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Friends of Scouting
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Progress as of May 14, 2020:
Each district shares a portion of the overall goal.
District progress as of May 14, 2020:
More Ways to Support
Combined Federal Campaign
Federal employees, the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has opened a Special Solicitation period, now through June 30. Make your pledge to support local Scouting online with CFC Code 94511.
The CFC Special Solicitation allows federal employees and retirees to make supplemental one-time or recurring donations to eligible charities via credit/debit card or bank draft. Anyone who did not pledge during the 2019 CFC will also be eligible to start a payroll deduction pledge. No distribution fees will be withheld from donations made during the CFC Special Solicitation.
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Tribute Gifts
Is a loved one celebrating a graduation, birthday, or Scouting milestone? You can give a memorial or tribute gift in their honor.
Service Hours
Tidewater Council reports Scouts’ service hours to United Way and other charitable organizations, and this information impacts the amount of their financial gifts. Report your service hours to help show the community impact of local Scouting programs. Scouts are already doing a Good Turn daily – it just takes a few minutes more to record their community service.
Upcoming Events
Many events have been postponed due to COVID-19. Click here for a continuously updated list of event changes. Tidewater Council’s official updates and policies can be found here.
Camp Cooped Up
May 11 - June 10
Join in the fun for a month-long, council-wide, at-home Scout Camporee. Scouts and Scouters will have a variety of fun activities to complete over the course of a month, including stargazing, making s’mores, and camping in your own backyard. Participants will be able to purchase a special camporee patch.
Virtual Campfires
Every Saturday
Connect with your fellow Scouts with a weekly Virtual Campfire. Hosted by Troop 5212 on Zoom, the Virtual Campfires will occur at 8:30 PM every Saturday night until the COVID-19 isolation is over.
Please invite your unit’s Scouts to join from their backyards, living rooms, or kitchen tables. We look forward to fun and fellowship around the campfire!
To ensure the safety of all youth participants, please contact Scoutmaster Shelley Drisko at scoutmastert5212@gmail.com for log-on information.
Virtual Merit Badge University
June 1-5
Tidewater Council will offer several virtual merit badges during the week of June 1-5, including Chess and Entrepreneurship. Registration is coming soon on Black Pug.
We are looking for merit badge counselors to provide additional opportunities for our Scouts. Session sizes are small to create the best learning environment, and you can choose your own dates, times, and teleconference platform. Please contact us to volunteer.
Scout Night with the Norfolk Tides
June 12
Take me out to the ballgame! Join us at Harbor Park to cheer on the Norfolk Tides. Just prior to game time, the Scouts and adults in uniform will march around the field for the National Anthem and Scout Oath. Don’t miss the opportunity to camp out on the field after the game!
Tickets and camping vouchers are now available in the Scout Shop.
Backpack to Retention
June 24 and July 8
Calling all Cub Scout leaders! You are invited to attend a training session that will give you the tools to lead a high-performing, successful pack!
Learn about the NEW improved fall recruiting plan. We’ll show you how to recruit Cub Scouts in a more effective way and help you prepare for the membership growth. You’ll also get tips for calendar planning, budgeting, product sales, leader training, and more!
This training is absolutely FREE, but registration is requested. Register online.
Princess Anne District Pinewood Derby
June 27
Save the date for the Princess Anne District Pinewood Derby, June 27 at the Fleet Reserve Association. More information is coming soon.
Cub Scout Day Camps
July and August
Tidewater Council is continuously evaluating the COVID-19 situation in our community. We are dedicated to developing a Day Camp Program that is SAFE AND FUN for all. We will follow guidelines from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Camp Association (ACA), and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Thank you for your patience as we work with the evolving nature of the situation. Updates will be posted on our website as they are available.
Troop 364 50th Anniversary Celebration
August 8
All current and former members and adult leaders of Troop 364, as well as their families, are invited to attend the troop’s 50th anniversary celebration. The event will take place at Great Neck Park pavilions, 2513 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 from 11 AM – 3 PM. If you are or know a former member of Troop 364, please share the word. The troop has created a survey to get suggestions for the event. Contact baysidetroop364@gmail.com for more information.
