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May 2010

Spring 2010 Training Events 

Due to the many requests from Scoutmasters, the council Camporee will be postponed until after this summer. The event was to be held May 21-23 at Camp Tuscarora. We will announce a date sometime in the next few weeks based on the results of a survey. 
This event will be an opportunity for your Scouts to complete some of the centennial merit badges offered only this year.  These badges will include signaling, tracking, trailblazing and carpentry.  To ensure that as many Scouts as possible have the opportunity to complete these once-in-a-lifetime merit badges, we have pushed this event back for maximum attendance.


Distinguished Citizen Dinner to Honor Dr. James Atkins
The dinner, honoring Goldsboro's noted oncologist Dr. James N. Atkins, will be held May 4 at Walnut Creek Country Club. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $250 per couple or $150 per individual.  See the press release.

January 2010

Commemorative Patches are Still Available
We are offering special patches to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Scouting. Collector's edition sets are $500, limited edition sets are $100, and council sets are $30 each. Sales are limited, and orders will be processed in the order they are received.
Order and pay for patches online.

December 2009

Registration Requests for 2011 Philmont Begin Nov. 1
Registration requests for 2011 expeditions for Philmont Scout Ranch will be accepted online from November 1 to  December 5, 2009. Interested groups should thoroughly review all of the details and attendance requirements found in the information packet.
For more information, send an e-mail to camping@philmontscoutranch.org or call (575) 376-2281.

Check out Photos From Reunion and Centennial Kick-Off
More than 300 people came to share Scouting memories and make new ones on December 5 during the Tuscarora Council's Reunion and Centennial Kick-Off Celebration.  Scouts from 6 to 96 shared their stories during the event, which featured hands-on exhibits, historical displays, viewing of the 1968 pilgrimage to Bath video and more.
Check out photos from the Reunion and Centennial Event.

Combined Federal Campaigns Kick-Off in September
Businesses and government operations in Johnston, Wayne and Sampson Counties give their employees an opportunity to invest in their communities through the annual United Way and Combined Federal Campaigns. The United Way affiliates in these communities support the Tuscarora Council and other vital community programs, and we tremendously appreciate their assistance. For our supporters in Johnston County: The United Way of Johnston County has merged with the United Way of the Greater Triangle. The group now serves community needs in Durham, Johnston, Orange and Wake counties.

November 2009

Deer Hunting Tournament Set for Thanksgiving Weekend
EVENT CANCELLED. Help support Scouting, and you have a chance to win $25,0000. We'll also be awarding $2,500 for the biggest buck or $1,000 for the biggest doe. Registration is due November 23. Cost is $75 for the open division. Youth can also participate in a special youth division for $10.
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Shooting Clays Tournament Rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 29 at Camp Tuscarora
Are you a good shot? If so, join us for our Shooting Clays Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 29 at Camp Tuscarora. It costs $50 per adult to enter. We'll also be offering a BB gun competition for youth as well. (Cost is $10 per youth). The adult winner will receive a Browning BPS 12-gauge shotgun, and the youth winner will receive a limited edition Ducks Unlimited air rifle. This is a 12-gauge tournament. Concessions and door prizes will be available. Get the rules and details.

Join the Tuscarora Council on Facebook
We invite you to join the group "Tuscarora Council, Boy Scouts of America" on Facebook. It's a forum for current Scouts, leaders, parents, alumni and donors to share stories, photos and keep up with the latest council news. Please note that you must be a member of Facebook to access the group page.

September 2009

2009-2010 Program Calendar Now Available
We've got many great council and district activities planned for this year. Check out dates for camping events, training sessions, summer camp and more. Dates are subject to change. See the List of Events calendar (pdf).  You can also access the information through the online calendar.

May 2009

Greatly Reduced Camp Fees Available for Qualified Families
We've always offered reduced fees for Scouts through our campership program; however, we believe the current economic conditions warrant further consideration. Attend summer camp, Webelos camp or Cub resident camp for 25% of the full price. Review the new application and return it to the council office by May 29 to take advantage of this great opportunity. Get the application.

