2015 HiLites for July-August-September

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Northern
HiLites
NLCBSA CAMPORALL
Fort Lincoln State Park, Bismarck, ND
August 14-16, 2015
You are invited to attend
a fun-filled Camporall
at Fort Lincoln State
Park. Our goal is to
have a memorable and
great event for all Scouts
and Scouters and help
the Order of the Arrow
celebrate their 100th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary
of the ND State Parks.
Will Scouts be camping out at For Lincoln? Yes,
camping areas will be set up Jamboree style row camping to
more efficiently use ground space.
NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
COMMISSIONER
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
Brad Ballweber
Deb Nelson
Roger B. Hoyt
www.nlcbsa.org
twitter: @nlcbsa
Northern Lights Council
Boy Scouts of America
July / August / September 2015
What about camp fires
and cooking? This is a cold
camp and camp fires are
not allowed in the camping
zone. No unit cooking is
allowed. Meals on Saturday
and Sunday will be provided.
Unit cracker barrels should
be planned accordingly. The Trading Post will have snacks,
candy and soda for purchase.
How do I register to attend? You can register online at
www.nlcbsa.org
Plan to attend now! For more information please contact
the Center for Scouting at 877-293-5011 or you can
download the Leaders Guide from our website. We look
forward to seeing you
on August 14-16.
What will there be to do? The program activities will
reflect the skills of Scouting – physical fitness, conservation,
service to others, citizenship, and the true spirit of Scouting.
The Saturday evening program will be held at the Earth Lodge.
WOOD BADGE C1-429-15-1
Advanced Adult Leader Training for Boy
Scouts of America
August 28, 29, 30 and September 11, 12, 13
Wood Badge is Scouting’s premier
training course. It’s the ultimate
leadership training experience for all
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout,
and Venturing leaders; as well as Council
and District leaders and Scouting
professionals.
Table of Contents
Page 2
Fall Roundup – September 17
Page 3
Scout Executive Column
Commissioner Corner
Eagle Scouts
Page 4
Butler Scholarship
Page 5
JTE/Training
Page 6
Endowment
James West Fellowship
Page 7
Merit Badge Weekend Fun
Venturing Changes
Page 8 -9
Popcorn News
Page 10 - 11 Program News
2017 National Jamboree
Page 12 - 19 District News
Wood Badge C1-429-15-1 is a
six-day course offered over two
weekends - August 28, 29 & 30,
(NOTE: All Day-Friday, Saturday
and Sunday) and September 11, 12 &
13, 2015 at the Elks Camp Grassick,
Dawson, North Dakota. Attendance
at both weekends is required to
complete the training. Training starts
at 8am on Friday and concludes late
Sunday afternoon for both weekends.
For more Information please contact Craig Gandrud (Course Director)
at 701-795-8530 or Chuck Erling (Assistant Course Director) 701-3917955 or you can find more information about this Wood Badge course,
application and NLC Wood Badge scholarships at www.nlcbsa.org
COUNCIL CALENDAR
JULY 2015
1-4
3
5-8
5-11
10-12
10-11
11
12-15
12-18
17-19
17-19
19-25
22-25
26-Aug 1 26-Aug 1
Cub Resident/Webelos Camp at Wilderness
Independence Day – offices closed
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Family weekend at Wilderness
Cub Resident/Webelos Camp at Big 4
Scout Day with the RedHawks
Cub Resident/Webelos Camp at Heart Butte
Tiger, Wolf, Bear Camp at Wilderness
NYLT at Wilderness
AUGUST 2015
1-9
2-7
8
14-16
15
20
20
20
28 -30
28-30
NOAC - OA
Venture/Explorer Camp at Wilderness
OA Quill Hill Patch
NLC Camporall
Executive Committee Meeting
Grand Forks Lawn Social
Dickinson Roughrider Roundup
Bismarck Lawn Social
Wood Badge
Shooting Sports Weekend at Wilderness
SEPTEMBER 2015
7
11-13
11-13
17
Labor Day – offices closed
Fall Fellowship at Wilderness
OA Section Conclave
School Night For Scouting
NORTHERN HILITES - 2
IS YOUR PACK READY
FOR FALL ROUNDUP ON
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015?
The Northern Lights Council Cub Scouts are having a blast
this summer at Camp Wilderness, Heart Butte, Big 4 and at
Day Camps across the Council. They are shooting BB-Guns,
enjoying campfire programs, fishing, building projects and so
much more. It truly is a great summer to be a Scout!
Summer is also the time for making plans for another great
year for Cub Scouts. Commissioners and District Executives
are visiting pack leaders across our territory to help with
program planning and to get ready for another great Fall
Roundup!
We are excited to participate in the Boy Scouts of America
2015 national recruiting campaign. A variety of resources,
including new marketing materials are available to your pack
provided by the Northern Lights Council and the Boy Scouts
of America.
The high point of this Fall’s Roundup is each pack’s School
Night for Scouting. All Cub Scout packs are encouraged
take advantage of the fall marketing campaign and hold their
School Night for Scouting (Join Night) on that night.
Thursday, September 17, 2015 is the official School
Night for Scouting across the Council!
1.
Be Ready for the Fall Roundup –
Top 10 Action Items!
Attend your district’s Fall Roundup Kickoff & Training – Attendance at this training event will be critical to your pack’s success. You will receive your pack’s 2015 Fall Roundup Kit containing all of the materials needed for your pack’s successful fall recruiting effort. Your kit will also include a complimentary copy of the Leader’s Resource Guide. Dates, Times and Locations for District Kickoff Events are available online at www.nlcbsa.org.
2.
Schedule your Pack’s School Night for Scouting by August 1, 2015. Confirm the date, time, and location.
3.
Attend your school’s ‘meet the teacher night open house’ and promote Cub Scouts!
4.
Meet with your school principal to share your pack’s plan for the Fall Roundup. Confirm his/her support July/August/September 2015
for distributing flyers and conducting Boy Talks prior to your School Night for Scouting.
5.
Complete your pack’s 2015-2016 activity calendar. Use your calendar to promote all the fun things new Cub Scouts will be doing when they join your pack! Include a great October activity for new Cub Scouts to participate in right away. If your district has a Cub Scout Fun Day, that may be a great option.
6.
Promote your School Night for Scouting using at least
7.
of the best methods for promotion as outlined in the Fall Roundup 2015 Leaders’ Guide. These guides will be available online and will be a part of your 2015 Fall Roundup Kit.
7.
Schedule your Parent Orientation meeting to take place no more than one week following your School Night for Scouting.
8.
Create a plan to be sure that all pack leaders, including new leaders, complete youth protection training right away. This is a BSA requirement for all leaders.
9.
Order your flyers and wristbands on time so they will be ready when you need them. The order form will be in your 2015 Fall Roundup Kit.
10.
Get school directory and call and invite parents and boys to join.
11.
Recruit den leaders for dens that need them prior to your School Night for Scouting. Be ready to fill those dens with new boys!
CONGRATULATIONS SCOUTS
2015 Winners for selling Beef Sticks
Ed P. from Pack 429 won a
$25 gift card
Gunner T. from Pack 24 won a
$25 gift card
Taylor K. from Troop 11 won
a trip to Camp Wilderness this
summer
Dallas B. from Troop 123
won a kayak (pictured at left)
POSITION AVAILABLE
POSITION AVAILABLE
CENTER FOR SCOUTING IN FARGO is looking for a
qualified candidate for full time clerical position. Duties to
include: acting as receptionist, answering telephone, greeting
customers, provide full secretarial service to keep accurate
current and history advancements, award recognitions,
processing Eagle Scout applications and recognitions,
handle outgoing mail. Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
Background and credit check required. Please send resume
and cover letter to Northern Lights Council, Boy Scouts of
America, Attention: Terri Schultz, 4200 19th Avenue South,
Fargo, ND 58103 or email tschultz@nlcbsa.org
CENTER FOR SCOUTING IN FARGO is looking for
a qualified energetic candidate to work 15-20 hours a week
doing general office cleaning and light maintenance. Hours
are flexible and duties to include but not limited to dusting,
emptying garbage, cleaning bathrooms, watering indoor plants,
weeding flower beds, vacuuming, and sweeping. Background
and credit check required. Starting at $10 per hour with
increase after successful completion of three month orientation
period. Please send resume to: Northern Lights Council, Boy
Scouts of America, Attention: Terri Schultz, 4200 19th Ave So.,
Fargo, ND 58103 or email tschultz@nlcbsa.org
July/August/September 2015
Scout’s Honor
THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS
In ancient harbors, ships often had to wait for the incoming tide to raise the water sufficiently
to allow them to sail in. The Latin phrase ob portu (against the port) described a waiting ship’s
position outside the harbor. The English word “opportunity” derives from the phrase ob portu
to describe when one prepares and waits for the right moment to act. Those who seem to have
the most opportunities in life make opportunities instead of waiting for them to happen.
In our annual report, and in many other marketing publications, we share the great
accomplishments of our units, districts and council in program, membership, finance, unit
service and governance. Today, I would like to take the time to discuss a few of our
opportunities. Let me try to list them in order of importance.
Currently, we only have 39.73% of our direct contact unit leaders trained. This means over
60% of the unit leaders who deliver the program to our Scouts have not learned about the aims
and methods of Scouting or how to properly deliver the program through meetings and
activities. We must get all our leaders trained to properly deliver the Scouting program.
Our market share is 8.02% and will grow to over 11% by year end. While 11% of the total
available youth in our council is over 10,000 youth, we still have 89% of the youth in our area
who could use the leadership skills, character development and moral and ethical decision
making skills that Scouting teaches incorporated in their lives. We must execute a volunteer
involved fall membership recruitment campaign that ensures all youth are invited to join the
Scouting program and their parents/guardians are engaged as leaders.
Units that achieved the Journey to Excellence Bronze level or above must improve. Important
criteria for bronze level recognition include trained leaders, program planning, membership
recruitment and an annual unit budget. Units must be aware of the Journey to Excellence
criteria and work to maintain bronze level status or above.
Districts must recruit the volunteer leadership needed to support units and help them acquire
Journey to Excellence Bronze level status or above. The good news is that over the last year
several districts have been making progress in this area, but there is still a lot of work to do.
District training, camping and advancement committees need to be more active and focused
on unit and district JTE expectations.
Finally, only 50.58% of out Cub Scouts attend a day camp or resident camp experience and
only 65.95% of our Boy Scouts attend Boy Scout Residence Camp. The good news here is that
over 95% of our troops provide a summer camp experience, so the emphasis does not need to
be on getting troops to camp. Packs not participating in a summer camp experience must find a
way to get their Cub Scouts to Day Camp and their Webelos to Cub Resident Camp. Troops
must promote Boy Scout Resident Camping and encourage more Scouts to attend a summer
camp experience.
So how do we address these opportunities? It is important to know what we need to focus on.
We need all leaders to commit to getting trained. We need volunteers at every level of the
organization to periodically review the criteria for Journey to Excellence on the unit and
district levels and work towards improvement in the areas of deficiency. To review Journey to
Excellence criteria for your unit or district, just head to the home page at www.nlcbsa.org and
look for the Journey to Excellence links under “Awards and Recognition. We must make our
opportunities to improve Scouting in our communities, instead of waiting for those
opportunities to come to us.
Commissioner Corner
Summer! A great time for Scouting! Cub Scouts are preparing for day camps
and other summer activities. Boy Scouts are preparing for summer camp and
outdoor adventures. And, since summer is a perfect time to be thinking about
the exciting opportunities for recruitment, it’s also a great time for
Commissioners to touch base with their units.
Planning for fall and the upcoming new year means setting goals and
developing new activities – both of which is essential to a healthy unit. We
have asked all of our district commissioners to help their unit commissioners
and unit leaders complete the Detailed Unit Assessments and Unit Service
Plans. The best way to do this is through a collaborative assessment process,
with the district commissioners, unit commissioners, and unit leaders. The
Detailed Unit Assessment is the starting point for completion of the Unit
Service Plan. The Northern Lights Council is shooting for completion of all
Detailed Unit Assessments and Unit Service Plans by the end of August.
Summer means the launching of the BSA’s new Cub Scouting program. The
entire program is based around a series of “adventures,” which Cub Scouts
will experience and enjoy while working on their rank badges. Once a Cub
Scout earns seven “adventures,” he will have earned his badge of rank. On
top of the individual and den Cub Scout adventures, there are additional
elective adventures that dens may earn. One of these might be an outing –
exciting for our young boys. Materials are ready to implement now and are
excellent tools for recruitment.
And let’s not forget roundtables this summer. Roundtables are very important
year round! Not only are they a form of commissioner service, they provide
supplemental training for our volunteers at the unit level. Roundtables are
one of the best methods of reaching our unit leadership. Look for the new
2015 Roundtable Guide online or ask your district executive to help you
acquire one.
Finally, when we are thinking about youth retention and recruitment, let’s not
forget commissioner retention and recruitment. My hat goes off to our
commissioner staff for the work they are doing in commissioner recruitment.
It is impossible to help our units with their retention if we don’t have
commissioners recruited to help them.
Thanks to all retained and newly recruited unit commissioners who are
spending part of their summers working with their units to ensure we have a
good fall recruitment, to ensure detailed unit assessments are being
completed with goals for the new year, and to ensure Unit Service Plans are
outlining the units’ activities for the upcoming year.
