/camping-recipes/
Dessert recipes
http://www.bsatroop540.com/camping-recipes/dessert/
Scouting at Home
Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2020/03/20/merit-badges-for-social-distancing/
Movies for Merit Badge Advancement
https://www.mccscouting.org/merit-badge-info
Remote Scouting
APACHE DISTRICT NEWS AND EVENTS:
Recruitment
Please consider the high value and low cost of word-of-mouth advertising for Scouting. Scouting families have enjoyed an increasing number of outdoor activities at our camps and through den, pack, patrol, troop, crew, district, and council programs. We have new stories to tell of our good times. Spreading the word to friends and neighbors at the beach or pool or backyard parties can open doors to opportunities for more youth and adults to join Scouting during Fall Round-up.
COUNCIL NEWS AND EVENTS:
Saturday, May 29, 2021: Memorial Day Weekend Flag Ceremonies
An estimated 300 Scouts and 100 adults gathered at Evergreen Cemetery and at Sharon Memorial Park to decorate the graves of military veterans with American flags. After an opening ceremony to raise a large American flag to half-mast in step with the national guideline to honor the 9 victims of the mass shooting on at the San Jose Valley Transit Authority on May 26, Scouts picked up bundles of flags and dispersed to walk through the cemeteries. As they walked quietly peering down at bronze markers and tomb stones, they looked for images and words indicating military service: a parachute symbol, “Pvt US Army”, “World War I”, “World War II”, “Korean War”, “Viet Nam”. These were their clues to place a flag and to reflect on how these men and women contributed to history. In all, these Scouts placed 6000 flags. On this day, they too contributed to history, recorded here and in their memories, and took home lessons in citizenship and service.
2021 Camp Card Sale—Extended until August 30!
Vendor discounts last until the end of 2021. Please contact Brian Sweeney, Hornets Nest District Director and 2021 Camp Card Adviser, for details.
Scouts can sell online at www.scoutingtracker.com. The Council will mail the cards to your customers. Scouts must set up a Scout ID with their unit Camp Card Coordinator. The sale has a first responder option for those that want to support a Scout but do not want the card. We will recognize first responders with these cards for their service.
Scout Shop News
The Cub Scout Adventure Program will retire the following 19 Elective Adventures effective May 31, 2022:
Tiger: Earning Your Stripes, Family Stories, Tiger Tales, Tiger Theater
Wol: Collections and Hobbies, Grow Something, Hometown Heroes, Motor Away
Bear: Beat of the Drum, Make It Move, Robotics, World of Sound
Webelos/AOL: Adventures in Science, Build My Hero, Fix It, Looking Back Looking Forward, Maestro Movie Making, Project Family
Why the Change: These have been identified as the lowest earned within their rank, with the lowermost being earned by less than 3% of eligible youth.
All 19 Adventures are still eligible to be earned during the 2021-2022 program year. However, inventory is limited and will only be available while supplies last.
For more information: https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/05/13/nineteen-cub-scout-elective-adventures-will-be-retired-next-year/
Attention: Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos Dens
2021 Cub Day Camp at Belk Scout Camp
Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18 -- Cub Day Camp is open to Cub Scouts from all districts and councils.
https://myetowahdaycamp.wixsite.com/daycamprocks/program
Webelos Adventure Camp 2021 – Preparing for Summer
If you have not yet selected the schedule for your scouts at WAC this summer please do so as soon as you can. Don’t wait until the last minute to make this important decision.
As camp approaches, you can do a few things to prepare yourself and your scouts.
If you are not up to date on your training, please complete these online at my.scouting.org:
• Youth Protection
• Weather Hazards
Sign up to complete a swim test before arriving at camp for check in day. There are two dates available at Belk Scout camp:
• June 12th - https://bit.ly/3vfpYTD
• June 26th - https://bit.ly/2SoyZvc
Begin collecting the BSA Health Forms from all your scouts and adults. Please review the forms for completeness of all parts including dates and signatures as well as a front and back copy of the insurance card.
Completing the above items will make check in run much more smoothly when you join us this summer to escape the great indoors.
For more information contact the WAC Camp Director, Sasha Timkovich WACDirector@GMail.com
Save the Date! Friday - Sunday, November 12 - 14, 2021
3rd Annual NST10 [National Service Territory] All-Girl Camporee at Camp Grimes
Details forthcoming. Please email Monica.Zeleznik@Scouting.org with any questions or if you would like to be involved in the planning process.
Exploring (for young men and women 10 to 20 years old)
Why We Do What We Do…
My middle son Will and two of his classmates and fellow EMT’s were in the Charlotte Fire Fighters Exploring Post, and Troop 118. Captain Stefan Jones was the post leader and, oh, how he made an impression on Will. During Will’s junior and senior year in high school Will took every opportunity to ride along, and even stay overnight, with Station 3 or 42……and his mom and I can credit Will for convincing his brother to sell his motorcycle after sharing some of the motorcycle accident calls he rode on. Today all three of them continue their service as commissioned officers; Will in the U.S. Navy, and his friends serve in the U.S. Coast Guard.
