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December 17, 2018In This IssueImportant DatesOPENING HOURSYouth Protection Tng on DVDSummer Camp PromotionLooking for Summer Camp StaffPioneer Park Alaska RentalsScout Sunday 2019Scout Sabbath 2019Scout Jumuah 2019BSA Products on AmazonWorld Jamboree 2019Training Committee wants YOUAdvancement CommitteeAmerican Legion Eagle Scout ofthe Year Scholarship2018 Eagle ClassMSC Response to NationalChapter 11 Prospect
Dear Midnight Sun Council Scouters, ScoutFamilies and Supporters,
Now that you may have either received the email from ourNational Council's Chief Scout Executive, Mike Surbaugh,or saw something on the news channels, internet ornewspaper about the National Council, BSA consideringfiling for bankruptcy over the numerous lawsuits related tochild abuse. We understand that this may have raisedquestions of our local Midnight Sun Council and we wouldlike to address these issues. We recognize that, first and foremost, we are a youth-serving organization in our community. The Midnight
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT CHANGES!RoundtableFROM THE REGISTRARDistrict Award of Merit and SilverBeaver AwardDistinguished Citizen Banquet2019 TV District Merit Badge DayBoys and Girls in ScoutingPresentation2019 FOS Orientation Training2019 Tanana District Den ChiefTng2019 Introduction to OLS at LLSCOUT SHOP NEWSGolden Eagle Sponsors
Important Dates
December 2018
Dec 19 - Bush District Delta JunctionRoundtable - Mt. McKinley Bank DeltaJunction @ 5:45 (date change)
Dec 19 - Bush District Annual meeting -Mt. McKinley Bank Delta Junction @6:45 pm
Dec 20 - Tanana Valley District Annualmeeting - BSA office @ NOON(time/date change)
Dec 20 - Tanana Valley DistrictCommissioners meeting - BSAoffice @ 6:00 pm (date change)
Dec 24-25 - SCOUT SHOP AND OFFICECLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS
DEC 26-31 - SCOUT SHOP AND OFFICECLOSED FOR INVENTORY
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January 2019
Jan 1 - Office and Scout ShopCLOSED - New Years Day
Jan 3 - TVD Roundtable 7pm BSAoffice
Jan 14 - OFFICE AND SCOUT SHOPCLOSED for Staff Training
Jan 16 - Bush District Delta JunctionRoundtable - Mt. McKinley Bank DeltaJunction @ 5:45
Jan 16 - Bush District Meeting DeltaJunction - Mt. McKinley Bank @ 6:45
Sun Council takes child abuse seriously and will, along withour National Council, support those victims during and afterthe abuse. We as an organization have been, and continueto be, in the forefront of child protection and child advocacy.We have stressed 2-deep leadership in all of our programssince the late 1980's and require all of our leaders tocomplete Youth Protection Training before we allow them toregister to serve our youth. In fact, the BSA YouthProtection Training is often used by other organizations dueto its quality and effectiveness. two-deep leadership meansthat a minimum of 2 adults need to be present at allmeetings and activities. One on One contact is not allowed. Regarding the reports of possible bankruptcy, it should bemade clear that it is the National Council, BSA, not theMidnight Sun Council, that is the subject of the rumors of apossible bankruptcy restructuring. We are an affiliate of theNational Council, BSA. We participate in an external annualaudit by a third-party auditor. Funds raised in our Councilstay in our Council and are used to further the mission ofthe Midnight Sun Council, BSA here in the Interior andNorth Slope. The Midnight Sun Council, BSA prides itself onhaving a balanced budget for years and substantial reservefunds to support the Scouting Programs for the familiesserved by the Midnight Sun Council. While the media articles state that the National Council,BSA is considering bankruptcy, it has not filed forbankruptcy. Decisions on dealing with the costs of litigationand claims have been, and continue to be, discussed by theNational Board. Bankruptcy, while never taken lightly, is afinancial restructuring, not a demise of the organization. Programs of the Boy Scouts of America will continueuninterrupted here in the Midnight Sun Council, around thecountry, and overseas where the Boy Scouts of Americaserve. We look forward to keeping you updated as news developson our National Council's challenges. Sincerely, Robert Stephen F. Lawrence Groseclose Smith Bennett Council Scout CouncilPresident Executive Commissioner
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***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
Position-Specific Training Updates
Position-specific training courses for Cub Scouts and BoyScouts (Scouts BSA) are being updated and will beavailable January 2, 2019.
Any progress on current training materials will not carry overto the new learning plan so be sure to complete any in-progress training before December 31, 2018.
