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NEW – December Scoutmaster/Asst Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training
Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training – IN JUST ONE WEEKEND!!! December 12-13, 2020 NEW COURSE ADDED DUE TO POPULARITY OF THE SEPTEMBER COURSE! The September course is full (waitlist available) Northern Star Scouting is hosting another exciting Outdoor Leadership training session December 12-13, 2020. Our courses always fill up quickly, so please sign up early and don’t miss…
Read MoreFund your Scouting adventures safely with Mickman Brothers Christmas wreath fundraisers
Now is the time to start planning your unit’s fall fundraiser. One company with a longstanding tradition of helping Scouts has a way your unit can provide beautiful, festive products and manage its profits, all while doing so safely for Scouts and customers alike during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 1977, Mickman Brothers, a family-owned business…
Read MoreWhy do I recruit?
It’s August, which means every Scout leader starts hearing about three things – Recruit, Recruit, Recruit. As a leader, I think many of us start to wonder why there is such a push to bring in new Scouts? I’m working hard at making sure my current scouts have a great experience, so where do I…
Read MoreMembers of the 2020 National Flagship share their favorite Sea Scouting memories
Ship 198 of the Del-Mar-Va Council, in a photo taken earlier this year. An impressive recruiting effort to introduce area teenagers to Sea Scouting. Community service projects that build goodwill — and often make the local news. An I-gotta-try-that schedule of monthly outings that includes sailing, swimming, fishing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Any of those could…
Read MoreDon’t miss the point: Eight sewing safety tips for Scouts and Scouters
Rafe Kotalik of Troop 777 in the Woodlands, Texas (Sam Houston Area Council), makes face coverings to donate. Today’s in-demand superhero skill isn’t flight or invisibility. It’s the ability to sew. Sewing machine sales have skyrocketed as dextrous do-gooders put their skills to work making face coverings that could save lives. “As the need for masks…
Read MoreBALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) for Cub Leaders – Sept 12 – 13th
BALOO training is adult Cub Scout leader training for leading pack camping trips. All Cub Scout packs must have at least one BALOO trained leader on pack camping trips. Having two trained leaders gives you backup coverage in case of unexpected illness or schedule changes. Sign up for BALOO training with a friend and let…
Read MoreBIG CHANGE TO SCHOOL NIGHT
For years, School Night for Scouting has been a large component of Northern Star’s recruitment strategy. Pack and District volunteers covered every elementary school in the council on a single night, and our marketing encouraged families to “go to your local elementary school” to meet unit leaders and sign up. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic…
Read MoreScoutmaster/Asst Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training – Sept 12-13, 2020
All spots full as of 8/21. Waitlist is available. Or sign-up for the December course Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training – IN JUST ONE WEEKEND!!! Northern Star Scouting is hosting another exciting Outdoor Leadership training session April 25-26, 2020. Our courses always fill up quickly, so please sign up early and don’t miss this excellent training…
Read MoreScouter shares moments of watching son with cerebral palsy march in the Rose Parade
Every year, people watch colorful floats, horse-drawn carriages and marching bands make their way down the streets of Pasadena, Calif., on New Year’s Day. That won’t happen next year. Last week, officials cancelled the 132nd Tournament of Roses Parade because of concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. It marks the first time since 1945 that…
Read MoreCubmaster shares lyrics for funny pack song he penned
A couple of years ago, Mitch Lynch, Cubmaster of Pack 2010 in Aldie, Va., sang his version of Irving Berlin’s “Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army” at the pack’s blue and gold banquet. He got the idea while planning the banquet’s program over Christmastime. “The song really came together after watching Bing…
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