Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America

There’s never been a better time to join Scouting! Pick up more information over the next couple weeks at the Cleveland County Fair!

Introducing the 2024 Rendezvous Memorabilla! Don't forget to sign up for Rendezvous now! https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/rendezvous

Attention! Rangemaster training, October 25, via zoom at 6:00 p.m. and in person instruction during Rendezvous on Saturday, October 26, at 8:30 a.m.
https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/rangemaster24

Dine & Donate! Scout Night at Bubba’s 33!

Scout Night at Bubba's 33! Come Out & Support Scouting!

The Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America would like to wish our very own, Chris Scruggs a very happy birthday 🎉. Please help us wish Chris a wonderful day. Chris we are grateful for your more than 30 years of dedication to Scouting!

Scout Night at Bubba's 33! Come Out & Support Scouting! Thank You!

Rendezvous 2024 Guidebook available!
https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/files/54007/24-Rendezvous-Guide-Book

https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/rendezvous
Memorabilla Orders are open! Sign up for Rendezvous today!

Attention! Climbing Level I Training November 8-9, and November 22-23 at Camp Bud Schiele.
The purpose of this training is to provide training for people who are interested in teaching Scouts how to climb and rappel at the Unit, District or Council level. This group might include those interested in becoming Climbing Merit Badge Counselors, Camp Staff and Scouters. Scouters who work with troops and teach climbing are required to be "Qualified Instructors" prior to teaching any climbing / rappelling activities.
https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/climbingtraining

With Roundtable this week throughout the Piedmont Council, has your unit received their FREE tasting kit for the 2024 Fall Product Sale? With increased commission, lower price points, and more quality items, we believe that this opportunity will be a game changer for units and their families to fund their Scouting adventures this year. Below is the link to support the sale: https://forms.tentaroo.com/view.php?id=11965385 . Once your unit commits, you will receive a FREE Tasting (Marketing) Kit to use for your unit-level kickoff. This kit can be picked up at our main office. If you have any questions about the sale, please reach out to Chris Scruggs at [email protected]. Thank You!
- Adam McCarrison Top Pics
1) Sea Salt Splash
2) White Cheddar
3) Cheddar Cheese
4) Classical Caramel
5) Caramel w/Sea Salt
6) Peanut Butter Cup
7) Jalapeno Cheddar
8) White Ruby

A message from the Cub Scout Division at the National Office of Scouting - Cub Scout Adventure Website Pages:
We are aware that the Cub Scout Adventure pages on Scouting.org are requesting users for a username and password. The web team is working on fixing this today.
We want you to know that a username and password is NOT required to access these pages and can be bypassed by clicking "cancel" three times.
We apologize for the inconvenience and for any confusion. Thank you for your patience as this issue gets resolved.

Rendezvous 2024 Signups are now available!

Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Get your unit signed up now!

Visit www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/rendezvous to signup!

Great News! Units that participate in the 2024 Fall Product Sale will receive FREE Show-N-Sell Banner(s) to support their unit's efforts to fund local Scouting adventures. Haven't committed yet to the sale? Sign-up today at: https://forms.tentaroo.com/view.php?id=11965385 . Thank You!

Recruiting time is here! Make sure your BeAScout.org information is correct. Not sure what that means or how to do it? Join this BSA webinar Thursday (8/15) and learn all about it.
Register here: https://scouting-org.zoom.us/.../WN_YEVnhW5AQOqWXPUbM-zUCQ

We'll also be talking about recruiting tips, school talk schedules, Popcorn, upcoming merit badges, and much more at Round Table tonight. Come join us at 7, and see what's going on in Scouting within the Foothills District and beyond! All unit leaders are welcome.

3 Days Left to Register!: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/BSA5

Don't miss any of the information for the Fall Product Sale!! Did you know we have a new vendor with great NEW OPTIONS and PRICE POINTS? AND higher commissions?

You DO NOT want to miss this opportunity to earn funds for your Unit!!

Click here to make sure you receive all communications sent out:

https://forms.tentaroo.com/view.php?id=11965385

Great Incentive to get families to register online this fall during Recruitment. Make sure your Unit Pin is up to date and has important information like WHEN & WHERE your meetings are, Contact Name, Phone, & Email. The UNIT PIN might be your FIRST Impression on a NEW family so make sure it is a good one.

With the rain and flooding in our area today, the Broad River District, Piedmont Council BSA is postponing their meeting at Trinity Baptist Church tonight. We plan to reschedule this meeting on Thursday, August 15th, 2024, at 6 PM (District Committee) / 7 PM (Roundtable). Thank You! Broad River District, Piedmont Council BSA

Thanks to 2024 Council POPCORN Chair-Bonnie Phifer, the Piedmont Council is happy to let our units know that we have secured STOREFRONT SALES for ALL 14 Lowe's Home Improvement stores across the Piedmont Council. Additional details and how to book storefronts will be provided at our September 11th training. The council would like to ask all volunteers to NOT reach out to any of the local Lowe's stores as this could jeopardized what we have already secured. This is GREAT news for those units who want to take advantage of the benefits of storefront sales.

Anyone who went to the Shooting Sports event on Saturday missing this water bottle? It's here at the Council office!

Welcome our newest District Executive – Blaise Shiver
Broad River District (Cleveland, Rutherford, and Polk County)
The Piedmont Council, BSA, would like to welcome Blaise Shiver as the newest member of our professional team. Blaise joined the Piedmont Council on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, and will serve as the District Executive for the Broad River District serving Cleveland, Rutherford, and Polk County.
Although Blaise may be new to professional Scouting, his background in Scouting as a youth, college education, and professional experience is diverse. Blaise is an Eagle Scout from the Piedmont Council w/Troop 323 in Cherryville, North Carolina. He recently worked for Goldfish Swim School as a Swim Instructor, College Park Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, and Granville Towers as a Community Assistant. Also, Blaise has worked at Camp Bud Schiele as an Aquatics Director and Program Intern for the last two summers (2023-2024).
Blaise attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in Human and Organizational Leadership Development.
He currently resides in Dallas, North Carolina. He looks forward to working with the unit leaders and their families and moving into the Broad River District. We are excited for him to serve our local communities!

Arrived safe and sound!

Your Scouts can apply now for the 2024-25 Scouts BSA Youth Council - Aaron On Scouting The Scouts BSA Youth Council provides an incredible opportunity for youth to tackle some of the most important topics in the organization.

We have a couple of lost and found items at the council office. The North Face backpack was left behind at Cub Scout Odyssey and the bike helmet was left at the South Fork District bike rodeo. If either of these belong to you they are located at the council office in Gastonia.

7/3/24 UPDATE - 1 spot available for Chemistry this Sat 7/6.

The first merit badge in the STEM Summer Merit Badge series is Energy, Saturday, June 29th 9:00-1:00 here at the Piedmont Council Office. Class size is limited, so get registered quick!!

EDIT- The ENERGY class is June 29th. Council needs to edit the registration page.

Register here -----> https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/stemsummermb