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District M Roundtable Survey
Roundtable was always a time for unit leadership to come together for planning and training. Since the 2020 closures as well as Units-First implementation, the previous Roundtable format isn’t meeting the needs of all our leaders. That’s why we want to hear from you! What do you need from Roundtable sessions to best service your…
Read MoreHow to Plan the Best Pinewood Derby Race Day – WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 AT 3 PM
Take your race day to the next level with some tried-and-true tips and a few special touches that are easy to implement! Whether you are just getting started with the planning or are putting final touches on your race day, you won’t want to miss this. Join this online training from Scouting Magazine to…
Read MoreNORTHERN STAR SCOUTING STATEMENT REGARDING NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BANKRUPTCY
Northern Star Scouting is locally incorporated, financially sound, and fully committed to continue providing safe and positive youth development in all our communities. The National Boy Scouts of America’s Chapter 11 agreement calls for local councils to contribute to the Trust for Survivors, allowing the national organization to emerge from bankruptcy. Our voluntary contribution will…
Read MoreDistrict M – Steps to Success for Charter Renewal!
2021-2022 Unit Charter Renewal – Steps to Success for Charter Renewal Scouts and Scouters – it’s time to start thinking about your Unit Charter Renewal! Beginning last year, Northern Star Scouting’s registration “year” was moved to match the School year – September – August. Along with this move, the process for registration was moved to an…
Read MoreHRH PRINCE PHILIP, LIFELONG CHAMPION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD, PASSES AT AGE 99
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is deeply saddened and shares its condolences at the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died peacefully today at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. His Royal Highness was a lifelong champion of youth development and non-formal education through his role as…
Read MoreOA Member – Complete you Brotherhood on April 17th Virtual Event! Registration closes on April 12th
JMQ Virtual Constellation Brotherhood Ceremony Events On Saturday April 17th, the JMQ Constellation of the Totanhan Nakaha Lodge will host virtual Brotherhood Induction Ceremonies. These ceremony events are for Ordeal members that have served as an Arrowmen for a minimum of 6 months. Traditionally, the Brotherhood ceremony is offered as a feature of the Fall…
Read MoreUnit COVID Safety Guidebook Updated – 2/26
02/26/21 We have made some minor adjustments to the Unit COVID Safety Guidebook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R08DXKzVfA7UxbUcGuCGeggDwaAZVHh3/view?usp=sharing Units can again eat indoors at meetings and activities – check out the guidelines on page 6. We’ve added a page that was created to help you find creative, safe ways to get more than 15 people at an event or…
Read MoreCelebrating the Silver Lining of a Challenging Year
As we look back on this year, it is easy to see the challenges that have become synonymous with 2020. While these challenges are significant, I believe they are outnumbered by the joy, opportunity and hope that surrounded us. After all, this was the year when we found unique means to bring Scouting to young…
Read MoreScouts Find Adventure on the Peace River (Hint: It Wasn’t Totally Peaceful)
Jacob Shanahan tumbled into the chilly river. The 12-year-old Second Class Scout had been digging through his dry bag for a tasty granola bar when the current suddenly picked up, pulling his canoe straight into a large log and overturning it. Jacob screamed — with good reason. “Right before we flipped, we saw some gators…
Read MoreDo These Five Campsite Items and Snacks Work as Fire Starters?
Recent Comments Home » Outdoors & Gear » Outdoors » Do These Five Campsite Items and Snacks Work as Fire Starters? Just like when you bake a cake, you need ingredients to start a campfire. First, you need heat. That comes from matches. Then you need oxygen. As long as you’re lighting a fire outside…
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