OA Service & Ordeal Weekend
August 21-23
Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, the March and May OA Service & Ordeal Weekends were postponed. Those who registered in Tentaroo will be moved to the August 21-23 event. Additional information will be sent through the OA communication channels. If you are not receiving these communications, please contact your Chapter Chief.
Three Rivers District Camporee
August 28-30
“Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow” at Pipsico Scout Reservation, Camp Lions. The Three Rivers District Camporee will be an end-of-summer campout. Registration is now open on Black Pug.
In the Scouting tradition of promoting camping and the Scout motto of “Be Prepared,” this camporee will focus on Scouting skills acquired in the journey to the rank of First Class Scout. The skills learned in this journey enable a Scout to be prepared to take on life’s challenges and make wise decisions.
Powder Horn
September 11-13 and September 18-20
Powder Horn is a resource course designed to introduce Scouting’s adults and youth to the exciting outdoor and high-adventure program possibilities for their unit. The ultimate goal is for the participants to leave the Powder Horn course with a list of ideas to help their program, along with the contacts and resources needed to implement them.
Session options include:
- Expedition Planning
- Backpacking/LNT
- Shooting Sports
- Emergency Preparedness
- Geocaching
- Orienteering
- Sailing
- Watercraft
- SCUBA
- Wilderness First Aid & Survival
- And much more!
The course will be held at locations throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, and by teleconference. The fee schedule will be announced on June 15.
Annual Leadership Breakfast
September 22
Tidewater Council has made the difficult decision to postpone our Annual Leadership Breakfast until September, because the health and safety of the community is our top priority.
The extended shutdowns have put Tidewater Council in a difficult financial position. Please consider making your financial gift to Tidewater Council today. You can donate online or fill out a pledge card and submit it to shannon.foster@scouting.org.
Keynote speaker Kevin Greene, an Eagle Scout and NFL Hall of Famer, will join us for the Annual Leadership Breakfast this fall. RSVP to Shannon Foster.
Albemarle District Camporee
October 23-25
There are many legends about the origins of the Scottish Games. The oldest traces the Games tradition back to the period of Roman invasions in the 2nd and 3rd centuries, where Scottish warriors reputedly displayed their bravery and strength by performing feats of skill and power in front of the opposing army. The most widely accepted tale describes the Games as informal athletic tests by which Kings and Clan Chiefs examined the agility, cunning, and physical strength of their clansmen. The victors of these trials were then awarded positions of leadership both on the battlefield and within the clan. The Scottish Highland Games or “Heavy Events” are the modem continuation of this ancient Celtic tradition. Each event you watch today may look like a simple matter of brute strength, but each also requires excellent timing, balance, and technique (they also require a kilt!). Join us in Maple, NC this fall for some Highlander games.
News
COVID-19 Assistance
Does your family need assistance due to COVID-19? Tidewater Council is a partner agency with United Way of South Hampton Roads and Albemarle Area United Way, as well as a member of the Unite Us Hampton Roads United Coordinated Network and NCCARE360. North Carolina families, please reach out to NCCARE360 to request assistance. Virginia families, please contact the United Way of South Hampton Roads Coronavirus Response team. For other coordinated care referrals unrelated to COVID-19, please contact us.
Food Assistance
The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is holding drive-through food pantries. Click here for a list of distribution times and locations throughout South Hampton Roads. Learn more about the Food Bank of the Albemarle’s programs here.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Scouts can help others at all times and continue a legacy of community service by contributing to a virtual food drive. No donation is too small! The combined efforts of many Scouts make a big difference – the National Camp-In on May 2 raised $102,636 for Feeding America.
Additional Resources
- The Salvation Army
- Drive-Through Food Pantry: 757-965-9012, Option 2
- Dominion Energy Share and Virginia Natural Gas: 757-965-9012, Option 1
- H2O Water Utility: 757-965-9012, Option 3
- Rent Assistance: 757-965-9012, Option 4
- North Carolina Division of Social Services: 919-527-6335
- Virginia CommonHelp: 855-635-4370
- Virginia Department of Social Services: 804-726-7000
#ScoutingAtHome
Journey to Excellence
Journey to Excellence (JTE) is built upon a grassroots effort by Scouters to recognize units that are delivering the promise of Scouting, as well as provide a framework for continuous improvement. The National Council is working with a team of volunteers to evaluate and edit the JTE scorecards for 2020 in light of COVID-19-related restrictions.
