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College of Commissioner Service – Saturday, November 18, 2017
Northern Star Council College of Commissioner Service November 18, 2017 St. Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Watch our Youtube video “What is the College of Commissioner Service”. The College of Commissioner Service (CCS) will provide advanced training for all Commissioners. CSS provides a great opportunity for continuous learning to better serve your Packs,…
Read MoreChain Saw Safety Training – Various Dates
(calendar) Northern Star Council is offering Chainsaw Safety Training on several dates, different camp locations. Chainsaw training is required if you are planning to operate a chainsaw on Northern Star Council camp properties. Events such as Conclaves and Alumni Work Weekends benefit from trained volunteers. Cutting is always done at the discretion of the Camp Ranger…
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Read MoreLet’s be blunt about pocket knife safety
A sharp blade can be a useful tool when setting up camp, fishing or cooking. It can also be dangerous when used carelessly. Policies vary among packs, troops, councils and camps when it comes to what blade types and lengths are allowed. The BSA sets no official standard on knife length. But there’s one rule…
Read MoreDistrict Committee Meeting – Minnetonka Community Center – Oct 19, 2017
Subcommittee Members are Encouraged to Attend Minnetonka Community Center Oak Knoll Room 14600 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345 Thursday, October 19, 2017 7:00PM Teleconference: 1 (805)309-2350 Conference ID: 091-212 LOCATION CHANGE (see address above) We will have our October committee meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00pm at the Minnetonka Community Center, Oak Knoll Room.…
Read MoreWhich positions of responsibility count toward Star, Life and Eagle Scout?
Scouting teaches responsibility. It teaches young people to take on a role in which they’re accountable to their fellow Scouts. This role is known as a position of responsibility. As a young man advances toward becoming an Eagle Scout, he’s required to take on one of these roles. By the time he becomes an Eagle…
Read MoreA Scout is kind, so let’s make sure the BSA remains a safe place for all
Note from Bryan: October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Each Wednesday this month, the BSA Youth Protection team will share important reminders about what each of us can do to prevent, recognize and report bullying as we work to make Scouting a safe place for all. Week 1 (Today): The BSA is a safe place for…
Read More3 fall-rific (and 1 not-so-great) uses for pumpkins at Scout meetings and events
Ah, pumpkins. Has there ever been a more fruitful fruit? Pumpkins offer a cornucopia of uses, most of which make great meeting or campout activities for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers. Carve them, paint them, roast them, eat them or spice them. Just don’t fling them through the air. Perfect for fall, here are…
Read MoreFamily Friends of Scouting Presenter Training – NEW at University of Scouting
Family Friends of Scouting Presenter Training – NEW! University of Scouting Class Time 2:00PM -3:50PM Class Number GEN404 Calling all presenters! Whether you have given zero or 1000 presentations, this is the class for you! Stevie Ray, professional speaker and trainer, entertainer, and Eagle Scout (earned waaaay back)…, will lead this fun and interactive training. You will…
Read MoreINTEREST FOR WORLD JAMBOREE 2019 LEADERS
INTERESTED IN HELPING? The World Jamboree is a large scale Camporee held every four years with Scouts from around the World. This time around the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are co-hosting the Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. It is gearing up to be the largest World Jamboree ever held and will…
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