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6 can’t-miss Philmont Training Center conferences for Scouters who train others
Six conferences being offered at the Philmont Training Center this summer are about training. Getting trained on training at the Philmont Training Center? Now that’s meta. If your Scouting job involves training other leaders, you should consider attending one of these volunteer development conferences, supported by ScoutingU’s Learning Delivery Team. They’ll cover topics relevant to…
Read MoreHAVE YOU THANKED YOUR ADULT LEADERS RECENTLY – District Award Nominations Due Apr 15, 2018
Dear Unit Leader and Committee Chair: Have you thanked your adult leaders recently? Every adult involved in Scouting puts in time and energy to make Scouting happen for our youth. And while seeing a Scout thrive in the program is its own reward, everyone (you included) appreciates recognition of their effort and hard work. The…
Read MoreGet Trained for 2018 School Night for Scouting – April 21, 2018
TRAINING AND RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS In 2017, over 3,500 boys became new Cub Scouts on the statewide sign up day we know as School Night for Scouting! 2018 School Night for Scouting will again be the ONE NIGHT throughout our entire state and parts of Wisconsin and South Dakota where we will be recruiting Cub…
Read MoreSouthwest Airlines pilot does a Good Turn for Scout flying back from Philmont
Helping others, leading a team and doing more than what’s expected. Just a typical day for an Eagle Scout like Capt. Dan Reilly of Southwest Airlines. When he found a cherished hat left behind by a Scout returning home from Philmont Scout Ranch, Reilly went the extra mile to return this priceless possession to its…
Read MorePolaris ATV Trek at Summit Bechtel Reserve: where mud and motors meet
Leave your good jeans at home. The Summit Bechtel Reserve’s Polaris ATV Trek, a new offering for 2018, puts Scouts and Venturers in control of their own all-terrain vehicle for a gritty week of riding the trails. Participants get hands-on-handlebars training in safe ATV operation before heading out for 60-plus miles of riding. The trek uses…
Read MoreBSA to build world’s longest Pinewood Derby track, host race across America
Did you hear the big news? I’m talking really big. The Boy Scouts of America announced today that it will build the Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track — a 2,560-mile wooden course that will begin in San Francisco and end in New York. There’s more. The Transcontinental Pinewood Derby Track will be the official host of a…
Read MoreScout Max Huffman awarded the Medal of Merit after heroic life-saving swim
Pack 391 of Chaska, MN was very proud to see one of its Scouts awarded the Medal of Merit. Webelos Max Huffman was awarded the medal after a heroic, life-saving swim last summer. Max and his cousin were at a lake enjoying a summer day when they decided to swim out to a floating dock, which…
Read MoreDistrict Pinewood Derby Finals – Saturday, Apr 14, 2018
All Scouts Are Welcome to Race! Saturday, April 14, 2018 Hosted by Pack 283 and the Wayzata Community Church Sponsored by Village Chevrolet The date is set for the district’s 2018 pinewood derby finals! Wayzata Community Church and Pack 283 will again play host to our derby on April 14, 2018. This event is open…
Read MoreYouth Protection Training: Keeping Kids Safe
Creating a safe environment Learn about adult and youth training programs that make Scouting one of the safest places for youth. What is Youth Protection Training (YPT)? Youth Protection Training is split into two groups, one for adults and the other for youth. Adult training reviews policies and procedures that registered adult leaders and parents…
Read MoreTop 5 merit badges to make your Groundhog Day more ful-Phil-ling
It’s Groundhog Day, and there’s just one question on everyone’s mind: Will Scouting magazine release a list of the top five merit badges to celebrate this essential holiday? The answer: Yes. Mammal Study Ah, the groundhog. Marmota monax. America’s cuddliest rodent. Scouts who really want to burrow in and study the groundhog should earn the…
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