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JTE 2.0 Guideposts 4 and 5 Must be Completed by October 31, 2017
Dear Unit Leaders, All units should now be working on completing JTE 2.0 Guideposts 4 (Basic Adult Leader Training) and 5 (Advanced Training). These two guideposts must be successfully completed by October 31, 2017 in order to count towards JTE. That deadline gives each unit about a month to complete the training tasks Information on…
Read More2017 Chapter Conclave and OA Dues Reminder
Hello Arrowmen We are just over two (2) weeks away from our fall conclave, this year being held at Stearns Scout Camp. The dates are October 6-8. I invite youth and adult members to complete your induction and become brotherhood members if you have not already done so. By completing your induction you will have…
Read MoreLake Minnetonka needs district member help with School Night for Scouting!
It’s all hands on deck for School Night for Scouting on Tuesday and we need your help at the turn-in center from 7-8:30PM. Packs from all across the district will be dropping off applications of our newest Scout recruits and we need your help manning the turn in stations. We are looking for volunteers to…
Read MoreSchool Night for Scouting – TUESDAY NIGHT – Turn-in Directions
Are you excited? TUESDAY is School Night for Scouting! Hello Scouters: I hope you are excited as I am for TUESDAY! School Night for Scouting is our biggest opportunity to share the great Scouting program with new families. This is one of my favorite nights, as we introduce new members to the Scouting adventure! I’m…
Read MoreHere are the Eagle Scouts playing in the NFL in 2017
Not all Eagle Scout go on to be Eagles like Donnie Jones, punter of the Philadelphia Eagles. Others find careers as Raiders, Dolphins, Chiefs, Ravens, Broncos, Redskins, Texans and Saints. A search of the NFL’s 2017 active rosters — 1,692 players in all — turns up at least 10 Eagle Scouts. These guys are living…
Read More2017 James J. Hill Days – Coaster Cart Derby Photos – Race Results – September 9, 2017
The Youth Win The Day! Over 250 race enthusiast turned out to watch the Scouts AND non-Scouts race their coaster carts at break neck speeds down the hill next to the post office during the James J. Hills Days event on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The winners 3rd Place – Cullen 2nd Place – Mitchell…
Read MorePack and Troop 283 turn out for the James J Hill Days Parade – September 10, 2017
Wayzata Scouts continue a tradition for the 43rd year without exception! Wayzata’s most popular and longest-running community festival was celebrated this weekend and Troop and Pack 283 was on hand to represent Scouting by walking in the parade on September 10, 2017. The Scouts and Scouters walked the parade route and handed out candy and Hero…
Read More2017 POPCORN SALE
SALE RUNS SEPT. 22-OCT. 29 “Prepared. For Crunchtime.” is Northern Star Council’s plan to help your unit have ONE fundraiser this year. Our trained popcorn staff and volunteers will help your unit plan and execute the best and most efficient fundraiser your unit has ever had. Last year Scouts earned over $1.3 MILLION for camping…
Read MoreEagle Scout project teaches parents about the signs of drug addiction
Corey Eisert-Wlodarczyk will never forget that day in March 2012 when his brother died of a heroin overdose. Corey was just 11 years old when Collin died, and the memory lingers. After the initial shock subsided, Corey began to speak at schools. He wanted to share his experience with other young people. If more people…
Read MoreAt the OA Hackathon 2017, Arrowmen will shape how the OA uses technology
This is what cheerful service looks like in the era of smartwatches, self-driving cars and Snapchat. The OA Hackathon, held Oct. 6 to 8 at the Intel offices in Folsom, Calif., will give Arrowmen a hands-on opportunity to reimagine the way the Order of the Arrow uses technology. Among the projects Arrowmen will tackle: Developing an…
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