On Saturday, May 23rd many Scouts, parents and volunteers will gather at the American Legion Building at 225 East Holding in Wake Forest to honor our men and women who have served our country. We will gather between 8-8:30 for donuts, coffee and water before scouting units receive assignments to go to local cemeteries to […]
Category: District News
2025 North Star District Award of Merit
It is with great pride, and sincere gratitude, that North Star District, Occoneechee Council, BSA announces the recipients of the 2025 District Award of Merit. Brandon Billmeyer – Pack 365 Oak Miller – Troop 399 Mac Winslow – Troop 398 Their contributions to Scouting are outstanding, as is their service to the greater community.Please […]
2026 District Pinewood Derby – Save the Date
Save the date – February 21, 2026 Attention North Star District Cub Scout Packs – we have our date reserved for the 2026 North Star District Pinewood Derby, help at Triangle Town Center Mall. Check-in date: February 20, 2026 Race day – February 21, 2026 Registration will open in mid January, exact time TBD. More […]
Class of 2025 Occoneechee Council Eagle Banquet
Attention all 2025 Eagle Scouts, soon-to-be 2025 Eagle Scouts, and their families, friends and scout leaders — mark your calendar for Saturday, February 21, 2026 to attend our Occoneechee Council Eagle Banquet! Join us as we honor the Class of 2025 for their many outstanding accomplishments. Our celebration includes photo opportunities before and during the […]
The Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Glenn and Melinda Adams Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. Nominations must be submitted by January 31, 2026. More information about this award is on the NESA website. The Nomination Form is also posted on the NESA website.
2025 District Award of Merit
It’s time!! Time to nominate a deserving scouter for the 2025 District Award of Merit! The standard for the District Award of Merit is service “that exceeds the norm for the position in which the nominee is registered.” We have many outstanding scouters whose contributions EXCEED the norm. We need YOU to share their story […]
District Award of Merit Nominations Open through November 22, 2024
Nominations are open!! The District Award of Merit is a council award presented annually by the district. One award is available for every 25 registered units. The district need not present all awards it is entitled. The nominee must be a registered Scouter; must have contributed noteworthy service to youth; that service may consist […]
2024 Fall Camporee – Save the Date
Please save the date for a Tri-District camporee at Camp Durant on October 11-13, 2024. More information to come soon!
Radio Merit Badge & Amateur Radio Operator
Interested in earning the Radio merit badge? Resources are available! If your unit is interested in earning the Radio Merit Badge, please reach out to Chris Cancilla at ChrisCancilla@gmail.com or Rob Rousseau at ki4bke@nc.rr.com. The class can take up to 5 hours and can be taught at a Saturday outing (if you work in the pre-requisites […]
Life to Eagle Presentation – April 6, 2024
Scouts, Parents, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Committee Members and interested Volunteers Please join me, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Wake Forest Presbyterian Church, Life Center, located at 12605 Capital Blvd in Wake Forest, NC 27587, 9 AM-12:00 NoonPlease register via email below so we can prepare proper documents. Learn about the Life to Eagle Process so […]
