Archived News From the Tuscarora Council

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.

A Look Back at Camp-A-Lot 
Cub Scouts and their families enjoyed a weekend of jousting knights, high flying catapults and just a few rain sprinkles. Check out the photos from this event.

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).

Save Money on Uniform Pants at the Scout Shop
Check out our buy-one-get-one-free offer on Switchbacks, uniform pants with zip-off legs. Cost is $39.95 and must be purchased by April 14. Get the order form.

Climbing Tower Training
March 8 at Camp Tuscarora (8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
BB and Archery Range Supervisor
March 8 at Camp Tuscarora (10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
These training events can be used for any unit, district or council event and is highly recommended for the Spring Cub Scout Weekend.  Participants must be at least 21 years old. Each class costs is $2 per person. Contact Scott Hagler at shagler@bsamail.org. 

Cub Scout New Leader Essentials Training
March 1 at Camp Tuscarora (8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
This training will provide your pack's adult leaders with the tools necessary to ensure success. It is recommended that all adults serving in any leadership role within the pack participate in this training. Cost is $10 per person. Register online now. Download the training packet for Cub Scout New Leader Essentials.

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 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 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. 

Pow Wow Training for Cub Scout Leaders
Pow Wow Training offers a variety of classes for all levels of Cub Scout leadership. Classes include knots, campfire planning, conservation education and more. The class will be held Jan. 19 at Camp Tuscarora. Brochure. and Online Registration.

• Unit Order and Settlement Form by Container (use to order your products)
• Trail's End Scholarship Program Details and Form
• Prize Form for Selling $1,500 or More
• Fill It Up Patches and Certificates
• Unit Prize Order Form
• Unit Master Record

Commission Rates
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.

Information for Scouts
The Trail's End Family Guide: This packet was sent to every boy at the end of July. 

Incentives for Boys
In addition to the prizes offered by Trail's End, the Tuscarora Council will be providing a Nintendo Wii game system for the top seller in each district. If a Scout fills up an order form by Sept. 28, he can choose between a hiking kit or fishing rod and reel. If he fills up another order form by Oct. 29, he can choose between another kit or fishing set, plus his name is entered in a drawing for larger prizes.  Prize flyer and details.

How easy is it to sell Trail's End Popcorn? Just as our top performing units from last year.

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. 

November 2007

Award Nominations for Coharie District Banquet 
Listed below are all the awards volunteers are eligible to receive at the Coharie District Banquet. All nominations must be turned in by Nov. 26. The banquet is Dec. 6. You can download the following award forms as pdfs:

Webelos Den Leader Award
Tiger Cub Den  Leader Award
Summertime Pack Award
Scoutmaster Key Award
Silver Beaver Award (due Nov. 16)
Roundtable Scouter's Training Award
Roundtable Arrowhead Honor/Commissioner Key Award
Cub Scout Den Leader Award
District Award of Merit
Cub Scouter Award
Cubmaster Award
Camping Award
Boy Scout Leader's Training Award

Order Trail's End Popcorn
Local Scouts are now selling delicious Trail's End Popcorn products. This annual event provides valuable funds that allow the council and units to continue to provide quality programs for the more than 5,700 Scouts in our community. Please place your order with a neighborhood Scout or unit. You can also call the Scout Office at 919-734-1714 to place your order. When ordering, make checks payable to the pack, troop or Tuscarora Council. Do not make checks payable to individuals, please.

Torhunta District Awards 
Nominations are due Nov.1. Check out the category details and list of previous winners.
The dinner will be held Nov. 8 at First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro. Cost is $13 per person. Food will be provided by McCall's Restaurant.  Register online.

October 2007

Get a quick overview of the Trail's End fundraiser. Great details on top sellers, new prizes and new products. Also, check out the new Kick-off Incentive - the pack or troop that holds the most informative, energetic and boy-motivating best kick-off can win $1,000. All you have to do is submit a video to the council office by Sept. 28. Details are in the presentation.

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.

Cub Scout Basic Outdoor Leader Orientation (BALOO)
BALOO is a training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills required to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities including pack camping. This training is required for any adult who is in charge of planning a pack campout.
When: October 13 -14 at Camp Tuscarora
Cost: $15 for day, $25 for overnight if received by Oct. 5. Registration closes Oct. 10.

Webelos Leader Overnight Training
Webelos Overnighter is a training event for all Webelos and Bear Den Leaders. This is supplemental training to provide for a more enjoyable and safe outdoor experience on all your camping trips. 
When: October 13 -14 at Camp Tuscarora
Cost: $25 if received by Oct. 5. Registration closes Oct. 10.

Getting Ready for A New Year of Scouting
The council's new program year kicks off this month. As school days rapidly approach, we're getting ready for excited new Scouts, energized leaders and outstanding new adventures. Check out the council calendar for details. Click here for a membership application for youth or adult volunteers. More details coming to a school near you

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

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.

Camp Page
Cub Day Camp (July 9-13). Details.
Boy Scout Guides and Schedules for 2007
Leader's Guide. Details.
Merit Badge Schedule. Details.
Welcome Letter. Details.

June 2007

Looking for More Adventure This Summer? 
Philmont Scout Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness.  The 21st World Scout Jamboree will be held in the United Kingdom from July 27 until Aug. 8. You can also check out SeaBase and its unique aquatic programs for Scouts.

CAMP
Camper Fees for Boy Scouts
The cost per camper will be $165*, and units should submit their payments by the following dates:
June 1: Remaining balance due. If balance is not received, the fee will increase $30 per camper.*Troops that agree to participate in the 2007 Popcorn Sale and support a Friends of Scouting campaign will have their cost per camper reduced to $145. 

Adult Fees
The Youth Protection Policies of BSA require at least two adult leaders per Troop be present on camp property at all times. One adult must be 21-years-old or older, while the other may be 18. Additional adults may attend for free based on thefollowing schedule according to the number of registered boys attending:

15 boys= 3 free adults
25 boys = 4 free adults
35 boys= 5 free adults
45 boys= 6 free adults

For all other adults, a charge of $75 each will apply. Units may elect to exchange adults during the week with no additional charge as long as their total number does not exceed the schedule above.For more information about camp, please contact Camp Director Hogan Moore at (919) 934-9542.