Family Friends of Scouting Presenter Training – NEW! University of Scouting Class Time 2:00PM -3:50PM Class Number GEN404 Calling all presenters! Whether you have given zero or 1000 presentations, this is the class for you! Stevie Ray, professional speaker and trainer, entertainer, and Eagle Scout (earned waaaay back)…, will lead this fun and interactive training. You will…

Need a boost to your Friends of Scouting campaign? Look no further than your Scouts. Friends of Scouting, the council-level annual giving campaign, attracts the funds that help your council provide vital programs and services to Scouts and Venturers. It’s often a council’s largest source of income — money that goes toward life-changing experiences for young men and young…

INTERESTED IN HELPING? The World Jamboree is a large scale Camporee held every four years with Scouts from around the World. This time around the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are co-hosting the Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. It is gearing up to be the largest World Jamboree ever held and will…

NOMINATE A WORTHY VOLUNTEER The Silver Beaver is a national award presented by the local council; it is the highest honor a local council may bestow upon a volunteer. The award is limited to adults 21 years of age or older. The award consists of a certificate, a formal Silver Beaver emblem on a ribbon,…

Submit your Halloween drawing for display on the district website. Please email your drawing to ScottJanke@lmdbsa.org   ‘BOO!’ By Lindsay brother of Sam P283 Cub Scout   ‘Midnight Fire’  by Mark P537 Cub Scout  Mark also wishes his fellow Scouts a very TERRIFYING HALLOWEEN! Post expires on Wednesday November 1st, 2017

LOTS TO DO 2019 may seem like a long time from now, but if your unit is planning to attend a High Adventure Base it’s not that far away! Starting to plan now will ensure you get the dates you need, and allow plenty of time to plan, fundraise and physically train for your trip.…

Each time I share an update about how the Florida Sea Base is recovering after Hurricane Irma, the comments pour in. Everyone wants to know how they can help Sea Base get back to doing what it does best: offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences for young people. Well, service-minded Scouters, your time has come. Beginning Sept. 25,…

Dear Unit Leaders, All units should now be working on completing JTE 2.0 Guideposts 4 (Basic Adult Leader Training) and 5 (Advanced Training). These two guideposts must be successfully completed by October 31, 2017 in order to count towards JTE. That deadline gives each unit about a month to complete the training tasks Information on…

SALE RUNS SEPT. 22-OCT. 29 “Prepared. For Crunchtime.” is Northern Star Council’s plan to help your unit have ONE fundraiser this year. Our trained popcorn staff and volunteers will help your unit plan and execute the best and most efficient fundraiser your unit has ever had. Last year Scouts earned over $1.3 MILLION for camping…

Lake Minnetonka District Scouts and Crews you can significantly help improve the lakes, rivers and streams in your community by participating in Community Clean-Ups for Water Quality. Community Clean-Ups allow you to make a difference in the water quality in your area by reducing pollution and improving the ecological health of your local lakes, rivers…

Unit Committee Chairman, Unit Friends of Scouting Chairman, or Unit FOS Contact: November 15th is the deadline to have your Family Friends of Scouting dates submitted for the 2017-2018 campaign.  Each unit must have two dates (one primary and one follow-up) submitted prior to the 15th in order to be considered for incentives.  It is important…

Get outside this winter and experience the magic of Polar Cubs day camp. We guarantee there is no better way to spend a day outside during a Minnesota Winter. A one day experience filled with plenty of fun, adventure, activity and advancement opportunities. Hot lunch will be provided in the camp dining hall for everyone. Your…

LOTS OF NEW STUFF I’m glad you asked. Fall Day Camp is a great introduction to Cub Scouting for new Scouts and a fun half day of adventure for the entire pack. Come down to any one of our five locations for a great time with our fun, high energy staff! WHAT’S NEW IN 2017…

AT ST. PAUL COLLEGE The Northern Star Council’s University of Scouting is one of the LARGEST one day supplemental training programs available anywhere in the country. It will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at St. Paul College just off of Interstate 94 near the Cathedral in St.…

For this October’s Jamboree, you don’t need to travel by plane, train or bus to join the fun. All you really need is a ham radio or a connection to the internet. This Oct. 20 to 22, Scouts from down the street, across the country and around the world will gather for the annual Jamboree-on-the-Air and Jamboree-on-the-Internet. The…

As the seasons change and mosquitos emerge, we’d like to remind you to keep winter camping in your plans for next year. Please share the attached flyer for North Wind and Snow Base with your Patrol Leader Council. We provide the winter gear, training, and staff. Key dates to remember: Reservations open on September 1st…