North Shore Scouting News
March 2025 | Volume 11 Issue 3
A Scout is Helpful
Scouting Calendar
March 2025
- 5, 8, 29 – Natural Area Climbing Training
- 6 – District Committee Meeting
- 13 – Roundtable
- 13 – Order of the Arrow meeting
- 15 – Council Eagle Reception
- 17 – Sea Scouts Recruiting Event – Day of Sailing in lieu of Long Cruise
- 17-22 – NYLT Spring Break
- 22 – Council Volunteer Recognition Reception
- 28-30 – Spring-O (Scout Orienteering Challenge)
- 29-30 – Cub STEMboree at Smilin V
- Apr 11-13 – Conservation Award Weekend
April 2025
- 3 – District Commitee Meeting
- 4-6 – North Shore Camporee – Toy Box
- 10 – Roundtable
- 10 – Order of the Arrow meeting
- 11-13 – Conservation Award Weekend
- 12 – Range Safefy Officer (RSO) Training
- 18-21 – Easter: scout camps, offices, and shop closed
- 26 – Cub BB and Archery Rangemaster Training
May 2025
- 2-4 – OA Spring Assembly
- 10 – Cub Hawaiian Hullabaloo
- 16-18 – Mega Training Weekend
Call to Action
Don’t Miss the March Roundtable
Join Us for the March North Shore District Roundtable! Date: Wednesday, March 13th Time: 7:00 PM Location: ACTS Church, 1195 Sonny Drive, Leander, TX 78641 Calling all Cub Scout and Scouts BSA leaders! Our monthly Roundtable is the perfect opportunity to connect,...
2025 Spring Camporee April 4-6
Our Order of the Arrow Chapter has been busy planning North Shore's Spring Camporee for Troops, Crews, and Ships. We look forward to seeing you for fun, friendly competition, and fellowship! Register here: https://scoutingevent.com/564-NSSpring2025Camporee Admission...
Featured Stories
Trail Tales – Your Opportunity to Share Your Story
Introducing Trail Tales: Your Scouting Unit's New Easy Monthly Report Submission Tool We are excited to unveil Trail Tales, a brand-new form designed to help Scouting units easily submit their monthly reports for publication in the District Newsletter. With Trail...
NEW “Community Ties” Website Resource
Our Mission The Community Ties initiative aligns with Scouting's core values of community service and civic duty by providing dedicated Scout volunteers at various local events. This program not only supports our community but also enriches the scouting experience....
District News
You are in the Driver’s Seat with “Unit Metrics”!
Psssssst... Have you heard? The Journey to Excellence program that has been used by Scouting America to understand the health of its units for more than 30 years has been sunsetted. 2024 was its last year. So, how are we tracking unit health now? Unit Connections with...
Registration is Open for National Jamboree 2026
The 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree will be held at The Summit Bechtel Family National Reserve in West Virginia from July 22-31, 2026. Find out more and sign up on the Council webpage: https://www.capitolareascouting.org/activities/jamborees/ Looking to save...
Service Opportunity: Food Pantry
District’s 4th Troop for Young Women On the Horizon
New All-Girl Troop Welcomes Young Women to Scouting America Exciting news for local families! A new all-girl Scouting America troop is forming in the Block House Creek area, linked with the well-established Troop 171. This expansion brings new opportunities for young...
North Shore Unit Stories
Scouts Volunteer at Living Leander Community & Nonprofit Expo
Scouts from Troops 258 & 358 and Crew 158, recently participated in the Living Leander Community & Nonprofit Expo on February 28, 2025. This event, organized by the Leander Chamber of Commerce, provided a vibrant platform for local businesses, nonprofits, and...
Eagles – February 2025
Joel Otto February 3, 2025 Troop 158Andrew TwellmanFebruary 17, 2025Troop 158
Aaron on Scouting
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