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Three-star Army general, a Life Scout, says Scouting taught him how to work in a team
He entered the room like a general — commandingly but with magnetic charm. Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, Inspector General of the U.S. Army, welcomed the Report to the Nation delegates to his conference room inside the Pentagon on Monday. Before he sat down, he circled the room, shaking each visitor’s hand and asking where they’re…
Read MoreAdult Leaders – Eagle Projects from the Adult Leader Perspective: Guidance and Inspiration – Apr 5, 2018 6:00PM – For Adult Troop Leaders – Prior to the Roundtable Meeting
What Troop leaders need to know about the Eagle Project and how to help their Scouts. “Eagle Projects from the Adult Leader Perspective” is a training session designed to help adult troop leaders guide Scouts as they prepare for, plan, and execute their Eagle project. This session (starts at 6PM) is not the primary session for…
Read MoreTracking Your Webelos Transition – Using the simple Webelos Transition Roster
Congratulations on your 5th grade Webelos transitioning to Boy Scouts. It is easy to move your Scouts from a Cub Scout Pack to a Boy Scout Troop. Units need to complete and submit a Webelos Transition Roster for their unit. This moves the Scout’s registration from the pack’s roster to a receiving troop’s roster without…
Read MoreBSA goes to Washington: These 12 terrific young people will represent you in D.C.
Take heart, fellow Scouters: If these 12 young people are the future of our country, there’s reason for overwhelming optimism. Twelve tremendous delegates will represent the Boy Scouts of America next week in Washington, D.C., to deliver the 2017 Report to the Nation. The delegates come from 11 different states, all four BSA regions and six…
Read MoreEagle Preview Meeting – At the April Roundtable Meeting – Thursday, Apr 5, 2018 7:00PM
NOTE: Meeting Location – Wayzata Community Church Please join the Lake Minnetonka District Advancement Committee for our Eagle Scout Preview meeting on April 5, 2018, beginning at 7:00PM at the Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN 55391 (map). This is the same night and location as our April Roundtable meeting. This meeting is…
Read MoreThis is how the average age of Eagle Scouts in 2017 compared to previous years
After five years of steady increases, the average age of Eagle Scouts fell in 2017. It’s now at 17.21 years — or 17 years, 2 months and 15 days. That’s the lowest mark since at least 2009, the first year for which detailed Eagle Scout statistics were made available to me. What caused the average to…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka OA Chapter Call to Action
Dear Scoutmasters, Committee Chairmen, Crew Advisers, and OA Members of Lake Minnetonka I am the Scoutmaster of Troop 283 in Wayzata. I’ve met and worked with many of you as part of the district training team, roundtable presenter, and Scouter for the past 10+ years. I’m writing to you in hopes of getting both your…
Read MoreSpring Camporee 2018 – IRON CHEF- Planning Meeting – Mar 8, 2018 7:00PM – DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER
DATE CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER! Hello Host units (Troops 345, 175, 192, 202, 424, and 283), district activities committee and anyone else who wants to help plan a really fun event! Please join us on at 7PM on THURSDAY, March 8th at the Plymouth Library, because it is time to officially start planning for our…
Read MoreMONSTER JAM – Apr 7, 2018 7PM
April 7 | 7PM Monster Jam is the most action-packed live event on four wheels where world class drivers compete in front of capacity crowds in both monster truck racing and freestyle competitions. Celebrating 26 years of adrenaline-charged family entertainment, Monster Jam features the most recognizable trucks in the world include Grave Digger®, Max D™, Avenger and many more.…
Read MoreHARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – Mar 31, 2018
March 31 | 2PM & 7PM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action-packed 2018 World Tour against the Washington Generals! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to experience the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Prepare to be amazed…
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