In accordance with the by-laws of the Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America, this is official notice of the Occoneechee Council Annual Business Meeting and Elections scheduled for Thursday, January 25, 2024: George “Chris” Jordan, President of the Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America, proudly announces that the 2024 Council Nominating Committee under the chairmanship […]
Category: Council News
Recharter Info Session Zoom Recording
Occoneechee Council recently hosted a recharter information session on November 9, 2023. You can watch a recording of that Zoom session here: Recorded Council Recharter Chat – November 9, 2023 To learn more about the recharter process, check out the Council’s recharter page. If you have any questions as you work on your unit’s recharter, please […]
2023 Updates to Youth Protection & Adult Leadership (Effective Sept 1, 2023)
2023 Updates to Youth Protection & Adult LeadershipEffective September 1, 2023 Please take time to review the following updates to the Guide to Safe Scouting and Barriers to Abuse, effective September 1, 2023: Activities Two registered adult leaders, age 21 or older, are required at all Scouting activities, including all meetings. There must be a […]
Scouting Matters – Netflix Documentary
Dear Scouting Family, You may have recently seen or heard about a Netflix documentary titled Scouts Honor about the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which was released on September 6, 2023. The documentary covers abuse in the BSA, youth protection, and the future of Scouting. I’m reaching out because of your significance to the mission […]
Occoneechee Council Virtual Roundtable Zoom Recording Now Available from August 10, 2023
ICYMI: Occoneechee Council Virtual Roundtable Zoom Recording Now Available from August 10, 2023. Hear from Key Leaders within the Council on National Annual Meeting Updates, Fees & Recharter and much more! Use the Zoom passcode @K+F8pnf to watch the video. Watch here Download Roundtable Slides Here Slides from Breakout Sessions Available Below: Cub Scouts […]
Coming soon: Cub Scout packs can camp up to two consecutive nights
Effective Sept. 1, 2023, Cub Scout packs who are conducting their own overnight camping activities may now camp up to two consecutive nights. This is a change from the earlier policy on pack unit-coordinated camping, which was previously limited to single overnight experiences. The updated policy also applies to Webelos and Arrow of Light dens, […]
BSA National Annual Membership Fees and New Process Announced
BSA’s emergence from bankruptcy represents a pivotal milestone in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA)’s financial restructuring case and solidifies a path forward for survivors and the Scouting movement. To preserve its mission, the BSA has had to take some extraordinary steps over the past three years to reposition the organization for the future. The […]
Is it SAFE?
Heading into summer, hear from Enterprise Risk Management Chair, Jim Erlinger on ways to mitigate and manage risk in your Scouting activities. Our Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) wants the Unit to participate in a new and exciting activity. How do we determine if it’s safe and appropriate for the Unit? A great Scouting journey allows […]
Updated YPT Compliance Procedures
Scouting is a time-tested endeavor that instills positive values and must be a safe haven for all youth members and leaders who participate. We strive to make sure every youth in our program is afforded a safe and enjoyable experience while participating in the program. As a valued member of our Occoneechee Council Scouting family, […]
National Boatswain – Evan Nazareth of Occoneechee Council, BSA
Congratulations to Evan Nazareth of Ship 244 on his selection as the next National Boatswain of Sea Scouts! Read on to learn more about what inspires Evan in his Scouting journey. For more on Evan’s new role as National Boatswain, click here: https://seascout.org/news/introducing-the-2023-2024-national-boatswain/?fbclid=IwAR00BjGqpwXpV4m4a5M4hi6J1N0jE8icF5diuIWttxPCLRqyiISvZa2K5AM How long have you been involved in Sea Scouts and Scouting? I joined […]