Yours in Scouting,
Deb Nelson
Council Commissioner
Roger B. Hoyt
Scout Executive
District 1
Mason Wede
Levi Klose
Troop 172
Troop 134
District 3
Logan Stout
Troop 302
Reed Stengrim
Troop 313
John Hermes
Troop 304
Ryan Hansen
Troop 325
District 4
Carl Hirte
Troop 426
Denner Dougherty Troop 467
Mitchell Roers
Troop 418
Austin Hills
Troop 467
District 5
Brandon Allred
Troop 232
Robert Poytner Troop 225
Zachary Manning Troop 637
Maxwell Lingle
Troop 225
Joshua Phillips Troop 652
District 8
Brett Peterson
Troop 37
Jacob Mattson
Troop 130
Dalton Patterson Troop 13
James Belleque Troop 31
EAGLE SCOUTS
District 10
Mark Veverka
Cole Beck
Troop 1032 St John’s Lutheran Church
Troop 1032 St John’s Lutheran Church
Grace United Methodist Church
Fergus Falls
Trinity Lutheran Church
Elizabeth
First Lutheran Church
Fergus Falls
Geo Bergam Post #489 American Legion Fergus Falls
District 11
Jay Forbes
Alexander Keller
Aaron Knudtson
Kyle Lutton
Troop 425
Troop 425
Troop 534
Troop 437
Congregational United Church of Christ
Minot
Congregational United Church of Christ
Minot
Harvey Kiwanis Club
Harvey
American Legion Post #26
Minot AFB
George H Elliot VFW Post #7902
Men of First Lutheran Alexandria Fire Department
Men of First Lutheran District 12
Maksymilian Crompton
Troop 152
Warroad Branch, Winnipeg MB Stake
Troop 1029
Troop 1089
Troop 1002
Troop 1029
Troop 1123
Troop 1123
Bismarck 1st Ward, Bismarck ND Stake
Corpus Christi Church
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Bismarck 1st Ward, Bismarck ND Stake
Faith Lutheran Church
Troop 1368
Troop 1368
Troop 1283
Troop 1368
Faith United Methodist Mens Club
American Legion Post #58
Carrington Lions Club
Carrington
Jamestown Knights of Columbus #1883 Jamestown
Osakis
Morris
Alexandria
Morris
VFW Post #7564
West Fargo
Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral
Fargo
Trinity Lutheran/American Legion Post #28 Moorhead
Gethsemane Episcopal Cathedral
Fargo
Dilworth Hook & Bullet Club
Dilworth
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
East Grand Forks
St Mark’s Lutheran Church
Grand Forks
Holy Family Council Knights of ColumbusGrand Forks
St Olaf Lutheran Church
Devils Lake
District 13
Bryant Nelson
Brian Kalvoda
David Sagsveen
Oliver Nelson
Kyle Houser
Mark Jensen
District 14
Jeffrey Hamers
Brandon Soiseth
Taylor Hilyard
Ethan Falcon
Dickinson
Dickinson
Warroad
Bismarck
Bismarck
Bismarck
Bismarck
Bismarck
Bismarck
Williston
Williston
Plentywood
Williston
MATT & JOANN BUTLER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Matt and JoAnn Butler Youth Development Scholarship program recognizes the importance of comprehensive youth development and the value of continued participation
in the Scouting program through Girl Scouts of the USA, Camp Fire, and the Boy Scouts of America.
The Scholarships have been made possible through the generosity of Matt and JoAnn Butler of Fargo, North Dakota and was established in 2001. For more information on this
scholarship program contact the Center for Scouting at 877-293-5011
RYLAN MICHAEL SETNESS, PARK RIVER, ND
Rylan is a senior at Park River Area School and an active member of Boy Scout Troop 70 having served as Senior Patrol
Leader. Rylan has participated in many Scout activities including attending Camp Wilderness three times, a 6 day high
adventure Canoe Trip at the Boundary Waters Northern Tier Base, attended the 2010 ND Centennial Boy Scout Jamboree
and participated in many Scouting for Food Drives and roadside clean-ups. He earned his Eagle Scout Award in
November, 2014. Some of Jacob’s school activities include band, orchestra, theater, foreign language, math club, National
Honor Society, student council, tutoring, yearbook, newspaper and competitive speech. He was a 2 time qualifier in state
competitive speech, was selected as a teen correspondent for ND Living Magazine, was awarded the outstanding project related to energy in the
2011 ND State Science Fair and placed 2nd in the 2013 American Legion Oratorical Contest. He attends youth group and is the sound technician
at his church. Rylan plans to attend Cedarville University or University of North Dakota.
ARIANA M. HERMAN, BISMARCK, ND
Ariana is a senior at Bismarck High School and an active member of Girl Scout Troop 83152 serving as Troop Patrol Leader and Program Aide. She
has earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and also received the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist Award.
Ariana is also an active member of Boy Scout Venture Crew 9011. She has served as President for three years and has earned the Venture Bronze,
Gold and Silver Awards. Ariana has also participated in NYLT, served as Troop Guide, Senior Patrol Leader, Area 1 Central Region Vice President in
Communications, and recently completed Assistant Scoutmaster training and is currently serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 11. Ariana also
attended a 10 day NYLT course, attended the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, was a CIT at Camp Wilderness in 2011-2012 and a Camp Wilderness
Staff member at Cub Scout Camp in 2014. Some of Ariana’s school activities include basketball, track, volleyball, band and choir. She has lettered in
both band and choir. She also has received the 10 year award for the Central Dakota Children’s Choir. Ariana plans to attend Bismarck State College.
JOHN FLETCHER NEWCOMB, MINOT, ND
John is a senior at Minot High School and an active member of Boy Scout Troop 1425 currently serving as the Junior
Assistant Scoutmaster. He has held many positions in the Troop including Quartermaster, Webmaster, O/A Representative,
Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. John is also involved in Order of the Arrow as a Brotherhood member, and
achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014. John has attended many weeklong camps at Camp Wilderness, attended a 7 day
trip to the Boundary Waters in Ely, MN and has helped with many food drives. His school activities include swimming and track. John serves as
an acolyte and usher and attends youth group at his church. John plans to attend Minot State University or the University of North Dakota.
ERIN GRACE PATRICIA MISIALEK, MINTO, ND
Erin attends Minto High School. She’s an active member of Girl Scout Troop 20216. Erin has earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold
Awards. Erin attended the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts in Washington DC. She is very active in school participating in basketball, track,
volleyball, band/orchestra, choir, drama/theatre, the National Honor Society, student council, yearbook, Students Against Drunk Driving and the
Girls Athletic Association. In track, Erin received the hardest worker and coaches’ choice award, most improved award in band, and most
valuable musician award in band and choir. Erin attends youth group and sings in her church choir. She also enjoys polish dancing
and is a member of the Polish National Alliance. Erin plans to attend North Dakota State University.
HELEN EUGENIA SCHUSTER, MINTO, ND
Helen is a senior at Minto High School. She’s an Ambassador member of Dakota Horizons Girl Scout Troop 20216, Minto. Helen has earned
the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, attended the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts in Washington DC, and has participated in
hundreds of Girls Scout activities. She is very active in school participating in basketball, gold, track, volleyball, band/orchestra, choir, drama &
theatre, student council, yearbook, polish dancing, a member of the Polish National Alliance and Students Against Drunk Driving. Helen also
received “All Conference Player in basketball” in her sophomore and junior year. She is active in choir and religion class at her church and is active
in community blood and food drives. Helen plans to attend University of North Dakota, Concordia College or North Dakota State University.
TRAINING/JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE
The Green Dot Express•Summer 2015
Training Talk – The Green Dot express, periodically here in the Northern HiLites I will be informing you of a variety of training topics: upcoming
training events, online training, resources for continuing education and a host of tidbits!
With the introduction of the new website My.Scouting Tools at my.Scouting.org:
• The leaders, units districts and council have access to the leader’s training reports. This will allow the training committee to focus/target training for your area. Please check with your local training chair to help Training: A Personal Time investment
SAVINGS
with focusing the training in your district(s). With this targeted focus the council/district training A Den Leader planning for
committee can provide the training that is needed in your area.
50 meetings a year (den
50 meetings
• Training: a Personal Time Savings, see the chart from an old article I had found a few years meetings, pack meetings
ago. It is very simple, training provides you with the resources and knowledge to be informed and other events)
and provides each scout with a trained leader!
If that leader can save just
Youth Protection Training The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating
the most secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the
BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and
leaders with resources for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs.
New Leader Training - Learn the basics for your position as Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Advisor, or
Troop Committee member. Check with your local districts to see scheduled training dates.
Leader Outdoor Experience - Experience camping from the perspective of a Cub Scout. Leader
Outdoor Experience (LOE) is an overnight supplemental training for all leaders involved in the Cub
Scout program. Check with your local districts to see scheduled training dates.
15 minutes in preparation
Saving 15
time for each meeting, in
minutes
having the right resources
and plans (training)
That’s 750 minutes in a year
(187.5 hours)
Or just about 8 days
If the leader invests in one The net gain is
long afternoon (4-6 hours) still more than a
to gain the resources and
week’s worth of
planning material
personal time!
What a GREAT investment in time!
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), will be July 26 - August 1, 2015 at Camp Wilderness. NYLT is a weeklong
training course that provides youth leaders with an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while living by the Scout Oath
and Law in an exciting outdoor environment. Scouts who earn the NYLT shield are prepared to meet the challenges ahead and are
better prepared to work with adult leaders. Registration is online at http://www.nlcbsa.org/Training/Youth/NYLT
Something NEW for 2015: Fall Fest Adult Leader Training at Camp Wilderness, SAVE the DATE - September 25-27, 2015, (note
date change) Training combined with camp activities. This is still in the planning stages, activities and training venues to be set,
looking for suggestions. Some thoughts are YPT, Leave no Trace, Basic Leader for BSA and CS, how to access the online
training… combined with the camp activities that adults can’t get to when supervising there packs, troops and crews when they are
at summer camp.
Wood Badge 2015 C1-429-15-1 August 28-30 and September 11-13 location will be Camp Grassick near Dawson ND, details see
webpage. Wood Badge is advanced training for adult leaders in Scouting designed to enhance contemporary leadership skill and
develop more effective Scouters. The Wood Badge program gives participants a greater understanding of Scouting aims and
methods, while developing true Scout Spirit. It is anticipated that all people who complete Wood Badge training will continue to
work actively in the Scouting program to further the aims and methods of Scouting. Northern Lights Council Sponsored Wood
Badge Course is a six-day course offered over two weekends. Attendance at both weekends is required to complete the training.
Training starts at 8am on Friday and concludes late Sunday afternoon for both weekends. For more information see www.nlcbsa.
org/Training/Advanced/WoodBadge Please never let finances stop you from attending any scouting activity. For Wood Badge
camperships are available through your unit, district Wood Badge dens and council scholarships (see the Wood Badge website for
the council application).
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Planning for Fall training the districts and council are in the process of planning for the fall
 district training venues and the University of Scouting
(Minot and Fargo October 24th and Grand Forks and Bismarck October 31st). Save these dates
please forward these dates to all leaders.
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Direct contact leaders for Cub Scout Packs include: Tiger Cub Den Leaders, Cub Scout
Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, and Assistant Cubmasters.
Direct contact leaders for Boy Scout Troops include: Scoutmasters and Assistant
Scoutmasters.
Direct contact leaders for Venture Crews include: Venture Crew Advisors and Associate
Crew Advisors.
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
DAY OF TRAINING
The 2015 University of Scouting - Day of Training will be held on Saturday, October
24 in Minot and Fargo and on Saturday, October 31 in Bismarck and Grand Forks. This
annual opportunity is designed to give all Scout Leaders the opportunity to expand their
knowledge of Scouting and its programs…there is something for everyone. Courses
range from the basics ‘This is Scouting’ to the advanced. More information will be
available soon. Mark your calendars plan to attend. Every Scout deserves a trained
leader! Watch for details and listing of training courses that will be offered!
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ADULT LEADER
TRAINING WEEKEND
Training for Adult Scouters at Camp Wilderness is September 25-27, 2015. This
weekend will offer a variety of training classes with the opportunity to be a “Trained”
leader depending on classes taken during the weekend. Register online from the
Camp Wilderness page of our website:
http://www.nlcbsa.org/Camping/CampWilderness/
SCOUTING TODAY FOR TOMORROW'S YOUTH
Development Director: Connie J. Koehmstedt
(701) 293-5011 or Toll Free 1-877-293-5011 E-mail ckoehmstedt@nlcbsa.org
James E. West
Fellowship
A gift to a local council Endowment Fund.
Donors may make cumulative gifts to reach
Silver, Gold, and Diamond levels.
$1,000+ Bronze Member Level
Recognition:Certificate, bronze pin
$5,000+ Silver Member Level
Recognition: Certificate, silver pin
$10,000+ Gold Member Level
Recognition: Certificate, gold pin
$15,000+ Diamond Member Level
Recognition: Certificate, diamond pin
James E. West Fellowship is in Reach
Did you know that you can make a pledge to become a James E. West Fellow
and make installment payments with a check or by using your MasterCard or
Visa? Now the James E. West Fellowship Award is within every Scouter’s reach.
Just complete the form below and return it to the Jon L. Wanzek Center for
Scouting, 4200 19th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103. Questions may be directed to
Connie Koehmstedt toll free at 1-877-293-5011.
James E. West Fellowship Application
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$1000 paid by cash or securities.
Make payable to the Northern Lights Council.
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PLEDGE. Please bill me $ _________ per
Until pledge is paid in full.
[]month [] quarter
Total Pledge Amount____________.
[] Credit Card Authorization:
I authorize the Council to charge my credit card
[] $1000 full payment
[] $83.34 per month for 12 months
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[] $42.67
per month for 24 months
Print name as it appears on credit card
[] Other______________
[] Visa []Master Card
______________________________
Credit Card Number
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Expiration Date
______________________________
Signature
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Date
All contributions and bequests, which are made to the
Northern Lights Council Endowment Fund, along with gains from their
investment transactions, will be permanently restricted and invested in
perpetuity.
