Leader Resources

(June) Youth Protection Training Policies (Effective June 1, 2010)
Youth Protection Training must have been completed within the last 2 years to recharter an adult. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection Training before they submit their application for registration. See more
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(June) Boy Scout Leader Basic Training - Indoor Session
The indoor session of the Boy Scout Leader Basic Training will be offered every week during Boy Scout Summer Camp. The training will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings starting at 6:30pm. You must attend both sessions to complete. There are no fees for this training. Find Summer Camp Dates.

(May) List of Merit Badge Counselors
We've completed a list of merit badge counselors within the Tuscarora Council. List includes badges, names and phone numbers. The list is included under Programs: Boy Scouts: Merit Badge Counselors. Get it now.

(May) Council Calendar Updated Through May 2011
We've added several new events to the council calendar. The new calendar covers June 2010 through May 2011. Please note that some dates and details may change. See the new calendar.

(May) Boy Scout Camporee Rescheduled for October 8-10
The event, which was to be held in May, has been rescheduled for October 8-10. 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.

(May) Camp Cards Help Your Scouts Raise Funds for Summer Camp
The Tuscarora Council is selling $5 Camp Cards as a fundraiser to help your Scouts raise the money they need to attend summer camp. These cards include special one-time discounts of $5 off a $50 or more purchase at both local Piggly Wiggly and IGA grocery stores. Several other discounts are also available. Get all the details for your pack or troop.

(April) Guides for Summer Camp
The guidebooks for Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Webelos summer camps are now available online. The guides contain information about fees, payment dates, programs, camp policies, camperships and more. Go to the 2010 Summer Camp page for details.

(January) 2010 Training Resolutions
The Executive Committee of the Tuscarora Council adopted a resolution at its December 15, 2009 meeting requiring that on May 1, 2010 council units must have at least 50% of their direct contact leaders basic trained before a tour permit will be issued. On December 31, 2010, all council units are to have at least 85% of their direct contact leaders basic leader trained in order to recharter. See the Training section for complete details and upcoming courses.

(January) National BSA Raises Traditional Membership Fees $5
Effective January 1, 2010, the traditional membership registration fee for all youth and adults will be $15 rather than its current $10. This change was decided by the national council of the Boy Scouts of America. This increase will affect youth and adults registering in packs, troops, teams and crews, as well as council employees, and council and district volunteers. The entire membership registration fee goes to the National Council and is its primary source of funding.Over the years registration fees have periodically increased to offset inflation and operating cost increases. The last fee increase was seven years ago, and it rose from $7 to $10.

The $15 prorated fee will become effective for traditional membership (recharter, new, additional registration, or other) with an effective date of January 1, 2010 or later. The new prorated fee will be $1.25 per month.

Please note this a national decision, not a Tuscarora Council decision. On behalf of the youth we serve together, thank you for your dedication and support of this council and its programs.