Rifle Merit Badge Qualification (May 23, 2009):
This event is for those Scouts who were not able to complete their qualification portion of the rifle merit badge during the 2008 summer camp. Cost is $5. Get complete details.

April 2009

Scouting Values Tour Comes to Tuscarora on April 3
Join us on Friday, April 3 at 1 p.m. for a special visit from the national Scouting road tour. The year-long tour, which is in honor of 100 years of Scouting values, will cover 45,000 miles as it travels to every council in the contiguous U.S. The group will be presenting the council with a mural in honor of Scouting's 100th anniversary. The tour will conclude on February 8, 2010 at the National Council of BSA in Irving, Texas.

March 2009

Voluntary Recall Issued for Trail's End Caramel Corn with Peanuts
There have been no health-related complaints for Trail's End products; however, this recall is a precaution due to the issues surrounding Peanut Corporation of America. The Caramel Corn with Peanut product is the only item impacted by this recall.  Get complete details.

Details on the 2009 District Pinewood Derby
Event will be held March 7 at Charles E. Perry Elementary School (705 Gold Street) in Roseboro.
Registration runs from 7:30 to 8 a.m., and the race begins at 8:30 a.m. All Cub Scouts must check in before 8 a.m.
to race. Cost is $3 per registration. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Get the rules and registration pack.


Support Scouts Through Popcorn Sale
Scouts are now selling Trail's End popcorn throughout the Tuscarora Council. This annual event raises needed funds to help local Scout units and the council provide outstanding programs for youth in Duplin, Johnston, Sampson and Wayne counties. Buyers can also choose to donate $25 on popcorn treats that will be sent for the enjoyment of military personnel and their families. Almost 70% of the proceeds go directly to local Scouting programs. Scouts are also selling unique candles and gourmet treats as part of the fundraiser as well.When purchasing items from local Scouts, please make your checks payable to the Tuscarora Council. Please do not provide cash or make checks payable to an individual. You can also make purchases directly from the council office by calling (919) 734-1714.

Trail's End Popcorn Data
Please remind customers to pay by check. No cash should be accepted. The council goal for 2008 is $402,100.
How much can your unit earn? Up to 38% commission stays with YOUR unit.
Base commission will be 32% in 2008
2% increase for attending the 2008 Popcorn Kick-Off
2% increase for selling more in 2008 compared to 2007
2% increase for turning ALL monies in on tim
Oct.27 Door-to-door orders and prize orders due
Nov. 5 Door-to-door orders delivery
Nov. 8 Door-to-door orders distribution
Dec. 3 All popcorn money due to the council office

2008 Popcorn Sale Winners
Coharie: Anthony B. of Pack 37 ($2,373)
Neusiok: Ryan D. of Pack 33 ($2,712)
Torhunta: Alex F. of Pack 28 ($2,717)
Top Sales Unit: Pack 33 ($22,506)
2nd Place Unit: Pack 24 ($18,626)
3rd Place Unit: Pack 64 ($18,285)

Interested in Making a Year-End Gift to the Tuscarora Council?
A year-end gift to the Tuscarora Council may help reduce your income taxes, while providing meaningful support for the youth who benefit from Scouting programs. If you would like to give, please send your gift by Dec. 31. Your tax professional can give you more information about gift deductibility.

August 2008

Chief Scout Executive Says Leaders Need Scouts' Qualities
Robert Mazzuca recently sat down with USA Today to discuss the leadership lessons of Scouting from a business perspective. Read the interview.