~William B. Cornett (Bill)
WHY EXPLORING?
Exploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future.
Exploring Career Interest Survey
Engaging with career professionals, middle and high school students gain unique, real-life opportunities to experience varied career choices aiding in a more informed decision about future careers.
Below is the 2021 Career Exploring survey link to share with 8th through 12th grade students. By completing this survey, students will receive an invite from us to attend open house events if there is a career interest match.
http://bit.ly/ExploringSurvey2021
If you have a 6th or 7th grade student, or perhaps you would like to serve as a career mentor, or if you have any other questions, please schedule meeting with me at https://calendly.com/mzeleznik
National Scouting
Scouting magazine news
The print version of Scouting magazine ended with the May-June 2020 issue.
A new Scouting magazine app is available now in the App Store and Google Play.
Archives of old editions are at https://scoutingmagazine.org/backissues/ and at https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/SCOUT/
BSA High Adventure Base reservations
Northern Tier
Check out Summer, Winter, and Autumn Adventures at https://www.ntier.org/
Philmont
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/registersection/
Some crew slots for 2021 are open. Registration is open for Individual Treks, Ranch Hands, STEM Trek, OA Trail Crew, Trail Crew, Roving Outdoor Conservation School, Rayado, Family Adventure Camp, Training Center Conferences, NAYLE, Philmont Leadership Challenge, PhilBreak, Autumn Adventure, Volunteer Vacation.
Florida Sea Base
Check out 2022 Sea Base information and registrations at https://www.bsaseabase.org/
Summit Bechtel Reserve
Check out High Adventure, Scout Camp, Training and Conferences at https://www.summitbsa.org/
ORDER OF THE ARROW – APACHE CHAPTER
New and Old — Where To Go Camping Guide 2021
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
The Catawba Lodge Executive Board (LEB) established dates for Lodge events in 2021 at its January meeting:
June 4-6 OA Ordeal at BSC
September 10-12 OA Ordeal at BSC
October 1-3 OA Fall Fellowship at BSC
December 3 OA Banquet at BSC
OA High Adventure Opportunities
Summer, 2021
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
OA, Southern Region, 2020 National Leadership Seminars (NLS) (for youth)
http://southern.oa-bsa.org/nls/
Sept 24-26, 2021, Orlando, FL
Nov 12-14, 2021, BSA National Office, Irving, TX
Dec 10-12, 2021, Greensboro, NC
OA, Southern Region, 2020 Developing Youth Leadership Conferences (DYLC) (for advisers)
http://southern.oa-bsa.org/dylc/
Sept 24-26, 2021, Orlando, FL
Nov 12-14, 2021, BSA National Office, Irving, TX
Dec 10-12, 2021, Greensboro, NC
TRAINING NEWS:
https://www.scoutshop.org/trained-leader-strip-280.html
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33066/33066_Training_Awards_WEB.pdf
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/11/24/when-can-adult-leaders-wear-the-bsas-trained-patch/
“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.
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) 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 youth] at Belk Scout Camp
https://sites.google.com/site/mccseals/home
Next SEALS course: Friday-Saturday-Sunday, November 12-14, 2021
National Youth Leader Training (NYLT, AKA “Top Gun”) at Belk Scout Camp
Online registration is open for NYLT scheduled for June 27-July 2, 2021 at at https://sites.google.com/view/nylttopgun
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) at Philmont
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/nayle/
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) at Summit
https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/training/seven-day-conferences/nayle/
Adult Training
Cub Scouts:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Pyr06PizS2Nb5rorkMdUCAttf7ANciq/view?usp=sharing
Scouts BSA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZsEFG1wuEvjqjsEuSsMheIifPGXdfog3/view?usp=sharing
For more information, contact Training Chair Towner Blackstock at
September 11-12, 2021
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) [for adults] at Belk Scout Camp
BALOO is an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program.
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining
Upcoming Mecklenburg County Council Training Courses
For information on Upcoming Cub Leader Training and on Upcoming Scouts BSA Leader Training, please go to https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining
OLS (Outdoor Leadership Skills): May 22-23, 2021
https://sites.google.com/site/outdoorleaderskillsmcc/home
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) [for adults] at Belk Scout Camp
BALOO is an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program.
Information on future courses will be posted at
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining
Wilderness First Aid
https://sites.google.com/site/bsamcctraining
MCC Wood Badge S5-415-20 at Belk Scout Camp
https://sites.google.com/site/s5415woodbadge/home
Philmont Training Center 2021 Conferences [for adult volunteer training]
BSA Family Adventure Camp
https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/ptc/
Recognize Scouter Excellence
“Trained” Patches for Adult Leaders
Adults leaders can find requirements for earning their “Trained” patches 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/
Online District Committee training is available.
Units, recognize your uniformed leaders by presenting them “Trained” patches and the following awards. These knots require training to position and tenure:
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Den Leader Award
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Scout Leader's Training Award (Any leader)
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Scouter Key (Cubmasters and Scoutmasters)
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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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