Tune into the new #TrekOnTuesday for a month of giveaways!
If you love #TrekAt2, things are about to get a whole lot cooler (and more convenient). And if you’re new to the world of Scout Life’s virtual treks, stories from the magazine, interviews with outdoor experts and exclusive, digital experiences, you’re joining this party at just the right time! Starting Tuesday, Feb. 1, #TrekAt2 will make…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow Section Conclave – Settlers of Watertown — Oct 1-3 in Watertown, SD
The Section Conclave, where 7 Lodges in the Upper Midwest come together, is from October 1-3 at a campsite about 3 and a half hours west on the border of South Dakota and Minnesota. Join us for a fun weekend of brotherhood and fellowship — including the Settler of Catan tournament (and possibly some life-sized…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow Chapter M Conclave this weekend!
My name is Oliver J. and I am Chapter Chief for District M. I am a Life Scout and Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 477 in Plymouth. I have been in the Order of the Arrow for 2 years. I like giving back to the community and meeting other scouts from other troops. I am…
Read MoreNow all Scouting volunteers can catch the Fall Membership Kickoff event July 27 (no registration required!)
True to the ever-dedicated spirit of Scouting volunteers, the overwhelming interest in July 27’s Momentum ’21 Fall Membership Kickoff event broke the internet! Well … kind of. This virtual conference is packed with so much vital knowledge and energy for the 2021 joining season, it’s no wonder our movement maxed out Zoom’s capacity. But with…
Read MoreOA Member – Complete you Brotherhood at one of the two upcoming Virtual Events – Registration closes tomorrow for the March Event!!
JMQ Virtual Constellation Brotherhood Ceremony Events On Saturday March 6th and Saturday April 17th, the JMQ Constellation of the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge will host virtual Brotherhood Induction Ceremonies. These ceremony events are for Ordeal members that have served as an Arrowmen for a minimum of 6 months. Traditionally, the Brotherhood ceremony is offered as a feature of the Fall an Spring Induction Conclave, but…
Read MoreRemembering Lance Brackee
It is with great sadness that District M, lost one of our great volunteers, Lance Brackee from Troop 3337 and Girls Troop 5337. Both of his sons and his daughter are actively in Scouting. Lance would light up the room with his presence, always cheerful and energetic, whether it would be at a PLC, or…
Read MoreA SPECIAL SCOUT EXECUTIVE’S MINUTE
BY JOHN ANDREWS There are needless and tragic deaths that occur across America every day. George Floyd’s death, and the arrest of a law enforcement officer on charges of his murder is the newest, and perhaps most powerful national symbol of this terrible reality to date. We mourn this, and through Scouting’s values and curriculum…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting Delays Summer Camp Opening to July 5th
Greetings Scout Families, In coordination with our key volunteers, we have made the difficult decision to delay the opening of our summer camp operations to July 5, 2020 for all overnight programs. Additionally, because most of its registrations were in June, we will not be operating Cub Summer Camp at Stearns in 2020. We have…
Read MorePinewood Derby Fest 2020 Postponed
Ridgedale Center, in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Health, has decided to postpone the Pinewood Derby Fest due to concerns regarding large gatherings in light of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Ridgedale Center informed us of this decision yesterday afternoon. While we are certainly disappointed in this, we understand the decision and appreciate the caution from Ridgedale…
Read MoreTORO Days Postponed
I am sad to provide this information, however with the increase in the Coronavirus, the decision has been made by Toro to postpone the annual Toro Merit Badge Day for this Saturday March 14th, 2020. We are hoping to reschedule this event for a time in the fall. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause,…
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