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 place flags on the graves of our fallen heroes
Please let me know if you scouting unit would like to help with this wonderful event that will only take a few hours in the morning.
Contact:
Jim Crawford
enzyme.specialist.crawford AT gmail.com
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 join us in congratulating Brandon, Oak and Mac.
Thank you, and Good Scouting!
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 information will be posted in the Pinewood Derby page
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 event, a delicious dinner with fellow Eagle families, and a program dedicated to recognizing each of our 2025 Eagle Scouts in attendance.
More details will be sent in the coming weeks. For now, mark your calendars and make plans to join us in celebrating our Class of 2025.
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.
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 of service and dedication by nominating them for the 2025 District Award of Merit.
Please use the 2025 form available here.
Email completed forms to NorthStarScouts@gmail.com.
Deadline for nominations is December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Don’t delay! Nominate a deserving scouter today!!
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 of one single plan that contributed to a large number of youth, or an extended time of service to a small group; must contribute some type of service to youth outside of Scouting; the service should be beyond the normal expectation for the Scouter’s registered position; attitude and cooperation with the district and council is considered. A Scouter may not receive more than one District Award of Merit. Posthumous awards shall not be considered.
November 22, 2024 is the last day to submit your nominations. Please use the fillable PDF form linked below; send completed nomination forms to the address inside the PDF.
2024-DAoM-North-Star.pdf (434 downloads )
Please save the date for a Tri-District camporee at Camp Durant on October 11-13, 2024. More information to come soon!
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 ahead of time the class could be shorter!)
In addition to teaching the Radio merit badge, there is also an option to hold a Technician Licensing Class for those interested in gaining their Amateur Radio License, which would authorize the scout or scouter to wear the Amateur Radio Operator strip on their uniform. This usually is a 22-hour class (multiple Saturdays or an exciting weekend. It culminates on day 3 with the F.C.C. exam.
Anyone can take the FCC test & you will be licensed if you pass (after paying $35 FCC fee for the license, paid directly to the FCC).
In addition, if you know Morse Code we can get you certified to wear the Morse Translator Strip.
Again – for any questions or to plan a class please reach out to Chris Cancilla at ChrisCancilla@gmail.com or Rob Rousseau at ki4bke@nc.rr.com.
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 Noon
Please register via email below so we can prepare proper documents.
Learn about the Life to Eagle Process so a Scout, Parent, Scoutmaster particularly Coaches/Mentors and Committee Members know what is expected of each of you to help our scouts earn the Eagle Rank.
We will cover the requirements for earning the Eagle Rank, the Eagle Project, Letters of Recommendation , the Eagle Application, the Eagle BOR and explain the role of Committee Members or Volunteers helping with The Eagle Projects and Eagle BOR.
Please email enzyme.specialist.crawford@gmail.com to let me know you are interested in attending.
Jim Crawford, North Star Advancement