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James E. West/Baden Powell
Fellowship Honor Roll
Greg Alverson7
Frank E. Anderson
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Brad & Claudia BallweberS
Myron Barnes
Kyle Becker
Ryan Benz*
Donovan Benzie
Richard and Laurie Brooks8
June Braff *
Joseph T. Burns
Roger and Judy Buscher3
David J. Butler
Parker Cochell
Aaron Cofell
Adrian Cofell
Elaine Cofell
Neil B. Cofell
Barry & Jill Davis
Kirk and Stephanie Dean
James and Millie Deibert
Leo J. Ehrmantraut
Sam Eli*
Ron Elliott
Douglas Emerson
Al Erickson*S
Richard and Karen Espeland
Steven Espeland
Gary A. Farnsworth
Susan D. Farnsworth
Richard V. Farnsworth
John S. Feick
Dr. David Fihn
Shirley M. Fihn
Mark B. Foss4
Clyde Frank – B
Trent Gerads
Jack Golden
Dann Greenwood
Gary D. Haynie
Les and Barb Herbranson
Sam Hill5
Manley Hillesland
Barry Hogan
Kimberly Holmberg
Mark G. Holtz
Roger B. Hoyt
Duane L. Jacobson
Janet Herold James
Edward L. Janzen
Paul Jensen
Carl and Wilma Johnson
Shawn Johnston
James A. Jorgenson
Scott & Joell Kautzman
Andrew B. Kietzman
J. Paul Klinger
Richard W. Kloubec
Connie J. Koehmstedt
David and Dawn Kugler
Rodney Kuntz*
Theodore Landburg
Craig L. Larson
Bryan Alexander Leggate
Ken and Eloise Leggate
Kristopher Leggate
Ben Lenzen, Jr.*
Michael C. Lewis
Dr. Kermit Lidstrom
Richard A. Lien, Jr.
Gus and Dorothy Lightfoot
Arthur and Grace Link
Al Lund
Chet. Lund
R. G. Lyngstad
David Maier
Mark and Bobbie Malmberg
Mark Malmberg II
Marvin Malmberg*
Merrick Malmberg
Donald L. Martin*
Larry Maslowski
Robert A. Mattern
Dennis and Joanne McCarl
John P. McCarty II*
John P. McCarty II*
James R. McLaughlin
Dennis S. Medd
David Mueller
Charles Emard Thompson Munski*
Douglas C. Munski
Laura Munksi
Seth Murray
Debra L. Nelson
Debra L. Nelson - B
Mark R. Nisbet
Michael O'Keefe
Jack and Velma Olin
Brad Olson
Mal Olson
Richard P. Olson
Todd Otto
Dave Ouradnik
Jim & Sonja Ozbun
Pa Hin Lodge
Peter C. Paulson
Nick Pedersen
Duane Peightal
Roger E. Persinger
Robert W. Peterson
Leon Pherson
Lyle W. Plambeck
Stephen W. Plambeck
Robert & Mavis Reierson*
Sheila R. Remboldt
Edmond Remfert
Earl H. Restemayer
Douglas K. Restemayer
Allen Ricker
Casey Ricker
Kyle Roberts
David A. Robinson
Megan Malmberg Rudnick
Lloyd Sampson
Lloyd Sampson
Dale V. Sandstrom
Harold Schafer*
Gregory Schaible
Roberta Schaible
Robert R. Schaible*
Rod Scheel2
David F. Senn
Steve Shark
Robin Shoberg
Audrey Smerud
Richard D. Spratt6
Gertrude Solum
Beulah Stach*
Edward R. Stern
Jack Stewart*
Andrea Stomberg
Dr. Robert Szczys
Rev. Richard Teichmann*
Abel & Emith TelloS
Tim & Julie TelloS
Dr. Thomas R. Templeton
Noral Thompson
Warren Tobin
Alfred Underdahl
Darrell J. Utke
Kristy Vadnois
Kenneth F. Vertin, Jr.
Dr. Lee and Deanna Vickers
David Vinchattle
Mark O. Voxland
Jon Wanzek
Robert and Susan Wefald1
Darryl Wehner
Dick and Marge Witz
Brenda Wolf
Cory Wrolstad
Mark Zimmerman
* In Memory
1 In Memory of Norvin Ovrom
2 In Memory of Martin John Foy,
Honorary Eagle Scout
3 In Memory of Eagle Scout Peter Buscher
4 In Memory of Arne Arneson,
Former Scoutmaster of Troop 102,
Fergus Falls, MN
5 In Memory of Former Scoutmaster
of Troop 59 Valley City, ND
6 In Honor of Eagle Scout Kevin R. Spratt
7 In Honor of Eagle Scout Scott A. Alverson
8 In Memory of Eagle Scout Patrick Brooks
B - Central Region Bronze Fellow
S - Silver Member Level
The James E. West Fellowship Award is a national recognition bestowed on all individuals who
donate at least $1,000 to the Northern Lights Council’s Endowment Fund. This amount must be
in addition to your annual Friends of Scouting contribution.
The James E. West (named after the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America)
Fellows are recognized in several ways. Their name is added to a plaque kept in the Council service
center. James E. West Fellows also receive a knot to wear on their uniform and a beautiful
certificate and pin.
MEMORIAL/TRIBUTE FUND
Remember Scouting in your Will
Recent Gifts to the Northern Lights Council
Memorial/Tribute Fund to Benefit Scouting
In memory of Mavis Hall�� Roger & Judy Buscher,
Tom Hall
Around the Council
Scouts Enjoy
Exciting Program!
Thank you Army National Guard
The North Dakota Army National Guard hosted 57 Boy
Scouts and 21 Adult Leaders at Camp Grafton near Devils
Lake, ND, the weekend of April 24, 25, & 26, 2015. The
Scouts were
members of troops
from Bismarck (11,
73, 89 & 123), West
Fargo (32), Fargo
(14), Grand Forks
(1), GF Air Force
Base (19), and
Minot (33).
National Guard
instructors from the
Regional Training
Institute (RTI)
assisted 25 Scouts in completing most the requirements for
their Plumbing and Home Repair Merit Badges. Two adult
leaders from Troop 11 instructed the 23 Scouts so they could
earn their Electricity Merit Badge. And for the first time, one
National Guard instructor from the NG Cook School taught 8
Scouts all but two requirements for their Cooking Merit
Badge
The RTI facility provided hands-on training on Saturday, for
each scout in wiring an outlet, switch and light from a power
source and for plumbing, they got to install a sink, toilet and
urinal. Electrical power and water was restored after everyone
was completed to test to see if the light and outlet worked and
if the sink and toilet worked without any leaks. Sunday
morning was devoted to the use of power tool for cutting and
drilling holes in wood boards for various wood projects.
All the requirements for the Electricity Merit Badge were
complete in the classroom setting, except for the visit to the
electrical labs
at the RTI.
Requirements
completed in
the classroom
included first
aid for
electrical
injuries, a
home safety
checklist,
defining
electrical terms, the building of an electromagnet and an
electric motor. In the lab they Scouts were instructed on how
to wire an outlet, switch and light from a power source and
then testing the circuit to see if everything works.
The Cooking Merit Badge was a huge success because of the
facilities and instructor. Classroom instruction was
completed in about 2 hours and the rest of the week-end was
spent at the Cook School facility in which the Scouts cooked
eggs, bacon and hash browns, then after cleanup they
prepared mac and cheese from scratch. On Sunday the
prepared meatloaf and chocolate cookies (the cookies were
shared with the rest of the Scouts). The Cooking MB Scouts
got to eat what they prepared. All but two requirements were
completed during the two days. The busy weekend included
five meals at the Dining Facility and two nights in army
billets for all the Scouts and Dads.
The scouts were also invited by the Officer Candidate School
(OCS) to part-take in their Sunday morning formation,
inspection and flag raising (Reveille). This was a big hit
with all the Scouts because it gave them a chance to know
what it feels like to be a soldier. The Recruiting and
Retention Section of the Guard provided “super cool” teeshirts, pencils and lanyards for
give-a-way to the Scouts and later on during the week-end
they provided several backpacks, sweat-shirts and more teeshirts, in which a drawing was held to disperse them. When
asked what they liked the best about being at Camp Grafton,
every scout responded, “The Food.”
This is the fifth year this merit badge program has been
sponsored by the North Dakota Army National Guard and
plans on offering this program to all interested Boy Scouts on
a yearly basis.
Again, the Northern Light Council would like to thank the
North Dakota Army National Guard for sponsoring this event
and providing a fun-filled and informative weekend.
Submitted by
Paul Zent
Camp Grafton Merit Badge Coordinator
Troop 11
Committee Chair
NDARNG Master
Planner
VENTURING AGE CHANGE AND
REQUIREMENTS
As of 3/1/2015, the National Executive Board approved a resolution to
establish consistency in the registration requirements across all
programs, regardless of participant age. The purpose of this resolution
is to ensure that moving forward, participants who are 18 but not yet
21 register as adults. However, this does not affect their eligibility to
participate in programs such as Venturing.
The primary purpose of the change is to ensure that all persons legally
considered adults meet adult membership requirements, including
undergoing a criminal background check and meeting the BSA’s Youth
Protection requirements and membership standards. The changes are
required to allow the performance of criminal background checks in
connection with the registration process. The system updates to
implement the change were pushed to production last night and are
now in effect. Any participant in the Venture program needs to
complete and sign an adult application plus disclosure form and take
“Venturing” Youth Protection Training.
2015 POPCORN SALE SESSIONS
-PLEASE NOTE CHANGESThe 2015 Popcorn Sale will be offering units the opportunity to
participate in a “Show N Sell” Session, a “Take Order” Session or
both. PLEASE MAKE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE
“TAKE ORDER” SESSION THIS YEAR, NOT TWO LIKE IN
YEARS PAST. The selling period of the “Take Order” Session runs
for a longer period. Please review more information about the 2015
Popcorn Sale and exact dates of “Show N Sell” Session and “Take
HOW YOU WIN WITH
POPCORN!
The Annual Popcorn Sale is a fun, risk-free fundraiser helping you
to deliver a quality Scouting program. With popcorn sales your unit
will earn 27% commission toward activities and events Scouts really
benefit from. This sale provides leaders and parents an opportunity
to involve their Scouts in a great program without pulling cash from
their back pocket. Scouts are encouraged to get involved with the
fundraising by setting a goal and improving their people skills with
every door they knock on.
POPCORN PRIZES…WHAT’S NEW!
This year’s popcorn sale includes a few new changes. In an effort to deliver timely popcorn prizes, we have partnered with Keller
Marketing. What does this mean for you? 1)You’ll be able to order prizes online at the Trail’s End Website. 2) You will also receive your
prizes no later than two weeks after order has been approved. 3) Then, Prizes will be shipped directly to your home. This will include
more levels and more prizes to choose from. Go to nlcbsa.org to view this year’s prize program line-up. Two new products have been
added to our line-up: Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese & Chocolaty Triple Delight. Check it out!
POPCORN PRODUCT…WHAT’S NEW!
Two new products have been added to our line-up: Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese & Chocolatey Triple Delight! We also have two
products available in a tin: Sweet & Savory Collection and Chocolatey Caramel Crunch. Check it out!
2015 POPCORN SALE
Register your
your Unit
Register
Unit&&
Unit
Popcorn
Kernel
for the
Unit
Popcorn
Kernel
for the
Popcorn
20152015
Popcorn
Sale Sale
REGISTER AT WWW.NLCBSA.ORG
OVERVIEW OF “SHOW N SELL” DATES:
SEPTEMBER 8: Orders for “Show N Sell” (SNS) due to Council by 1 PM
SEPTEMBER 17: Popcorn delivered to Council
(Units will be contacted with exact delivery date)
OCTOBER 1: “Show N Sell” Sale starts
DECEMBER 17: Money due to Council
OVERVIEW OF “TAKE ORDER” SALE DATES:
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 6: “Take Order” Sales Period
NOVEMBER 11: Orders due to Council by 1 PM
NOVEMBER 24: Popcorn delivered to Council
(Units will be contacted with exact delivery date)
DECEMBER 17: Money due to Council
To Register:
1. You will need the following information for your unit prior to
completing the online registration:
District Name, Unit Type (Pack, Troop, Crew or Post), Unit #, Popcorn
Kernel & their contact information including email address, along
with the Unit Leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew or Post Advisor) and
their contact information including email address & what your
unit’s plans are for the sale: “Show N Sell” or “Take Order” or both.
2. Log into your “MyCouncil” account at www.nlcbsa.org (top right
hand corner of page). If you do not have an account, you will need to
create one.
3. Complete Unit Registration for 2015 Popcorn Sale, Once logged
in, click on the popcorn patch (left hand side, half way down the home page)
to complete the registration process for your Unit.
Note: This is just to register the Unit as well as indicate the Popcorn
Kernel and Unit Leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Crew or Post Advisor).
Do not enter Scout’s names that are selling.
4. Confirmation Email. You will receive an email confirming your
Unit has successfully registered for the 2015 Popcorn Sale.
For questions, please contact Gwen Allred at
1-701-499-0648 or 1-877-293-5011 or gallred@nlcbsa.org
2015 POPCORN
DISTRICT KERNELS - KICKOFF DATES
2015 POPCORN DISTRICT KERNELS - KICKOFF DATEs
District
1
Flickertail
(Jamestown)
3
Oxcart Trails
(Fergus Falls)
Oxcart Trails
(Wahpeton)
4
Lakes
(Alexandria)
5
Northern Sky
(Fargo)
8
Lake Agassiz
(Grand Forks)
District
Kernel
District
Executive
Kickoff Date
District
Evan Workin
Thursday, August 13th
@ 6:30 PM
10
Roughrider
MarrLa
Kraft
eworkin@nlcbsa.org
701-261-5261
Tara
Nadgwick
Sam Ross
Keith
Samuels
Mike
Woidyla
Danielle
Peterson
Stephanie
Magenau
sross@nlcbsa.org
218-329-3250
Patrick O’Brien
pobrien@nlcbsa.org
920-419-8401
Bryan Davidson
bdavidson@nlcbsa.org
Atonement Lutheran Church
Jamestown, ND
Thursday, Sept. 3rd
@ 7:00 PM
Augustana Lutheran Church
Fergus Falls, MN
Tuesday, Sept. 1st
@ 7:30 PM
Calvary Lutheran Church
Alexandria, MN
Thursday, Sept. 3rd
@ 7:00 PM
701-293-5011
Center for Scouting
Fargo, ND
Cory Wrolstad
Tuesday, Aug. 25th
@ 6:30 PM
Nate Peterfeso
cwrolstad@nlcbsa/org
701-223-7204
npeterfeso@nlcbsa.org
701-775-3189
Holy Family Catholic Church
Grand Forks, ND
(Dickinson)
11
Tomahawk
(Minot)
12
Voyageur Trails
(Thief River Falls)
13
Frontier Trails
(Bismarck)
14
Great Plains
(Williston)
District
Kernel
Richard
Benz
Craig
Ellsworth
Beth
Fortier
Terry
Peterson
Torrie
Vader
District
Executive
Kickoff Date
Trevor Courneya
Tuesday, Sept. 8th
@ 7:00 PM
tcourneya@nlcbsa.org
701-261-1909
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Dickinson, ND
Kevin Mehrer
Thursday, Aug. 27th
@ 7:00 PM
kmehrer@nlcbsa.org
701-839-2260
Jessica Bietz
jbietz@nlcbsa.org
701-775-3189
Ric Jensen
rjensen@nlcbsa.org
701-223-7204
Steven Lowe
slowe@nlcbsa.org
701-339-8143
Bethany Lutheran Church
Minot, ND
Thursday, Aug. 13th
@ 7:00 PM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Thief River Falls, MN
Thursday, Sept. 3rd
@ 7:00 PM
Bismarck, ND
Tuesday, Sept. 8th
@ 7:30 PM
Faith United Methodist
Williston, ND
2017 National Scout Jamboree
Don’t miss out on this spectacular celebration of Scouting! The
National Scout Jamboree is July 19 – 28, 2017. The Northern
Lights Council has 3 Troops and 1 Venture Patrol going in 2017.
