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An Eagle Scout board of review isn’t a job interview; it’s a celebration
The Scouting journey prepares a young person to get a good job. But that doesn’t mean the final step in that journey — which for many young people is the Eagle Scout board of review — should be conducted like a job interview. That’s the takeaway from an enlightening new article titled “Eagle Scout Boards…
Read More2018 Rechartering Continues
Thank you to all units that turned in their recharter packets at the November 1st Roundtable. We checked all submitted packets and found very few errors. THANKS, and GOOD JOB. Units can continue to turn in their completed packets to their Unit Commissioner or the District Commissioner at any time. We will also try to…
Read MoreHow to help the Scouting family recover after recent natural disasters
In the past few months, the Scouting family has been hit with a one-two punch of natural disasters. In the spirit of doing a Good Turn, many of you have reached out asking how you can help. In July, wildfires in New Mexico damaged 27,000 acres at Philmont Scout Ranch, forcing the ranch to cancel all…
Read MoreFall Camporee 2018 – Horse Ranch Campout – Sep 12-23, 2018
Fall Camporee 2018 Horse Ranch Campout Sep 21-23, 2018 Carver County, Minnesota Price per Person – $15.00 plus an optional $30.00 for a horseback trail ride Come join your fellow Boy Scouts, Venturers, Webelos, AND Bear Scouts from the Lake Minnetonka District for our Fall Camporee 2018 at the River Valley Ranch, September 21-23, 2018.…
Read More24TH WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE
SCOUTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD APLLY HERE TROOP PRESENTATIONS If your Troop has interested youth and you would like a presentation at a Troop meeting, please fill out this form (https://247scouting.com/forms/form.php?OrgKey=BSA250&id=538) and we will do our best to send a committee member out to perform the presentation. Please remember, this presentation is for youth interested…
Read MoreScoutbook Subscriptions will be free starting January 1, 2019
In an effort to drive program consistency and deeper engagement with our youth and leaders, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2019, Scoutbook subscriptions will be free to all BSA units. Scoutbook (https://www.scoutbook.com ) is an online unit management tool that ensures that you never miss a Scouting moment—from tracking…
Read MoreFemale Webelos proves boys, girls have more in common than you might think
Brianna Brady’s bedroom has pink walls, a flower-print valance and a basket full of Barbies. “And you want to be a Boy Scout?” the host asks. “How come?” “Because you get to do stuff with your family,” the 10-year-old replies. It’s really that simple. As a Webelos Scout, Brianna gets to enjoy the things she…
Read MoreScout leaders, let’s shine some light on flashlight etiquette
Your eyes are beginning to adjust to the growing darkness. The trail in front of you is becoming clearer and clearer. And then, like a firework on July 5th, something unexpectedly bright fills the sky. You’re momentarily blinded. Whenever someone switches on one of those super-bright flashlights or headlamps, that person ruins the night vision…
Read MoreUPDATE 092318 – Fall Camporee 2018 – Horse Ranch Campout – Sep 21-23, 2018
*** Update 092318 – Fall Camporee 2018 – Information on Injured Wrangler *** Fall Camporee 2018 Update (092318) For those that may not know, Evan, one of the wranglers (ranch employee) was thrown from his horse on Saturday, during the last trail ride of the day. Evan worked with many of the scouts thoughout the…
Read MoreStudents have until Oct. 31, 2018, to apply for these NESA Eagle Scout scholarships
Becoming an Eagle Scout is its own reward. Earning a college scholarship because you’re an Eagle Scout? That’s like a reward on top of a reward. The National Eagle Scout Association will award nearly $700,000 in scholarships to more than 150 Eagle Scouts based on their academic performance, Scouting background, college plans and financial need.…
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