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David Olson Selected as a 2017 Silver Beaver Award Recipient – Northern Star Council BSA
(previous Silver Beaver recipients) David Olson, one of Lake Minnetonka District’s unit commissioners, was named a 2017 Silver Beaver Award recipient in Northern Star Council. David was heavily involved as a unit volunteer for Troop 570 in Plymouth. He served as a merit badge counselor, camping coordinator, and assistant Scoutmaster. He also revamped their unit…
Read MoreSandy Werts Selected as a 2017 Silver Beaver Award Recipient – Northern Star Council BSA
(previous Silver Beaver recipients) Sandy Werts, a longtime district Scouter affiliated with Troop 283 in Wayzata was selected as a 2017 Silver Beaver Award recipient in Northern Star Council. Sandy served as an Eagle Scout advisor for countless Scouts in Troop 283. She is a member of the district training staff, and previously served as the…
Read MoreUpcoming District Committee Meetings
Based on the results of the poll, we will be moving the District Committee meeting to the 4th Thursday of each month going forward. Our upcoming meetings are as follows Thursday, Jan 25th Thursday, February 22nd Thursday, March 22nd Please look for more details on specific topics to come soon as we plan our goals…
Read MoreNSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
OUR INFLUENCE BUILDS CHARACTER If you’re looking for a great opportunity to connect with kids, grow skills and build lifelong friendships then we want you as part of our camp staff. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES EXIST? We’re always looking for good people. Choose from hourly, weekend, and full week options for seasonal spots throughout the year. we…
Read MoreExperience Advancement At North Wind – Various Dates
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Opportunity for scouts to work on rank advancement and learn how to camp in the winter. Possible activities: hiking, winter knots, orienteering and more. THIS YEAR’S DATES 1/19-21/2018, 1/26-28/2018, 2/2-4/2018, 2/9-11/2018, 2/16-18/2018 (Presidents Weekend), 2/23-25/2018 GRADE LEVEL 5th & 6th grade SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Sleep inside Saturday night. SCHEDULE Saturday 9 – 9:30 am Check…
Read MoreArrowmen: Spend spring break helping rebuild BSA camps in Florida, Puerto Rico
Cheerful service to others is at the heart of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s national honor society. In that spirit, Arrowmen are invited to spend their spring break helping BSA camps in Florida and Puerto Rico rebuild after last year’s devastating hurricane season. There are two opportunities to serve, and each is open to…
Read More2018 Order of the Arrow national officers elected; here’s who represents your region
Anthony Peluso, an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor OA member from Virginia Beach, Va., has been elected 2018 national chief of the Order of the Arrow. In late December each year, OA section chiefs from across the nation gather to plan the following year’s calendar. But before they can do that, they must elect a…
Read MoreWalt Disney was a Boy Scout and received Scouting’s highest honor for adults
They’re both responsible for memorable characters, heart-pounding tales of adventure and bringing joy to young people. But the links between Walt Disney and the Boy Scouts of America don’t end there. Disney was a Boy Scout until his family moved to Chicago and he had to drop out. He received the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting’s…
Read MoreAlabama or Georgia? Here’s the Scouting-related reason for my pick
Yes, you can be a successful student, top-tier athlete and Eagle Scout. The latest in a lengthy list of examples: Jackson Harris, a junior tight end for the University of Georgia. Georgia will face Alabama tonight in the college football championship. The game begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and airs on ESPN. Harris is the only Eagle…
Read MorePolish Boy Scout who escaped Auschwitz dies at age 98
Sometimes, we come across news that humbles us, filling our thoughts with gratitude and introspection. Such was the case with the passing of last month. When he was a young man, he embodied the “A Scout is Brave” point of the Scout Law while facing imminent death. Piechowski was a Polish Boy Scout; at 19,…
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