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The District Committee Training Workshop meets the basic need of “new” members of the District Committee.  The workshop also results in a well-coordinated and dedicated group of Scouters committed to achieving the mission of the council and its districts.  The workshop also helps initiate a working relationship between council and district personnel. This meeting will…

You and your Scout might already be looking forward to summertime fun. It’s a great time to get outdoors, earn some awards a little more conducive to the season and make lifelong memories. But to ensure maximum enjoyment, you should make sure you’re in shape to accomplish your goals. As Scouting magazine columnist Jeff Csatari…

Register Now to attend our District Recognition Dinner on May 2, 2019, at Wayzata Country Club, where we will present this year’s District Award of Merit class, along with our position-specific and Glowing Ember awards. DINNER Reservations are now open! Spouses, family and friends are invited to attend! DINNER FLYER  DINNER REGISTRATON Let’s recognize our outstanding…

Note: This is the 27th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked…

ALWAYS INNOVATING! Our Scout BSA camps, Tomahawk and Many Point, are always creating new and exciting programs and improvements. This summer these are some one the new things you can expect: NEW AT BOTH CAMPS Tarantulas, Beard Dragons, and Snakes in the Nature Center Eagle’s Nest program gives older Scouts the opportunity to independently work…

Help make Tomahawk a better place through cheerful service! We have many different service opportunities for Troops/Crews looking for service hours at camp. We have projects that include: painting, making washing stations, fixing bear box shelves, camp site entrances and more across your sub camp! For availability of projects and for more information on how…

First off, let me thank you for a great start to the FFOS campaign in your unit! I’ve seen several great FFOS campaign kick-offs over the last weeks and I know that everyone is focused on meeting their goals and quickly completing their campaigns. With just three (3) weeks left in the FFOS campaign, make…

Plymouth Scout Shop is Open for Business The new Plymouth Scout Shop is open for business. Stop by and check us out. We are conveniently located in the Waterford Park Plaza.  Please use the map posted below. Whether you’re a parent looking to stock up on camping gear for your Scout, a troop leader in…

We are pleased to announce that Northern Star Scouting has initiated a new Scout Shop Drop Box courier system. This is a courtesy program available to our volunteers to expedite the transfer of various items to the Leadership Center. Examples of typical items that can be sent in this manner are training award forms, member…

Duke of Edinburgh International Award USA Launches in Northern Star Scouting Information Session: May 1st 6:30-8pm Northern Star Scouting Leadership Center, 6202 Bloomington Rd, Fort Snelling, MN 55111. Founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth development award with over a million-youth participating in over…