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*Important Changes to Membership Card and
Jan 19 - Tanana Valley Merit BadgeDay - LDS Stake Center
Jan 19 - Tanana Valley District DenChief Training - LDS Stake Center -Adults are encouraged to participate -Register ONLINE at Meritbadge.info
Jan 19 - Boys and Girls in ScoutingPresentation at 8:30 - LDS Chapel
Jan 19 - Midnight Sun Council Friendsof Scouting Training - LDC StakeCenter - 10 am
Jan 21 - Office and Scout ShopCLOSED - Martin Luther King Day
Jan 22 - Eagle Books due
Jan 24 - Tanana Valley District meeting- BSA office @ NOON
Jan 24 - Tanana Valley DistrictCommissioners meeting - BSAoffice @ 6:00 pm
Jan 29 - Eagle Board - by appointmentonly
February 2019 Feb 2 - Scouting Anniversary Week (allweek)
Feb 2 - MSC Annual Dinner at PikesWaterfront Lodge
Feb 7 - TVD Roundtable, 7 pm at BSAoffice
Feb 19 - Eagle Books due
Feb 20 - Bush District DeltaRoundtable, 5:45 pm at Mt. McKinleyBank Delta Junction
Feb 20 - Bush District meeting, 6:45pm at Mt. McKinley Bank Delta Junction
Feb 26 - Eagle Board - by appointmentonly
Feb 28 - TVD District meeting, Noon atBSA office (time change)
Feb 28 - TVD District Commissionersmeeting, 6 pm at BSA office
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OFFICE AND SCOUT SHOPOPENING HOURS! Monday - Friday9AM - 5PM Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED
Dec 24-25 Scout Shop and Officeclosed for Christmas
Charter Certificate Printing Requirements***
The BSA is committed to streamlining basic operations byputting tools in the hands of volunteers. For several yearsnow, individuals and unit key 3 have had access to printmembership cards through my.Scouting. In addition,functionality will be added to my.Scouting by January 1,2019, to enable members of the unit key 3 to print their unitCharter Certificate.
This "self-service" functionality allows volunteers to printmembership cards and the unit charter certificate in a timelymanner and enhances the onboarding experience for newyouth and adults.
Effective January 1, 2019, councils will no longer be requiredto print and mail membership cards to council and districtvolunteers and traditional Scouting units. This is a changeto the council membership validation requirement. Inaddition, councils will no longer print and deliver unit chartercertificates.
For Learning for Life groups, Exploring Posts and Clubs, asof January 1, 2019, this will no longer be a membershipvalidation requirement.
Units should be prepared to print their unit membershipcards and charter certificate for the current renewal period.
For those who have difficulty in printing membership cardsand charter certificates, please contact the Midnight SunCouncil Office at 907-452-1976 and we will assist you.
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RoundtableThe Delta Roundtable will be heldon December 19, 2018 starting at 5:45pm followed by the Bush DistrictMeeting at 6:45 pm, Mt. McKinleyBank, Delta Junction.
The next Tanana Valley Roundtable willbe held on January 3, 2019 at 7:00 pm at the Earl and PatCook Service Center.
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***FROM THE REGISTRAR***
I would like to remind all the leaders to make sure that theyouth and adult applications have all the information (toinclude the leaders position) and signatures before turningthem into me. This will save a lot of time.
The January 19th Merit Badge day will be here shortly.
Dec 26-31 Scout Shop Closed forInventory
Jan 1, 2019 Scout Shop and OfficeClosed - New Years Day
Jan 14, 2019 Scout Shop and OfficeClosed - Staff Training
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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAININGON DVD
The Midnight Sun Council has DVDvideos to check out for YouthProtection Training.
Please call the BSA office and wewill be glad to reserve a DVD for youand your unit.
Remember that the Unit can HOSTat Youth Protection Training on anynight and many members can viewthe DVD Youth Protection Video asa group.
Send the BSA a list of those BSAvolunteers and adults who have takenthe course and we will credit youraccount.
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Summer Camp Promotion
Summer Camp Promotion will takeplace at Merit Badge Day on January19, 2019 at 12:30 and will be availableto view ONLINE and/or to call in forthose in outlying areas.
You can register ONLINEat meritbadge.info
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The Midnight Sun Council islooking for
Summer Camp Staff to work at the
Lost Lake Camp in 2019!
If you are interested in getting outdoorsand working with today's youth, pleaseclick on and follow this link:http://www.midnightsunbsa.orgdrop down to "Camp Staff" under theLost lake tab and open the staff
Scouts, make sure that you have the prerequisitescompleted before attending the Merit Badge Day.
I have ordered more merit badge pamphlets for your needsand I have ordered more leatherwork kits. It is mandatory tobring a kit for those who are going for the leatherwork meritbadge.
Remember to do your good turn daily!
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District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver Award Nominations
We are still accepting nominationsfor Silver Beaverand District Awardof Merit.
Nomination forms can besent to the BSA office at 1400 Gillam Way,attention Jack Daly.