While JTE will change for 2020, it’s worth noting that Scouting itself has continued. It’s been truly inspiring to see Scouts continue meeting, serving others, and having fun from home.
Resources for #ScoutingAtHome
- National Scouting at Home webpage
- Tidewater Council Scouting at Home Resources webpage
- Camp Cooped-Up: May 11 – June 10
- Virtual ScoutFest: May 15-16
- The Great 2020 Virtual Camporee: May 15-16
- Scouts BSA 31-Day Challenge: A month’s worth of activities, each focused on a different merit badge topic
- 30 Day Challenge K-2nd Grade: Videos for the youngest Cub Scouts and their not-yet-Scout friends
- 30 Day Challenge 3rd-4th Grade: Videos for older Cub Scouts and their non-yet-Scout friends
- 30 Day Challenge Venturing: Videos for Venturers
- The Lookout: Podcasts for Sea Scouts
Scout Shop
Shop Local! The Tidewater Council Scout Shop is the only place where you can purchase official BSA merchandise and have the proceeds stay in our local Scouting community.
As we transition to late spring with warm weather and summer fun ahead, the Scout Shop is prepared to meet your needs, whether it’s for awards, camping, uniforms, books, or merit badge pamphlets. Even though there have been some recent changes, many things remain the same.
We are still OPEN! Our hours are a little shorter, but we are still available for shopping or to turn in paperwork. Let us know how we can help you! We can ship orders or get an order together for pickup, whatever works best for each customer.
We are well-stocked. The NEW Scout pants for boys came in last month, and previous styles are still on sale: $5 off each pair. Summer camping requires a whole list of items, and many of them can be purchased from the Scout Shop. Just call us or email your requests.
NEED AWARDS? Simply email an advancement form with a list of needed items, and we can send anything you need. Don’t forget to use a SCOUTBOOK advancement form so you can get free ranks. If you have a store account, the process to ship an order is even easier. Many Scouts are continuing to meet virtually and advance – and we’re here to help keep the award process simple and safe. We also still have Scout Sunday, Blue & Gold, and Pinewood Derby patches in stock.
DON’T FORGET about leaders! Everyone appreciates recognition and we have plaques to recognize Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Scouts BSA leaders. Prices range from $24.99 to $29.99.
We have CAMPING gear, suitable for a backyard campout or for summer camp. Sleeping bags, mats, mess kits, water bottles, mosquito netting, and many other items are in stock.
To get an order shipped, just call (757-497-2688) or email (polly.fugate@scouting.org). We will get the order together, calculate shipping (USPS), and return your call for a credit card number (Mastercard or VISA) or store account authorization.
While many people are staying in these days, the Scout Shop is open with modified hours. The new hours are:
Tuesday – Friday: 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: Noon – 3 PM
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Please note that if you need to stop by and are unable to during our opening hours, email Polly Fugate and we can make arrangements.
Our next holiday closing will be May 23-25 (Saturday through Monday) for Memorial Day weekend.
Product Sales
Camp Cards
Even though many Camp Cards are being sold, there are still some available! With the complications and restrictions caused by the pandemic, we are extending the Camp Card sale.
We will now be selling Camp Cards through June! Packs, Troops, Crews, Ships, and Posts now have until July 3rd to return their cards and not be charged.
Let’s spend the next month and a half getting the funds needed to go camping again!
Popcorn
The 2020 popcorn sale will run from August to November. Many of the aspects of the sale that you love will stay the same, like the Pecatonica River Popcorn line, free shipping for online sales, and some of the highest unit commissions in the country. And we’re adding new features to make the sale even better, including a user-friendly app and new prizes. Our team is working to build the best possible sale, and will share more information soon.
Unit Popcorn Kernels lead and manage each unit’s sale. Use the job description linked below to identify the best Unit Popcorn Kernel for your unit. The electronic sign-up portal is coming soon.
How-To: Internet Advancement Activity Logs
A recent upgrade to Internet Advancement allows service hours to flow into Journey to Excellence. This means you don’t have to log items into two databases! View the embedded video for a quick tutorial of this new feature.
