Advancement
NORTHERN STAR’S FIRST DISTINGUISHED CONSERVATION SERVICE AWARD – Keegan Smith from District M
KEEGAN SMITH BECOMES OUR FIRST RECIPIENT Keegan Smith of Troop 3283 of Wayzata became the Council’s first recipient of the BSA’s Distinguished Conservation Service Award after passing his Board of Review on Nov. 19, 2021. The BSA created the DCSA in November 2019 as a replacement for the William T. Hornaday conservation service awards. In…
Read More2022 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year up to $40,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors in Northern Star Scouting. Endowed scholarships include Camp Staff, Technical School, Southeast Asian Scout and more. Applications are available online starting November 1, 2021 and closing January 15, 2022. 2022 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS Applicant earned their Eagle Scout Award with…
Read MoreTake note of these 11 key changes in the 2021 Guide to Advancement
In Scouting, it’s said that feedback is a gift. It’s also a critical component of the Guide to Advancement, the BSA’s official trail map to the mechanics of advancement in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts. Feedback from volunteers from across the country was incorporated into the new and improved 2021 Guide to…
Read MoreEIGHT Scouts Earn Eagle Scout Rank – VICTORIA, MN
On Sunday, June 6, the honor of the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle, was awarded to EIGHT Scouts from Scouts BSA Troop 589 in Victoria, MN. Tommy Klinger, age 19 of Victoria, MN (planned Eagle celebration in August of 2021), achieved the rank of Eagle on May 12, 2020. For his Eagle…
Read MoreSix things to know about the positions of responsibility for Star, Life and Eagle
A position of responsibility like the troop quartermaster, who is responsible for troop supplies and gear, fulfills requirements for the Star, Life and Eagle ranks. (W. Garth Dowling/BSA file photo) A teenager’s life is full of responsibilities. Get good grades! Take care of the family car! Show up on time for your summer job! Their…
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 MoreWebelos Transition – be sure all your Webelos transition to Scouts BSA!
To clarify and to help the process in our District move forward, here is what you need to know about transferring your Scouts to their new troops. We will not be using paper forms this year. Each family will transfer their Scout electronically by following these simple directions. Please be sure to remind the families…
Read MoreProposed Eagle Scout Required Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Merit Badge Delayed
The introduction of the proposed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion merit badge is being delayed to allow for the careful consideration and evaluation of feedback received from a wide variety of commenters on the draft requirements. Until further notice, all Scouts working on the Eagle Scout rank should continue to use current rank requirements. Once the Eagle-required…
Read MoreCub Leaders – Plan meetings that cover multiple ranks!
Den Leaders – are you working with Dens of different ranks? Looking to plan what advancement to work on? Pack Leaders – looking for themes for your next Pack meeting that covers multiple ranks? Check out this cool chart from the Atlanta Area Council that shows what themes can be used for meetings that apply…
Read MoreRecognize Leaders with Training Awards today
Dear Scouters, The scouting program has many opportunities for leaders to get recognized for the service they are providing to your Troop or Pack. The process to get this recognition is not difficult. By attending key training events and a tenure of service in a volunteer role along with completion of an application, leaders in…
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