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Read this poem aloud at a future Eagle Scout court of honor
It must’ve been pretty dusty in the room when Tom Lalor read the poem he had written for his stepson Jonathan. Everyone in the whole place got a little misty-eyed. Lalor read his poem, which you can see below, at Troop 251’s Eagle Scout court of honor in Larimer, Pa. Jodie Spagnolli, committee chairwoman for Troop 251, sent…
Read MoreWhy every Scout unit needs a New Member Coordinator
The official logo for the New Member Coordinator position. Joining a new Scout unit can be a little overwhelming at first. You’re presented with a calendar full of fun upcoming activities, but all the new people, places and things can seem like a lot to digest. Fortunately for anyone joining Scouting in 2017 or beyond,…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Jan 28 – Feb 05, 2018
Order of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen Jan 28 – Feb 05, 2018 OA Elections for 2018 –2018 OA youth elections run from NOW through April 15th. Your annual elections should be scheduled and coordinated – ensure your peer troop is committed to providing an election team. The OA chapter web page on…
Read MoreRange Safety Officer Training (RSO) – Feb 3, 2018 – Class Filling Quickly!
RSO – Range Safety Officer Training (NRA) Northern Star Council is offering this course at the Northern Star Council’s Golden Valley Location (5300 Glenwood Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota). This one day training is for BSA adult volunteers to become NRA certified Range Safety Officers (RSO’s). This will enable you to volunteer to help staff and operate BSA Shooting Sports ranges.…
Read MoreLike this: Vote Boys’ Life as your favorite magazine cover of 2017
Weather that’s so cold it makes your eyelashes freeze makes for an unforgettable Scouting experience. It also makes for a memorable magazine cover. The February 2017 cover of Boys’ Life, featuring an image by W. Garth Dowling, has been selected as a finalist in the American Society of Magazine Editors’ Best Cover Contest. BL is competing against other…
Read MoreRoundtable Handouts (eHangfiles) – January 2018
(handouts from previous months) Boy Scout – Cheepskates Guide to Winter Camping (PowerPoint) Planning for Winter Camporee Winter Shelters Pedro Winter Camping Boys Life Winter Camping WANTED! HELPFUL Venturers, Explorers, Boy Scouts, Scout leaders and parents! for the Ron Schara’s St. Paul Kids’ fishing clinic – Various Dates Order of the Arrow – Information for…
Read MoreWinter Camping – Boy Scout Breakout Session at Roundtable – Jan 4, 2018
We heard you! There will be a breakout session at the January Roundtable that will cover winter camping, specifically, what to wear and what to bring to Winter Camporee 2018. This session will be taught by presenters with years of experience braving the cold winters with Scouts. This will be a great introduction and preparation for winter camporee!…
Read MoreNew District Committee Meeting Night Poll
District Committee Members and Unit Commissioners: Please complete this poll for our new District Committee meeting night by Thursday January 4th. As mentioned during the November and December meetings, we share the Program and Community Relations Executive (Jacob S and person to be hired) with Mustang District. Mustang District has agree to move their Roundtable…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Jan 14 – 21, 2018
Order of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen Jan 14 – Jan 21, 2018 OA Elections for 2018 –2018 OA youth elections run from Jan 1st through April 15th. Your annual elections should already be scheduled. Ensure your peer troops are committed to visiting and providing an election team. The OA chapter web page…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross Classes, Training + Certification
Training + Certification: Simple, Fast, And Easy
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