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November Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Nov 1, 2018 – 7:00PM
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreOctober Roundtable – WHAT TO EXPECT – Oct 4, 2018 – 7:00PM
(previous roundtables) What to expect at this month’s Roundtable Meeting The monthly District Roundtable meeting provides an information and training forum for adults involved as leaders in the Scouting program. Parents and children are welcome to attend. These meetings allow attendees from all parts of the Scouting program to: ◾ Discuss topics of interest, both…
Read MoreSchool Night for Scouting – THURSDAY NIGHT – Turn-in Directions
Are you excited? THURSDAY is School Night for Scouting! Hello Scouters: I hope you are excited as I am for THURSDAY! School Night for Scouting is our biggest opportunity to share the great Scouting program with new families. This is one of my favorite nights, as we introduce new members to the Scouting adventure! I’m…
Read MoreThis Scout sells more popcorn than most entire troops, but what he does with the money is even more impressive
In 2011, Beck Garnett was just a 7-year-old Tiger Scout when he sold $1,800 worth of popcorn — a pack record. A year later, he extended the record with more than $3,000 in sales. Up and up the sales numbers went until 2017, when Beck sold a staggering $51,420 in popcorn. Beck wasn’t just the top…
Read MoreDaughter Dons Her Dad’s Cub Scout Shirt as She Joins the Pack
“She’s excited about wearing [her father’s] Cub Scout shirt,” said grandfather Dan O’Brian, Scout Executive of the Abraham Lincoln Council, to WAND 17. For Natasha, wearing the Cub Scout shirt is more than just donning a new uniform – the clothes hold a special meaning to her and her family. In fact, Natasha will wear…
Read MoreYou can still contribute to the Family Friends of Scouting campaign – CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UNTS THAT HAVE MET OR EXCEEDED THIER FOS GOALS!
The Family Friends of Scouting campaign makes Scouting happen! Your contributions made possible significant camp improvements at Camp Kiwanis and Camp Stearns, Grey Wolf, and Wood Badge trainings for over 400 participants last year, as well as ongoing support for all of our council camps and the ongoing programs and support our council provides units.…
Read MoreYour efforts are making a difference in our Friends of Scouting program!
Your efforts are making a difference in our Friends of Scouting program! In the last two weeks, we received over $10,000 in additional contributions. Thank you! Congrats Troop 174 for exceeding their FOS goal this week, joining Packs 209, 537, and Troops 209, 283, and 570, and Crew 283 who have all met or exceeded their…
Read MoreCongratulations To Our Units Who Have Met Their FOS Campaign Goals
Congratulations to Packs 209, 427, 429, 477, 537, and 577, Troops 209, 283, and 570, and Crew 283 on achieving your Friends of Scouting goal!! Did you know that 7 of our units are within $400 of reaching their FOS goal? Have you reached out to every parent, volunteer or family that gave last year? …
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Lions Integrating With Cub Scouts
The National Executive Committee and Board voted that the Lion pilot has proven successful and is ready to officially join the Cub Scouting family! Research and feedback says… Developing character is the #1 reason to join Scouting, according to parents. 61% of Lion youth are new families to Scouting! Lions grew over 50% nationally over…
Read MoreRoundtable Handouts (eHangfiles) – April 2018
(handouts from previous months) All Programs – Scouting for Food – April 22-29, 2018 District Awards and Annual Recognition Dinner – May 3, 2018 – Wayzata Country Club – Save the Date! 2018 SPRING UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING – Apr 21, 2018 8-4PM Friends of Scouting – Check in on your progress! Handouts from the CPR/AED Training…
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