North Shore Scouting News
February 2024 | Volume 10 Issue 2
A Scout is Loyal
Scouting Calendar
February 2024
- 1 – District Committee Meeting
- 3 – Report to State
- 8 – Roundtable Training
- 8 – OA Chapter meeting
- 8-9 – Scout Jumuah
- 9-10 – Scout Shabbat
- 9-10 – Order of the Arrow Vigil Weekend
- 11 – Scout Sunday
- 19 – President’s Day – Scout shop and office closed
- 21 & 23-25 – Climbing Tower/COPE Training
- 28 & 3/2 – Natural Area Climbing Training
March 2024
- 7 – District Committee Meeting
- 9 – Scout Night: Texas Stars vs San Jose
- 14 – Roundtable Training
- 16 – Council Eagle Reception
- 23 – Natural Area Climbing Instructor Training
- 23-24 – BSA Paddle Craft Safety Training
- 29-31 – Scout Service Center and Shop closed
April 6-8 – Eclipse Extravaganza
April 19-21 – Spring District Camporee
Call to Action
Limited Space: Sign Up Now for the Jackalope Egg Hunt Saturday, March 2
Jackalope Egg Hunt Conservation Day https://scoutingevent.com/564-82039# The North Shore District, Travis County Natural Resources, and the UT Golf Club present the 2024 Jackalope Egg Hunt for Conservation. Scouts of all ages will hunt for golf balls in the Balcones...
February Volunteer Opportunity: Leander Expo
Leander Chamber of Commerce and North Shore District needs your assistance at the Living Leander Career & Community Expo being held on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 3pm to 7pm. Who can Volunteer: Scouts from Troops, Crews, Ships, and OA Date & Time: Feb 16,...
One Month Until the Hunt: There’s Jackalope Eggs in Them Thar Canyons!
Get ready for some spring cleaning; the 2024 Jackalope Egg Hunt for Conservation is coming on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Compete with scouts from across the council to collect the most ‘Jackalope Eggs’ (Golf Balls) that have been hit off of the UT Golf Course into...
Featured Stories
From the District Commissioner: Who is Your Unit Commissioner?
Who is your Unit Commissioner? If a name or at least a face doesn't come to mind then we have a problem. We are building our Commissioner Corps to provide a unit commissioner for every unit. We don't have enough yet however, if your unit doesn't have a Unit...
Happy Birthday, Scouting!
Most of you know that February is Scoutings birthday month, but you may not know exactly how many Scouting birthdays there are in February. February 22, 1857 - Lord Robert Baden-Powell's birthday. February 22, 1889 - Olave Baden-Powell's (wife of B-P) birthday....
District News
“To Be or Not To Be” Camporee 4/19-21 – sign up now!
To Be or Not to Be - North Shore Camporee April 19-21, 2024 at Camp Green Dickson On behalf of the North Shore Chapter of the Order of the Arrow, we welcome you to join us at this spring’s event, our Renaissance Camporee, "To Be or Not to Be Camporee." Your staff has...
Order of the Arrow News – February 2024
Attention all Troops, Crews, and Ships: 1) If you haven’t already paid your 2024 dues, please take care of that though the Fickett Center at the front desk or online at the Tonkawa99 website: ...
February 2024 Roundtable Flyer
Next Roundtable: Thursday, February 8, 2024The Roundtable is looking for a unit to host a Roundtable in 2024. You pick the topics and come get trained. Just let us know and we will help you make it happen. Contact the North Shore District Commissioner to volunteer or...
Eagles – January 2024
Lillian Harrold January 28, 2024 Troop 16Cayson Ou January 31, 2024 Troop 234
Cool New Thank You Items Exclusively for our Friends of Scouting!
The annual Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign makes it possible to provide funding for Scouting programs and activities across all 15 of our Central Texas counties. These programs and opportunities prepare youth for a future where they will lead as responsible,...
What AI Says About…Friends of Scouting
Why should families give to Friends of Scouting for Boy Scouts of America? ChatGPT Friends of Scouting (FOS) is a fundraising campaign conducted by local Boy Scouts of America (BSA) councils to support their operating expenses and programs. Families are encouraged to...
2024 University of Scouting… That’s a Wrap!
2024 University of Scouting is completed and the staff are getting ready for next year. Participants have returned to their units and are sharing what they learned with fellow Scouters.
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North Shore Unit Stories
2024 Leander MLK Day Celebration
“Action Starts with Me” was the theme of this year’s march, reflecting upon the actions we take within our society. Whether is it in a small or big way, servicing the community builds our character and embraces the notion that this world is not just for me but for us....
Check This Out: Unit Classified Ads – 3 great offers inside!
UNIT CLASSIFIED ADS Welcome to THE space for units to share what they have and look for help. Looking for more scouts or leaders for an event? Need some gear or have extra? Need help with a service project, Eagle or High Adventure fundraider? Post them here! Send your...
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