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The unit Glowing Ember selections were due Monday, April 15, 2019. However, since the award is selected by the unit and presented by the district, the deadline has been extended until April 22, 2019 at 11PM. Please take the time to select a parent or Scouter, from your pack, troop, or crew that has given that…

Fall Recruitment is fast approaching, and we want to get a head start so we can have a record-setting recruitment season. One of the important preparation steps is our School Visits, ideally with the principal. These visits are particularly important because, as we know, school access is an increasing challenge. Each Pack Has a Role.…

When we say rules, we’re not talking about the secrets to landing a huge catch. We’re talking about the actions you take to keep yourself, others and your environment safe. When it comes to fishing, there are important rules for every angler to follow. Not only should you be familiar with your state and local…

University of Scouting this month will have tons of courses to take – and among these courses is something new: an arc of three courses about sustainability. Why is sustainability important? Special reports by a United Nations panel (October 2018) and the U.S. Government Fourth Climate Assessment (November 2018) stated that if we continue our…

FAMILY SCOUTING IS ALIVE AND STRONG IN OUR NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING PROGRAMS! Cub Scout packs have been offering co-ed opportunities for over a year now, and we have a Scouts BSA troop for young women in nearly every district! Forms, tools and resources to help your decision making are available on a new page on…

There’s no bad weather — just bad gear and bad attitudes. Rainy and windy? No problem. Just bring along a waterproof and windproof rain jacket. Here’s how to buy a good one that is sure to keep you dry and warm in any type of downpour. THE LOW DOWN ON RAIN JACKETS When experts talk…

Greetings Commissioners, Thank you for attending the Unit Commissioners Meeting on Thursday. Guidepost 1 is due in about 20 days. Please schedule the ‘Unit Reflection’ with your unit leaders and report the results using the JTE2.0 Guidepost Reporting System. The JTE.2.0 Guidepost Reporting System can be found on the Unit Commissioner Tools page of the…

David Ryan of 101.3 KDWB was the guest speaker at the April Roundtable 2019. Dave  presented his thoughts on ‘Girls In Scouting’. Watch the video below and hear what Dave had to say! 12 minute video Take the time to read Dave’s scouting article, “Boy Scouts Is Now Just Scouts . . . My Thoughts“.…

Note: This is the 26th in an occasional series where I share Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos. See the complete collection here and submit your own here. To fully understand the impact Eagle Scout projects have on communities, you need to see to believe. That’s why I asked to see Eagle Scout project before-and-after photos — the same photos prospective Eagles are asked to include…