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(printed with permission) People have been asking me “What do you think of the Boy Scouts changing their name to ‘Scouts’?”A lot of people say it’s just Boy Scouts caving in to pressure.  And there is some of that.  No organization can thrive if it’s continuously being criticized for not being inclusive.  I’ve been a…

BE A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING The Counselor in Training (CIT) program at Many Point Scout Camp has been designed to develop the future staff members for Many Point and to provide personal development for Scouts. Many Point has been continually rated as one of the top camps in the nation. This outstanding record is due…

James Havey discovered his passion for helping the downtrodden and underprivileged after a trip to Mexico in middle school. He went on a trip with a Christian ministry to volunteer in orphanages around Monterrey, Mexico. “It was on this first trip down to Monterrey that I saw what poverty can do to a family, and what…

Reps. Sanford Bishop of Georgia (blue shirt) and Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania pose with the Report to the Nation delegates. Both congressmen are members of the Congressional Scouting Caucus. Politicians may not align on every issue, but here’s one topic about which there’s near-unanimous agreement: Scouting helps prepare young men and young women for life.…

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, the Pinewood Derby Fest happened throughout Ridgedale Center, which included not only the District Pinewood Derby Finals for Lake Minnetonka and Mustang Districts, but it also included actives and crafts, displays, and giveaways. The Pinewood Derby Fest was one of the district’s Join Scouting Events! The archery booths, climbing wall, music DJ’s,…

Northern Star Council, through dedicated volunteers, offers multiple supplemental training courses throughout the year. In 2019 the following courses will be offered. For further information and to register, please click the link. BSA Archery at Kiwanis Scout Reservation –  April 6, 2019 https://www.scoutingevent.com/250-Spring2019BBArcheryTrainings BSA BB Rangemaster at Kiwanis Scout Resrvation – April 6, 2019 https://scoutingevent.com/250-Spring2019BBArcheryTrainings…

Cheryl Johnson (in red), the Clerk of the House, and Julie Adams, Secretary of the Senate, receive the official report. They’re wearing limited-edition Scout Me In neckerchiefs presented by the delegates. If you camped, participated in a service project or earned a merit badge in 2018, your accomplishments are now part of the congressional record.…

NOTE: Meeting Location – Ridgedale Public Library Please join the Lake Minnetonka District Advancement Committee  for our Eagle Scout Preview meeting on April  25, 2019, beginning at 7:00PM at the Ridgedale Public Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN  55305 (map). This meeting is designed to provide Life Scouts, their parents, and their adult leader with…

Finally, a viral challenge Scouts can fully endorse. It’s called the Trashtag Challenge, and it’s inspiring people on social media to pick up trash and share that good deed on Twitter or Instagram. The concept of picking up trash, even if it’s not yours, should seem familiar. Scouts have been leaving outdoor spaces better than they…