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Older Scout Program and Merit Badge Sign Up Opens Apr 1, 2018 – Tomahawk Scout Reservation
All youth program sign up is on Summer Camp Management System (SCMS) Older Scout Registration Timeline April 1st to noon on April 14th: Open request period April 14th at noon to April 15th at noon: Registration is closed for program placement review. Oldest youth and venturers are placed into programs first. Ties in ages are…
Read MoreGuidepost 1 – Review and Reflect – Due Apr 31, 2018
Dear Unit Leaders and Unit Commissioners, We are now at that time of year where Unit Leaders and their Unit Commissioners work together to complete the 2018 JTE Guidepost 1, Review and Reflect, which is to be completed by April 30, 2018. Unit Commissioners will be contacting each unit to set up a date and…
Read MoreConsider writing a nomination and submit it online
Dear Unit Commissioners, 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 below…
Read MoreCongratulations To Our Units Who Have Met Their FOS Campaign Goals
We are half way through our FOS campaign with $31,037 raised! Our thermometer is slowing rising. 28/46 units have completed their FOS presentations! Congratulations to five of our Units who have met their FOS Campaign Goals! Thank you for your hard work in completing your campaign! Pack 3427 231.1% Pack 3477 194.3% Pack 3429 182.1% Pack 3537 …
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Mar 25 – Apr 8, 2018
Order of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen Mar 25 – Apr 8, 2018 OA Elections for 2018 –2018 OA youth elections MUST BE FINISHED and SUBMITTED by April 15th. We then have 3 days to complete our chapter paperwork and forms to submit to the lodge before April 19th. The OA chapter web…
Read MoreFlyOver America – MOA – BRING A FRIEND OPPORTUNITY – Apr 30, 2017
The Northern Star Council has the ability, due to an Innovation Fund Grant, to offer two opportunities for youth to get to know Scouting. The first opportunity is for groups, such as schools or faith based organizations, who are interested is starting a new unit. The district’s Program Relations Executives and the district Community Relations…
Read MorePack Leaders – Submit Your Camping Contact Information
ATTENTION PACK LEADERS! The Council Camping Committee is in need of information from each pack in all districts of the council. In order to better serve the Cub Scout Packs of the council in regards to camping opportunities and programs, we need to identify the person(s) in your pack who are the appropriate leaders to…
Read MoreApril Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – April 5, 2018 – 7:00PM
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreScout Max Huffman awarded the Medal of Merit after heroic life-saving swim
Pack 391 of Chaska, MN was very proud to see one of its Scouts awarded the Medal of Merit. Webelos Max Huffman was awarded the medal after a heroic, life-saving swim last summer. Max and his cousin were at a lake enjoying a summer day when they decided to swim out to a floating dock, which…
Read MoreNap on Safely: Five steps toward achieving the optimal camp snooze
Good news, Scout leaders. You now have the perfect response when someone catches you snoozing at camp (or, um, the office?). Just tell them afternoon naps are recommended by the BSA’s Health and Safety team. And that you ensured adequate adult supervision before letting your eyelids fall. A 26-minute afternoon nap, enjoyed some time between…
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