Council and National News

We are thrilled to launch the Carolina Compass, your new essential bi-weekly guide to everything happening in the Central North Carolina Council. This newsletter is packed with the latest news, crucial updates on upcoming activities and events, exclusive offers, and key topics tailored just for you. With a new edition landing in your inbox every two weeks, the Carolina Compass is your reliable source for insights, inspiration, and staying deeply connected to our Scouting community.

Previous Carolina Compass issues:

April 2026

March 2026

February 2026

January 2026

December 2025


Please click here to download the Central North Carolina Council Refund Policy.

 

Previous E-Newsletter sent out by the Central NC Council or national Scouting America! 

September 2025


August 2025

July 2025

June 2025

May 2025

April 2025

March 2025

February 2025

  • Past edition of the council newsletter! February 2025 Newsletter
  • Check out a terrific testimonial and endorsment of Scouting America and its legacy from Congressman G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania and co-chair of the Scouting Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15jDHE33aA/

August 2024

- Q3 Membership Webinar presented by Council VP of Membership - Justin Fisher

https://youtu.be/k3QsyoJljYY

- Past edition of the council newsletter! - CNCCSA - Newsletter 1 (adobe.com)

July 2024

- Membership and Unit Renewal Process Webinar presented by Council VP of Membership - Justin Fisher

Membership and Unit Renewal Process Webinar - 7/11/24

June 2024

- Relaunch of Monthly Council Newsletter - https://conta.cc/4c2OmN6

- Cub Scout Program Changes Now In Effect! Cub Scouts Archives | Boy Scouts of America (scouting.org)
 

May 2024

- Boy Scouts of America Rebrands to Scouting America | Boy Scouts of America to Become Scouting America - Scouting Newsroom

- Unit and Membership Renewal Updates | Unit and Membership Renewal | Boy Scouts of America (scouting.org)
 


Fireside Chats - Quarterly updates on council or national focused information from the council Key 3 leadership.

7.2.24: This fireside chat focuses on a recap of the May National Annual Meeting, introduction of the 2024 Scouts Earn requirements, and summary of what to expect for recharter costs.

Central NC Council Key 3 Fireside Chat 7.2.2024 (youtube.com)

3.11.24: Cub Scouting National Director Anthony Berger is the special guest for this episode. Anthony discusses in detail the upcoming (effective June 1, 2024) Cub Scout program changes. 

Central NC Council Fireside Chat w/special guest Anthony Berger 3.11.24

2.2.24: As the Council President, Mike King is a volunteer and oversees operations for the Central NC Council's Executive Committee and Executive Board. In this video, he shares some of his thoughts and perspective based on his first year in office and gives five points of focus for 2024 and beyond for the Central NC Council.

Central NC Council Fireside Chat w/Council President Mike King 2.2.2024 (youtube.com)

11.15.23: This fireside chat focuses on the unit recharter process with Council Commissioner Bob McGowan providing guidance and instruction. It also touches on what families can expect to experience in 2024 and beyond as the BSA moves towards a subscription based model.

Central NC Council Key 3 Fireside Chat 11/15/2023 (youtube.com)

9.24.23: Inaugural video introducing the council Key 3 video series: Council President Mike King, Council Commissioner Bob McGowan and Council Scout Executive discuss the current state of Scouting within the council and on the national level. 

Central NC Council Key 3 Fireside chat 9.24.2023 (youtube.com)

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Scouting America - Open Letter from Roger Krone 5/21/24 Download