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Journey To Excellence
Gold Award 2011-2012, 2016-2018
Centennial Quality 2007-2010
Silver Award 2016
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Let’s Keep the Membership Growing! Lake Minnetonka has welcomed 20 more Scouts to the program over last year! Why is Membership Growth Important? Membership Growth simply shows that we’re sharing the values of Scouting with more young people and their families. The skills taught in weekly meetings or earned on campouts stay with Scouts forever.…
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Robots are everywhere. Car manufacturers use them on the assembly line. Doctors use them to perform intricate surgeries. You might have one to vacuum your house. Scouts with Troop 125 of Dallas, Texas, recently saw how robotics help Dr. Elizabeth Coronado, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Medical City Plano hospital. The medical team there brought…
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RIDGEDALE CENTER Saturday, March 14, 2020 10am – 5pm #pwdfest2020 Come to Pinewood Derby Fest 2020 and enjoy free events and activities for the whole family!! Check out the Climbing Wall, Archery Booth, STEM activities, activities for kids of all ages, adventure booths, and cool giveaways! A great way to spend some time…
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We have an opportunity to get Scouting out of the church basements and into the center of the community on Saturday, March 14, 2020. I need your support to make this happen – We need staff to help our dedicated group of volunteers run this great event! Please Sign-up for a Volunteer Shift today! We’re…
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Are you ready for Webelos Transition? Webelos to Scout transition is everyone’s responsibility — Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Parents, Commissioners and the District Committee. All must work together to ensure that Webelos and their parents know all the great fun and adventure in store for them when they become Scouts BSA. Webelos is not the…
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Recruitment Materials Request Form Additional Information School Night for Scouting 2019 Recruitment Guide and Resources Fall Recruitment Materials and Recrcuitment Training Video Recruitment Materials Do you have an upcoming summertime pack event, fourth of July parade, or community festival where you could use promotional items to help with new Scout recruitment? If so, good news! Northern…
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BALOO training is adult Cub Scout leader training for leading pack camping trips. All Cub Scout packs must have at least one BALOO trained leader on pack camping trips. Having two trained leaders gives you backup coverage in case of unexpected illness or schedule changes. Sign up for BALOO training with a friend and let…
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Looking to promote the Pinewood Derby Fest with your Pack? Take advantage of these flyers to use at a Pack or Den meeting today! Be sure to send out to your parents today so that every Cub Scout gets the opportunity to to be a part of #PWDFest2020! There are flyers that are specific to…
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Pinewood Derby Fest Racer Information Racer Fees: $3 pre-registration; $5 at-the-door All Racers need to Register Online at https://scoutingevent.com/250-pinewoodderbyfest2020 Scouts should be in their Field Uniform to race Trophies awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for each rank, plus the top three finishers in the Championship Race! Open to all members of…
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Every Scout deserves a Trained Leader — A common saying, but why do we say that? Training in Scouts, just like in life, provides the education, skills, and practical experience in order to be successful in your role in Scouting. In order to Be Prepared for your role as a leader, whether it’s your first time,…
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Totanhan Nakaha Lodge Winter Banquet Thank you for your dedication! Join us for our annual Winter Banquet where we honor the accomplishments of our dedicated brothers in the Order of the Arrow. We will be recognizing last year’s chapter chiefs and outgoing lodge and chapter advisers. We also are recognizing our four Founders Awards recipients…
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The Ninja Monkeys. The Flaming Eagles. The Deviled Eggs. Scouts can concoct some pretty awesome patrol and den names — and make really cool flags and emblems to proudly display their creations. You can see some here. Sometimes, adult leaders form patrols, too. While adult patrols aren’t an official part of the BSA’s program, there…
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LEADERSHIP & LAYUPS 2020 ENJOY A DAY OF FUN WITH THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES Leadership & Layups 2020 will be on Thursday, March 26th at the Timberwolves front office. the event will include a basketball clinic and a Business panel with Minnesota Timberwolves Staff. Scouts will earn credit towards the following badges: American Business, Athletics and…
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BACKYARD FAMILY CAMPOUT AT BASE CAMP Join us Saturday, June 27nd to June 28rd for Base Camp’s 5th annual Backyard Family Campout! This event is a safe and convenient way for the whole family to learn the basic skills from our expert Guides, with plenty of fun activities along the way! Our program will include…
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TRY NIGHT CLIMBING FOR FREE! Base Camp will be opening up our outdoor climbing tower for everyone to come try out the NEW night climbing program! One side of the tower has LED light up hand holds making it possible for us to climb after dark. This will be fun for climber of all ages…
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