SCOUT Strong
While organized team sports are on hiatus, what are you and your Scouts doing to stay active? Both youth and adults can participate in SCOUTStrong programs and even earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA).
PALA includes challenges to meet daily activity goals and healthy eating goals. The health benefits increase as you add in new goals each week. Stick with the program, and you can earn the SCOUTStrong PALA patch in less than two months.
BSA Podcasts
The BSA offers monthly podcasts for each program area, each running about 10-15 minutes. You can subscribe to them or listen across many platforms. Some of the current and upcoming podcasts are:
ScoutCast: For Scouts BSA
- May – National Scout Jamboree 2021
- April – Finding your Adventure
- March – How Venturing Can Help Your Troop
CubCast: For Cub Scouting
- May – Program Planning Starts Now
- April – Youth Protection and the BSA
- March – Bridging
The Lookout: For Sea Scouting
- Paddlesports and Safety
- New Horizons with the Incoming SR and WR Boatswains
- What the Helm is a Sea Scout?
Faithful 3
The Chartered Organization Representative, the Chaplain, and the Chaplain’s Aide are known in their units as the “Faithful 3.” A training course has been developed to support the vital role of the Faithful 3 as they work hand-in-hand to provide extraordinary faithful service to their Scouters. Members of the National Religious Relationships Committee and representatives of many different faith groups worked together to develop the online training for Chaplains. The entire training can be completed in an hour, and covers topics including “Chaplain Roles & Responsibilities,” “Religious Emblems & Awards,” and “Interfaith Considerations.”
BSA Learn Center Update
The BSA Learn Center is undergoing an upgrade this month and moving to a new platform. If you are partway through any individual modules, please complete them by May 18 to ensure you don’t lose your progress. Completed modules will transfer over. The new platform will be more user friendly and will include updated videos.
Adult Leader Recognition
Recognize your unit’s leadership for the outstanding work they do. There are adult awards, available across all Scouting programs, designed to recognize Scout leaders for tenure, training, and performance in their leadership roles. Some awards require attendance either at a University of Scouting or at several Roundtable sessions (virtual Roundtables count!). Many Scouters have already fulfilled the requirements and simply need to submit the paperwork. More information and the award forms are available here (scroll to the bottom for the “Training Awards” section).
Guide to Awards and Insignias
Do you know where to wear the Mile Swim patch? How about the Whittling Chip patch? The answers are in the Guide to Awards and Insignia, available for purchase at the Scout Shop or viewable online.
Serving Scouts with Disabilities
All youth want to participate fully and be respected. While there are, by necessity, units exclusively composed of Scouts with disabilities, experience has shown that Scouting usually succeeds best when Scouts with disabilities are part of a traditional unit. There are many resources available to help leaders:
National Scout Jamboree
Character is created when you achieve more than you thought possible.
Scouting uniquely prepares its members to redefine their boundaries, push past them, and emerge from the experience with the confidence that no matter the challenge, they can meet it. Nothing is impossible for the prepared young person, and no future is out of reach for a group of committed people who care. The limits people perceive are self-imposed, and with an embrace and application of the Scout Law and Scout Oath, there is a bright and positive future.
Tidewater Council is planning to send 70 youth and 14 adults to the 2021 National Jamboree. Do you want to be among the group that gets to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event? Now is the time to make your reservation. This event will be held July 21-30, 2021 at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.
Scouting’s flagship event is a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place. Features include:
- One of the longest zip line courses in North America
- A world-class skate park
- ATV offerings
- Treetop canopy tours
- Rock climbing
- Patch trading
- Stadium shows
- And much more!
Register Now to be Eligible for Scholarships
Financial support is available for a portion of the Jamboree fee, but to be eligible, participants must be registered and approved before an application can be accepted. See the council 2021 NSJ webpage and look under the “SCHOLARSHIPS” section for more information. The scholarship application deadline is May 31, 2020.
Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities
As our community moves to more online interactions, remember to keep youth safety as the top priority.
A fitting BSA Safety Moment to share with families in your unit is Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.
Highlights include:
- Follow all youth protection policies.
- Use business-oriented conference platforms instead of platforms with other primary purposes (such as gaming).
- Regularly review and implement the latest security features of your chosen platform to avoid unauthorized visitors or other security issues in your meetings.
