North Shore Scouting News
September 2024 | Volume 10 Issue 9
A Scout is Thrifty
Scouting Calendar
September 2024
- 5 – District Committee Meeting
- 7 – Council High Adventure Day
- 9 – Take Care of Texas video contest opens
- 12 – District Roundtable Training
- 14 – Stop the Bleed Training
- 14 – Cub Scout BB & Archery Rangemaster Training
- 18, 20-22- Tower Climbing Instructor Training/COPE Prerequiste
- 20-22 – STEM Adveture Weekend
- 21 – Cub Kite & Rocket Festival
- 28-29 – Aquatic Training: Paddle Craft Safety
October 2024
- 3 – District Committee Meeting
- 4-6 – Order of the Arrow Fall Assembly
- 10 – District Roundtable Training
- 16 & 18 – COPE Instructor Training Course
- 17 – Sporting Clays Classic
- 18-20 – Conservation Award Weeekend
- 18-20 – Jamboree On the Air/Internet (JOTA/JOTI)
- 19 – Cub Galactic Event in the Pines
- 23 & 26 & 11/2 – Natural Area Climbing Instructor Training
- 27 – Gathering of Eagles at Smilin V
AOLs and Troops Save the Date: Dec 6-8 – The Amazing Race: District Fall Camporee at Smilin V
Call to Action
Park cleanup 9/14
Volunteer to help clean up Lakewood Park in Leander from 8am-12pm on Saturday, Septmeber 14, 2024. For more information see there JustServe information at this link.
Join the Kite & Rocket Festival on September 21
Calling all Cub Scouts and all their friends! Bring everyone grades K-5 to Smilin V in Liberty Hill for the Kite & Rocket Festival on Saturday, September 21. See the flyer below for the registation link.
Featured Stories
Sign Up for National Jamboree 2026
Save the dates for July 22-31, 2026 for the next National Jamboree, held at the amazing high adventure base Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. See below for more information about joining the Capitol Area Council contingent.
Sign Up for Wood Badge Premiere Training this Fall
Wood Badge is the BSA's premier leadership training course that will give you the tools to be a more effective leader in scouting and beyond. See what previous North Shore particpants have said: https://nsdbsa.org/north-shore-scouters-recommend-wood-badge and...
District News
Popcorn 2024 – September news
>>> Upcoming Dates <<< Sep 11 - Popcorn Distribution DaySep 14 - Neighborhood Blitz DaySep 20 - Storefront Booths BeginNov 3 - Last day for all in-person sales (booth, wagon, take order)Nov 8 - Take Order due in Trail’s End Popcorn SystemDec 4 -...
Order of the Arrow – September news
Fall Assembly Fall Assembly is October 4-6 at Lost Pines. You make a difference in the lives of so many Scouts with your efforts. Continur cheerful servicer and sign up here. Upcoming September 12, 2024 Chapter Meeting - 7 PM, Wesley Center at Good News...
Eagles – June part2 and August 2024
Mihir Bhide June 3, 2024 Troop 202Tristan Heimann June 10, 2024 Troop 233Jordan Elizalde August 3, 2024 Troop 271Lilly Bjørdal August 4, 2024 Troop 358Alan Antunez August 7, 2024 Troop 234Ethan Ho August 7, 2024 Troop 234Albert Carrillo August 19, 2024 Troop 233John...
What AI Says About…Why Scouting America is different from any other youth development program
Why is Scouting America different than any other youth development program? ChatGPT Scouting America, known as the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), differs from other youth development programs in several key ways: 1. Focus on Outdoor Skills and Adventure Scouting places...
North Shore Unit Stories
Troops serve at 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
The City of Cedar Park held a September 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Park. Scouts from Troops 258 and 358 handed out programs, bottles of water, and small flags. The ceremony honored all branches of the military and first responders. Many veterans said they had...
Wear Sunscreen (Mustang Island Adventure)
[by Gregory Andres, T271] If I can offer one bit of advice when visiting Mustang Island, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientist where as the rest of this article is only my personal opinion. Ten scouts and four adults...
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