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2020 Council Program Fee and FAQ

- June 7, 2020 - Cub Scouts, Exploring/Learning for Life, Front Page, Programs, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing, What's Hot

In October 2019, the Council Board voted a $48 fee for each youth Scout registered during the 2020 recharter, payable no later than August 1st, 2020. Council sent emails on June 3, 2020, to all unit Key 3 members, with the billing statements for this fee. Units needing to apply for assistance for this fee…

Revisions to 2020 National Membership Fee

- June 4, 2020 - Cub Scouts, Exploring/Learning for Life, Programs, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing

Dear Occoneechee Council Scouting Family, We pray that you and your families are safe and healthy during this pandemic. After extreme consideration, staff reductions and other operational changes over the past six months, last week, the executive board of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America approved a membership fee increase for all…

Enhanced Troop Camping

- May 19, 2020 - Camps, Events, Front Page, Scouts BSA, Scouts BSA, Summer Camp, What's Hot

The Occoneechee Council is pleased to announce a summer camping program to meet the needs of our Scouts and the concerns of our communities. Announcing the Enhanced Troop Camping program! at CampDurant.Com

Merit Badges You Can Complete at Home

- March 31, 2020 - Resources, Scout Supporter Events, Scouts BSA

Need something constructive to do? Click on the link above to see 58 merit badges that Scout can complete at home. Merit badges for social distancing: 58 badges Scouts can complete at home

Digital Safety in a Time of Increased Online Activity

- March 30, 2020 - Cub Scouts, Exploring/Learning for Life, GAPS, Programs, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, STEM, Venturing

As local councils and units use digital and online resources, such as video conferencing, to continue Scouting meetings, projects and advancement during the COVID-19 outbreak, the National Council is providing the following guidance. Note this guidance is not comprehensive and if it differs from the legal requirements of your state or local jurisdiction, please consult…

2020 Occoneechee Program Guide

- November 18, 2019 - Cub Scouts, Programs, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, STEM, Venturing

Internet Advancement 2.0

- May 24, 2019 - Cub Scouts, Front Page, Programs, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing

BSA has retired Internet Advancement 1.0 This was the Internet portal used from 2006 to May 23, 2019 – RIP Internet Advancement 1.0 Internet Advancement 2.0 is HERE Training and information is available here: Please read the training before requesting help. https://help.scoutbook.com/article-categories/advancement-quick-entry-internet-advancement-update/ Access is limited to UNIT Key 3, Unit Key 3 Plus 3, and…

Order Of The Arrow

- March 7, 2019 - Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing

Order Of The Arrow The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society. The OA focuses on providing cheerful service during a multitude of activities, adventures, and leadership training opportunities for youth and adults.

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