Scouts will spend time touring the area before the National
Jamboree begins. Complete dates of the trip and other information
will be coming in the near future.
To attend the, a Scout must meet the following qualifications:
• Be at least a First Class Scout at the time of attendance
at the Jamboree.
• Have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2017, and have not reached your 18th birthday
by July 28, 2017.
• Participate in the pre-jamboree training experience.
• Submit a Jamboree Personal Health and Medical Record Form, before the pre-jamboree training
• Have been active in a troop or team for at least six months prior to July 1, 2017.
• Be approved by your Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach.
• Be approved by the local council jamboree committee.
The council has started a list of interested Scouts that want to
attend the Jamboree. If you would like to be included on this list,
please fill out the form below along with a check for $200 to hold
your spot and send it in. The check can be made out to Northern
Lights Council. The Troops will be filled on a first come basis.
The mailing address is:
Northern Lights Council
2017 National Scout Jamboree
4200 19th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
Name: __________________________________________
Troop or Crew #: ___________________
Address: _________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________
State: __________________
Zip: ___________________
Home Phone Number: _______________________________
E-mail Address: ____________________________________
SPECIAL EDITION
EAGLE SCOUT COUNCIL
SHOULDER STRIP
The Northern Lights Council is pleased to present a new, special-edition
Eagle Scout Council Shoulder Strip for anyone that earned the Eagle
Scout Award. This is a local Northern Lights Council program that is not
available nationally and will be available for purchase for $5.00 in the
Fargo Scout Service Center. This patch is the first of many and it makes
a great gift and a wonderful addition to your patch collection.
Info Sheet
JAMBO DATES: July 19-28, 2017 at the Summit in West Virginia.
TENITIVE TOUR DATES: July 15 through July 30, 2017.
TOTAL COST: Between $3,300.00 & $3,500.00 for both
Scouts and Leaders.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Reservation fee of $200 is paid when
you sign up. Monthly payment schedule will start in 2015 and the
last payment will be due by December 2016.
TRAVEL PLANS: The Northern Lights Council Jamboree
Contingent is tentatively looking at touring around the summit
site and areas that the committee are looking at are Washington
DC, Atlanta, Chicago, and Cleveland to name a few. Plans have
not been finalized at the time of this publication.
ORGANIZATION: The Jamboree is open to all that are
qualified on a first come – first serve basis. After our 3 troops
and 1 Venture Patrol has been filled, a stand-by list of alternates
will be established. Scouts will be assigned to a Jamboree Troop
consisting of 36 Scouts and 4 adult leaders. A Venture Patrol
consists of 8 coed Scouts and 1 male and 1 female adult leader.
You will be a member of a patrol within the troop.
FEE INCLUDES: The Jamboree fee includes all
transportation, tours, admission fees, meals, lodging, patrol and
troop equipment, as well as insurance. Your fee also covers the
Pre-Jamboree training camp held before the Jamboree and any
Jamboree Troop Meetings. The only additional expenses will be
your personal equipment, uniforms, and spending money. The fee
is based on current airfare costs. If airfare should increase, we
may have to increase the total Jamboree fee accordingly.
REFUND POLICY: If you sign up for the Jamboree and then
find that you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund from the
Northern Lights Council before January 1st of 2016. Any requests
after that date will be reviewed by the jamboree committee as
financial commitments will be made for the Scouts and adults that
are non-refundable starting in 2016.
QUALIFICATIONS: The Jamboree is open to all that are
qualified on a first come – first serve basis. To qualify, you must
have completed the sixth grade or be at least 12 years old and a
First Class Scout by July 1, 2017, but not have reached your 18th
birthday by August 3, 2017. You must have a physical and
participate in the pre-jamboree training experience. You must be
active in a troop for at least 6 months prior to July 1, 2017. Your
Scoutmaster or Varsity Scout Coach and the local Jamboree
Committee must approve you.
WOOD BADGE COUNCIL
STRIP NOW AVAILABLE
A Wood Badge Council Strip is now available for purchase in the Scout
Shop at the Council headquarters in Fargo for $7.50. A portion of the
proceeds go to the Wood Badge
Scholarship Fund. Purchase of
these council strips by Wood
Badge trained volunteers will help
support the scholarship fund.
CAMP WILDERNESS
FALL FELLOWSHIP
The annual Camp Wilderness Fall
Fellowship and Campmaster training is
September 11-12, 2015. Fall
Fellowship is a fun weekend to get out
to Wilderness and enjoy camp one
more time before the winter weather
sets in. The weekend is based around
3 things … Campmaster training on
Saturday for those interested in taking the training; fellowship
time with other Scouts and Scouters, and completing a few
end of season work tasks prior to winter. Meals will be
provided. Cabins will be available or you can bring your tent
and camp out! Register online from the Camp Wilderness
page of our website
http://www.nlcbsa.org/Camping/CampWilderness/
PUMPKIN PATCH
at Brantner Camp
Mark your calendar for Saturday,
October 17, 2015. Tom Brantner
Memorial Camp (located 20 miles
east of Fargo) is the place to be for
our 1st annual Pumpkin Patch event!
This is a great opportunity for Cub
Scouts and their families to enjoy
some outdoor fall fun. Registration and more information
on the Council website at www.nlcbsa.org.
2016 BOY SCOUT
SUMMER CAMP
RESERVATIONS
Register online at http://www.nlcbsa.org/Camping/
CampWilderness/.
Check out the Camp
Wilderness ad in the
Scouting magazine!
@CampWilderness
Camp Wilderness
Scout Camp
MERIT BADGE WEEKENDS
Heart Butte is hosting a Merit Badge Day
on October 3, 2015.
Camp Wilderness is host to Merit Badge Weekends on
September 18-20 and December 4-6, 2015.
Each event offers a variety of merit badge classes. The
September weekend also offers the Hunter Safety class
and Wilderness First Aid training.
Registration can be found on our website at http://www.
nlcbsa.org/Camping/BoyScoutPrograms/MBWeekend.
SHOOTING SPORTS
WEEKEND
Camp Wilderness is the place to be August 28-30, 2015
for a weekend of target shooting: rifle and shotgun.
Cabin and meals
provided. Register
online from the Camp
Wilderness page of our
website http://www.
nlcbsa.org/Camping/
CampWilderness/.
Family Weekend
Camp Wilderness
July 10-12, 2015
Come for the weekend
and have fun Fishing,
Swimming, Shooting,
Canoeing, Hiking, and
more!
Activities Include:
• Rifle Shooting*
• Shotgun Shooting*
• BB Guns
• Sling Shot Range
• Archery
• Nature Hikes
• Mountain Bikes
• Swimming
• Canoeing
• Rowing
• Kayaking
• Fishing Seminar
• Fishing off Pier
• Pontoon Rides
*You must be at least 11 years old
to participate in this activity
The cost is only $30 per person or $75 per family! This
includes 3 meals on Sat. and 1 meal on Sun. Pack your tent for the
weekend, bring your camper, or stay in a cabin. Space is limited,
so sign-up early!
Check-in starts at
7pm on Friday!
WHO CAN ATTEND? Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture
Scouts, Explorer Scouts,
Family Members of Scouters
FLICKERTAIL DISTRICT #1
Serving Eddy, Foster, Griggs, Steele, Barnes, Stutsman, Lamoure, Ransom, Dickey
and Sargent Counties.
District Chairman.................. David Schelkoph
District Commissioner.......... Vacant
District Executive.................. Evan Workin............. 701-293-5011..................eworkin@nlcbsa.org
JULY
4
Independence Day
11
Scout Day with the Redhawks (Fargo)
AUGUST
14-16 Council Camporall and OA Conclave (Ft. Lincoln)
13
Roundtable - Fall Recruitment Kickoff/Popcorn Training @ 6:30pm
SEPTEMBER
7
Labor Day – Offices Closed
10
District Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm (Webinar)/Roundtable @ 7:30pm
17
School Night for Scouting
OCTOBER
1
Popcorn Sale Begins
3
Fall Cub Day Camp (Valley City)
8
District Committee Meeting @ 6:30pm (Webinar)/Roundtable @ 7:30pm
CAMPING
Tis the season for camping!! All Cub Scout leaders please don’t forget to mark
your calendars and get registered for our Valley City Day Camp, October 3rd.
Our June Day Camp at Ft. Seward was a big success and a special thank you
goes out to all the volunteers for all their help! Cub Scout Day Camp is a
Camping program for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos in our local area!
Scouts will arrive at camp with their Pack for the day of activities, such as
crafts, nature, sports, BB guns, archery and games. The camp provides all
program materials needed to complete and perform each activity. Also included
in the fee are a camp patch and T-shirt for each boy attending Day Camp. Scouts
will earn advancement while attending camp this year. Your scout will receive a
list of advancements earned at the end of camp! Please carpool as a group if
possible. Units MUST have 1 adult leader for every 1 to 4 boys attending camp.
(Tiger Cub parents must have one adult for each Tiger cub and they do not count
as a Pack Adult Leader.) ALL adults will be used as station leaders or Den
Leaders while at Day Camp. The cost is $26 to attend the day camp.
PROGRAM PLANNING
The time is now to start planning your pack/troop calendar! Every pack/troop
needs to get together with their committee, parents and scouts to plan out their
2015/2016 activities calendar and submit it to their Unit Commissioner or
District Executive. If you have any questions or need help planning out your
calendar for the year please contact Evan Workin at eworkin@bsamail.org or
call 701-499-0659.
OXCART TRAILS DISTRICT #3
Serving Grant, Otter Tail, Richland, and Wilkin counties in Minnesota and North Dakota.
District Chairman.................. Bruce Money………218-205-8908……….....bmoney@prtel.com
District Commissioner.......... Mark DeMartelaere.... 218-671-0588.................mldemart@prtel.com
District Executive.................. Sam Ross.................. 218-329-3250.................sross@nlcbsa.org
Check out and LIKE or District on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxcartTrailsDistrict
AUGUST
13 Fall Roundup Training, Augustana Lutheran, FF, 7pm
27
District Committee Meeting, Augustana Lutheran, FF, 7pm
SEPTEMBER
3
Popcorn Kickoff Training, Augustana Lutheran, FF, 7pm
17
Council Wide School Night for Scouting
24 District Committee Meeting, Augustana Lutheran, FF, 7pm
26
Fall Cub Scout Day Camp, Wells Park (Breckenridge) 9-4pm
SPRING CAMPOREE RECAP:
Wow! What a great turnout! For those of you who made the trip to Dayton
Hallow Damn, near Fergus Falls, MN, May 1-3, I know you had a great time!
Mark DeMartelaere and Mike Partain put on a fantastic event. We began the
weekend with a fire ban and then got rained out of the Arrow of Light
Ceremony Saturday Night. We still had over 120 people come out and have a
great time. 5 Cub Scout Leaders got trained in BALOO too thanks to Doug
Hansen and Mike Guck! Thank you all for making it a great turnout and a fun
event!
FALL RECRUITMENT
The start of the new school year is just around the corner and you know that
means Fall Roundup is here! Our District Fall Roundup Training will be held
August 17th at 7:00pm at Atonement Lutheran Church in Jamestown. If you
haven’t already, plan now by identifying your unit Fall Recruitment Coordinator,
as well as the date you will host your signup or open house. Contact your
schools early to firm up dates for Boy Talks or surveys and make sure that your
flyers are ordered and delivered to your schools. We will need everyone’s help
and support to make this year’s recruitment a success! Remember that EVERY
boy deserves the opportunity to join Scouting. If you have any questions about
the fall recruiting effort please contact Evan Workin at eworkin@bsamail.org or
call 701-499-0659.
Here’s what Packs/Troops should do before School Night for Scouting on
September 17th:
1. Choose a unit coordinator for Fall Recruitment
2. Set Signup night and parent orientation meetings (work with schools as necessary) on or before Sept. 17th.
3. Get trained on how to do a signup night/Boy Talks, etc.
4. Schedule time to go to schools to invite boys to join Scouting, hand out flyers, or, in the case of Boy Scout Troops, do surveys.
POPCORN SALE
Its popcorn time again in the Flickertail District and everything is better than the
year before. Better Flavor, Better Packaging, Better Support and most
importantly Better Prizes! Join us for the District Popcorn Kickoff August 13th
in Jamestown to learn about all the improvements that have been made to the
fundraiser. If you haven’t already signed up call us at 701-293-5011 or emails us
at Gwen.Allred@scouting.org now!
