Eagle Projects
Eagle Scout Preview – Ridgedale Library – Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – 6:00 PM
You are invited to attend the District M Eagle Scout Preview on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Robert H. Rohlf Room at Ridgedale Library (12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka). Our Eagle Scout Preview is designed to provide Life Scouts, their parents, and their adult leaders…
Read MoreEIGHT Scouts Earn Eagle Scout Rank – VICTORIA, MN
On Sunday, June 6, the honor of the highest rank of the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle, was awarded to EIGHT Scouts from Scouts BSA Troop 589 in Victoria, MN. Tommy Klinger, age 19 of Victoria, MN (planned Eagle celebration in August of 2021), achieved the rank of Eagle on May 12, 2020. For his Eagle…
Read MoreCongratulations to the District M Eagle Scout Scholarship Recipients
2021 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Eagle Scout Scholarships—Each year up to twenty four $1,000 Scholarships and one $2,000 scholarship are awarded to graduating high school seniors in Northern Star Council. Each year, between 20 and 25 Eagle Scouts are selected to receive scholarships. Awarded annually and reviewed by committee, the process is rigorous and competitive.…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Inaugural Class of Female Eagle Scouts!!
Eagle Scouts have been leading positive change in their communities for more than a century. That tradition continues with the historic inaugural class of Female Eagle Scouts. “Eagle Scout is a designation widely valued by universities, employers, and other respected institutions around the world, and we are honored to celebrate the hundreds of incredible young women…
Read MoreProposed Eagle Scout Required Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Merit Badge Delayed
The introduction of the proposed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion merit badge is being delayed to allow for the careful consideration and evaluation of feedback received from a wide variety of commenters on the draft requirements. Until further notice, all Scouts working on the Eagle Scout rank should continue to use current rank requirements. Once the Eagle-required…
Read MoreEllie’s Eagle Scout Project
My name is Ellie L. and I am a scout in Girls Troop 283 out of Wayzata, MN. I am currently Life rank working toward my Eagle, the biggest part of Eagle Rank is my Eagle Scout Project. For my project I have decided to help new mothers and babies in Haiti by creating birthing…
Read MoreEAGLE SCOUT PROJECT OF THE YEAR – NOMINATE A 2020 PROJECT
FOR SCOUTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR EAGLE BOARD OF REVIEW IN 2020 Northern Star Scouting chooses the most outstanding Eagle Scout project to represent the council at the Regional and National level each year. Projects associated with a Scout completing their Eagle Board of review in the current award year (2020) are eligible (even if…
Read MoreTime Extensions for Eagle Scout, Summit and Quartermaster Awards Due to COVID-19
Normally granted only in rare circumstances, the BSA and its local councils will allow extensions for Life Scouts needing more time to finish their Eagle Scout requirements. The authority for councils to grant this extension is effective immediately and continues through Sept. 30, 2020. Extensions are also available for Venturers needing to finish Summit Award…
Read More2021 NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 15TH
Each year $25,000 in scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors in Northern Star Scouting. Endowed scholarships include Camp Staff, Technical School, Southeast Asian Scout and more. Applications are available online starting November 1, 2020 and close January 15, 2021. 2021 EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS Applicant earned their Eagle Scout Award with Northern Star…
Read MoreEagle Preview Meeting – VIRTUAL MEETING – August 5 – 7:00PM
Note: This will be a virtual meeting. Be sure to register to receive the Zoom meeting link. Please join the Council Advancement Committee for our Eagle Scout Preview meeting on August 5th at 7pm. This meeting is designed to provide Life Scouts, their parents, and their adult leader with the most current information necessary for…
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