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2019 Spring University of Scouting – ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAINING EVENTS IN THE COUNTRY – April 13, 2019
ONE OF THE LARGEST TRAINING EVENTS ANYWHERE The University of Scouting is a fun-filled, hands-on opportunity to network and learn with over 500 Scouters. This one-day supplemental training event was created for all Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scout leaders, and Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scout youth regardless of experience. The University…
Read MoreReview and Reflect Guides for 2019 Available
Greetings Unit Commissioners, The updated Review and Reflect Guides for 2019 are available on the Commissioner Tools site. Please use these forms for your Units as you have them fulfill JTE Guidepost 1 which is due by April 30th. https://www.lakeminnetonkadistrict.org/district/unit-commissioners/resources-for-the-unit-commissioner/ Please set up a Review and Reflect with your Units, the Girl Troops have also…
Read MoreJTE Guidepost 1 should be completed by April 30, 2018
Only 2 out of 70 units in the district have been logged as completed Guidepost 1 as of today. Unit Commissioners and Unit Leaders should schedule and meet to ‘Review and Reflect’ on your unit’s past and future program, if not already done. Unit Commissioners are reminded to log completed Guideposts into the JTE 2.0…
Read MoreAPRIL IS YOUTH PROTECTION MONTH
April is the month to promote Youth Protection Training to all adults who are planning to attend summer camp with your unit. Adults accompanying units on activities who are present at the activity for 72 hours or more, must be Youth Protection Trained and officially registered with the BSA. The 72 hours need not be…
Read MoreThis minor league baseball team will play in jerseys that look like Scout uniforms
Mid-Iowa Council Scout Executive Matt Hill shows off the uniform. Here’s my Scouting report on the Iowa Cubs: They’re looking pretty good this season. The Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs has unveiled the special Scouting-themed jersey the team will wear on Scout Day this season. All proceeds from jersey sales will benefit local Scouting. The…
Read MoreAPRIL ROUNDTABLE Features Dave Ryan of 101.3 KDWB Radio – Apr 4, 2019 7:00PM
Dave Ryan of 101.3 KDWB will be on hand at the April Roundtable to present his girls in Scouting article, “Boy Scouts Is Now Just Scouts . . . My Thoughts“. Stop by to hear what Dave has to say. It will be fun and entertaining! Dave Ryan as Emcee at the District Pinewood Derby…
Read MorePack 283 – Wayzata Pack Updates Logo To Accommodate Girls
Pack 283 is excited to launch their new logo! The update to the brand identity for Pack 283 in Wayzata, Minnesota (designed by Sussner Design Company) is intended to represent the fun, vibrant and adventurous spirit of the Pack. And now that Pack 283 is inclusive to girls and boys, the new logo and colors…
Read MoreAdventure awaits you at Arrow of Light Summer Camp – Are your 4th graders signed up for summer camp?
Are your 4th graders signed up for summer camp? Help them get ready to transition to Scouts BSA by signing them up! 19 out of 20 Webelos that go to Arrow of Light Camp go on to join a troop. Adventure awaits you at Arrow of Light Summer Camp! You can look forward to three…
Read MoreScouting for Food – April 23-30, 2019
Scouting for Food – April 14-28, 2019 AND Reporting Because A Scout is Helpful UPDATE – Door Hangers are available this year by contacting Tina Ramacier at [email protected] OR pick them up at the April roundtable meeting. The number of door hangers is limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Use…
Read MoreEagle Scout wins $80,000 in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2019
Where can Scouting take young people? The sky’s the limit. Samuel Ferguson, an Eagle Scout from West Windsor, N.J., received an $80,000 prize for finishing in sixth place in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. He says he’ll put every penny of the money toward paying for college; the 18-year-old plans to attend MIT. I first told…
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