The District Award of Merit and the SilverBeaver Award, will be awarded at theCouncil Recognition Dinner on February 2, 2019.
Click here for 2019 Annual Dinner Flyer and RSVPPlease RSVP by January 25, 2019.
District Award of Merit nomination form can be found here:https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33720.pdf
The Silver Beaver nomination form can be found here:https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/92-103.pdf
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2018 Distinguished Citizen Banquet
The Council held its 36th Annual Distinguished Citizen
Alaska AirlinesBell DevelopmentBen Lomond Inc.Bennett EngineeringBettisworth NorthBrice, Inc.Cook & Haugeberg, LLCCSGDenali State BankDoyon UtilitiesEverts Air CargoFirst National BankAlaska
GCIGray TelevisionThe Hulbert FamilyJim LundMt. McKinley BankNorthern StarResources LimitedRiverboat Discovery &Gold Dredge #8University of AlaskaSystemWells Fargo BankWilson & Wilson
application at the bottom of the page.
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Pioneer Park Fairbanks AlaskaRentals
Pioneer Park has rental spaceavailable for pack/troop events, andthey take reservations up to 24 monthsin advance with a paid deposit.
If you are interested, please [email protected] or contact thePark Office by phone at 907-459-1087.
Contact Sandy Harrington at PioneerPark.
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When is Scout Sunday 2019?
The BSA's Calendar of Religious Dateslists Feb. 10, 2019, as "Scout Sunday,interfaith." It lists Feb. 17, 2019, as "Scout Sunday,United Methodist."
But those are just guidelines. The BSAsays a local church may celebrate "onthe Sunday most acceptable to thepastor and congregation." So checkwith your chartered organizationrepresentative or faith leader.
Depending on your faith organization,Scout Sunday could be held anySunday in February. It could be Feb. 3,Feb. 10, Feb. 17 or even Feb. 24.
In the past, Scout Sunday was alwaysheld on the Sunday before the birthdayof the BSA on Feb. 8. Realizing thateach chartered organization has aunique schedule of worship, the BSAno longer uses that guideline.
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When is Scout Sabbath 2019?
The BSA's Calendar of Religious Dateslists Feb. 8 and 9, 2019, as ScoutSabbath.
Scout Sabbath (also called ScoutShabbat), for Jewish Scout units,begins at sundown on Friday, Feb. 8,and continues into the next day.
Though the National JewishCommittee on Scouting hasdesignated Feb. 8-9 as Scout Sabbathfor 2019, some councils or units willcelebrate the occasion on other days.
You're advised to check with your
Banquet on December 12, celebrating the accomplishmentsof Steve and Jo Heckman.
Each year the past honorees are invited to choose a newrecipient. Although they don't need to be involved in ourScouting Community, they often are. Jo and Steve areinvolved in our Scouting Community and it showedthroughout the dinner.
They chose Camp Scholarships as their special project andraised over $28,000. Jo and Steve are hoping their projectwill assist getting Scouts to camp for many years tocome. For more information on this wonderful couple,please visit our website for a more information.
Thank you to everyone who donated to Jo and Steve's CampScholarship Fund project. Here are the Businesses andIndividuals whom donated to the Camp Scholarship Fund atthe $1,000 level. We are still accepting donations to thisproject.
Cold Spot Feed, Inc.Fuller and Christmas Cowell
Jim and Mary WaymillerDan Gavora
Keith and Kjersten BartuschFairbanks Cancer Care Physicians, P.C.
Jim and Mary JohnsonTom and Janet Bartels
Dr. Greg and Sue JohnsonTim Jones
Bert and Becky BellBob and Barbara Schuhmann
Bernie Karl and Connie Parks-Karl
2018 Distinguished Citizen Banquet Sponsors
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2019 Tanana District Merit Badge Day When: January 19, 2019
Cost is $10 and includes lunch/patch.
The 2019 Tanana District Merit Badge Day will take placeon Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the LDS Stake
council or local Jewish Committee onScouting toverify the date
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When is Scout Jumuah 2019?
Scout Jumuah is Feb. 8, 2019, butunits may adjust this date to best meettheir needs.
Scout Jumuah offers a chance torecognize the contributions of youngpeople and adults to Scouting withinthe Muslim community.
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Find BSA Products on Amazon
Amazon customers who are fans of theBSA can now find fully licensed BSAmerchandise on a dedicated Amazonstore site: www.amazon.com/boyscoutsofamerica
There, customers will find items likeshirts, Scout pocket knives, cast-ironcooking implements and more.
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World Jamboree 2019!
SIGN UP TODAY!!
DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY OF A
LIFETIME!!
Join us for the 2019 World ScoutJamboree at the Summit!
Applications are still being accepted forthe USA Contingent to the 24th WorldScout Jamboree, which will beheld July 22- August 2, 2019 at theSummit Bechtel Scout Reserve in WestVirginia USA. The World ScoutJamboree is the largest Scouting eventon the planet.
