~Archives
6 can’t-miss Philmont Training Center conferences for Scouters who train others
Six conferences being offered at the Philmont Training Center this summer are about training. Getting trained on training at the Philmont Training Center? Now that’s meta. If your Scouting job involves training other leaders, you should consider attending one of these volunteer development conferences, supported by ScoutingU’s Learning Delivery Team. They’ll cover topics relevant to…
Read MorePenn State says wilderness is too risky for outdoors clubs
By ASSOCIATED PRESS | PUBLISHED: April 23, 2018 at 2:30 pm STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A near-century-old outdoor recreation club will now refrain from going outside because it is too dangerous out in the wilderness, according to officials at Penn State University. The Penn State Outing Club, originally founded in 1920, announced last week that the university…
Read MoreThousands of Girls are Joining Cub Scouts
Tatum and Ian W., 10-year-old twins who are both participating in Webelos, are looking to be among the first brother/sister duos to eventually earn the rank of Eagle Scout. It’s all possible thanks to Tatum’s recent participation in Pack 154, which is part of Daniel Webster Council in Durham, New Hampshire. The pack began welcoming girls…
Read MorePosthumous Eagle Scout board of review held for Scout with heart condition
Michael Costello accomplished a lot in less than 15 years. He never let anything — certainly not a heart condition and other chronic health issues — stand in the way of his goals. Michael died March 11, 2017 — just a week shy of his 15th birthday. He completed all of the requirements for the…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Apr 22 – May 6, 2018
Order of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen Apr 22 – May 6, 2018 Upcoming Events: iwanis Camp Opener April 27-28 Kaposia & Many Waters Chapters announce an Inductions & Service Weekend at Kiwanis Scout Camp. Food, fun, fellowship, & service for all at the Kiwanis Camp opener! ANYONE can help us take care of a great camp! …
Read MoreYou’re invited to the annual District Recognition Dinner – May 3, 2018
Each year, the Lake Minnetonka District gathers to celebrate a great year of Scouting and recognize all of the volunteers in our district, whether you’re working with a Pack, Troop, or Crew, as a Commissioner or as District Committee member. Our volunteers are the treasure that makes Lake Minnetonka stand out among all the districts in Northern Star…
Read MoreCongratulations To Our Units Who Have Met Their FOS Campaign Goals
Congratulations to Packs 209, 427, 429, 477, 537, and 577, Troops 209, 283, and 570, and Crew 283 on achieving your Friends of Scouting goal!! Did you know that 7 of our units are within $400 of reaching their FOS goal? Have you reached out to every parent, volunteer or family that gave last year? …
Read MoreJune Roundtable scheduled for June 7, 2018
The next District Roundtable will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Wayzata Community Church at 7 p.m. There will not be a Roundtable in May because of the District Recognition Dinner. As a change from previous years, we will have a Roundtable in June. The reason is the need to bring additional recruitment…
Read MoreWHAT ARE CAMPERSHIPS?
FUND ASSISTANCE Thanks to the generosity of donors, we have a designated financial assistance fund for youth in need. Throughout the year grants are made from this fund to ensure all youth have the opportunity to experience the excitement of our camps. ELIGIBILITY FOR A CAMPERSHIP? Only youth who are registered members of the Northern…
Read MoreLOCAL SCOUT HELPS IN PUERTO RICO
REPAIRING A CAMP Puerto Rico was devastated on September 20, 2017 and has been picking up the pieces since. 6 months later, that process continues and volunteers are needed just as much now as then. A couple local Scouts took the call for help, traveling to Puerto Rico! Charlie Novack was interested in using his…
Read More