Here’s what you need to do before September 27:
1. Choose a popcorn “kernel” for your unit to coordinate the sale
2. Send this person or someone from your unit to District Popcorn kickoff/ training on August 13th in Jamestown.
3. Create a budget for your unit; plan the unit’s annual program in agreement with the budget
4. Schedule your Popcorn Kickoff date
(Usually a September or October Pack Meeting).
5. Hold your popcorn sales kickoff.
SPY TRAINING DAY CAMP – SEPTEMBER 26
Attention Cub Scout Leaders in Oxcart Trails District, you should take your
boys to Cub Scout Day Camp this summer; not just to one day camp, but both!
SEPTEMBER 26th: Come on down to Wells Park in Breckenridge, MN for a
fantastic Day Camp Saturday September 26th 9am – 4pm. The theme is “Spy
Training.” Of course there will be fun crafts, BB GUNS, ARCHERY, and more!
Cost is $20 and $25 if you want a t-shirt. After September 21st, it is an extra
$5.00
TOP 10 CUB SCOUT PACK SUMMER CHECK LIST:
1.
Popcorn Kernel Signed up [_]
2.
Tiger Cub Den Leader for Fall [_]
3.
Program Planning Meeting[_]
4.
Budget for next year [_]
5.
Update Advancement Records with Council Office [_]
6.
Check Training Status of Leader, get untrained leaders trained [_]
7.
Make plan for Webelos Transition [_]
8.
Delegate Pack Meeting Assignments to Parents [_]
9.
Get new Books and Awards [_]
10.
Have Fun with the Cub Scouts [_]
FALL ROUNDUP – SIGNUP NEW SCOUTS:
Fall Roundup Training is Thursday, August 13th at 7pm at Augustana Lutheran
Church, in Fergus Falls, MN. We need your Cubmaster, Committee Chair, and
Den Leaders if you can to attend. The point of this training is to accomplish two
things:
WILD WEST DAY CAMP RECAP:
Thank you to everyone who came to the Wild West Day Camp out at Prairie
Wetlands Learning Center, Fergus Falls, MN June 6th. We had the largest
turnout in a few years, over 55 Cub Scouts! A special thank you to Heidi
Mekalson, Mark DeMartelaere, Matt Carlson, Kristina Badgley, the Prairie
Wetland Learning Center, and all the Boy Scouts who helped us! The boys got
rained on but still had lots of fun. We got all the shooting done before most of
the rain hit. The Kazoo’s were a big hit too!
1.
Get the Word Out – In each community we need to have a detailed plan
of how we’re reaching the boys and the parents. A press release on page 3 of the
weekly town paper is not an effective marketing plan.
2.
Successful Signup Night – We’ll talk about how to make your signup
night non-chaotic and smoother.
JACK LINKS BEEF JERKEY RECAP:
Great job to everyone who sold Beef Sticks this year. We had 11 units
participate in this first time sale and it was a big success. Between the 11 units,
over 100 boxes of beef sticks were sold and over $3,500 went back to those
units for Camp, Uniforms, and Gear! Great job to Pack 336 in Breckenridge,
MN. They sold 25 boxes of Beef Sticks! Way to go boys!
POPCORN KERNEL TRAINING: COME!
Very similarly, we’d love to have all the Scout Leaders to come to Popcorn
Training. It’ll be held Thursday September 3rd at 7pm at the Augustana
Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, MN. We’ll be letting you know all the new
updates to the popcorn sale this year as well as pointers and methods for
increasing your sales from year to year.
LAKES DISTRICT #4
Serving the Minnesota counties of Douglas, Grant, Pope, Stevens, Swift, and Traverse.
District Chairman....................Allen Iverson
District Commissioner............Craig Schmidgall.............. 320-585-2430............................schmidgall_cj@hotmail.com
District Director.................Patrick O'Brien............ 920-419-8401............................... pobrien@nlcbsa.org
See our events and news updates on our District Website: www.nlcbsa.org/lakes
Check out and LIKE or District on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lakesbsa
July
ALL
20
25
Take your Scouts to Camp Wilderness
Commissioners Meeting, 7:00pm Web/phone conference based
Scout Sleepover at the Alexandria Blue Anchors
August
11
6:30 PM District committee meeting Calvary Lutheran church Alexandria
11
7:30 PM District Round Table Calvary Lutheran church Alexandria. Fall round up training, annual calendars for your units are due.
14-16 Camporall/OA Fall Conclave 100th Anniversary of OA, Ft. Lincoln, Mandan, ND
17
28-30 Woodbadge (1 of 2)
September
1
6:30 PM District committee meeting Calvary Lutheran church Alexandria
1
7:00 PM Order of the Arrow Chapter Meeting Calvary Lutheran church Alexandria
1
7:30 PM District Round Table Calvary Lutheran church Alexandria. Popcorn kickoff.
8
Show & sell popcorn orders due
11-13 Woodbadge (2 of 2)
17
School night for Scouting
19
Climbing Tower event in Alexandria
21
25-27 Fall Camporee
BLUE ANCHORS SCOUT NIGHT/FAMILY SLEEPOVER EVENT
On Saturday, July 25th, 2015, the Alexandria Blue Anchors baseball team,
coached by former Twins player Al Newman, will be hosting a Scout Night and
Family Sleepover on the outfield at Knute Nelson Memorial Park in Alexandria.
The cost will be $10 for the Game, hot dog, pop, chips, and the sleepover per
person (as long as we get 50 people signed up, we can sleepover). Our goal is to
get over 100 people to the event so families are welcome and encouraged to
attend as well! This is intended on a family event so the required parent or
guardian shouldn’t be an issue. We need registrations sent in right away so that
you get your tickets. Here is the registration form: http://www.nlcbsa.org/Event.
aspx?id=5792 . We also need the waiver sent in with your registration as well
this year. Contact Patrick O’Brien for questions. Hope to see a lot of you there!
FALL RECRUITMENT AND PROGRAM PLANNING
Now is the time for your Pack, Troop or Crew to get started with the program
planning and fall recruitment planning! Our goal is that every Pack and Troop
has their FULL Year calendars planned by the first roundtable on August 11th!
This is important as we will publish on the back of the fall recruitment flyers,
your Pack’s schedule so every family knows right away when you are meeting
and where.
The first roundtable on August 11th is the Fall Recruitment Kickoff! We need all
leaders from every Pack to be present so they can get the latest on our plan to
reach out to every boy that is old enough to join Cub Scouts. Having your own
Packs program planned prior to this is also key. Please let me know if you have
any questions.
POPCORN KICKOFF-SEPTEMBER 1ST!
Can you believe that Popcorn season is coming again? Lets all get our units
committed to selling popcorn by signing up here: http://www.nlcbsa.org/Event.
aspx?id=5807. We will be have a show and sell/show and deliver popcorn
distribution in Alexandria in Late September. This is a great way to increase the
sales in your unit. Make sure your unit kernel and unit representative are at the
popcorn kickoff on September 1st at 7:30pm at Calvary Lutheran Church in
Alexandria! Gas cards will be given to each unit that attends as well as prize
give-a-ways! Popcorn is the best way to fund your unit’s entire year with only
one fundraiser!! Let’s get all of the Lakes units participating this years’ Popcorn
Sale! Mike Woidyla is the District Popcorn Kernel this year and his e-mail is
woidylas@arvig.net. We will be having our Distribution at the Pfeninger
Warehouse just south of Alex in late September for show and sell and in
December for take order sales.
CUB SCOUT FALL FUN DAY CAMP-OCTOBER 10TH!
Also, save the Date for our Fall Fun Day Camp at Runestone Park outside of
Kensington on October 10th! This one will be a little different from the summer
Day Camp, but will still offer BB guns, Archery, water rockets, climbing and
more! The Early Bird sign up for this one is only $20 and the t-shirt option is
just an additional $6. Make sure this event is on your Pack calendars for the fall
as every Cub Scout will want to attend this!
CUB SCOUT LEADER TRAINING
Are your current and new adults trained? If not you are working way too hard.
We will be offering an in-person training on Saturday, October 10th at the Fall
Day Camp.
This is an important part for new leaders to better understand our program. To
help ensure a good program and retention of leaders, get them trained. Leader
Specific Training and many other training opportunities are also available at the
following internet link: www.myscouting.org. Training not only gives the leader
new insight into how to do the job they volunteered for it also gives them the
tools to be successful.
The new regulation will be that all of your leaders receive basic leadership
training and specific leader training to remain a registered leader. Let’s all work
at getting ahead of this and get the training. Please contact Dave Pederson at
320-763-4681 or dpedersen@charter.net with any training related questions.
BOY SCOUT LEADER TRAINING
Last years’ course had no-one from Lakes attending, we know we have
untrained Scoutmasters and assistants and committee members in our Troops.
We will be holding another training that will be announced later in the summer.
Please contact Dave Pederson at 320-763-4681 or dpedersen@charter.net. To let
him know you or others in your unit need this training and he will work with
you to setup the best date for the training. It’s a fun course that will help you
immensely.
BOY SCOUT FALL CAMPOREE 2015
You asked for it so we put it on the calendar! Boy Scout Fall Camporee 2015
will be held on September 25-27. We are looking into possible locations. If your
unit wants to help run this please call Patrick O’Brien at 920-419-8401. This
will be another great Camporee where Scouts will be able to do advancement
and have great time doing so. Please SAVE the DATE for your Troop to attend!
WEBELOS TO SCOUT TRANSITION-starts Now for 2016!
Now is the time to follow up with those Packs in your area to contact the
Webelos Scouts and invite them to check out your Troop. This should be done
early, so it can be a part of the Webelos Den’s plan and your Troops plan on
incorporating them into a few meetings and activities so they can earn the
Arrow of Light and be more likely to cross-over. 98% of all Boy Scouts were
Cub Scouts so work with your Cub Scout Pack in your area! Have Den Chiefs
help out and earn leadership for rank advancement. More boys will cross-over
the more involved the Troop is with the Pack.
PROGRAM PLANNING FOR 2015-2016—STARTS NOW!
Now is the time for your Pack, Troop or Crew to get started with the program
planning! First step is to set a date to meet with your leaders and parents prior to
school’s end so that this planning of the calendar and budget can take place
earlier than last year. Our goal is that every Pack and Troop has their FULL Year
calendars planned by August 11th! This is important to get this planned out
before the summer so you don’t have to worry about it over the summer.
The first roundtable of the fall is on August 11th is the Fall Recruitment
Kickoff! We need every leader from every Pack to be present so they can get the
latest on our plan to reach out to every boy that is old enough to join Cub
Scouts. Please let Patrick O’Brien know if you have any questions
PRIZE OFFERED FOR YOUR FEEDBACK
E-MAIL ME SAYING YOU SAW THIS TO GET A PRIZE!
Anyone who e-mails District Director Patrick O’Brien at pobrien@nlcbsa.org
your best explanation to a new parent/leader on what roundtable is and why it is
important to attend will be put into a drawing to receive a prize. No Prize was
awarded last month as no one replied to this message.
NORTHERN SKY DISTRICT #5
Successfully serving youth through community organizations in Cass, Trail,
Clay, Becker, Mahnomen and Norman counties in North Dakota and Minnesota.
District Chairman........................Kathryn Hinds
District Commissioner................Steven Meinhardt
District Director...........................Bryan Davidson............. bdavidson@nlcbsa.org................701-499-0645
District Executive........................Ryan Courneya.............. rcourneya@nlcbsa.org................701-499-0644
JULY 2015
11
Scout Night at the Redhawks
21
District Committee Meeting & Picnic
AUGUST 2015
5
Popcorn Kernel Training #1
6
Roundtable & School Night Kickoff
9
13
Eagle Board of Reviews
18
District Committee Meeting
20
Order of the Arrow Chapter 5 Meeting
23
26
SEPTEMBER 2015
3
Roundtable & Popcorn Kickoff
10
Eagle Scout Board of Reviews
15
17
17
OCTOBER 2015
1Roundtable
3
Cub Scout Day Camp @ Metro Rec Center
8
Eagle Scout Board of Review
15
20
24 UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING FARGO
ROUNDTABLE INFORMATION
Come and join us for our District Roundtable. We meet at the Jon L.
Wanzek Center for Scouting; 4200 19th Avenue South in Fargo. Roundtable is
usually the first Thursday of every month with the exception of August this year
due to the school calendars. The August Roundtable will be held on August 6th.
The meeting starts at 7:00 PM and is usually over by 8:30 PM. This is a great
time to come and hear about upcoming program and events. It is also a great
opportunity to meet and mingle with other unit leaders and parents. We invite
everyone to attend the monthly roundtables.
NORTHERN SKY DISTRICT ON FACEBOOK
The Northern Sky District is on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/
NorthernSkyDistrict. Send your information to us on things that your
Troop is doing in the community to let everyone know how much fun
your boys are having in Scouting. We will also work to keep current
on district events, reminders, pictures and more!
As of June 12th we have 211 likes on our page! Please share the
page with everybody that you can to help us reach and update a larger number
of volunteers.
JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE (JTE)
The 2015 Journey to Excellence scorecards and spreadsheets are online.
Please take the time to print and discuss the JTE program with your units. The
JTE Performance Recognition Program is designed to encourage and reward
success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils.
Volunteer leaders, Scouts, and their families have fun together as they
participate in the Scouting movement and help shape a stronger, brighter future
for our communities and our country. The Boy Scouts of America recognizes
those Scouting units where Scouts, their families
and their leaders make the program stronger and
more fun for everyone. Units can achieve one of
three levels of the Journey to Excellence
Recognition Award; Bronze, Silver, or Gold.
Most of the articles in this section of the Northern HiLites relate to one or
more of the Journey to Excellence categories. If you would like to see a copy of
the JTE scorecards go to http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/
JourneyToExcellence.aspx and print a copy today.
CUB SCOUT ADVENTURE -DAY CAMPS OFF TO A WILD START!
PACK JTE #6
Cub Scout Day Camp had a great kickoff at the Scheels Arena in Fargo, ND.
