North Shore District Newsletter
August 2022 | Volume 8 Issue 8
A Scout is Cheerful. A Scout has a positive attitude, tries to make others happy, and knows that even if plans don’t go as expected, something positive can come from it. A Scout cheerfully does tasks that come their way. A Scout looks for the bright side of life.
Scouting Calendar
August
- 11 – Cub Roundtable; Scouts BSA attend MS JSN instead
- 11 – Order of the Arrow chapter meeting
- 12,13,19,20 – NRA rifle instructor training
- 27-28 – North Shore District presents: BALOO and ILST training at Smilin V. Registration open!
- 31 – Popcorn distribution day
September
- 1 – District committee meeting
- 2 – Council Trade-o-ree
- 5 – Scout shop and offices closed
- 8 – Roundtable
- 8 – OA Chapter meeting
- 10 – North Shore Rocket into Scouting event!
- 10 – Stop the Bleed
September
- 9-10,23-25 – Powderhorn training: adventure and fun!
- 15, 17 – BSA Aquatics swimming & water rescue
- 16-18 – Venturing is Happening
- 23-25 – STEM Adventure Weekend: registration open!
- 23-25 – Climbing tower instructor training
- 30-Oct 1 – Order of the Arrow: Fall OA Assembly
October
November
- 4-6 – North Shore Fall Camporee, Smilin V
- 5-6 – Wood Badge weekend 2: premiere adult training!
Call To Action
Kate Pape: North Shore District’s First Female Eagle Scout!
Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin and the Cedar Park City Council will issue a proclamation honoring Cedar Park’s and the North Shore District’s first female Eagle Scout, Kate Pate, at the September Cedar Park City Council meeting.
BALOO & ILST training – 8/27-28
Two great trainings at one great location: Smilin V Scout Ranch in Liberty Hill! Offered Saturday-Sunday, August 27-28, 2022. BALOO is $30. Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/564-61370 ILST is $20. Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/564-61371BALOO is the...
Featured
Popcorn News
Do you have question about popcorn? Contact us at NorthShorePopcornCAC@gmail.com. All Scouting units should have a Popcorn Kernel or one of their key 3 registered with Trails End here:...
July 2022 Eagles
Aaron Smith July 6 Troop 198Chance Stambaugh July 12 Troop 234David Hoofnagle July 13 Troop 198Scott Bratton July 17 Troop 171Carson Gilley July 20 Troop 234Daniel Rodriguez July 23 Troop 2008Marco DeLeon July 24 Troop 150Max Powell July 24 Troop 2008Jake Zawaidah...
Remembering Jeffrey Hynes
The Scouters, Scouts, and families of the North Shore District will miss their friend, Jeffrey Hynes. We invite you to read these remembrances and to add your fond memories.
District News
Get Into the Swing of ILST
Do you need help implementing the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ISLT) training in your unit? Has COVID bent your leadership routines out of shape? Do you want to help empower your scouts to lead and get your unit to a new level?
August 2022 Roundtable Flyer
Mixing it up at Roundtable this month, there is a lot going on. We will be remembering Jeffrey Hynes. Cub Scout Packs can pick up their JSN materials. We are focusing on recruiting with 3 topics that apply to both Cub and Scouts BSA units. Recruiting Leaders, Tried & True In-School Recruiting, and NSDs upcoming Rocket Recruiting Day.
Order of the Arrow – August 2022
Chapter Meeting Our next meeting is Thursday, August 11 at Good News at 7:00 PM. Please encourage your OA Unit Representative and other OA members to attend. We will make preliminary plans for next year. Leadership Welcome to our new leadership team who will begin at...
Advancement News
I recently had to settle a bet. One person was adamant that it was impossible for a scout to become an Eagle Scout before the scout turns 13. The other was just as adamant that it was possible. First, the facts. It is, technically, possible to earn Eagle at 12. To...
Did Ya Know? Some Scouting History for Your Scouting Program
A little bit of knowledge about Scouting’s history can inspire. It can inspire leaders to deliver on the promise of the past to forge a better future. It can inspire Scouts through the legacy of achievement by Scouts and Scouters of days gone by.
A Scout is Loyal: Cubmaster / Scoutmaster Minute
A Scout is Loyal, though not blindly so. The original description of the second point of the Scout Law from 1911 said "A Scout is loyal to all those to whom loyalty is due." Loyalty is a two-way street and it requires courage sometimes also - A Scout is brave -...
Mountain Man Breakfast
Level Prep Time Cook Time Serves Cook it With Beginner 10-15 Minutes 20-25 Minutes 6-8 6 qt Dutch Oven Ingredience 2 pounds sausage 2 pounds frozen hash brown potatoes 8 eggs, beaten with ¼ cup water 2 cups cheese, grated Directions In a 12 Inch Camp Dutch Oven over a...
North Shore Resources? We Have Those?
Some new, like District Executive Doug Cooper’s podcasts about topics important to the North Shore, and some established, like the Cub Scout resources supporting both unit programs and unit committees. All can help you deliver the best Scouting experience you can to your Scouts.
Need Help Recruiting? Check Out These Resources from BSA National
BSA National office just released some new recruiting tools, Check them out!
North Shore Unit Stories
Troop 158 Honors Scoutmaster Jeffrey Hynes
If you meet a Scout or Scouter from Troop I58 and you notice they are wearing a dangle like this, it may not stand out as anything special because dangles on Scout uniforms are fairly common. But this dangle IS special, every part of it has a special meaning for the...
Bryan on Scouting
Stay up to date and in tune with the Scouting community by checking out the latest from Bryan.
