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Merit Badge Counselors List Available for Download
The Merit Badge Counselors list for the Western Region of Northern Star Council, including Lake Minnetonka District, was updated November 1st. This list is ready for download on the district website at www.lmdbsa.org / Program/ Advancement/ Boy Scouts/ Merit Badge Counselors List, direct link. Please follow the directions to obtain your password. Thank you. Charlie Jones Advancement Chairman [email protected]
Read MoreCouncil Coordinated Committees Meeting – Saturday – January 26, 2018
Council Coordinated Committees Meeting St. Paul College Saturday, January 26, 2019 9:45 AM Registration / Social 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Business Meeting 12:00 – 2:30 PM Lunch and Committee Meetings Let’s try to get each of our District Committee Members to attend this event. Nick Pedersen This meeting is for all members of Council…
Read More2019 BLUE AND GOLD PLACEMATS – Includes Summer Cub Camping Program Information
What are Blue and Gold placemats? Northern Star Scouting offers these 11 x 17 placemats for your Pack to set tables at your banquet for the youth. Each unit is allotted their first 100 placemats at no cost. If you are in need of additional placemats, you may purchase them in increments of an additional…
Read MoreAre you finding the information you need?
Quick Links To find various articles or announcements easily, visit the Quick Links on the front page of the district website. Simply scroll down and select your topic. For example, the quick link ‘Service Projects’ includes a list of articles related to the current district service projects. All the information is arranged in ascending order…
Read MoreScout Shop – Year End Holiday Clearance
SHOP NOW Check out the newest items marked on sale! These deals will help keep the post-holiday blues away.
Read More2019 WOOD BADGE BREAKFAST – Saturday, Jan 12, 2019
October 12, 2018 2019 WOOD BADGE BREAKFAST A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR DAY Prospective Wood Badge participants and fellow Wood Badgers are invited to reunite with fellow patrol and course members, and meet new friends at this year’s Wood Badge Breakfast! We’ll have a silent auction with proceeds benefiting scholarships and program supplies for…
Read MoreHow to Fuel Your Body in the Backcountry
Q. What’s the trick to having enough energy while on a big outing? — Jack, Boston, Massachusetts Whether you’re backpacking, climbing, paddling or taking a simple hike, the key to maintaining your energy is food. Fuel your body right with these simple rules for eating in the backcountry: 1. Start the day with food. Hitting…
Read MoreThis Eagle Scout will inspire you to overcome any obstacle
When Chip and Wendy Waggoner took parenting advice from their son’s doctor, they changed the course of his life forever. The advice? Treat your son like a normal kid. Benjamin has spina bifida. And now, he’s achieved Scouting’s highest rank. His journey to Eagle Scout took a ton of work. But this Scout overcame challenges…
Read MoreHow to Wash Your Dog
Being a responsible dog owner means keeping your pup clean. Try these dog-bathing tips from the Dog Care merit badge pamphlet. TAKE IT SLOWLY Start by getting your dog used to an empty tub. Work your way up to adding warm water. SOAP UP Never use shampoo made for people. It is too strong and…
Read MoreJanuary Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Jan 3, 2019 – 7:00PM – LOCATION CHANGE TO MINNETONKA COMMUNITY CENTER
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
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