144 Cub Scouts participated in many challenging, fun and exciting Adventure
themed activities ranging from Scout Law & Oath practice, First-Aide, skits &
songs, to shooting bb guns, bows and arrows. Special Native American guests
gave the kids a fun experience as they introduced them to the traditional dance
and history of their culture. We would like to give big thanks and appreciation
to all of the volunteers, parents and adult leaders who helped make it a success.
We look forward to having more participation next year and encourage everyone
to not miss out on one of the most fun events to kick off the summer!
Missed out on the first Day Camp this year? Not to worry, mark your calendars
for this fall. The next camp is out at the Metro Rec Center on October 3rd. Sign
up online now for your spot at Day Camp.
Here are some photos from the first Day Camp:
DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING
Every month the Northern Sky District Committee members meet to go over
the current health and needs of the district. During each meeting we discuss the
current status of the district and how we are performing according to the
Journey to Excellence program. Upcoming district events and activities are also
planned during these meetings. Other unit health issues or needs that are
brought to our attention are usually addressed.
This monthly meeting is open to all registered adults in the district to attend.
The district committee would like to invite and encourage you all to come and
sit in on one of our meetings. We could use your opinions to help us gain
insight about our district’s concerns and upcoming activity planning. District
Committee meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month starting at 6:00
PM at the Center For Scouting.
DISTRICT COMMITTEE – SERVE BEYOND THE UNIT
Beyond the need for leaders at the Unit level, the District is
always in need of more helping hands and talented individuals to
lead the district in all areas of our Scouting program from finance
to marketing or programs and activities. We would like to get you
involved in a committee that you may enjoy helping with. We
have a friendly team of District Committee members and are always in need to
keep it growing stronger. Our district would not be in good standing without the
work of these members. Please feel free to join us at a meeting to see what it is
about. Otherwise you may contact Ryan or Bryan at the Scout office for more
information.
COMMISSIONER’S CORNER
The commissioner’s mission is to keep units operating at maximum
efficiency, maintain regular contact with unit leaders, coach leaders on where to
find assistance, note weaknesses in programs, and suggest remedies. The
commissioner is successful when units effectively deliver the ideals of Scouting
to their members.
The 10 Commandments of Unit Service from the
Administration of Commissioner Service:
1. A unit leader is the most important person in Scouting.
2. Unit leaders are not dependent on us; we are dependent on them.
3. Units are not interruptions of our work; they are the purpose of it.
4. Unit adults do us a favor when they call.
5. A unit Scouter is central to our team—not an outsider.
6. Unit leaders are not cold statistics; they are human beings with feelings and emotions like our own.
7. A unit leader is not someone with which to argue or match wits.
8. Unit adults bring us their needs; it is our job to help meet those needs.
9. Unit volunteers are deserving of the most courteous treatment we can give them.
10. A unit is the lifeblood of this and every other council.
Please do not hesitate to contact a commissioner when you have a question
about the Scouting program. If we don’t have the answer, we will get it for you.
We are a resource for the unit leaders.
UNIT COMMISSIONERS HELP UNITS
Our district’s main purpose is to help units succeed and thereby help youth
receive a quality Scouting program. Unit service is a key to this
success. Our goal is to provide each unit with a Unit
Commissioner, someone to be a friend and resource person for the
unit leaders, someone to be a link between the unit and the
Northern Sky District, so the district can better provide services to
the unit.
Are you a former Scouter who wants to get back into Scouting? Are you a
parent of an Eagle Scout and want to continue to help other youth grow in
Scouting? The Northern Sky District is looking for Commissioners to serve our
units, guided by our 10 Commandments. If you are interested in this rewarding
volunteer position please contact Bryan and Ryan at the Council Service Center
701-293-5011.
THE ANNUAL POPCORN SALE STARTS SEPTEMBER 27TH!
Popcorn Sales are right around the corner! Popcorn Sales are a great way for
your Pack or Troop to build and fund your budget. Best of all, Scouts earn their
way to Day Camp, Webelos Camp, Cub Resident Camp, Winter Camp or Boy
Scout Summer Camp.
Each unit should have their Popcorn Kernel signed up online by July 1st,
2014. Please make sure your unit has signed up to sell this fall by going online
and completing the registration. Email Danielle Peterson at dpeterson5769@
gmail.com, or call the Scout office at 701-293-5011 or toll free at 877-293-5011
and tell us who your Popcorn Chair will be.
•
Orders for Show and Sell due to Council September 8th, by 1pm
•
Sale begins October 1st and ends November 6th
•
Take Orders due by 1:00 PM on November 11th
•
Money due to council December 17th
FALL ROUNDUP 2015:
PACK JTE #3
This fall the Northern Sky District has a goal to bring as many new boys and
their families into the Cub Scout program as possible. Every boy deserves the
chance to be a Scout! Our schools, our communities, and families grow
stronger with each new boy that joins Cub Scouts. The Cub Scout program has
never been more vital than it is today and the communities needs for quality
programs for youth have never been greater. Cub Scouts is the ultimate
adventure for young boys. Together, we can ensure more boys have the
opportunity to join and experience the adventure, starting this Fall! With each
pack ready to grow, we are sure to meet and exceed that goal.
The council-wide School Night for Scouting is Thursday, September 17th for
all Packs. If these dates do not work for your Pack please notify the Northern
Sky District Membership Chair, Logan Gloss, or Bryan and Ryan to arrange a
date that works for your community. Let us know your dates as soon as
possible so we can put it on the calendar and have the necessary materials
readily available.
We are having a big party at the Center for Scouting to celebrate all of the
success stories of signing up every boy into Cub Scouts. We will be cheering
on each of the units as they bring in their applications for new Scouts and
leaders. We will be having pizza and there will be other refreshments for all
those that plan to attend. There will be door prizes and other rewards for
achieving your unit membership goals. Put it on your calendars now so we can
all celebrate together. Thank you again for all of your hard work and dedication
to providing the Scouting program to every boy. With your help we can all truly
make a difference in their lives
ADVANCEMENT
Pack & Troop JTE #1
“Scouting builds character by teaching confidence and self-reliance, and
promoting positive role models as your child grows and develops. Through
planned advancement, Scouts are always in a learning environment, increasing
their capacity for goal-setting, choice making and accomplishment. There’s a
lot to celebrate in Scouting. Merit badges, rank advancement and other awards
are presented throughout the year at unit meetings and special events like the
Blue and Gold Banquet (Cub Scouts) and Court of Honor (Boy Scouts). These
make for memorable family events and great photo opportunities. When a rank
advancement is presented to a Scout, his parents are also recognized, since the
success is so often the result of a family effort.”
There are many advancements yet to be recorded for this year. There should
be a large number of Boy Scouts advancing after going to summer camp. There
will also be another 600 or more newly recruited Cub Scouts that should be
earning their Bobcat rank shortly after joining, preferably the night they sign up
for Cub Scouts.
Every youth should be working toward their advancement. Let’s help them
earn each rank and present the patch in a timely manner. This will encourage
them to stay in Scouting longer and will help us deliver the promises that we
have made.
LEADER TRAINING
Pack JTE #5, Troop JTE #4, Crew JTE #6
The Boy Scouts of America require that all leaders must be trained. What
makes a trained leader? A direct contact Scout leader is considered fully trained
and entitled to wear the Trained leader emblem when he or she has completed
the following training courses:
•
Youth Protection Training
•
Position Specific Training (online for Cub Scout leaders, Boy Scout
leaders must attend training sessions)
•
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (for Boy Scout & Venturing
leaders)
Your training can be completed online at www.myscouting.org. You must
create an account. After you complete your training please print off the
certificates and give them to your Committee Chairman or Pack Trainer to turn
in to the Council Service Center.
LAKE AGASSIZ DISTRICT #8
Serving youth in Towner, Cavalier, Pembina, Ramsey, Walsh, Nelson, Grand Forks, and
Traill Counties in Northeast North Dakota.
District Chairman – Jon Jensen, jjensen@ndcourts.gov
District Commissioner – Bobby Dusso, rdusso@moderninformation.com
Field Director – Cory Wrolstad, cwrolstad@nlcbsa.org
July
23
30
Fall Round-Up Training – Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks
Rain Gutter Regatta – Optimist Park, Grand Forks
August
6
District Meeting – Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks
13
Roundtable – Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks
25
District Unit Popcorn Training – Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks
28
Cub Scout Field Games Night – Optimist, Grand Forks
September
3
District Meeting – Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks
10
Roundtable – Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Forks
17
THANK YOU!!
Thank you to all the volunteers and parents who helped out with our June 13th
day camp. Over 50 cub scouts participated in this year’s summer day camp at
Heritage Village in East Grand Forks. A very special thank you goes out to Jeff
Muhlenkort who planned and organized this year’s camp. Jeff and his team did
an outstanding job.
CUB SCOUT FALL ROUND-UP TRAINING
Fall Round-Up Training will be held on Thursday, July 23th at 6:30 PM in
Grand Forks at Holy Family Catholic Church. Please plan on having at least
one member of your pack attend this important meeting. Every Pack should be
at this meeting. Cub Masters, Committee Chair, and our Pack’s Membership
Team should be at this meeting. We will be passing out materials and supplies
for School Night, along with talking about how to be successful this fall. Every
pack Also, please note that every pack should have a pack meeting following
School Night, hopefully with the first week of your sign-up night.
CUB SCOUT RAIN GUTTER REGATTA AND ROOT BEER FLOATS
July 30, 2014, 6:30-7:30 pm
Optimist Park
(4601 Cherry Street, Grand Forks)
Cost: Free
Register: Online at www.nlcbsa.org
Scouts will need to purchase a Rain Gutter Regatta Trimaran Boat Kit - $5.49
Scouts will assemble and decorate their own boat and race it against other cub
scouts. There will be Root Bear Floats for all racers afterwards.
ROUGHRIDER DISTRICT #10
District Commissioner, Christi Chernich
District Chair, Jeremy Berger
District Director.................... Cory Wrolstad.......... 701-223-7204.................cwrolstad@nlcbsa.org
District Executive.................. Trevor Courneya....... 701-261-1909.................tcourneya@nlcbsa.org
JULY
2
3
14
17-19
26-Aug 1
July 4th holiday - offices closed
Roundtable
Heart Butte Cub Resident Camp
NYLT-Wilderness
AUGUST
3-8
NOAC
Saturday, October 24th, 2015 in Fargo
See Leader Training above
The University of Scouting, or formerly known as The Council Day of
Training, is an annual workshop for all Scout leaders. Its purpose is to provide
leaders with knowledge and resources needed to enhance the Scouting program
for their units. It’s an incredible opportunity to meet other Scout leaders and see
how amazing Scouting can be.
This is not basic leader training, however, basic leader training courses will
be offered. The University of Scouting goes beyond basic training, providing
ideas and how-to’s in a wide variety of topics. All Scouting adults are invited
and encouraged to attend the biggest, most exciting, training event of the year!
More information will be found at www.nlcbsa.org.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
As of June 12th, 2015, the Northern Sky District Scouts and volunteers
accumulated and reported over 2,292 community service hours and 53 projects
on the Good Turn for America website. Thank you to all of the units that have
reported these numbers. You are helping out in ways that you may not know.
If you have done any type of service project in your community and have not
reported the hours on the website please log on to https://servicehours.scouting.
org/UI/Security/Login.aspx right away and start logging those hours. If you do
not know your Unit ID# or Login information for this website please contact
Bryan Davidson at (701) 499-0645.
The Northern Lights Council receives funding from organizations such as
United Way that decide how much to give according to the type and amount of
involvement we have in our communities. Not only are you helping your
communities, you are helping the Scouting movement succeed. Thank you
again for your time and commitment.
UNIT POPCORN KERNEL TRAINING
This year’s District Popcorn Training for Unit Kernels will be held on Tuesday,
August 25th at 6:30 PM. We will be meeting at Holy Family Catholic Church
in Grand Forks. Every unit selling popcorn should have somebody there. If
you are on the fence about selling popcorn as a unit, please come check out our
training. We have great prizes and popcorn to taste. This training will help you
better understand why the sale is important to the council and your unit. We
will go over the finer points of a successful sale to help your unit have the best
sale ever.
CUB SCOUT FIELD GAMES AND ROOT BEER FLOATS
August 27, 2014, 6:30-7:30 pm
Optimist Park
(4601 Cherry Street, Grand Forks)
Cost: Free
Register: Online at www.nlcbsa.org
Scouts will participate in a bunch of field games throughout the evening like tug of
war and air raid. It is the last Cub Scout event of the summer, and if you and your
scout managed to be at the two previous events then you won’t want to miss this
one. Participate in all three and you have earned the summertime pack award.
FALL ROUND-UP
This year’s School Night for Scouting is scheduled for September 17th. Again
this year we would like to host school night at all the local elementary schools
in our district. We would like to give every boy in all our communities the
opportunity to join Cub Scouts, so don’t forget that it takes seven different
invitations for someone to take notice. What is your pack doing to invite boy’s
to join?? Are your yard signs and posters strategically place around town?
Have you encouraged your pack to wear their uniforms to school on the day of
School Night? How about inviting friends to join? Cub Scouts is more fun if
your son’s best friend is in the pack too. Have you talked to your school
principal about letting your District Director come in and do a school talk?
What about getting a group of parents together and calling all the boys in the
school and inviting them to join your pack? There are lots of ways to grab the
attention of boys in your community. Think outside the box and I bet you will
have a successful Fall Round-Up.
PACK PROGRAM PLANNING
After you have had a successful recruitment night now what? What will it take
to keep all the new parents and scouts engaged in your pack? How about a well
planned annual program? Has your unit planned its entire year? If not, call
your Field Director, Cory is willing to sit down with our unit and help you go
over all thing that make a unit successful. He will help you put activities on
your calendar, recruit new leaders if needed, and help with your budget. Just
send him and e-mail at cwrolstad@nlcbsa.org or call the Grand Forks office at
(701) 775-3189. Every pack should plan to meet with Nate sometime this
summer. Get on his calendar early that way you can be sure you are ready for
the fall.
