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Vol. IV Feb. 5, 2013
Joseph O'Brien, Editor Issue 3
Lucy Grist, Staff Advisor
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The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level
distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America.
Join us in celebrating !
Eagle Scout and Volunteer Recognition Event
Sunday February 24th 2:30 pm
Lenoir Community College.
Register Here
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From the Scout Executive 
Don't miss the big picture; the health of Scouting nationally and locally
depends on sources of financial support.
Youth Protection Training is not optional, but a requirement! 100% compliance is necessary for Rechartering.
Camp Sign Up Time Is Here
Summer Camp is filling up rapidly. Camp Boddie and Pamlico Sea Base have fewer openings than last year at this time. Don't be left out, register ASAP !
In the Spirit of Scouting,
H. Ray Franks
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From the "Go Kart Gang" of Margarettsville Speedway
Janet Thomas
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 "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?"
Premieres 8:00 PM Monday, March 4th on the National Geographic Channel - TWC 63, 253, 1253 (HD). The reality show series of six weekly hour-long segments will run through April 8.
Go Behind the Scenes View the Official Trailer
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Come on in and get all of your Pinewood Derby supplies.
We have what you need here!
Cars, weights, colored wheels, skins, stickers, patches and ribbons!
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM,
(Jan. & Feb.; Sept. & Oct. only: Saturdays 9:00AM-1:00PM)
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Unforgettable Adventure Awaits You !
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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SAVE-the-DATE:
April 12-14 Pre-Jamboree Planning Weekend
HEALTH FORM REMINDER:
Forms need to be mailed by April 15th
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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. Camp Boddie Availability Pamlico Sea Base Availability |
Learn more about ways to promote the Exploring program in your Council. Visit the Learning for Life web site or check out the latest issue of "TODAY" - the Learning for Life newsletter.
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Troop 9046 is very proud of their brand new 14 ft. v-nose Pace Cargo trailer with tandem axles. Scouts raised $4,500 for the new trailer through several years of Christmas tree sales. |
 Last December, Troop 816 of Tarboro lost Scout James Lee Parker in a tragic and deadly hunting accident. Christopher Marker made a donation towards a grave marker with the $100 bill he received as a top award winner for Popcorn Sales. |
Tar River District "Winter FREEZE-O-REE"
A total of 234 youth from 23 different Boy Scout Troops representing four districts in the East Carolina Council (ECC) took part in a "Winter FREEZE-O-REE" along with 85 registered adult volunteers. Scouts were able to earn their choice of 37 different merit badges. |
 Saturday, February 23rd at Becker Village Mall -Roanoke Rapids, NC. Check begins at 9 AM, the race starts at 10 AM. Cost: $8.00 per Scout Bertie County joins Tri-County, Pinewood Derby, Volunteer Recognition |
 To "Be Prepared," it's for everyone's benefit, and it's required!
Create an account at MyScouting.org, click on E-Learning. Upon completion, you may print a certificate of completion to submit, along with your Volunteer application, to your unit leader for processing. How to Create a My Scouting Account |
 University of Scouting - Feb. 16, 2013 - Course Catalog
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 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. Online registration closed Monday, Feb 4, but you can still attend!
Walk-in registration is $20, however you will miss the first session, and course materials and a patch are not guaranteed. You will still be able to attend sessions 2-6 and the closing ceremony. |
 "Scoutmaster Specific Training" Saturday, January 26th Havelock campus of Craven Community College.
Time: 0900 to 1600. Cost: Free. January 14th registration deadline "Introduction To Outdoor Leader Skills" (part 2) February 22-24, 2013 at Winter Camporee, Camp Hatcher South February 15th registration deadline. Cost: $10 per person. |
 National Youth Leadership Training at Camp Sam Hatcher 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. |
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 Philmont Training Center: 2013 Registration & Invitation Process
Since 1950, the Philmont Training Center (PTC) in Cimarron, New Mexico has been the National Volunteer Training Center of the Boy Scouts of America. Conferences offered at PTC are designed to inform and motivate volunteers and professional Scouts-and their families.
Philmont Training Center website
Philmont Training Center Registration
Philmont Training Center (NAYLE) Registration
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) is an advanced leadership program for young men and women who have completed NYLT.
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 Scouting for Food - Leader's Guide
America's Largest Single Day Food Collection
2 Feb - Door Hangers Out
9 Feb - Food Collection Day
Click Here beginning Feb. 10 to qualify for a patch by logging your Scout's name, hours and pounds of food
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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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 Many wonderful resources advance the Scouting Program,
here are a few. (please submit others you would like to share...)
New to Scouting? Check out this website:
https://beascout.scouting.org/
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Contact Information
East Carolina Council
PO Box 1698
Kinston, NC 28503
252-522-1521
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Send comments, suggestions, stories w/ photos, or story ideas to: tarheelscouter@gmail.com |
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