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District Virtual Gathering – Learn about Units restarting and fall recruitment – Tues, Sept 8th
We wanted you to know that we are planning a District Virtual Gathering on Tuesday, September 8, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will focus on restarting our units this fall and fall recruitment for packs and troops. There will be time for interaction and questions. Complete the form below to receive the login information direct…
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 MorePlease don’t run from bears or push your slower friends down in attempts of saving yourself.
(from the National Park Service Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/59420116388/posts/10157206218541389/?d=n) READ: Please don’t run from bears or push your slower friends down in attempts of saving yourself. As a follow-up to a previous post, if you come upon a stationary bear, move away slowly and sideways; this allows you to keep an eye on the bear…
Read MoreNEW PROGRAM CATALOG
A UNIT PROGRAM PARTNER – ONE FOR EACH FAMILY For our new Scouting year, we have a new tool! Copies of a 16-page, full color 2020-2021 Program Catalog for ALL your member households can be picked up at the August Program Kick-Offs. They contain brief descriptions, identified by season and Scouting program, of the major…
Read MoreDistrict M – Pack and Troop Leader Gatherings this coming Week! Join us for an open discussion and more information!
All Leaders – Scoutmasters, Den Leaders, Committee Members, Assistant Scoutmasters, Membership Chairs and more — should join us for the leader meetings for Pack and Troop leaders this coming week! Hear important updates and get your questions answered in this virtual meeting! Make sure you register in the link below or email Jim Bollback [email protected]…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scout Shops opening June 2nd
The Twin Cities Scout Shops and Base Camp Customer Service Desk for Drop-offs/Pick-ups will open within safety guidelines on Tuesday, June 2. The Base Camp Customer Service Desk will be open from 8 AM – 5 PM The Base Camp Scout Shop will be open Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM and…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting Virtual Leader Cracker Barrel – May 17th @ 4:30pm
Join us for our semi-regular Scouting at home leader cracker Barrels on Facebook live. This week’s theme it “potpourri” – we’ll have updates and take comments from a variety of topics The Cracker Barrel is for all leaders, Cub, Scouts BSA, Venturing, etc. Feel free to pass this along to other leaders as well.
Read MoreHas your Troop selected your Glowing Ember? Deadline extended to May 11th
32 Troops have yet to select their Glowing Ember — is yours one of them? Glowing Ember Award The Glowing Ember Award is selected by the Unit and presented by the District to an individual — a parent and leader who during the past year have given that extra bit of contagious enthusiasm, which is…
Read MoreHas your Pack selected your Glowing Ember? Deadline extended to May 11th
27 Packs have yet to select their Glowing Ember — is your Pack one of them? Glowing Ember Award The Glowing Ember Award is selected by the Unit and presented by the District to an individual — a parent and leader who during the past year have given that extra bit of contagious enthusiasm, which…
Read MoreDeadline extended to May 11th — Nominate a Deserving Scouter for District Recognition
NOMINATION DEADLINE IS EXTENDED! Please submit your nominations by May 11th!! Only 11 units have submitted nominations for Outstanding Leader (outstanding Den Leader, Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster, etc) — please be sure to nominate your deserving Adults in your unit to be recognized!! Each year, the District gathers to celebrate and recognize the parents and…
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