Occoneechee Council - News

Occoneechee Council to Introduce "Gold Card" to Provide Benefits to Units

Starting January 1, 2009, Packs, Troops, and Crews can begin to work toward earning a valuable new asset, the Occoneechee Council "Gold Card". This card is earned by participating in Council program and training events, and will allow the units who earn it to get discounts in the Scout Shop on certain items and to have reduced fees for Camping at Camp Durant.

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Occoneechee 50 Miler

Join us on a 50 mile trek. Contact Occoneechee Council for details.

Dec 26-31, 2008

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Be Prepared! For Holiday Fun

Visit your local Scout shop for great Christmas Gifts!

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The Carolina Hurricanes Present "Scout Night" #1

Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues Friday, January 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM

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The Carolina Hurricanes Present "Scout Night" #2

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM

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Occoneechee Scout Reservation - New Facility Reservation Forms

The Occoneechee Council has, over the last several years, spent over $3 million in improvements at Camp Durant to make it a truly first-class facility for our Scouts. In particular, the addition of a new Aquatic Center, a Handicraft Shelter with pottery kilns, flush toilets and showers in each campsite, and the construction of a Grand Lodge with a modern kitchen and the ability to seat over 700 Scouts at one time are making this camp a state of the art facility. Our Scouts deserve no less. Additional improvements are planned for Camp Durant, Camp Reeves and Camp Campbell. However, these improvements come with increased maintenance costs. In recognition of these costs, we recommend that fees consistent with the need to maintain the camp in a first-class state accompany the use of these improved facilities.

The accompanying fee schedule will become active as of September 1, 2008.

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Textile Merit Badge Worksheet at NCSU

Phi Psi Textile Merit Badge Workshop 2008

This workshop will give the scouts a chance to learn more about what textiles actually is and the different applications it can be found in.

Contact: Linda Grady, Council Office (919) 872-4884

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NEW Council "Fill-It Up" Incentive

Pick your favorite Sport - Basketball or Ice Hockey and have the Opportunity to attend a Game!!!

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John William Pope Family Eagle Scout Scholarship Application

The Occoneechee Council, Boy Scouts of America will be accepting applications for the John William Pope Family Eagle Scout Scholarship from October 1, 2008 until December 1, 2008. All applicants must reside in or have received the Eagle Scout Award in a Troop within the Occoneechee Council territory.

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The Occoneechee Council Contingent to the National Scout Jamboree

Scouts from the Occoneechee Council will have the opportunity to attend the National Scout Jamboree, July 26 - August 4, 2010, at Fort A.P. Hill, Caroline County, Virginia.



In 2005 there were over 40,000 scouts and leaders in attendance from all over the country and from all over the world.

It is the experience of a lifetime and one you won't want to miss, as the Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th anniversary. Imagine 10 days of fun and activities - all day long - every day - plus some spectacular arena shows with great entertainment, and an opportunity to tour some of our country's historic past.

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Philmont 2009

Join the Occoneechee Council trip to Philmont in 2009.

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Occoneechee's new RSS News Feed

Today Occoneechee Council implemented a additional method of retrieving news and information for the web site.

Really Simple Syndication or more commonly knownas RSS feeds.

Some of the users who'd like to use this feature may find that they have to upgrade their browser or email program to a more modern version.  Or make the choice to go with a standalone News Reader.

If you're already familiar with RSS, just click and go.

If you're not familiar with it, please click on the link and it will explain the basic concepts, etc.

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Camp Durant Has a New Blog

Come BLOG with us!

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It's Popcorn Time!

- 2008 District Popcorn Kick-Off Information and Schedule
- 2008 Show-N-Sell Delivery Location Information
- District Popcorn Kernels and District Executives

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