News (Scouts)
Northern Star Scouting Guidelines for Unit Funds and “Scout Accounts”
Recently, a couple of units in District M reached out to their Commissioner with questions related to fundraising and “Scout Accounts”. To start, the primary intent of fundraising should be raising funds to help the Pack/Troop/Crew run their program, from paying for needed program items such as Pinewood Derby or camping equipment, to funding activities…
Read MoreNational Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Update
On July 1 the National Boy Scouts of America organization announced that it had made substantial progress in its Chapter 11 case. They reported reaching agreement with a majority of the parties to attain a global resolution that will equitably compensate survivors and ensure Scouting’s future by resolving past abuse cases for both the national…
Read MoreDavid Olson, Unit Commissioner and long-time Troop 3570 volunteer, has passed away.
After a four year battle with prostate cancer, Dave Olson passed away peacefully on June 23rd. Dave’s family asked that we share how much he treasured the friendships and his work in scouting. Dave is survived by his wife, Lisa, and sons Peter and Tim (both of whom earned the rank of Eagle Scout with…
Read MoreUpdated COVID Guidance for Units
05/07/21 Effective today, we will follow state of Minnesota guidance for most settings that no longer requires face coverings, social distancing or limitations on groups sizes (below 500) for outdoor Scout outings, meetings and weekend campouts. However, we continue to recommend that you follow social distancing, smaller group sizes and use of face coverings when social…
Read MoreRecognize a Committee Member or Committee Chair this Month!
Do you have a Committee Chair or outstanding Committee Member you want to recognize? New to District M, each month, we are recognizing deserving leaders at our Virtual Round tables held the 3rd Thursday of each month. Lets recognize our Committee leaders who have dedicated so much to your pack or troop this past year.…
Read MoreCongratulations to Eagle Scouts Ellie and Kiersten Lawrance in Troop 5283!
Sisters Ellie and Kiersten Lawrance recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Wayzata Girls Troop 283, making them among the first girls to earn the rank since the 111-year-old Boy Scouts of America, now called Scouts BSA, began allowing girls into the youth organization in February 2019. The sisters joined fellow Girls Troop 283…
Read MoreUpdated (3/16/21) COVID Guidelines for Packs, Troops, and Crews from Northern Star Scouting
03/16/21 Based on the Governor’s announcement last week, Northern Star Scouting has updated the unit COVID Guidelines with the following: Volunteer led unit meetings/gatherings/campouts – Units must continue to follow COVID safety guidelines found in the ‘Unit COVID Safety Guidebook”. We have combined group size limits from private social gatherings and youth sports guidelines to increase…
Read MoreSupport Youth Information Access Bill
Dear Northern Star Scouting Volunteer, We are currently working to pass a legislative bill that would allow youth organizations, such as ourselves, to distribute paper fliers in the schools and we need your help in a grassroots campaign for support of the bill. We are at a critical time and are asking for your…
Read MoreCouncil Recognition Event – Saturday, March 20th
Although we would have preferred to celebrate the achievements of our Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit recipients in person, the Council Activities Committee is happy to offer a recognition of their achievements on Saturday March 20th at 7PM during the premier of our virtual recognition event. Our virtual gathering will feature a…
Read MoreImportant Notice for Scoutbook Users – Unregistered Leaders will be removed on April 12th
UPDATED: The timing has been updated to April 12th for removal of existing leaders Effective March 15, 2021, Scoutbook’s leader invite process will perform a check for a BSA issued MemberID and active BSA registration when being invited to connect with the unit roster. Prior to April 12, unit leaders should check their rosters in…
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