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Vol. IV Jan. 22, 2013
Joseph O'Brien, Editor Issue 2
Lucy Grist, Staff Advisor
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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. Approximately 50 percent of all Scouting units are chartered by religious groups.
East Carolina Council #426 had a 41% increase in the P.R.A.Y. program over last year!
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From the Scout Executive 
Phil & Lisa Hodges' gift to the East Carolina Council is so significant because it will allow us to construct a Training Center with three offices and eight classrooms that will become the primary training facility for our 3,500 volunteer East Carolina Council scout leaders.
Every adult on your charter must be "Youth Protection Trained" for your unit to recharter in 2013. BSA requires two signatures on all Scout unit checks. The 2013 Council Patrol Camporee will be at Bonner Scout Reservation April 26 -28. The theme will be STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Our staff assignment roster acknowledges those volunteers and staff responsible for providing the finest in Scouting for all aspects of the East Carolina Council BSA program including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, Training, Advancement, and Programs. It also covers the many committees that strive to make everything run smoothly: Marketing, Finance, Membership, Council Commissioners, Administration, Staff, and Relationships.
In the Spirit of Scouting,
H. Ray Franks
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 Eagle Scout Project - Logan Palmer, Troop 97, New Bern
A 30 foot flagpole topped with a circle of 20 solar-powered LED lights which shine down to illuminate the flag at night, was installed at Celestial Memorial Gardens, Vanceboro, by Logan Palmer as his Eagle Scout Project. |
 Numbers can be very impressive.
165... the number of Eagle Scouts from East Carolina Council in 2012.
This is our third largest year ever for Eagles. All of you, Scouts, Scouters
and professional staff should be proud.
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 Hurricane Damage at Camp Boddie Being Repaired
Brian Fetzer submitted this photo of a fire circle at Camp Boddie that was repaired after suffering damage from an adjacent tree uprooted during the high winds of Hurricane Irene.
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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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Special Pricing for Scouts !  
East Carolina Pirates men's basketball game vs. the University of Texas, El Paso (UTEP) Miners, 7:00pm Saturday January 26. (ECU is 10 wins -1 loss at home this season !) Click on link to order tickets.
(Special Scout price - $5.00)
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Memory of Harriet Chused & Jack Hogarth 
From
Earl Harper
From
Al Patrick
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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. |
It's getting close to that time again... Blue & Gold !
We have the supplies & patches here. Give us a call.
You can come by and pick them up or we can send them!!
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm,
(Jan. & Feb.; Sept. & Oct. only:Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm)
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2013 Trip to Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico
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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 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 |
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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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The Campmaster Corps has gotten off to a great start with its first training certification December 2 and 3, 2012 and currently 12 certified Campmasters in service.
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Adult advisor Christine Fogarty started VC 826 two years ago and currently has 27 members from 6 high schools. Last weekend 17 youth and 5 adults enjoyed the fun and camaraderie of a ski weekend at Sugar Mountain. Venturing is a dynamic coed program for youth 14-20 years old.
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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. |
 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. |
 "Scouting for Food" Leaders Guide 
America's Largest Single Day Food Collection
2 Feb - Door Hangers Out
9 Feb - Food Collection Day
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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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Contact Information
East Carolina Council
PO Box 1698
Kinston, NC 28503
252-522-1521
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