North Shore Scouting News
November 2024 | Volume 10 Issue 12
A Scout is Reverent
Scouting Calendar
December 2024
- 5 – District Committee Meeting
- 6-8 – The Amazing Race: District Fall Camporee at Smilin V
- 12 – District Roundtable Training
- 24-25 – Christmas: Scout shop and office closed
- 27-30 – Winter camp week 1 at LPSR
- 27-1/1/25 – NYLT Winter
January 2025
- 1 – New Year’s Day – Scout shop and office closed
- 3-6 – Winter camp week 2 at LPSR
- 10,11,17.18 – NRA Shotgun Instructor course
- 18-20 – Sea Scout Academy at LPSR
- 20 – MLK Day: Scout shop and office closed
- 25 – University of Scouting
February 2025
- 6 – District Awards ceremony
- 8 – 115th Anniversity of the Boy Scouts of America … and the offical name change to Scouting America
- 8 – Report to State
Call to Action
Join a Special Roundtable – Thursday December 12
We are looking forward to seeing our scout leaders at the upcoming Roundtable meeting! We’ll be enjoying holiday festivities, including hot chocolate, white elephant gift exchange (bring a wrapped gift, $15 max, to participate), as well as a scout skills challenge!...
Featured Stories
Quartermaster Corner
Does your Unit need gear? Does your Unit have extra gear? North Shore District has a new Quartermaster. I will be doing an online Freecycle as well as occasional gear pickups throughout the year. You can drop off extra gear at Roundtable too. If someone wants to...
Scouting America – What Does the Name Change Mean?
From Aaron on Scouting: "For more than 114 years, our organization has been dedicated to serving the youth of our country. As our country has evolved, so has our organization, all of which has led to this: The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name to Scouting...
District News
North Shore Chapter – Order of the Arrow – December News
2025 Location Change: In January we will move our meeting location to the ACTS Church in Leander (1195 Sonny Drive, Leander, TX 78641) Chapter Events: We need you to help make Spring Camporee an event to remember! Come plan and staff with us. January 9,...
Unit Elections for Order of the Arrow – New Timeline!
Following Lodge standards, all Order of the Arrow Unit Elections for 2025 will take place between January and the end of March. A notice with scheduling link will be sent to the Unit Leader this month. Unit elections are permitted in Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea...
Beyond the Badge: Scouting America’s Role in Empowering Women
I invite you to share your unique experiences and stories as part of the Scouting America program within the Capitol Area Council. This survey is designed to collect empowering stories from young ladies and women involved in Scouting, highlighting the impact it has...
District Awards – Nominations Open, Save the Date for Feb 6 Ceremony
District award nominations for Scouting year 2024 are now open! Awards will be presented to recipients on February 6, 2024, start time TBD at the new ACTS church location, 1195 Sonny Drive, Leander (just north of the Leander Library). EVERY unit is HIGHLY...
Council Awards – Nominations Open for Impact on Central Texas
It is time to recognize our deserving Leaders for their service in these Scouting areas: Council Education Special Needs Rural/Low Income Asian Hispanic Venturing Sea Scouts Exploring Spiritual Conservation International Scouting Please take a few moments to nominate...
Don’t Miss the Distinguished Citizen Luncheon – Feb 20
Capitol Area Councils' Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon honors individuals who share Scouting’s belief in leadership, determination and values, and have contributed significantly to the growth and vitality of our community. It also provides critical financial...
North Shore Unit Stories
Pack 170 Receives Mayor’s Choice Award at Leander Christmas Parade
Submitted by Hayley Becker, Pack 170 Committee Chair One of North Shore's very own Packs was given the Mayor's Choice award at the Leander Christmas Parade on December 7! Despite being cold and wet, Pack 170 had several brave Cubs and their fearless adults walk in...
Eagles – November 2024
Sanjay Mistry November 13, 2024 Troop 150Hunter Dwyer November 21, 2024 Troop 201
Aaron on Scouting
Stay up to date and in tune with the Scouting community by checking out the latest from Aaron.
