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Vol. IV Jan. 8, 2013
Joseph O'Brien, Editor Issue 1
Lucy Grist, Staff Advisor
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Best Wishes to All... Sign-Up a friend for the Tarheel Scouter Newsletter
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"The Buzz" - a recap of the BSA's accomplishments and key initiatives during 2012.
(4:21 minute video)
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From the Scout Executive
NEW PROFESSIONAL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
As we settle into a new year there are many changes taking place in our council. Due to budget reductions we will have two less field staff than in the past. The following changes are being made effective January 7 to your professional staff.
SATURDAYS SCOUT SHOP OPEN TO BE REDUCED
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm,
(January & February; September & October only: Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm)
In the Spirit of Scouting,
H. Ray Franks
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 Tony Spagnoli, New Bern, NC has been hired as the Senior District Executive for the Southern Service Area. Prior to being hired by East Carolina Council, he was employed by the Los Angeles, CA council for three years where his responsibilities included membership development, program and family enrollment for a large district in western L.A. Spagnoli has an undergraduate degree in communications and masters degree in urban planning. He is an Eagle Scout and has completed Wood Badge. Married, he will continue to live in New Bern and work with John Forehand to serve the units and district committee in the Southern Service Area. |
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Memory of Donald Mullen
From
Celia Glover
Ralph and Eileen Peterson
Lee and Rebecca Brock
Shelby Jean Barnes
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Limitations to the charitable deduction are being considered as a source of revenue to reduce the federal deficit. Learn more & contact your legislator!
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 Each Unit - 20 minutes - Family FOS - one time per year This is our 2013 goal for Family FOS. The parents of Scouts, leaders and alumni will been asked to support this effort. |
 Pinewood Derby Cars! Pinewood derby time is just around the corner. Don't forget to get yours early!!
Winter Camp (Jan. 18-21) is quickly approaching.
Be sure to get Merit Badge pamphlets for your classes!!
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm,
(January & February; September & October only:Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm)
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2013 Trip to Philmont Scout Ranch, Arizona 
Plenty of spots available for the 2013 ECC Philmont Council Contingent! Please come & join the adventure!!!
Dates: June 19 - July 4, Round-trip flight from Raleigh, NC
Registration Form
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Peter Wagner (252) 439-4390
docwagner@embarqmail.com
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Winter Camp at Camp Boddie: January 18-21, 2013
Register Now! Don't miss out on earning some great merit badges.
Contact: Matt Connors, Tar River District Director 252-904-6525
matthew.connors@scouting.org
Register Online
Merit Badges Available
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 East Carolina Scout Reservation Camps Filling Up !! East Carolina Council troops are urged to register as soon as possible to be able to camp the week most convenient for the members of your troop. Pamlico Sea Base Availability Camp Boddie Availability |
Leaders, did you know that you can rent council camps?
READ HOW HERE
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 Recharter Instructions
When Re-chartering online, you must add $1.00 for each adult and youth to your total for insurance. It is not calculated for you in the totals.
Recharter website
Unit Charter Renewal Form
If you are having problems, please contact your District Executive, Unit Commissioner or Judy Phillips, BSA Registrar, ECC #426, 252-522-152 judy.phillips@scouting.org
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 University of Scouting - Feb. 16, 2013 - Course Catalog
8am-4:30pm Sat. Feb.16, Pitt Community College,Greenville
The catalog lists 74 different training courses for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, District Committee, General Studies and Youth. Gain basic "how-to" knowledge or credits towards an advanced degree in Scouting. The response will be great, Pre-registration is highly recommended! Pre-registration fee ($15) includes all course materials, lunch, commemorative patch, and printed personalized schedule. Online registration closes Monday Feb. 4 @ midnight.
(Walk-in registration is $20; course materials, patch, if available)
Online Registration 1. Register online and pay for the event. 2. In one business day, you will receive an e-mail with your BadgeTracker access information. 3. Select the classes you want to take from this catalog. 4. Log into BadgeTracker and pick those classes. |
New "Journey To Excellence" materials have been uploaded to the JTE section of the Scouting.org website, including information for 2012 JTE year-end and new 2013 JTE goal-planning tools for councils and districts. |
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills, Fri-Sat, January 18-19 AT WINTER CAMP 2013, CAMP BODDIE (Seminole Campsite). Questions, please e-mail mikebsa7@aol.com |
 National Youth Leadership Training 2013 Registration is now open. The course will be held over the weekends of July 26 - 28, 2013 and August 2 - 4, 2013 and is open to Boy Scouts ages 13 - 17 who have achieved the rank of First Class, Venture Scouts and Sea Scouts to the age of 21. |
Seven Scouts participated in our Camp Boddie Field Trip and earned their Ultimate Belt Loop! It was a great, fun filled day. The Scouts worked hard and played hard.
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 On Saturday, December 8th Pack 200 scouts and leaders rode a full-size flat bed truck they had decorated with the theme: "Honoring Our Military". Scout families also collected and donated more than 6 full boxes of personal goods and other useful items to the NC PACKS 4 PATRIOTS program. |
The Boy Scouts of America annually celebrates its founding on February 8, 1910, and designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 as Scout Sunday. These observances offer an opportunity for congregations to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program. Approximately 50 percent of all Scouting units are chartered to religious groups. Additional Resources
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 P.R.A.Y. Posters for BSA
Chip Turner, P.R.A.Y. Director of Communication and Training is offering a webinar to help those of you leading workshops at University of Scouting, Pow Wow, and other training events. This webinar is offered January 10, 2013 (Thurs) 7:00pm CST (Central) for 1 hour. Webinar Sign-Up |
Winterfest for Explorers/Venturers at Gatlinburg, TN Civic Center.
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Dates: March 24-30; March 31- April 6; April 7-13. If your unit would like to schedule during another week please contact: Matt Compton, Pamlico Sea Base Director matthew.compton@scouting.org
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 "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?"
The National Geographic Channel will air this Reality Show this Spring (no exact date yet). "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?" is the brainchild of Thom Beers, producer of such hit action-reality series as "Deadliest Catch" and "Ice Road Truckers;" and himself a one-time Boy Scout. Go Behind the Scenes.
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The BSA has formed a partnership with professional bass angler Tom Redington to help teach Scouts about the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) aspects of the outdoors and fishing and to encourage young people to become active in the outdoors. |
 BSA Offers Victim Assistance Support Through ScoutHelp
The Boy Scouts of America is providing support and care to adults who have been affected by sexual abuse years ago, when they were Scouts. The National Council has established ScoutHelp, a help line accessed by a toll-free number (855-295-1531) or sending an email scouthelp@scouting.org
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Contact Information
East Carolina Council
PO Box 1698
Kinston, NC 28503
252-522-1521
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