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Order of the Arrow – Information for All Arrowmen – Dec 2 – 9, 2018
Dear fellow arrowmen, In the upcoming month we have a lot of exciting activities in the OA. At are our December meeting, during round table (Dec 6 @ Ridgedale Library @ 6:50PM) we will be having election training. Come if you are interested in learning more about and hosting an election. Attached are our meeting…
Read MoreThree Qs: Troop 589 is for all adventurous youth
Published in Chanhassen Villager – unsie zuege The Boy Scouts of America organization now welcomes girls to its traditionally male scouting program. In 2019, Boy Scouts will be renamed Scouts BSA, open to both boys and girls ages 11-18. Local girls and boys will be able to learn about Scouts BSA from 4-6 p.m., Sunday,…
Read MoreWINTER CAMPING FOR ALL IN 2019 – Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing
CUBS, SCOUTS BSA, AND VENTURING! CUB SCOUTS Cubs Scouts can take advantage of the nationally-acclaimed Polar Cubs program; the largest Cub Scout winter program in the country! Available at four locations Single day program Activities like sled chutes, tubing, leather branding and winter games Every weekend in January and February Learn More About Polar Cubs SCOUTS…
Read MoreWinter Camporee 2019 – LAUNCH-BOT- February 22-24, 2019 – Camporee Information Packet and Registration Now Available
Winter Camporee 2019 – Launch-Bot – February 22-24, 2019 Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp – Swanson Lodge – Houlton, Wisconsin Price $15.00 Informational Flyer This will be a unique, STEM-themed camporee, which includes launching an orange ball for distance and accuracy, the classic Klondike Derby, Snow-Bot Building Contest (Snowman), and indoor demonstrations…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! We have a lot to be thankful for in Lake Minnetonka District this year. We are thankful for 835 registered volunteer leaders who give their time and talents to deliver the Scouting program to 2387 youth across our district. We are also thankful for the financial generosity of our Scouting supporters who helped…
Read MoreScout Shop – Cyber Monday Deals 10-25% Off
SHOP NOW *Offer valid online only 11/25 3:00 pm EST – 11/26 11:59 pm EST. Free ground shipping is only offered with a pre-tax purchase of $125 or more. Retail only. Selections vary. While supplies last. Not valid on previous purchases. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. No cash value. Excludes gift…
Read More2019 District Pinewood Derby Finals “Need for Speed” Official Patch Design Contest
The date is set for the district’s 2019 pinewood derby finals, March 16, 2019! New this year! Packs are encouraged to send their top three (3) racers from each rank, Lion Scout – Arrow of Light. That is eighteen (18) racers per Pack! The race will be FREE of charge for these racers. There will…
Read MoreWinter Camporee Planning Meeting – Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:00PM – Informational Flyer Released
Good Morning! Please join us for the second planning meeting of Winter Camporee 2019 at the Plymouth Library, Vicksburg Room, Thursday, November 29th at 7:00PM. Please bring your key Scouts BSA and crew members with you to this meeting. Winter Camporee will be February 22-24, 2019 at Swanson Lodge at Fred C Anderson Scout Camp. The…
Read MoreRecharter packets are due by November 30th to earn JTE Platinum or Gold!
Recharter packets are due by November 30th to earn JTE Platinum or Gold! Unit Leaders and Unit Commissioners should be working together to finalize the 2019 Recharter packets. The deadline to turn in a defect-free packet and earn the JTE Platinum and Gold levels is November 30, 2018. Make sure your unit earns Platinum or Gold…
Read MoreNovember District Committee Meeting – Tues, Nov 13, 2018
Hello All, Tuesday, November 12th will be our monthly District Committee meeting. Our monthly meeting is an important time to update each other on various projects and agree on what are the upcoming priorities for our District as we support our units. Please join in person if possible. For those not able to join in…
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