South Fork District, Piedmont Council BSA

Going fast!! Merit Badge class seats must be paid to hold them. See ya'll soon.

Chemistry 7/6 - 1 spot left
Nuclear Science - 8/10. - FULL!!

https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/stemsummermb

The Piedmont Council would like to wish our very own Foothills District Executive - Dao Countess a very special Happy Birthday 🎉. Help us to wish Dao a Happy Birthday.

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

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Great event today with the Cub Scout Bike Rally! Thanks to the volunteers and partners that made this opportunity possible!

Cub Scout Bike Rally
Join us in kicking off the new Cub Scout program updates with a Bike Rally in Lincolnton this Saturday, June 8th! Cub Scouts of all grade levels (K-5) will be able to complete the new cycling based adventures by attending this event. We have a few spots left, but space is limited to the first 60 registrations so let's get rolling!
Register Here: https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/bikerally

Sign-Up Today! 2024 Summer Events:

Signature Summer Series (Day Camps / Field Days) | Piedmont Council (#420) Boy Scouts of America [email protected]

Is your son or daughter interested in becoming a firefighter? We are having an Explorers Program Open House on May 25th, 2024 from 9am-Noon at the Fire Training Center (2523 Charlotte Hwy).

Explorers in the program will learn about various topics, ride along to calls, and get an in-person look at a rewarding career serving your community.

If you are interested in signing up or have any questions please contact Ryan Bennett at [email protected] or Captain Ryan Harrell at [email protected].

Council Calendar Kickoff | Piedmont Council 420 [email protected]

We have SEVEN sponsors remaining for our 2023 Eagle Scout Class! Can you assist? We need individuals in the following fields:
- Agriculture
- Music
- Biomedical Engineering
- Sports Management
- Fish and Game Warden (Need TWO)
- Welding
Sponsors can sign up here:

2024 Council Eagle Banquet | Piedmont Council 420 [email protected]

2024 Council Eagle Banquet | Piedmont Council 420 [email protected]

Couple of great events this week in the district! First, our volunteer recognition banquet on Wednesday where we honored the volunteers that make this program possible across each of our communities! Thank you for all that you do and the impact you have on these young people’s lives.

And second is the aviation camporee this weekend in conjunction with the Broad River District! Check it out.

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April 19th, is your last day to order t-shirts for Cub Scout Odyssey! Register for Odyssey, May 3 - 5 below. Odyssey will be at main camp this year.

https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/csodyssey24

Signature Summer Series (Day Camps / Field Days) | Piedmont Council 420 [email protected]

Our support and professional staff staring at the sun this afternoon. A big thank you goes out to Trilby Coleman for securing our protective glasses.

It's almost time!! We will have them on the shelves Monday, April 15th. Who plans to come see me Monday morning?? My supplies may be limited for the first week. You may call me by 5:00pm today to place large orders to arrive with Friday shipment.

Leadership Update - District Executive - Ryan Bennett
Gemstone District, Piedmont Council BSA (Iredell County)
The Piedmont Council, BSA would like to share that Ryan Bennett will be the new District Executive for the Gemstone District (Iredell County) starting Monday, April 1st, 2024.
Since Thursday, June 1st, 2023, Ryan has served as the District Executive for the South Fork District serving Gaston and Lincoln County. Gavin Dawson, District Director, will continue providing support to volunteers in the South Fork District, Piedmont Council BSA.
Ryan is an Eagle Scout and Bronze Palm recipient from the Daniel Boone Council in Asheville, North Carolina.
Ryan attended Southwestern Community College and Appalachian State University and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology and a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Criminal Justice.
He currently resides in Lincolnton, North Carolina and is a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Lincolnton and a member of the Lincolnton - Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce.
He is getting married in May to his fiancée who currently resides in Harmony, North Carolina. He looks forward to working with the unit leaders and their families and moving into the Gemstone District. We are excited for him to serve our local communities!

Checkout this opportunity to take Motorboating Merit Badge!

Classroom Location: Denver Fire Department - 3956 N. Highway 16 Denver, NC 28037.

Date: Friday, April 12th, 2024 from 6-9 PM, Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 10 AM-5 PM (lunch included), and Sunday, April 14th, 2024 (on-water) - sign-ups for this day will be in three-hour sessions.

NOTE: there is one prerequisite prior to the on-water portion; participants must complete Requirement 2A: pass the BSA Swimmer Test.

Cost: $45 per participant (class is limited to the first 25 scouts to register online).

This class will include:

Completion and certification of the National Boating Safety Card (the certifying organization is the US Coast Guard Auxiliary).
Instruction of on / off - water requirements 1-4 under the Motorboating Merit Badge.
Instruction of on - water requirements 5 A-G under the Motorboating Merit Badge.

This event is sponsored by Sea Scout Ship 459 and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla Unit 26-04 (Lake Norman West) under District Five. Registration is located below. Thank You!

Click here to register: https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/content/120102/Motorboating-Merit-Badge-2024

Are you looking for a great wrap-up to your Webelos and Arrow of Light year? Webelos Woods is the event for you and your den! Registration is still open, but spots are filling up quickly so register today!

Register Here: https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/webeloswoods2024

4th Grade Scouts will:
- Work as a scout patrol together. They will choose a patrol leader and with the help of their den leader will do various tasks within the unit.
- Work on Outdoorsman, Duty to God in Action, Castaway, Fishing, Map and Compass, and lots of other outdoor adventures. They will receive a list of activities they worked on to present to their Den Leader or Cubmaster.

5th Grade Scouts / Scouts BSA Youth will:
- Work as a Scout Patrol together. They will choose a patrol leader and with the help of their den leader/ASM will do various tasks within the unit.
- Work on the Scouts BSA Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit, Fishing, and lots of other activities. They will receive a list of activities they worked on to present to their Scoutmaster.
5th grade scouts that have already crossed over into troops are also eligible for Webelos Woods.

The Piedmont Council, Boy Scouts of America is currently looking for 16 Sponsors to sponsor one of the 16 Discount Cards. Your company logo will be featured on the front of the card and will be in the hands of up to 4000 individuals. Here is a list of the cards so if you know someone who might be interested, please reach out to Sr. Development Director - Chris Scruggs at 980.888.8649 or [email protected]
Mooresville Card
Statesville Card
Catawba County Card
Hickory Card
Alexander County Card
Caldwell County Card
Burke County Card
McDowell County Card
Rutherford County Card
Polk County Card
Shelby Card
Kings Mountain/Bessemer City Card
Lincolnton/Cherryville Card
Denver/Stanley Card
Eastern Gaston Card
Gastonia Card

Tonight’s Scoutmaster joke was a two-fer
Like dad jokes, but better, or some say worse…..

Q: What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
A: An abdominal snowman

Q: what did the sheep say on Christmas?
A: “Fleece Navidad”.

What a week for cheerful service! From scouts represented in multiple Veterans Day Parades to Scouting For Food door hangers in neighborhoods, our local scouts are making big impacts in our communities!

We were even blessed today to partner with Westport Baptist Church in Denver and the Lincoln County Public Schools to deliver full meals this Thanksgiving to at risk youth and their families across Lincoln County.

These efforts, coupled with Scouting efforts this coming weekend through Scouting For Food collections, will round out a truly incredible week of service! Thank you for you’re efforts in these projects and so many more!

Time to Recharter! All recharter support material is located here:
https://www.piedmontcouncilbsa.org/recharter . If you have any questions or concerns, please call us anytime 980-888-8649. Thank You!