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Vol. IV March 6, 2013
Joseph O'Brien, Editor Issue 5
Lucy Grist, Staff Advisor
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CASWELL DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD LUNCHEON ATTENDEES |
Wayne Brock, a native of Lenoir County, and Chief Scout Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, was recognized as Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Caswell District of the East Carolina Council during a March 5 luncheon at the Woodmen Community Center in Kinston. Over 135 were in attendance including Eagle Scout Will "Big South" Fleming, cast member of the new reality show series "Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout" which premiered Monday, March 4, 8:00 PM on the National Geographic Channel.
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From the Scout Executive 
East Carolina Council Executive Committee Takes Action On Gay Issue
Each year East Carolina Council carries out a survey to determine the benefits of Scouting to its youth members. At the February Executive Committee meeting the committee voted to add questions to this year's survey related to Gay youth and adults being allowed to join Scouting. READ MORE
In the Spirit of Scouting,
H. Ray Franks
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From Eugene Andrews
Memory of Jack Hogarth
From J. Lea Callaway
Sylvia
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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
[email protected]
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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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On Monday, February 4th, the Boy Scouts of America made its 2013 Report to the State of North Carolina in Raleigh. Led by Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby, the Report was received in session by both houses of the North Carolina General Assembly and recognizes the many North Carolina Eagle Scout senators and representatives currently serving in our State's legislature.
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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.
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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. Register Your Group |
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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 ! |
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Weetock hiking trail in the Croatan National Forest recently received two new information kiosks thanks to a group of energetic Boy Scouts from Troop 446 in Cape Carteret. The service project was organized by Life Scout Daniel Brewster as a requirement for the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Neuse Basin - Gathering of Eagles
The Neuse Basin District of the East Carolina Council invites you to join
fellow Eagle Scouts for an evening of reconnections and shared memories. The event is open to any Eagle Scout.
R.S.V.P. by Thursday, March 7 Contact Jim Ward
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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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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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 Discounted Tickets-Harlem Globetrotters Flier Discounted Tickets to Harlem Globetrotter's "You Write the Rules" World Tour! 7:00pm Thursday, March 21st, 2013 Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, Pikeville, KY Deadline to order: Tuesday, 3/19/13 @ 5pm Order Form |
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March 15 - 17, 2013 at Camp Mary Atkinson, Selma, NC
Sponsored by the Catholic Committee on Scouting. Open to Cub/Boy Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Venture Crew, and their Families. All Welcome (Ages 7 and up).
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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 [email protected]
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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: [email protected] |
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