Scout Leaders Pleased with Summer Camp
I wanted to take a minute to compliment the staff at summer camp this year. Once again, they did a fantastic job.
Each staff member I spoke with was enthusiastic, polite and willing to help... The safety features such as pagers gave each
Scout leader much needed peace of mind. We all have a lot to be proud of in our council's facilities. A lot of hard work has
resulted in a great place to spend summer camp, but the people make the difference. The Scouts from my troop really enjoyed
this year and have already begun planning for next year. Thanks for all of your efforts to provide a first class experience that
will give the Scouts lifetime memories. - Stephen Waddell, Scoutmaster of Kenly Troop 29  

Boy Scout Golf Tournament to be held June 19
A golf tournament benefiting the Tuscarora Council will be held June 19 at Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course. The tournament is limited to 25 teams (100 players). Cost is $50 per player. Registration is from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. the day of the tournament, and play begins at 1 p.m. For more information, please contact tournament sponsor Southco Distributing at (919) 735-8012

Trainer Development Conference on May 17
Available for  Scouters who are interested in being a part of the training committee or who just want to improve their presentation skills.  Any leader registered as a pack trainer must also attend this training. It will be at Camp Tuscarora. Cost is $10, and lunch will be provided.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. Contact Mark Metzler for details.

May 2008
Order 2008 Boy Scout Camp T-Shirts
The front left of each shirt will be customized for your troop. All orders are due May 30. Download the order form and design.

April 2008

Thank you to Torhunta Pow Wow Staff
Pam Rooks,  Sheila Bryan, Carl Fussell,  Cece Hudson, Ann Hardee, Bill Hardee, Donna Rose, Lori Grantham, Connie Barton, Gregg Womack, Billy Wombel, Doug Davis, Jane Mervin, Tony Ballance, Barbara Byers, Doug Lamb, Crystal Benson, Blake Ball, Dana Cooper and Connie Barton.

Torhunta Pinewood Derby Results
Top Finishers
1st place: Clay G. (Pack 10); 2nd place: Tristan F. (Pack 581); and 3rd place Rayce G. (Pack 59)
Best in Show
Tigers -: 1st place: Jacob B. (Pack 96); 2nd place: John B. (Pack 9); and 3rd place: Nathaniel H. (Pack 22)
Wolfs - 1st place Davis C. (Pack 34); , 2nd place Christopher D. (Pack 96); and 3rd place Joshua W. (Pack 59)
Bears - 1st place Chance M. (Pack 766);  2nd place Devon W. (Pack 8); and Brandon C. (Pack 581)
Webelos -1st place Martin B. (Pack 34);  2nd place Brett B. (Pack 59); and  3rd place Tyler P. (Pack 8)

Coharie's Pinewood Derby Winners and Volunteers
4th place - Grant S. of Pack 27- Clinton
3rd place - Devian T. of Pack 37 - Albertson
2nd place - Wesley H. of Pack 37 - Albertson
1st place -  Kade S. of Pack 27- Clinton
Best Boy Built - David W. Pack 20 - Warsaw

Thanks to: Sheila Bryant, Kevin Blackburn, Gregg Brann, Jeff Taylor, Robin Bishop, Ray Bryant, Charles Hinson and
Pack 42 members, parents and Cubmaster James Rouse.

March 2008

Thank you to Torhunta Freeze-o-Ree Staff
John Compton, Mike Saviak, Donna Rose, Lori Grantham, Howard Huff, Willie Joyner, Craig Hansen, Richard Slozak and Rick Pridgen

Coharie Winter Event Thanks
We owe a big debt of gratitude to the following Coharie volunteers who helped with our winter events: Joni Fay Fetterman and Molly Held (Merit Badge College) and Darrett Ezzell, George Rivenbark and Henry Campbell (Freeze-O-Ree).

January 2008

Top Popcorn Sellers for Coharie District
Congratulations to Anthony B. from Pack 37 in Albertson, NC.  He sold $2,577 worth of popcorn during the Trail's End Popcorn Sale and has received a Wii gaming system as the top seller in Coharie District. 

Top Selling Units Popcorn Chairperson Unit Leader Amount Town
Pack 47 Gregory Brann Gregory Brann $9,413 Beulaville, NC
Troop 391 Keith Dowd Joseph Godwin $3,113 Roseboro, NC

Top Popcorn Sellers for Neusiok District
Congratulations to Ryan B. from Pack 77 in Smithfield, NC.  He sold $2,511 worth of popcorn during the Trail's End Popcorn Sale and has received a Wii gaming system as the top seller in Neusiok District. 

