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 […]
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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 […]
2023 Silver Beaver Recipients
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award that a Council can award a volunteer. This award recognizes registered Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a Council. This year’s class of 2023 Silver Beaver honorees are: Paul Huffman Bradford Thompson Don Gantt David Bernath Seth Asbill Congratulations to these amazing Scouters! […]
2022 Gratitude Report
2022 was an exciting year at Occoneechee Council! Check out some of the highlights in our 2022 Gratitude Report. Our Year In Review video also highlights some of our proudest moments of this past year too. We hope to achieve more great things in 2023! #AdventureOn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnDoEfsNr5E
2023 Annual Council Business Meeting & Elections
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 26, 2023 George “Chris” Jordan, President of the Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America, proudly announces that the 2023 Council Nominating Committee under the chairmanship […]
2023 National Jamboree
July 19-28, 2023 – Summit Bechtel Reserve Jamboree is more than a destination. It’s the adventure of lifetime. And there is simply nothing else like it on the planet. What’s a Jamboree? It’s not camp. National Jamboree is 360-degrees of fun, friends and fellowship with hands-on adventure that takes you places you never thought you’d […]
Register for Philmont 2023
To request a 2023 Philmont Trek or Cavalcade, please sign up at the lottery sign up page. https://registerphilmont.org/entry/2023
COVID Policies and Procedures
BSA National Statement on COVID-19 Revised August 2021 The safety of our Scouts, volunteers, employees and communities continues to be our top priority. We must continue our vigilance to assure that youth and their families are safe while they enjoy the many benefits of Scouting. We continue to follow the guidance from expert agencies and […]