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Welcome to the official website of District M of Northern Star Council. Since 2007, our volunteer web team has offered this site as a resource to those individuals involved in the Scouting program. This site was originally built as part of Lake Minnetonka District, which was restructured in 2020 as part of the Units First initiative in the Council. Welcome Message
Journey To Excellence
Gold Award 2011-2012, 2016-2019
Centennial Quality 2007-2010
Silver Award 2016
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We hope to see you all at our District M BBQ held on June 12, from 12pm to 5pm, at Lake Rebecca. This is a great time for Scouters from all the Packs, Troops, and Crews in District M to get together for a fun afternoon. Come celebrate with us! Families are welcome to attend.…
Read More SCOUTERS START YOUR ENGINES! This summer and fall, we’re revving up recruitment with our “Race into Scouting” recruitment campaign. To help ‘DRIVE’ excitement for the 2022/2023 program year, Packs will have promotional Drivers Licenses to hand out at parades and festivals this summer. At school open houses, pre-made kits that include a mini racetrack, paper racecar…
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SCOUTERS START YOUR ENGINES! This summer and fall, we’re revving up recruitment with our “Race into Scouting” recruitment campaign. To help ‘DRIVE’ excitement for the 2022/2023 program year, Packs will have promotional Drivers Licenses to hand out at parades and festivals this summer. At school open houses, pre-made kits that include a mini racetrack, paper racecar…
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May 22, 2019 – originally published in Scouting Wire Story contributed by Wendy Kurten, Northeast Region Team Lead/National Alliances Director What if you could send parents an invitation to attend a Join Scouting event directly through Facebook? By creating an event on Facebook and ‘geofencing’ it, you can. It’s easy, affordable and it’s a great…
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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. One aspect is having our leaders trained in youth protection. The new YPT curriculum was introduced February 1, 2018 and is good for two years. That means that over the next weeks most…
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We all know that an outstanding leader can really elevate the experience of the Scouts in your Unit. Whether that’s a Den Leader, a Committee Member, a Scoutmaster — these adult volunteers are making that difference with your Scouts. District M will be recognizing the outstanding adult volunteers at the District Summer Barbeque and Recognition…
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The National Summertime Pack Award is given to packs that have at least one activity each month during the summer. It’s intended to help keep packs active during those months when they might not otherwise meet. A few years ago, our pack decided that we wanted to be active during the summer, but we didn’t want to have…
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Please join us in congratulating Jacob Johnson, current Vice President of Communications for the Northern Star Scouting Council Venturing Officers’ Association, from Ship 9202, Crew 3943, and Troop 3439, who has been selected to serve on the National Service Territory 4 Venturing Officers Association (VOA). The VOA offers opportunities for adventure, leadership, personal growth, and…
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A QUICK GUIDE TO INVASIVE SPECIES Invasive Species should be of concern to all of us. Do you value the opportunities that you have to experience and benefit from outdoor recreation? Do you have a favorite Scout Camp, family vacation destination, camping or hiking place? If you answered yes, then you should be concerned about…
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Register for BB Gun & Archery Range Master Safety Recertification Training. Pre-registration required – limited to 25 individuals. What: Recertification for BSA Range Masters – BB & Archery When: Saturday, March 26 Time: 9:00 am – Noon Where: Online – logging on instructions to follow Fee: $15 – includes card and updating your credentials in the system. Who: …
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Recruitment time for Scouts can be a stressful time for leaders trying to either gain more youth into your unit. Many of the promotions involved flyers to send into the schools, or postings in the community. Some have had success with school fairs or other events in the community, but that often requires a school…
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Q: Freeze-dried meals might be a good choice for backpacking because they’re lightweight and provide a good amount of nutrients. Which ones would you buy? — Duc, Sugar Land, Texas A: As a matter of convenience, freeze-dried meals are great. But you’re paying for that convenience. If your budget does allow, though, it doesn’t get…
Read More We hope to see you all at our District M BBQ held on June 12, from 12pm to 5pm, at Lake Rebecca. This is a great time for Scouters from all the Packs, Troops, and Crews in District M to get together for a fun afternoon. Come celebrate with us! Families are welcome to attend.…
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It was late in the evening on his first-ever night at summer camp when my son decided he’d had enough. I remember I was just about to doze off when I heard footsteps and the unmistakable sound of kids whispering because they knew they were breaking curfew. When I stuck my head out of my…
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In 1971, Boy Scouts of America’s National Executive Board made one of its most significant recommendations: That approval be given to establish a National Eagle Scout Association … That the primary purpose be to conserve and develop the manpower potential represented by approximately 30,000 young men who annually become Eagle Scouts plus the more than…
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