North Shore District Newsletter
October 2023 | Volume 9 Issue 10
A Scout is Brave. “A Scout can face danger although they are afraid. A Scout has the courage to stand for what they think is right even if others laugh at them or threaten them.”
“Like friendliness, bravery is a muscle that weakens without use, but can also strengthen with practice. That’s why I always try to do what scares me. By pushing your boundaries every day, you’ll be more prepared to make decisions and be brave at the times that matter most.”
– Eagle Scout Cole from ScoutSmarts
Scouting Calendar
October 2023
- 5 – District Committee Meeting
- 6-8, 28-29 – Wood Badge training
- 11,13-15 – Tower Climbing Training
- 12 – Roundtable Training and Scouting Gear Swap
- 12 – OA Chapter meeting
- 13-15 – Eclipse Over the Pines: Scouts BSA
- 14-15 – Eclipse Over the Pines: Galactic Cub Adventure
- 18, 20-22 – COPE Instructor Training
- 20-22 – JOTA/JOTI – Jamboree On The Air/Internet
- 25,28,Nov 4 – Natural Area Climbing Training
November 2023
- 2 – District Committee Meeting and Annual Planning
- 9 – Roundtable Training
- 9 – OA Chapter meeting
- 10-12 – North Shore Fall Camporee and Webelos Woods!
- 17-18 – MEGA Training IOLS
- 17-18 – MEGA Training BALOO
- 17-18 – MEGA Training Wilderness First Aid
- 17-19 – Sea Badge
- 18 – USAA Archery Level 1 Training
- 18 – OA Austin Powwow and Day of Service
- 23-24 Thanksgiving – Scout shop and camps closed
Call to Action
Gear donation/swap/recycle at Roundtable 10/12
Come to Good New Methodist Church on Thursday 10/12 at 7 PM to find all the gear you're looking for. We're having a swap meet where you can bring anything and take anything scouting related: clothes, boots, hats, water bottles, uniform parts, camping and cooking...
Sign Up for Webelos Woods, Nov 10-12
Hear ye, noble souls and gallant hearts! We beseech thee to join us at the grand Webelos Woods/Camporee, a gathering of mirth and valor. Prepare thy steeds and don thy finest attire, for a weekend of fun, games of all, and merry feasting awaits. Let the sun cast its...
Featured Stories
Save the Date Feb 6 for District Awards
District award nominations for Scouting year 2024 are now open! Awards will be presented to recipients on February 6, 2024, time & location tbd. EVERY unit is HIGHLY encouraged to submit nominations for recognition of their scouts, leaders, and volunteers by...
Nominations Open for District Awards
District award nominations for Scouting year 2023 are now open! Awards will be presented to recipients in January 2024. We are currently securing a venue and availability of the venue will disctate the date and time of the presentations, though we are targetting a...
District News
Eagles – September 2023
Alexander Trebilco September 14, 2023 Troop 271
What AI Says About Scouting
"Why is Boy Scouts of America fun?" Longtime Scouter Joel Holst entered this promt into AI platform Chat GPT3.5 and here's the response: The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is important not just for its character-building and educational aspects but also because it offers...
North Shore Unit Stories
First Responder Adventure for Webelos 10/21
Greetings Webelos I Parents and Leaders The scouts of Troop 2008 are providing a First Responder Adventure Class! This class is intended provide all requirements necessary for completion of the First Responder core adventure requirements for your Webelos I scouts. ...
Orienteering day 11/4 for Webelos and Scouts BSA
Where: Veteran’s Memorial Park - Cedar Park When: Saturday, November 4th from 9-11 am Who can attend: Any Webelos or Scouts BSA scouts Come learn about orienteering with Troops 258 and 358! We will have a mile-long orienteering course in the Cedar Park area. All local...
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