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HAVE YOU THANKED YOUR ADULT LEADERS RECENTLY – District Award Nominations Due Apr 15, 2018
Dear Unit Leader and Committee Chair: Have you thanked your adult leaders recently? Every adult involved in Scouting puts in time and energy to make Scouting happen for our youth. And while seeing a Scout thrive in the program is its own reward, everyone (you included) appreciates recognition of their effort and hard work. The…
Read MoreGet Trained for 2018 School Night for Scouting – April 21, 2018
TRAINING AND RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS In 2017, over 3,500 boys became new Cub Scouts on the statewide sign up day we know as School Night for Scouting! 2018 School Night for Scouting will again be the ONE NIGHT throughout our entire state and parts of Wisconsin and South Dakota where we will be recruiting Cub…
Read MoreWhy are Scouts and Venturers required to wear helmets when rock climbing?
Proper gear for climbing includes a quality harness, good rope, the right clothing and shoes — and a climbing helmet. I was surprised to learn the reason we wear helmets when rock climbing goes beyond merely cushioning the cranium in a fall. Climbing helmets also shield your skull from falling objects like rocks or gear…
Read MoreNew Bigger Better BALOO Training – Classroom Outdoors Training – May 11-12, 2018
BALOO stands for Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation. It’s the introductory training Cub Scout leaders should complete before taking Cub Scouts on an overnight camping trip. Recent updates to this two- part course make the content more impactful, useful and convenient. The new BALOO combines the previous BALOO and a course called Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos…
Read MoreJTE Guidepost 1 deadline fast approaching
Dear Commissioners, We are now into the final few weeks where we work with our units on the 2018 JTE Guidepost 1, Review and Reflect, which is to be completed by April 30, 2018. The latest JTE information is posted on our District website at www.lakeminnetonkadistrict.org/district/unit-commissioners/resources-for-the-unit-commissioner/ First, become familiar with the 2 Unit Commissioners guides;…
Read MoreBoy Scout robotics team to compete in World Championship
Robotics and Scouting is “a perfect combination,” Life Scout Nicholas Shunick says. Nicholas and some of his fellow Boy Scouts from Troop 125 in Gainesville, Fla., will head to Houston next week to compete in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST, for short) Lego League Championship. His team is one of hundreds from…
Read MoreJTE Guidepost 1 should be completed by April 30, 2018
Only 15 out of 66 units in the District have been logged as completed Guidepost 1 as of today. Unit Commissioners and Unit Leaders should schedule and meet to Review and Reflect on the unit’s past and planned program, if not already done. Unit Commissioners are reminded to log completed Guideposts into the JTE 2.0…
Read MoreDistrict Committee Members – Consider writing a nomination and submit it online
Dear District Committee Members: The annual District Recognition Dinner on May 3, 2018 is fast approaching and the deadline for nominations is April 15. If you are aware of any unit leaders that are worthy of being nominated for any of the many awards, please write the nomination and submit it online using the button…
Read MoreRecognition item honors Eagle Scouts who have fallen in the line of duty
After trading their Boy Scout uniform for a police, fire or military uniform, some Eagle Scouts make the ultimate sacrifice. The Line of Duty Fallen Eagle Recognition from the National Eagle Scout Association honors those Eagle Scouts who have died while serving as police officers, firefighters or members of the military. “It is important that we…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Apr 8 – Apr 21, 2018
Order of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen Apr 8 – 21, 2018 OA Elections for 2018 –2018 OA youth elections MUST BE FINISHED and SUBMITTED this week! All forms are due by April 15th. We then have 3 days to complete our chapter paperwork and forms to submit to the lodge before April…
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