North Shore District Newsletter
April 2021 | Volume 7 Issue 4
A Scout is friendly – To get a hold on <Scouts> you must be their friend. – BP
Scouting Calendar
All in-person events should be considered tentative pending the latest health and safety recommendations.
Covid Updates
Capitol Area Council | BSA National
Call to Action!
Twilight Camp is on for 2021!
We need you to make it happen, It is time to get back outside and YOU can make that happen, Please help.
Calling All Enthusiastic Popcorn People!
Featured
So Let it be Written, So Let it be Done
District Chairman, Jeffrey Hynes, talks about putting the “OUTING” back into SCOUTING and kicking it off with a bang at the North Shore District Camporee at Smilin’ V Scout Ranch this weekend, April 9-11.
Let’s Get Our Scouts Outside Again
COVID may have put a pause on a lot of activities, but it has not killed off scouting. Like you I have missed the opportunity to get together as a body of scouts to enjoy nature, friendships, and just being outside, Many units are just now stretching their camping...
District News
Roundtable Flyer – April 2021
This month’s topics include “Popcorn, It’s Not Just for Cubs” by Kristi Palm, our District Popcorn Kernel. Also COVID Safety Officer training by District Commissioner Kevin Clark. And, as always, Cub Scout program helps for a “Friendly” theme. Don’t miss the fun and information!
Blast Into Scouting! – Updated Camporee Info
UPDATED APRIL 5! Leader's Guide: https://nsdbsa.org/nsd-camporee-leaders-guide-2021-v2april5/ Top 5 things I learned from the UPDATED Leaders' Guide: 5. Check-in is limited to 7-9pm Friday or 7-8am Saturday. No late entry. No visitors. 4. Brotherhood is...
Order of the Arrow, Tonkawa 99 North Shore Chapter – April 2021 news – submitted by Chapter Advisor David Nelson
Springtime is here, and the North Shore chapter of the Order of the Arrow has several activities in the works. Upcoming Schedule: Date/TIme Event Location April 8 Chapter Meeting Zoom https://utexas.zoom.us/j/99833974523 April 9-11 Camporee Smilin V April 11...
Open Slots for High Adventure 2021
Troop 234 is heading to Boundary Waters and Summit Bechtel High Adventure trips in June and has slots for adults and youth. Boundary Waters The Boundary Waters trek will take place June 4 – 12. The crew is looking for 1-2 youth and adults to join them. The crew is...
STEM Adventure Day 4/24
Enjoy a day of STEM merit badges and Nova fun at Lost Pines Scout Reservation on Saturday, April 24. Classes are limited so sign up soon! See the CAC STEM Nova Website for more information: https://bsastemnova.org/stem-adventure-day For Scouts BSA, Venturing...
Popcorn, Popcorn, Get Your Popcorn!
Seems too early to be thinking about the Council Fundraiser. It will help you get much needed funding quickly with Trails End. Have Scouts who want to sell online? Got it! Have Scouts who want to walk throughout the neighborhood or do booths? Got you covered...
Twilight Camp 2021
The North Shore Day Camp Team is excited to let you know that Day Camp should be in person this year! We are busy working on programming and location right now.
Last Call for District Awards!
Our District awards presentation is coming up next month and we want to recognize the extraordinary effort that our volunteers in every unit have put in to keep Scouting strong in the North Shore District. 2020 was a tough year for everyone but you made it work...
March – Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to the newest Eagle Scouts from the North Shore District.Colton DwyerTroop 201March 11, 2021Zachary Athey Troop 233 March 24, 2021
North Shore Unit Stories
Blue & Gold WOW!
Pack 170 pulled out all of the stops to make amazing memories for 14 AOL Scouts and their families. See what Governor Greg Abbott, State Representative John Bucy III, Mayor Troy Hill of Leander, Councilwoman Sederquist of Leander, and our own Dr. Tim Urban have to say about Scouting in our community.
Bryan on Scouting
Stay up to date and in tune with the Scouting community by checking out the latest from Bryan.