6
11
14-16
20
22
Roundtable – Fall Roundup Training
International Camporall, Ft. Lincoln
Roughrider Roundup
Day Camp
SEPTEMBER
3
7
8
11
17
25-26
Labor Day – offices closed
Roundtable – Popcorn Kickoff
Show-N-Sell Orders Due
Fall Round up – SNFS
Lock-in
CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP AND WEBELOS CAMP AT HEART BUTTE
Cub Scout Resident and Webelos Camp at Heart Butte is a great opportunity to
introduce camping to all of your Cub Scouts- 2nd through 5th graders. The
dates for this great weekend are July 17th through the 19th. The boys will have
a great time at campfire, swimming, fishing, archery, bouldering, etc. Boys will
also have an opportunity to earn advancements and adventure pins. For more
information or to register today visit our website at www.nlcbsa.org/roughrider.
CUB SCOUT LEADERS – FALL ROUNDUP KICKOFF, AUGUST 11TH!
Be sure that your pack is represented at our August 11th Cub Scout Fall
Roundup Kickoff & Training. At this meeting pack leaders will not only be
given all the materials needed for a successful fall recruiting effort, but will also
benefit from sharing best practices and methods with other Cub Scout leaders
from throughout the district. Each Cub Scout Pack attending will also be given
their 2015 Fall Roundup Kit! The council-wide School Night for Scouting is
Thursday, September 17th. Be sure that your pack has this date set aside for
your joining night. If this date does not work with you please make
arrangements to have your join night on another night prior to September 17th.
If you have any questions about the fall recruiting effort please call Trevor
Courneya at 701-261-1909.
LET’S HEAR YOUR UNIT NEWS!
Do you have something news worthy happening in your pack, troop, or crew?
The Roughrider District would like to encourage all units to share specific items
of interest with the district. This can be related to unit activities, outings, or just
good ideas. This information will allow us to spread good program ideas to
other units throughout our district. If you have photos of your Scouts doing
something fun, please email them to Trevor at trevor.courneya@scouting.org for
the next edition of Hi-Lites!
COUNCIL WIDE CAMPORALL AUGUST 14-15
Join us August 14-16, 2015 at Fort Lincoln (Bismarck) for a fun filled Scouting
event! All meals provided, bring your tent. Cost is $35 per person. Check out
the website for registration and more details: http://www.nlcbsa.org/.
AUGUST 22ND DAY CAMP
If you missed our day camp in June, be sure to register for our second day camp
on August 22nd. We will be at the West River Community Center’s outdoor
pool area for a day of water fun! Try your hand at building your own obstacle
course relay, make a beach in a bottle, try out slingshots with sponges, build
your own zucchini boat and race it on the water, and of course enjoy some
swimming and waterslides. The cost for day camp is $35, and you can find the
registration link at http://www.nlcbsa.org/roughrider.
POPCORN KICKOFF
The District popcorn kickoff will be on Tuesday, September 8th starting at 7 PM
at St. John’s Lutheran Church. It’s not too early to figure out who your unit’s
popcorn chair is going to be for this year. Please get this information to Trevor
Courneya through email at trevor.courneya@scouting.org as soon as you can so
we can make this popcorn sale a record breaker.
DISTRICT LOCK-IN
Join us the evening of September 5th for a lock in at the West River Community
Center. All ages are invited, but Cub Scouts must have a parent with at all times.
The boys will have access to the indoor pool, rock climbing wall, and
gymnasiums. Food and beverages will be provided thanks to generous
donations. Look for updated information on our website at http://www.nlcbsa.
org/roughrider.
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE INFORMATION
Trevor Courneya
Northern Lights Council, BSA
P.O. Box 1061
Dickinson, ND 58602
(701) 261-1909
trevor.courneya@scouting.org
NATIONAL SUMMERTIME PACK AWARD
A pack can earn the National Summertime Pack Award by doing three pack
activities when school is out for the summer—one activity each in June, July,
and August. Packs that qualify get a colorful streamer for their pack flag. Dens
that have at least half of their members at the three summer pack events can
earn a den ribbon. Pack members who take part in all three events are eligible
for the National Summertime Pack Award pin, to wear on the right pocket flap
of their uniform. This is a great way for the pack to stay active so that when
school starts again in the fall. It will help retain both adults and boys and make
the start of your fall program that much easier. Make it a goal of you pack to
achieve this award!
TOMAHAWK DISTRICT #11
Chairman....................................................... Jared Lundeen
Commissioner................................................ Mike Kelly
District Executive........................................... Kevin Mehrer........... 839-2260
JULY
2nd
2nd
3rd
9th
10th & 11th
20th
27th
NO Commissioner’s Meeting
NO Roundtable
Offices Closed for Independence Day
Big 4 Committee Meeting
Cub Scout Resident Camp at Big 4 Scout Camp!
Due date for Golf Team for the Western ND BSA Golf tournament
Western ND Boy Scout Golf Tournament at Souris Valley Golf Course
staffed with your very own Camp wilderness staff, along with great programing
your Scouts will get an outside, overnight experience! It’s not too late to sign up
and get in on this great activity! Also, don’t forget to attend the “back to basics”
Day camp August 8th at Big 4!
Cub Scouts – the Summer time Pack award is a great motivator for Youth and
adults to get outside in the summer and keep your Pack on the forefront of your
Scouting family’s minds! Need more information on this great award, contact
Kevin!
Boy Scouts – make sure you are taking full advantage of the weather logging in
Camping Nights. Needs a big activity to amp your Scouts up for? Sign up for
the Camperall at Ft. Lincoln state park the Weekend of August 14th.
GET READY FOR THE FALL – ALREADY!
I know it feels like you might need a second to catch your breath, and you will
AUGUST
get it. But, now is the best time to recap on the Scouting year you just had and
6th
Commissioner’s Meeting, 6pm @ Bethany Lutheran
to plan for the future! Kevin is going to be contacting every Cub Scout pack to
6th
Roundtable, School Night for Scouting Kickoff and Training!, 7 hold a program planning Conference with your Pack.
pm Bethany Lutheran Church
8th
Cub Scout Day camp @ Big 4, “Back to Basics”
First, what we are looking to do is reflect on the year you just had. What
worked? What didn’t? What should we look at changing who are the leaders
14th-16th
Camperall, Ft. Lincoln State Park.
who are staying and which ones we need to replace. Then, be prepared, because
27th
District Committee meeting, 4:30pm Town and Country Credit at the end of the meeting everyone should know the tentative dates of next
Union’s Conference Room
year’s schedule and what summer activities you are going to do!
27th
Popcorn Kickoff and Training, 7pm @ Bethany Lutheran Church.
Make sure, your pack should invite their Den Leaders, Committee Members and
SEPTEMBER
Committee Chairs to this planning meeting.
3rd Commissioner’s Meeting, 6pm Bethany Lutheran Church
PLAN TO ATTEND THE SCHOOL NIGHT FOR SCOUTING KICKOFF!
3rd Roundtable, 7 pm Bethany Lutheran Church
It could be debated that one of the most exciting nights of the fall is the School
7th
Offices Closed Labor Day
Night for Scouting fall recruiting event! Plan to attend the School Night for
17th
School Night for Scouting! – District Wide!
Scouting kickoff and training at the Roundtable, August 6th at 7pm at Bethany
24th
District Committee meeting, 4:30pm Town and Country Credit Lutheran Church.
Union’s Conference Room
New members coming into your pack are vital to cultivate new volunteers and
to add new youth to replace the ones that bridged over. But, a recruiting night
SUMMER MEANS WE PUT THE OUTING IN SCOUTING!
doesn’t just happen, it is planned campaign with lots of purposeful steps to
This summer the Northern Lights council has given every Cub Scout pack and
make it successful.
Boy Scout Troop no excuses to get outside and give your Scouts the BEST
outdoor experience possible!
Every pack will need to attend this vital training to have the most successful fall
recruiting campaign! If you do not attend this training, Kevin will step up his
For Cub Scouts – We’ve already put one Day Camp in the books. The next big
own training with you.
event is our First EVER Cub Scout Resident Camp at Big 4! This event will be
POPCORN PUTS THE POP IN YOUR PROGRAM – BIG CHANGES
THIS FALL!
No – We are not doing anything too drastic for the popcorn sale. But, we are
changing some things up on this year’s popcorn sale to better serve our Cub
Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops.
First thing you need to know, attend the popcorn kickoff/training Thursday
August 27th 7pm at Bethany Lutheran Church. There we will be going in depth
on the new timeline, new product lineup, changes to prizes, pick up, show and
sell and much more!
Speaking of timeline. It is very important to know the changes even before you
get the sale. Here are some highlights: Show and sell orders will be due Sept.
8th (this is even before the School Night for Scouting date!), pick up for Show
and sell, will be around Sept. 25th, New this year throughout the show and
sell—your Unit can re-order product. There will be specific guidelines released
at the training. Sale runs from Oct. 1st through Nov. 6th. There will be other
announcements coming, but please make sure your unit is registered for the Sale
at nlcbsa.org
BSA WESTERN ND GOLF TOURNAMENT CELEBRATES 21 YEARS!
The Western area Boy Scouts Golf tournament will be celebrating its 21th year
this July 27th at Souris Valley golf course. This golf outing will be raising funds
for Scouting in the northwest corner of the Northern Lights Council.
VOYAGEUR TRAILS DISTRICT #12
Serving youth through community organizations in Kittson, Roseau, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake and
Polk counties in northwest Minnesota
District Chairman—vacant
District Commissioner—John Erickson.................... johne@gra.midco.net............................... 218-281-5296
District Executive – Jessica Bietz............................... jbietz@nlcbsa.org..................................... 701-775-3189
JULY
30-Jun
District Committee Meeting- St John’s Lutheran Church in Thief River
Falls
23 Fall Roundup Training- Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls
AUGUST
6
13 14-16
District Committee Meeting- St John’s Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls
Roundtable/ Popcorn Kickoff-Trinity Lutheran Church
International Camporall
SEPTEMBER
3 District Committee Meeting- St John’s Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls
10
Roundtable- Trinity Lutheran Church
17
District Executive’s Corner
Well, summer is officially here, but that doesn’t mean the Scouting has to stop!
Signing up for Summer Camp and local Day Camps is a great way to keep your
Scouting program strong and keep your youth interested and active. Visit www.
nlcbsa.org for dates for upcoming programs. We just wrapped up a successful
spring fundraiser with our Jack Links Beef Jerky sticks. What a great sale we
had! Great job to all of the units that sold to support their next year of Scouting.
You all do a wonderful job. Let’s make it a great summer everyone! If you would
like to be added to the District newsletter and mailing list email me at jbietz@
nlcbsa.org.
FRONTIER TRAILS DISTRICT #13
**Serving Bismarck-Mandan and 12 surrounding counties
District Chairman......................Alan Dohrmann
District Commissioner...............Mike Briggs
District Executive.......................Ric Jensen..................701-223-7204.....rjensen@nlcbsa.org
JULY
2Roundtable
7
8
Cub Scout Day Camp
10-11 Cub Scout Resident Camp-Minot
17-19 Cub Scout Resident Camp-Heart Butte
26-Aug 1 NYLT @ Camp Wilderness
30
Commissioner Meeting
30
Order of the Arrow Chapter Mtg
AUGUST
4
5
Cub Scout Day Camp
6
Roundtable-Fall Roundup Training
14-16 Council Camporall – Fort Lincoln
27
27
Golfers can expect 18-holes of fun, challenging golf with a top tier of prizes for
the three best teams, Door prizes for every golfer, and games scattered
throughout the course. And for the very best who swing the clubs, and the NLC
would love to giveaway a car for a hole-in-one!
So, if you would like sign up a team, or find out more information you can
contact Kevin about signing up! And, if you’re like Kevin and are too dangerous
to be allowed to be a golfer, the tournament is actively seeking volunteers to
help out with the day-of operations of the tournament!
It’s not too early to mark your calendars for October 24th. That day we will be
hosting the University of Scouting in Minot at First Lutheran Church! We will
be offering a great line of training for everything from Boy Scout and Cub Scout
leader specific trainings, to talk about Program and advancements.
Cub Scouts, we will also be offering an annual “Cub Scout leader Specific
Training” before roundtable on Oct. 1st at Bethany Lutheran Chuch.
Both events -- you do not want to miss! So make sure all of your unit knows
about these dates and can come and participate!
Program Planning
Now is the time to be thinking ahead! Program planning is a critical resource to
use in developing your “Ideal Year of Scouting” and in planning the program and
activities, you will keep your Scouts excited and active, earning advancements
and progressing along the Scouting trail. Please set time aside this summer to
meet with your Unit Commissioner or District Executive to plan out a calendar
and make your year a success!
Fall Roundup
Fall Roundup time is coming upon us soon! Now is the time to make sure your
unit has appointed their Fall Roundup Chairperson. It is crucial to our program
to continue to recruit new youth to our units. Our Fall Roundup Training for all
of our units will be July 23rd at Trinity Lutheran Church at 7pm. It is one of the
most exciting times of the year for us. We get to see all the new faces come to the
Cub Scout program and watch over the year how they grow and advance.
Cub Day Camp
Cub Day Camps are a great opportunity to get some outdoor adventures in when
our regular Scouting activities slow down. Cub Day camp is an excellent way
for your cubs to enjoy the company of cubs around your district while having
fun, advancing on their Cub Scout trail, and learning and experiencing new
things! There will be two, one-day camps this year: June 6th in Roseau, MN and
October 3rd in Thief River Falls, MN. Register online at www.nlcbsa.org and
join in on the fun!
Voyageur Trails Online
Wondering what is going on in the District? What events are the other units
doing? If you’re curious, check out the website: www.nlcbsa.org/VoyageurTrails.
The website will have the most up to date information on what’s happening
in the District. Click on the calendar and download it to keep your unit on top
of events. If you would like to be added to the District email list, give jbietz@
nlcbsa.org a shout and you will be added. Also, like us on Facebook at Voyageur
Trails District!