- Do not record online activities/meetings that include youth participants.
- Safeguard personal information.
- Collecting personal information from youth under 13 is not recommended.
The FBI Boston Division has issued these recommendations for Zoom conferencing:
- Do not make meetings or classrooms public. In Zoom, there are two options to make a meeting private: require a meeting password or use the waiting room feature and control the admittance of guests.
- Do not share a link to a teleconference or classroom on an unrestricted publicly available social media post. Provide the link directly to specific people.
- Manage screensharing options. In Zoom, change screensharing to “Host Only.”
- Ensure users are using the updated version of remote access/meeting applications. In January 2020, Zoom updated their software. In their security update, the teleconference software provider added passwords by default for meetings and disabled the ability to randomly scan for meetings to join.
Zoom has provided additional guidance as well.
Canceled: 2020 World Championship Pinewood Derby
The World Championship Cub Scout Pinewood Derby will not be held this June in Times Square. 2020 Arrow of Light Recipients will be eligible to race in 2021. Click here to sign up for updates on next year’s race.
Scouts in Action
Local Scouter Erich Röetz is creating a video series about commissioner service.
Help us share your stories and inspire others by sending in your stories, videos, and pictures of Scouting At Home to erich.roetz@gmail.com and alison.harrison@scouting.org.
District Pinewood Derbies - The Virtual Races!
We collected the fastest cars in Three Rivers district and Bayside district and put them to the test! The two district Derbies livestreamed on Facebook on May 9. If you missed the live races, you can view the recordings.
Three Rivers
A very small contingent of volunteers, led by Three Rivers District Pinewood Derby Chair Paul Hunter, raced 41 cars. The fastest time clocked was recorded by Webelos Scout Jean-Paul’s car, racing down the track in 2.56 seconds at a calculated speed of 197.68 MPH. Thanks to all who dropped off their cars for the races!
See below for the top racers of rank and overall.
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Nathaniel S. | 246 | 2.66 | 190.73 |
| 2 | Ethan K. | 901 | 2.67 | 189.87 |
| 3 | Hayden H. | 246 | 2.69 | 188.36 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Evan W. | 462 | 2.61 | 194.01 |
| 2 | Zachary G. | 462 | 2.62 | 193.52 |
| 3 | Isaac N. | 901 | 2.66 | 190.73 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Rosemarie H. | 824 | 2.61 | 194.12 |
| 2 | Blake R. | 6 | 2.63 | 192.76 |
| 3 | Sam J. | 462 | 2.64 | 192.33 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Connor G. | 246 | 2.62 | 193.48 |
| 2 | Noel S. | 246 | 2.63 | 193.05 |
| 3 | Kayden C. | 246 | 2.63 | 192.58 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Jean-Paul H. | 462 | 2.56 | 197.68 |
| 2 | Eli H. | 6 | 2.61 | 194.39 |
| 3 | Chloe W. | 462 | 2.62 | 193.24 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Dylan W. | 6 | 2.59 | 195.63 |
| 2 | Elijah T. | 862 | 2.62 | 193.23 |
| 3 | Joseph J. | 462 | 2.64 | 191.84 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Time (seconds) | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Jean-Paul H. | 462 | 2.57 | 197.62 |
| 2 | Dylan W. | 6 | 2.60 | 195.01 |
| 3 | Eli H. | 6 | 2.61 | 194.60 |
Bayside
Thanks to Dean, Jesse, Tom, Chutima, Michelle, and Mike for running the first ever Virtual Pinewood Derby in Tidewater Council. The cars are available for pick up at the council service center, along with the trophies for the winning youth.
See below for the top racers of rank and overall.
