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Scoutbook Subscriptions will be free starting January 1, 2019
In an effort to drive program consistency and deeper engagement with our youth and leaders, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2019, Scoutbook subscriptions will be free to all BSA units. Scoutbook (https://www.scoutbook.com ) is an online unit management tool that ensures that you never miss a Scouting moment—from tracking…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Look Ahead at CHAPTER CONCLAVE – Registration is Open – Sep 28-30, 2018
Hello fellow Brothers, Now that summer is winding down, it is time to look ahead at CHAPTER CONCLAVE! I would like everyone to attend our conclave. Please extend an invite on my behalf to the new Ordeal candidates in your troop to attend from Friday, September 28th to Sunday, September 30th. Attending this event will…
Read MoreBSA reinstates Heroism Award, one of three national-level lifesaving awards
The Boy Scouts of America has reinstated the Heroism Award, filling a gap between the Honor Medal, presented for attempting to save a life with “considerable risk to self” and the Medal of Merit, which honors Scouting service but does not require a lifesaving attempt. The Heroism Award was first presented in 1977 and discontinued…
Read MoreCollege of Commissioner Service – Nov 17, 2018
Northern Star Council – College of Commissioner Service November 17, 2018 St. Paul College 235 Marshall Avenue, St. Paul 55102 Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctorate Degree Advanced Studies Bachelors of Roundtable Service Masters of Roundtable Service Unit Commissioner Basic Training What Course Do I Register For: Bachelors of Commissioner Service Degree: The Bachelors Program is the level of…
Read MoreLeave No Trace Trainer Course – October 12-14,2018
Why register for Leave No Trace Training? Make your typical outing or high adventure trip well planned and lower impact! Understand what to do and when. Become comfortable sharing information with others and ready to take ideas back to your unit by teaching one LNT principle. Try activities for group events! When: October 12-14, 2018…
Read MoreGET FREE SOCKS – I’M IN TENTS
GET FREE SOCKS Especially sweet high-performance wicking socks that show off their love of Venturing! While supplies last, any Venturer who recruits a new youth into the Venturing program will receive a pair of Venturing “I’m In Tents” socks. The new recruit gets a pair too! To claim your pair, bring your fresh Venturing buddy…
Read MoreThis Scout wanted to help his home away from home — in South Africa
Every summer and every other winter, Stephen Henley visits his mother’s side of the family in Howick, South Africa. When the time came for the 17-year-old Life Scout to choose an Eagle Scout project, he decided to help out a community he was familiar with, which happened not to be his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. Just south…
Read MoreWhen he needed surgery, Scouting helped ease his mind
Last December, Mike Landis (right) started experiencing numbness in his face and down his left arm. Concerned, he saw his doctor, who referred him to a specialist in Salem, Va. After an MRI, the specialist urged Landis to have surgery immediately. He had a ruptured disc in his neck that was pressing on a nerve. “This would…
Read MoreJTE Guidepost 2 & 3 due by Aug 31, 2018
Unit Leaders This is a reminder to all Unit Leaders that JTE Guideposts 2 (Plan and Budget) and 3 (Communications Plan) are to be completed by August 31, 2018. Some units have completed these tasks, but many units within the District have not. Please work with your Unit Commissioner to complete the guideposts. If you…
Read MoreJTE Guideposts 2 & 3 due soon
Unit Commissioners: There is only about 1 week left for units to complete Guideposts 2 and 3. Contact your units that still need to complete the guideposts and schedule a time to go over their yearly plan, budget, and communication plan before August 31, 2018. You may also review documents by email. While you guide…
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