Top Selling Units Popcorn Chairperson Unit Leader Amount Town
Pack 64 Greg Idol Greg Idol $15,113 Clayton, NC
Troop 24 Robin Cauvel Peter Wertz $7,551 Smithfield, NC

Top Popcorn Sellers from Torhunta District
Congratulations to James F. from Pack 12 in Fremont, NC.  He sold $3,192 worth of popcorn during the Trail's End Popcorn Sale and has received a Wii gaming system as the top seller in Torhunta District.

Top Selling Units Popcorn Chairperson Unit Leader Amount Town
Pack 12 Tony Balance Tony Balance $12,680 Fremont, NC
Troop 3 Rob Hankins Mac Sullivan $6,060 Goldsboro, NC

How much can your unit earn? Up to 38% commission stays with YOUR unit.
Base commission will be 32% in 2007
2% increase for attending the 2007 Popcorn Kick-Off
2% increase for selling more in 2007 compared to 2006
2% increase for turning ALL monies in on time.

December 2007

Coharie District Award Winners
Coharie District honored its top volunteers Dec. 7 at its annual district banquet. The following took home awards:
George Rivenbark-Fellowship Award
Gregg Brann(Pack 47)-District Chairman's Award of Excellence
Michelle Ezzell-District Award of Merit

No campfires at Camp Tuscarora due to drought conditions
Because of a statewide ban on burning, no campfires will be permitted at Camp Tuscarora. Guests may use  propane grills, but no charcoal, fire pits or other ground level flames. Recent drought conditions have greatly increased the risk of fire. Thanks for your cooperation.

October 2007

Cub Recognition Kit Recalled
National BSA has advised us about a recall on the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit (No. 0184). Details from the manufacturer.

August 2007

Camp Feedback
I want to let you know that Mark with the waterfront has been outstanding. He has a GREAT attitude, personality and really shows that he cares. I do not know of the words to describe how well he has interacted with the boys. As a parent and not a den leader, just helping out, I wanted you to know my thoughts. I have been a school teacher in the past, and he is a good teacher.
 - Marvin Craddock, Pack 77

I wanted to take a minute to tell you of my Troop’s experience at Summer Camp this year. We (Troop 12) attended the last week of Summer Camp,  as we have for the past 12 or 15 years and were extremely impressed. Usually on the last week it is obvious that the staff members are ready to get home, and they are usually acting that way. This year was far from that. Up through closing campfire, ALL staff members were extremely energetic and having fun. I think the "having fun" piece is what may have been missing in the past. Every leader’s meeting, flag ceremony and campfire began when they were supposed to start - a big change from what I am used to at Summer Camp which impressed me greatly.

At first I must say that I was not thinking that the skate park or BMX track would be popular with my boys, but to my delight, they were there every time it was open. In fact,  two of my boys won the skateboard competition and one won the BMX competition. Also the allowance to ride bikes was nice as most of my boys participated in all of the extra activities that were offered because they did not have to walk to them. Hogan did a wonderful job making sure our needs were taken care of (actually we really didn’t have anything break this year).

Lastly I must mention the WONDERFUL job that Tyler did as director. The time and effort he put into planning and carrying out his plan were very obvious. He is a leader that my boys like and respect. The events he had planned (Top Troop Challenge) had my boys excited everyday, where in years past they just preferred to lay around and nap. See you Summer of ’08.
-Chris Hopper , Scout Master Troop 12

July 2007

Attention Skateboarders and BMXers
The skateboard park and BMX track will be ready for summer camp.  All skaters and riders are required to review safety requirements and provide a parent/guardian signed waiver before participating.  Learn more about the track and other camp improvements in the June edition of the Trailblazer.
Be Prepared and Ready Award Offered
The BSA Ready & Prepared Award was developed to encourage and reward Boy Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices while enjoying challenging activities. Learn how your unit can earn this award.

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