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Now’s the time for Space Camp, where dreams go beyond moonshots
One 1995 graduate of Space Camp became a captain in the Italian Air Force, spent 199 consecutive days in space and had a Barbie doll created in her likeness. Another 1995 graduate of Space Camp is writing this blog post. So, Samantha Cristoforetti … let’s call it a tie? You’ll find Space Camp alumni both…
Read MoreUnsung Hero: Scoutmaster saves coworker from choking, shares story with Scouts
This is Unsung Heroes, a Bryan on Scouting blog series celebrating under-reported acts of Scouting heroism. These are stories that don’t make national headlines — but should. That’s doubly true in this world that can always use more good news. Read the latest story below, and find instructions for sharing your own Unsung Heroes story at the…
Read MoreKicking off 2020 Friends of Scouting at the November Roundtable!
We’re kicking off the 2020 Friends of Scouting Campaign the the November 7th Roundtable! FOS packets will be available for pickup at the November Roundtable for pickup, along with your Recharter packets. When picking up your Packet, be sure to have the Date and Time of Your FOS Presentation AND the Date and Time of …
Read MoreScouts rally to help fellow Scout who lost his home in Dallas tornado
Slaton Strey of Troop 577 looks out of what used to be his bedroom window. Scouts are among the first to respond when a disaster strikes. They swoop in to serve, often helping complete strangers without expecting even a simple thanks. This week, though, it wasn’t just strangers who needed helping. It was a fellow…
Read MoreNorthern Star Scouting Announcement on National BSA Membership Fees
To: All Northern Star Scouting Volunteers From: John Andrews, Scout Executive At the suggestion of Council President Kari Bjorhus, and with the unanimous support of the members of the Board of Directors at their October meeting, Northern Star Scouting asks all packs, troops, crews, ships and posts to recharter by December 31. All current and…
Read MoreHiking brought volunteer closer to her son; then the same happened with her daughter
The years weren’t getting shorter, but Ginger Fearey’s children seemed to be growing up faster and faster. Thankfully, the adult volunteer from Grapevine, Texas, found one place where time seemed to slow down. Whenever she went hiking with her son and Troop 7 — in postcard-perfect places like Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming and beyond — she…
Read MoreSee What You Missed at Roundtable
Thanks to everyone who joined us at Roundtable on Thursday! All in all, I would say a great success! A lot of smiles, great discussion, many contact information exchanges, and many people saying that they will be returning and bringing additional leaders! We hope you’ll join us at the next Roundtable, Thursday, November 7th Den…
Read MoreTwo Sea Scouts Selected to Join Coast Guard Barque Eagle
This summer two Sea Scouts from Ship 248 Mendota, Zach Hofius and Matthew Verweg, were selected to join the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle. The Barque Eagle is a 295’ three-masted cutter used to train future officers from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Ship 248’s two scouts were selected along with 7…
Read MoreYou Did It! Congrats on a Great School Night for Scouting!
Thank you to all of our Packs for a great School Night for Scouting! Over 140 new Cub Scouts have already joined Scouting in the Lake Minnetonka District. These youth now have a chance to experience all the benefits of Scouting! What’s Next? Now is not the time to slow down – let’s continue…
Read More#DaytonStrong: How Scouting healed a community after tornadoes, mass shooting
There’s something different in the way Scouts respond to a tragedy in their community. Instead of worrying about their own needs, Scouts exhibit a deep-rooted duty to step up and help people heal. In the very embodiment of the Scout Law, they show what it means to be helpful, friendly, courteous, kind — and even…
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