SEPTEMBER
1
3
Roundtable-Popcorn Kickoff
17
Cub Scout Fall Roundup (School Night for Scouting)
24
24
27
Teddy Roosevelt Family Day/Scout Show
FUTURE OF SCOUTING
A big THANK YOU to all those Scout Units and individuals who participated in
the 2015 Friends of Scouting Campaign in Frontier Trails. This year’s success
in funding our program would not be possible without
he support of each and every one of you!
Pictured is Troop
43 of Hazen, ND
and Unit
Commissioner and
Family Friends of
Scouting Chair
Mark Gaydos at
the last unit
presentation of
2015.
FUNDING YOUR IDEAL YEAR IN SCOUTING!
A BIG congratulations goes out to the youth of Pack 123 in Bismarck, ND.
They were the top selling Unit in the Frontier Trails District. Pack 123 sold
enough Beef Sticks for each of the youth to get about $120 in their Scout
Accounts. To put this simply, Pack 123 sold enough beef sticks for each boy to
be able to attend all 3 Day Camps this summer, buy a tent to use on outings, or
even put the funding towards resident camp at Heart Butte and Camp
Wilderness. Pack 123 did a great job funding their ideal year in Scouting.
The main take away from the story above is that with fundraising opportunities
anything is possible. It is possible for the youth in your Unit to raise the funding
to do whatever they want. A good plan and a little knowledge could put your
Unit on its way to doing things like sailing on Lake Superior, attending National
Jamboree, or even going Snorkeling at the BSA Sea Base in the Florida Keys.
Please join us at our Roundtable on September 3rd at Faith Lutheran Church
7:00PM to learn more about funding your ideal year in Scouting with our 2015
Popcorn Sale!
GROWING OUR PROGRAM
If you look at some of the major figures in US history you would be shocked
that a lot of the prominent figures have one thing in common - they were
Scouts. Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon was a Scout. Robert Gates,
past Director of the Central Intelligence Agency was a Scout. Gerald Ford, a
past President of the United States was also a Scout. These are only a few of
many public figures that have been through the Scouting program. If there is
one thing we can all unanimously agree on it is that this program raises boys
into young men. It helps foster important values and develop character which
will be used to make positive decisions and ultimately lead our youth to become
tomorrow’s leaders in our communities. That is why it is so important to grow
our program. You never know who you are going to recruit into Scouting and
what kind of outcome that may have in their lifetime. Join us for more
information at our Roundtable on August 6th at Faith Lutheran Church 7:00PM
to learn more about our upcoming Fall Cub Scout Roundup.
DAY CAMPS! DAY CAMPS! DAY CAMPS!
The clock ticks down. The anxious Cub Scout awaits that final ring of the
school bells for the year. THERE IT IS! He gets up, sprints from his desk, and
runs outside to meet Mom and Dad on that final day of school. Summer is here.
What does that mean?! Frontier Trails Day Camps are right around the corner.
DO NOT miss this unique opportunity for your Scouts to get out and enjoy the
excellent programs being offered. Scouts will have the opportunity to try their
hands at woodwork, build their own fishing pole, shoot bows and arrows and
bbguns, learn to cook on a campfire, and much more! Our camp dates are June
10th at Dakota Zoo and Superslide Fun Park, July 8th @ Hillside Park and Pool,
and August 5th @ Mcdowell Dam. Sign up online at http://www.nlcbsa.org/
FrontierTrails/Calendar/ Call the Bismarck Scout Office with any questions you
may have. 223-7204
lunch we will have the first ever Schwan Auto Cup race. The Schwan Cup will
be held on October 17th in the Auto Body Shop located at 3812 Memorial
Highway in Mandan.
COUNCIL CAMPORALL
If you ask any Scout what they look forward to in regards to activities almost
each and every one will have camping on that list. We will be having one of the
best opportunities to take in a Scouting event. August 14-16 the Northern Lights
Council will be hosting a Council wide camporall at Fort Lincoln State Park.
This is going to be an event for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Families as well!
Come join us on Custer Square for a once in a lifetime experience!
TEDDY ROOSEVELT FAMILY DAYS AND SCOUT SHOW
On September 27th Teddy Roosevelt Family Days will be holding its annual
event at Mcdowell Dam. Scouts will have the opportunity to show off what they
do and what they have learned in our annual Scout Show. This year we have
teamed up with multiple new organizations and agencies to provide the best
experience yet. Your Scouts will have the opportunity to learn to fish, practice
their aim and shooting skills at the Scheels Sports shooting alley, and even
check out a black hawk helicopter! This year the TRFD program aims to make a
huge leap forward. Do not miss this great day to be a Scout and see all the new
activities and learning opportunities. Contact the Bismarck Scout Office for
more information. 223-7204
FALL FAMILY CUBFEST 2015
Join us on October 2nd for our 2nd Annual Family Cubfest. Take advantage of one
more opportunity to get your Cub Scout out and sleep under the starts. Scouts will
learn to cook their own meal in a campfire, enjoy fun activities with their friends,
and take in a campfire program all before enjoying a night under the stars. The
next morning a hot breakfast will be provided and then time to break camp!
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE MINUTE – scOUTING
It’s finally here! We have made it through another North Dakota Winter and
summer is upon us. Take a minute to think about the Scouting program. Why did
your son join Scouts? A parents reasons are more than likely a bit different than that
of a Cub Scout. Joining the program the parents expect for their son’s to learn
values and develop character. Joining the program as a Cub Scout there is only one
thing on the mind…. having FUN! The beauty of this program is that during the fun
the Scout is learning the whole time all those ideals and values the parents hold
dear. So when is the best time to learn and have fun at the same time…? During the
summer! It is vital to remember to keep “outing” in Scouting. This is the time that
Scouts will learn things like leadership, self-reliance, outdoor skills, teamwork, and
much more. Outings can compose of many things. This could mean going to
Florida Sea Base and Scuba Diving in the Florida Keys for high adventure, going to
Camp Wilderness for camp, or even just taking the Scouts to the lake for a fishing
or camping trip. Each experience the Scouts are offered is a chance to have fun as
well as learn and grow. Join us this summer to “Keep Outing in Scouting”.
TREE PLANTING - FORT ABRAHAM LINCOLN STATE PARK
Every year the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Bismarck/ Mandan partner with
Tesoro. They are offered the opportunity to get together and plant trees in
observance of Arbor Month. This year Fort Abraham Lincoln was selected as
the location for the event. On May 16th a crowd of around 150 Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts braved with rainy weather and planted over 400 trees in Fort
Lincoln. Just as the group finished planting and got inside for lunch, the skies
opened up and poured rain over the freshly planted trees. It was almost as if it
was meant to be that day. A HUGE “Thank You” to those involved in planning
this great event as well as Tesoro for their continued support of the Scouting
programs in our area.
1ST ANNUAL SCHWAN CUP
The last few years Frontier Trails has held an event at Schwan Auto in order to
get Pinewood Derby Cars in top performing shape for the Pack races to come.
This year we are going to take things up a notch! For the first time EVER we
are going to host a district Pinewood Race in the fall! The morning will consist
of activities such as bbguns, archery, pinewood warms ups, and more. Then after
GREAT PLAINS DISTRICT #14
District Chairman………............TJ Thornton…...........208-954-7403....................thornton.tj@gmail.com
District Commissioner.................Mike Hathaway….......903-436-3091...........make.hathaway@tdmsinc.net
District Executive........................ Steven Lowe................. 701-339-8143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slowe@nlcbsa.org
JULY
7th District Committee Meeting
14th Roundtable
AUGUST
4th District Committee
11th Roundtable
SEPTEMBER
1st District Committee
8th Roundtable
17th School Night for Scouting
BEST DAY CAMP EVER
The cubs made neckerchief slides that look remarkably like a Lantern pieced
together from bottle caps and hot glue. Archery and the BB-Gun range were as
busy as ever. We learned all about the bowline knot and how to use mechanical
advantage and friction to lift heavy things or keep them from falling. We ended
the day sitting in the field watching and listening to the thunderstorm roll across
the sky. Please join me in thanking all of the volunteers that made this possible.
You can see more pictures and even a short video on our facebook page https://
www.facebook.com/nlcbsagreatplains
UNDERSTANDING PROGRAM PLANNING
http://www.nlcbsa.org/programplanning lots of resources online to check out.
But most importantly you need a plan for your pack or troop to have the best
program for your boys. Start with a calendar to decide what and when you’ll do
things for scouts, then guess how much it will cost and make a budget, and
finally think about who can help along the way and what each parent in your
unit will do to make this year the best it can be.
THE NEW DISTRICT KEY THREE
Mike Hathaway comes from Texas. He earned his Arrow of Light award, was
an active scout earning his Star rank before moving onto the Exploring program
where is attended the national explorers conference in Washington DC. As an
Adult he has served in almost every capacity, Cub Master, Den Leader, Scout
Master, Committee Chair, Charter Rep, and even serving as a commissioner in
the Great Plains District for the last year. He is a member of the Order of the
Arrow and completed his ordeal with his son. Mike enjoyed his time as scout
master the most and remembers a fifty mile hike and weeklong adventure he
took with his troop. There was one scout who was so excited by the chance to
fish that he brought a brand new fancy pole and all sorts of lures and flys.
Every time the troop stopped the scout was right on the edge of the water
fishing, but he just couldn’t catch anything. Other scouts and leaders would go
over and show him what to do and they always got a bite… after five days this
scout was still trying. It was the last night and everyone had gathered around the
campfire except that one who was just fishing and finally we all hear this loud
yell, and we see the scout fish running towards us. He didn’t even real it in, he
just ran the fish right out of the lake!
TJ Thornton is native to Idaho but he’s been in and around Williston for a few
years. He enjoyed his time as Boy Scout. He remembers once during a Scout
Masters conference that he was handed a stack of blue cards more than an inch
thick. They were all merit badges that he had started but hadn’t finished yet. TJ
got back into scouting as an adult volunteer after his wife was asked to be a den
leader. She attended Woodbadge and it changed her life, she couldn’t stop
talking about it. A couple weeks later he was asked to be the assistant scout
master and with that he was convinced that he also needed to attend
Woodbadge. “getting ready for woodbadge I studied all the books I could about
scouting, and began to see what kind of impact it could have on the life of
young men. Woodbadge was an amazing experience and I’m a fox.” So to sum
up TJ is a Fox married to a Bear with a few cute little kids at home and a future
cub scout only 5 more years till his son can join!
CAMPING TIPS AND TRICKS
Just before the OA Conclave West I was reading an article by Andrew Olson
titled “Why do scouts camp in the rain?”. It happened to rain during the
conclave and I was really excited to visit the scouts and new arrow men in the
weather. They didn’t slow down at all. A huge group of young men were doing
various service projects for the Confluence Center and Ft Buford all of them
without any sound of complaint. It reminded me of a camping trip I took with
my troop way back when. We left right from the parking lot of the school as
soon as the bell rang to let us free for the weekend. I was really excited and
grabbed the quilt and bag I had prepped at the troop meeting just a couple days
before and rode in the scout masters truck telling him constant stories for the
trip to the campsite. As we unloaded and began to setup camp I realized that I
had grabbed the wrong bag, I would be camping that weekend with a quilt and
math books. We had all decided that this camp out would be a “bring your own
everything” campout and I had a touch of hunger when I recalled the 3 ramen
packets back at school. But it turned out to be a really great trip. I caught a fish
for dinner, and slept wrapped up between two large rocks. Hiked with a bag full
of books, and really enjoyed not packing up a tent in the morning…. I guess the
tip and trick is that being prepared doesn’t have to mean “have a bunch of stuff”
it could also mean “things might be more difficult than you had planned on but
you should enjoy the adventure anyway”
HOW TO ASK FOR HELP
In just 4 simple steps! You too can fill your unit Organization Chart.
Step One admit that you can’t do it by yourself and that you need help, or at
least accept that you shouldn’t be selfish and you should let other people play
the game too. Let’s be honest volunteering for your scouting unit is something
that you should enjoy doing right? Don’t get cocky get more people to help.
Step Two take the person focused approach. Think of it as getting the right
people on the bus. Do you know that parent who just seems to be super
awesome? ASK THEM TO HELP. Do you know that person who just drops
their boy off and doesn’t really talk too much? ASK THEM FOR HELP TOO.
Step Three train the new volunteer. You might have asked your new volunteer to
“be a den leader” or “help out with the Pinewood Derby” or “teach a merit
badge next month”. They agreed because you asked them and now they need to
know just what it is they agreed too. Train them, give them a “job description”,
and show them how to use the computer to input the service hours online for
JTE. Explain it to them, Demonstrate it or put them in touch with the best
“insert job title here” you know, Guide them along the path by being there the
first couple of times they try, and Enable them by giving the access to all of
those resources they will need (account log in info, den leader guide books, the
time and place of the next roundtable or committee meeting)
Step Four thank them. They are doing a good job, call them out at your court of
honor or pack meeting. Give them an award for “Most improved pack treasurer”
or something like that.
Second edition of ‘Four Percent’ book packs in
even more great stories about Eagle Scouts
The roster of men who have earned the Eagle Scout award includes a U.S. president, dozens
of astronauts, several Medal of Honor recipients, Nobel-prize-winning scientists — plus
countless authors, movie stars, titans of industry, senators, congressmen, governors, civil
rights leaders and community activists. In short, the kind of men who belong in a book.
That’s the appeal of Four Percent: The Extraordinary Story of Exceptional American Youth.
Its new and expanded second edition — filled with even more vivid historical anecdotes,
compelling profiles and surprising facts — is now available through ScoutStuff.org.
Michael S. Malone and David C. Scott released the expanded second edition of the awardwinning Four Percent at a breakfast celebrating Eagle Scouts at the National BSA Annual
Meeting in Atlanta.
The content and images in the book have been enhanced, and information on theAdams
Service Project scholarship has been updated. For now, the $28 book is only available
through the BSA’s Scout Shops and at ScoutStuff.org. It will go into wide release later this
year.
The book is a terrific read for Eagle Scouts and those who are impressed by them. It also
makes a great — and popular — gift for a young man’s Eagle Scout court of honor.
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