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Vol. IV Feb. 19, 2013
Joseph O'Brien, Editor Issue 4
Lucy Grist, Staff Advisor
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 "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?"
This reality show premieres 8:00 PM Monday, March 4th
on the National Geographic Channel - TWC 63, 253, 1253 (HD). The series of six weekly hour-long segments runs through April 8.
Many Scout units meet on Monday nights, so why not make watching the show a part of your weekly meeting along with a discussion about the show during the commercial breaks and after it's over.
Go Behind the Scenes
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BSA Policy Decision Planned for May
The National Executive Board needs time for a more deliberate review of its membership policy (current restriction on gay scouts and leaders). The 1,400 voting members will take action on the
resolution at the National Annual Meeting in May.
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Venturing Crew 597, Jacksonville, joined over 3,000 Venturers and Explorers from around the country February 8-10 at the Gatlinburg, TN Civic Center to take part in High Adventure activities and competitions.
The next Winterfest will be February, 2014.
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From The Ridgecroft School Faculty and Staff
and the Go Kart Gang of Margarettsville Speedway
Janet Thomas, Ben C Sutton,
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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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Last year's youth and adult evaluations will help make the 2013 Camp Boddie summer program even better. There are still some spaces available in weeks 3-5 of summer camp. Sign up now!
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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 15
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8:00AM- 4:30PM Saturday, March 23, 2013, Barton College, Wilson, NC
21 Merit Badges Offered! Registration Fee: $11 per Scout / $7 per adult
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 9:30AM-4:30PM Saturday April 20, 2013 at the National Weather Service Office, 533 Roberts Road, Newport. An opportunity for Scouts to learn about weather and Emergency Preparedness while completing many requirements for the Weather, Water, and Emergency Preparedness related badges. Registration required; closes April 5, 2013. |
$7,000 has been appropriated to purchase a 60" commercial mower for Camp Charles and the arrival of heavy equipment heralds the start of the Camp Boddie paving project.
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2nd Annual "Plunder of the Pamlico" at East Carolina Scout Reservation
April 5th-7th Merit Badge Weekend; April 6th Tournament
Cost: Tournament- $50 adult, $25 youth; Merit Badge class-$55
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Save the date ! April 5-7 at Camp Boddie Telescopes, DaVinci Bridge, and more ! |
Thirty Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and adults from Pack/Troop 99, Washington, collected 991 pounds of food items which will benefit "Eagle's Wings", the largest food pantry in Beaufort County.
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Scout Sunday Celebrations - Caswell, Croatan Trails Districts
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Nominations are open to Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award.
Applications close March 1. Scholarship awards: $5,000 1st place, $3,000 2nd place, $1,000 3rd place
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 Caswell District - Scoutmaster Specific Training
Classroom part of Scoutmaster Training; required to be fully trained as a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster. Will be held 8:30AM Saturday Feb. 23, 2013, at the Garden Center Behind the Neuse Sports Shop
on HWY 70 Kinston. $3 fee at the door.
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Aquatics Supervision Course - Camp Boddie/Pamlico Sea Base
For leaders who conduct unit swims, float trips with boats, canoes, or kayaks. Includes qualification in Swimming & Water Rescue and Paddle Craft Safety. Conducted weekend of May 3-June 2, 2013. COST: $40.00 Aquatics Committee Met February 9th |
 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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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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