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Welcome to the official website of District M of Northern Star Council. Since 2007, our volunteer web team has offered this site as a resource to those individuals involved in the Scouting program. This site was originally built as part of Lake Minnetonka District, which was restructured in 2020 as part of the Units First initiative in the Council. Welcome Message
Journey To Excellence
Gold Award 2011-2012, 2016-2019
Centennial Quality 2007-2010
Silver Award 2016
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KEEGAN SMITH BECOMES OUR FIRST RECIPIENT Keegan Smith of Troop 3283 of Wayzata became the Council’s first recipient of the BSA’s Distinguished Conservation Service Award after passing his Board of Review on Nov. 19, 2021. The BSA created the DCSA in November 2019 as a replacement for the William T. Hornaday conservation service awards. In…
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Congratulations to three fantastic Scouters who were recently announced as the District Award of Merit recipients from District M!! Bruce Fehn: Bruce is an active leader in both cub scouts and boy scouts. He served as a ScoutReach adult volunteer in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is Wood Badge trained and a member of the…
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COME SUPPORT OUR NEW COLONY OF SILVER BEAVERS Welcome Back In-Person! We are happy to announce that an in-person Council Recognition Luncheon will be held on March 19, 2022 at the TeamBuilding Center. An optional fellowship will begin at 11AM, with the formal program to begin at 12PM. As in years past, the event will…
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It’s a tantalizing question worthy of campfire discussion: Which U.S. presidents throughout history would’ve been Scouts if the organization existed when they were young? Would Teddy Roosevelt, who was a council commissioner as an adult and established five national parks as president, have enjoyed monthly hikes with his troop? Would George Washington have won election…
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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. One aspect is having our leaders trained in youth protection. The new YPT curriculum was introduced February 1, 2018 and is good for two years. That means that over the next weeks most…
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Northern Star Council has created several great images and videos that you can use to promote your Facebook, NextDoor, Twitter, or on your website! Request free Bookmarks, Table Toppers, Posters, and Yard Signs Social Media Kit – Images created or Facebook, Twitter, and Next Door! Cub Scout Promotion Video (35 sec) …
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Barry Walsh asks the Scout to imagine they have a magic wand and can change anything about the troop. Quynh-Thi Vidal’s preferred line of questioning starts with, “What was your biggest hurdle to get here? And how can I help you overcome it next time?” And Ray Lightner’s favorite question is simple but informative: “Are…
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SILVER BEAVERS! The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a national distinguished service award. It’s the highest level of recognition that a local council can give to a volunteer. Recipients are registered Scouters who have made a significant impact on the lives of youth through service given to Scouting…
Read More Scoutmaster/ Assistant Scoutmaster Specific and IOLS Training – IN JUST ONE WEEKEND!!! Northern Star Scouting is hosting another exciting Outdoor Leadership training session May 7-8, 2022. Our courses always fill up quickly, so please sign up early and don’t miss this excellent training opportunity. In addition to fulfilling the training requirements for Scoutmasters & Assistant Scoutmasters, this course is…
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Register for BB Gun & Archery Range Master Safety Recertification Training. Pre-registration required – limited to 25 individuals. What: Recertification for BSA Range Masters – BB & Archery When: Saturday, March 26 Time: 9:00 am – Noon Where: Online – logging on instructions to follow Fee: $15 – includes card and updating your credentials in the system. Who: …
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Recruitment time for Scouts can be a stressful time for leaders trying to either gain more youth into your unit. Many of the promotions involved flyers to send into the schools, or postings in the community. Some have had success with school fairs or other events in the community, but that often requires a school…
Read More The Leave No Trace Trainer helps minimize impact on the land by teaching members the principles of Leave No Trace and improving Scouts’ outdoor ethics decision-making skills. Participants in the two-day Trainer Course learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics as well as techniques for educating others about these low impact practices. Trainer Courses typically…
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Cub Scout Leaders! Looking to run the Archery or BB Gun range at your Campouts? Want to give your Scouts the ability to do shooting sports at the Northern Star Scout Camps? Make sure you take the upcoming BB Gun and/or Archery Training! NOTE: only those that have completed training can run a range at…
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On Sunday April 24th TNL lodge is hosting the spring event to bring the membership together for fellowship and to recognize those who have served the lodge. The event will be held at Base Camp Team Building Center. The evening will begin at 5:30pm with various booths set up around the building for Scouts to…
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Looking to be an Archery Coach? Want to move beyond the Archery Range Master training and advance your skills? The USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification course provides graduates the necessary tools to maintain a high level of safety both on and off the archery range for camps and beginner archery programs. The USA Archery…
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