| Place | Name | Pack |
| 1 | Leland | 493 |
| 2 | Avery | 375 |
| 3 | Andrew | 62 |
| Place | Name | Pack |
| 1 | Ethan | 493 |
| 2 | Eddie | 375 |
| 3 | Levi | 191 |
| Place | Name | Pack |
| 1 | Branson | 406 |
| 2 | Sam | 406 |
| 3 | Hunter | 364 |
| Place | Name | Pack |
| 1 | Logan | 493 |
| 2 | Connor | 375 |
| 3 | Zac | 382 |
| Place | Name | Pack |
| 1 | Ryan | 364 |
| 2 | Luke | 406 |
| 3 | Gavin | 493 |
| Place | Name | Pack |
| 1 | Clair | 493 |
| 2 | Brody | 62 |
| 3 | Brayden | 24 |
| Place | Name | Pack | Rank |
| 1 | Logan | 493 | Bear |
| 2 | Ryan | 364 | Webelos |
| 3 | Connor | 375 | Bear |
National Camp-In
Many Tidewater Council youth, leaders, and families participated in the BSA National Camp-in on May 2. There were presentations throughout the day, including: Q&A with NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, STEM with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and movie-making with Director/Producer Francis Lawrence. There were also demonstrations on campsite construction and cooking, a virtual 5K hike, fitness with Scout Ninja, and much more. Recordings are available on the National Council’s Facebook page.
Eighteen Cub Scouts from Pack 375, along with their families, participated. Some pitched tents in their backyards, while others put their tents in their living rooms. They enjoyed camp food and some participated in the 5K hike. Following the event, the pack had their own Zoom campfire, and each Scout shared what they did to have fun with their families. Families in Pack 158 also enjoyed various forms of camping. Members of Troop 150 supported the event and participated in the virtual 5K hike to benefit Feeding America. Scouts from Troop 504 had fun with camping, cooking, and a family game of backyard volleyball. Troop 364 Scouts camped out, with one Scout even playing taps and sharing it with fellow troop members on social media.
If you have any pictures from the event you would like to share, please send them to Alison Harrison at alison.harrison@scouting.org and they will be added to the Tidewater Council National Camp-In Facebook album.
Tenderfoot Scout Joseph and Second Class Scout Joshua are brothers and members of Princess Anne Troop 504. Since mid-March, the two Scouts have donated 50 masks to the Marine EMS. The boys said that they did not take on the project to earn any credit or badges, but “we did it because they were in need and we wanted to help.”
Ray Latty, Assistant Scoutmaster of Albemarle Troop 127, thought of an innovative way to keep youth active in the outdoors safely. He placed a board with eight brain teasers at a local campsite that Troop 127 often visits. The Scouts go to the site, try to decipher the eight clues (without their parents’ help), and then report back to Ray with their answers. Ray tells them if they are correct or if they should try again. The Scout families visit the site independently to maintain social distancing. Ray replaces the brain teasers each week to continue the fun and keep the youth excited about getting back to camping.
Princess Anne Troop 303 has been keeping active in Scouting. Sixteen Scouts and six adult leaders participated in Troop 303’s most recent virtual troop meeting on May 9. Senior Patrol Leader Tyler led the virtual meeting and Ryan, the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader for Training, taught his peers “12 Tips for Using Over-the-Counter Medicines Safely.” Troop 303 Scouts are working on the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, SCOUT Strong, the Crime Prevention merit badge, and the Family Life merit badge.
On May 7, Troop 660 held Princess Anne district’s first virtual Order of the Arrow elections. Congratulations to the new candidates!
David and Tyler, members of the OA Princess Anne Chapter election team and of Troop 303, showed great youth leadership in conducting the elections.
Guidance from the Order of the Arrow on virtual elections and induction date extensions is available here.
Albemarle Troop 116 is staying active, having fun, and giving back to the community. They conducted a beach clean-up and had a contest at the same time. Their Scoutmaster, Blair Seifferman, awarded bragging rights to whomever found the most unique item during their cleanup. The top contenders were $5, a bag of dog waste, and an old sock. The Scouts helped their community and had fun along the way, trying to find unique items on a beautiful sunny day in the OBX. Thanks for your service, Troop 116!
If your unit is conducting a service project, be sure to keep safety as the top priority. Additional guidance is available here.
Tidewater Council Eagle Scout Justin Kilmer answered the call to help other people at all times. In April, Justin went to New York City to serve as an EMT at the Ryan Larkin Field Hospital at Columbia University.
Officer Lora of the Kill Devil Hills Police Department and Albemarle Pack 116 made a video to teach Cub Scouts about chromatography. This video helps with the Bears Forensics Adventure, requirement 3a.
We want to hear from you! Send stories, photos, and videos of your Scouts in action to alison.harrison@scouting.org (with parental permission, of course).
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