Safety Moment
As we complete recharter and renewal, the Scouting year is starting anew for many of us. We are all getting excited about spring time adventures and summer camp. With all of this, it make sense for us to start talking with our families about the need for a current annual health and medical record (aka camp physical).
RESOURCES
Good News!
Good News
Selby Chipman, of Troop 219 Celebrates Scouting’s 112th Birthday on Good Morning America
Good News
CSR Hall of Leadership Class of 2025 Members Announced
As part of the Cherokee Volunteer Recognition Lunch on Saturday, March 8, we will induct the second class into the Cherokee Hall of Leadership. During the ceremony on March 8, the recipients will receive a pewter turtle medal suspended from a green ribbon as a symbol of their membership, dedication to the Cherokee Scout Reservation, and a life guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Members of the Hall of Leadership are selected because of their long-time leadership to CSR as adult volunteers, CSR camp staff alumni who have made significant impacts in their community after working at camp, or partners who have enhanced our program in ways we could not without their friendship and support.
Policy Update
SUMMER CAMP NEWS
Exciting additions to Cherokee Scout Reservation‘s Summer Camp 2025 merit badge and activity matrix. Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine will be offered for the first time. Geochaching replaces Signs, Signals, and Codes. Scouts with fishing merit badge can participate in our advanced fishing course. In partnership with the Scouts BSA Merit Badge Lab, we will pilot Wildland Fire Management. Should be a fun time for everyone.
Pre-order Conclave Memorabilia
2025 Conclave service lodge memorabilia and lodge delegation pre-orders are open. Pre-orders close at 11:59 pm on Feb 28.
Two delivery options:
- Option 1: Pick up at conclave
- Option 2: Mail to your home
Pre-order OA Lodge 30th Anniversary Memorabilia
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Tsoiotsi Tsogalii Lodge. Pre-orders close at 11:59 pm on Apr 30.
Two delivery options:
- Option 1: Pick up at CSR
- Option 2: Mail to your home
Reminders
State Employess Credit Union Launches Summer Camp Award Competition
Eligible FAT CAT® and Zard® members can share their summer camp wish for a chance to win $500 toward registration fees.
Click the button below for all details, including eligibility information and contest entry forms. We look forward to helping award winners enjoy a fun summer experience!
Scouts BSA Summer Camp Kick-off Meeting
Two Options to Attend:
Option 1: Face-to-face
Saturday, February 15; 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Royce Reynolds Scout Service Center, 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro
Option 2: Zoom
Sunday, February 23; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Zoom credentials will be emailed prior to Saturday, Feb 22
Cub Overnight Camp Kick-off Meeting
Two Options to Attend:
Option 1: Face-to-face
Saturday, February 15; 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Royce Reynolds Scout Service Center, 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro
Option 2: Zoom
Sunday, February 23; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Zoom credentials will be emailed prior to Saturday, Feb 22
Arrow of Light Scouts Crossover to Scouts BSA by March 1
Recharters Due This Week
Akela and Cherokee are due February 15, 2025. Your unit commissioner is ready to assist you.
Silver Beaver and Other Council Awards
The Advancement & Recognitions Committee will accept nominations for the following award through February 16, 2025.
Use this link to learn more and nominate!
Submit electronic nominations to bud.harrelson@scouting.org.
SAVE THE DATE
The Council Character in Action Recognition Banquet
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Grandover Resort & Spa
Who will be recognized:
- Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Recipients
- Venturing Summit Award Recipients
- Sea Scouting Quatermaster Award Recipients
- Silver Beaver Award Recipients
- Veterans Award Recipients
- Other adult and youth awards
Featured Events
Wood Badgers Unite to Raise Funds for NYLT Camperships - February 15
- The council sponsors a National Youth Leadership Training course every winter.
- The council hosts a Wood Badge course for adult leaders every other fall.
- Each year, the demand for financial assistance to participate in these life-changing training courses increase
- Help us remove the financial barriers facing our Scouts and Scouters by participating in the inaugural Wood Badge Reunion and Breakfast
- Saturday, Feb 15 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am
- Location: St. Pius X Parrish Hall, 2210 North Elm St, Greensboro
Participation goal: 100 Scouters - Registration closes at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, Feb 11
- Who can attend:
- Scouters who have earned their Wood Badge beads
- Scouters who are working their Wood Badge tickets
- Scouts who are interested in taking Wood Badge in Fall 2025
Old North State Merit Badge College 1
- March 1, 2025, at Davidson-Davie Community College (Davidson Co Campus)
- Cost $15
- Leader Guide
- Regisration closes Tuesday, Feb 25 at 11:59 pm
CSR Volunteer Recognition Lunch
March 8, 2025
The 2025 CSR Volunteer Recognition Lunch provides an opportunity to celebrate those Scouting volunteers who have made significant contributions to Cherokee Scout Reservation over an extended period of time.
Which Volunteers Will Be Recognized During the Event?
- Ted Williams will be named camp director emeritus
- The Welding Shop will be named for David and Becky Trull and Family.
- The Automotive Garage will be named for Joe and Zelma Higgins and Family.
- The program shelter in Blackfoot and Cheyenne campsite will be named for Past Lodge Adviser Mike Bailey.
- The new Campmaster Apartment in the OA Lodge will be named for Ken and Linda Shahbaz and Family.
- The boat landing at Hemric Scout Reservation will be named Workman’s Landing in honor of Jimmy and Martha Workman and Family.
Conclave Service Day - February 22
- The next conclave service day is scheduled for this Saturday, February 22 at Cherokee Scout Reservation.
- Check-in starts at 8:30 am.
- The service day ends at 4:30 pm.
- Please pre-register so we have enough food on hand for lunch.
- Those who work the entire day, will receive a service lodge flap as a token of our appreciation.
- A second service lodge flap can be purchased at the end of the workday for $5.
Upcoming Calendar
March 22 - Scouting University - Postponed
Royce Reynolds Family Scout Center
1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, North Carolina 27408
Scout Office
Office 336 378-9166
Fax 336-617-9196
Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm
Scout Shop
(336) 235-0977
Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm
(closed for lunch 2-2:30)
Sat 10am – 2pm