Join 50,000 Scouts from 169 NationalScouting Organizations for twelveaction-packed days of meeting newfriends, learning about differentcultures, service projects and highadventure activities.
To learn more and apply, go to theContingent website at:http://wsj2019.us
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Center, 1500 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Registration will be ONLINE at meritbadge.info and will beavailable/open to register on December 1, 2018.
Please make payment at the Council office.
If you have any questions: please email/call ChristinaTachick at [email protected] (1-907-398-2293)
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Boys and Girls in Scouting Presentation
Boys and Girls in Scouting/ Presentation by: Patti Meritt/Eagle Mother/Former Scoutmaster and Early ChildhoodDevelopment expert at UAF/CTC.
The presentation will take place on Merit Badge Day,January 19, 2019 at 0830 in the LDS Chapel.
You can register ONLINE at meritbadge.info
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2019 Friends of Scouting Orientation Training
When: January 19, 2019
The 2019 Friends of Scouting orientation training for adultsin scout units and district/council volunteers will take placeon Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the LDS StakeCenter, 1500 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
This one-hour training will begin at 10:00 am with acontinental breakfast.
All Scout units are asked to send one Adult volunteer fromtheir Scouting program to be trained for the upcomingFriends of Scouting Finance Campaign.
There is no cost for this training, but please call the Counciloffice at 907-452-1972 to register.
Contact Jack at [email protected] or Bill Wright [email protected] now to schedule your unit foran FOS presentation.
Friends of Scouting Presentation at 10 am will be availableto view ONLINE and/or to call in for those in outlying areas.
For more on Friends of Scouting:https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/16/what-is-friends-of-scouting/
Training Committee Wants YOU!
The Midnight Sun Council is seekingknowledgeable volunteers to work onthe Training teams for Cub Scouting,Boy Scouting, Venturing and Exploring.
As the Scouting programs open theirdoors to the opportunity to serve moreyouth, including the addition of youngwomen into the BSA program, it isimportant the we prepare for the influxof new leaders who will want to learnabout Scouting and lead our youth.
Join the team and make an impact,contact Jack Daly at the Council office452-1976 or via email [email protected]
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ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE!
The Midnight Sun Council is looking forsome volunteers to be on theadvancement committee. We are looking for a motivatedindividual to chair the committee aswell as 3 to 6 people to participate inthe committee and represent thedifferent levels of scouting (CubScouts, Boy Scouts & Venturing).
These roles will help build a strongscouting program as well asstrengthen the advancement to EagleScout or the Summit award forVenturing (the highest rank Scouts orVenturers can earn).
Volunteers are a vital part of anyscouting organization. As everyone isaware, more hands make less workand even more hands make the smallamount of work even easier. If you areinterested in helping the youth oftomorrow and giving back to thescouting organization, email CJ [email protected] or callthe council office at (907)452-1976
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2019 Tanana District Den Chief Training
When: January 19, 2019
Interested youth/Scouts and Adult Den Leaders can attendDen Chief Training on January 19, 2019.
This training will be held in conjunction with the Merit BadgeDay and will occur during the first Merit Badge Day sessionbeginning at 08:30. Scouts can attend the Merit BadgeSession #2 or afternoon session after lunch.
Cost is $5.00 and payable at the BSA office. If a scout is attending the Merit Badge Day and wantsto participate in Den Chief Training and the afternoonsession of the Merit Badge Day, cost will be $10.00(includes lunch)
Adults are encouraged to participate. Registration is foundat Meritbadge.info
For more info contact Course Director Derek Grabelski at(907) 625-1382 (text/voice) or via email at [email protected]
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Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills at LostLake Scout Camp:
When: April 26-27, 2019
From the Course Syllabus: Specifically, this hands-onprogram gives adult leaders a practical introduction to thepatrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of thepractical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, andgames model the variety of teaching used in effective andengaging Scouting programs.
Participating troop leadership should include theScoutmaster, all assistant Scoutmasters, interested troopcommittee members, and new adult leaders from Webelo'sgraduation and round-ups (see website/training/regisration)
This course is REQUIRED to be considered fully trained in aScoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster position, in addition tothe specific leader training for your position.
Cost is $45.00 and includes all course materials, food,
2019 American Legion EagleScout of the Year Scholarship
Nominations for the 2019 AmericanLegion Eagle Scout of the Year areopen.
Nomination packets must be receivedby each applicant's respectiveAmerican Legion department (state)headquarters no later than March 1,2019.
The nomination packet judged best byeach respective American LegionDepartment (state) SelectionCommittee, along with a list of themembers serving on that SelectionCommittee, must then arrive toAmerican Legion NationalHeadquarters no later than April 1,2019.
click here to view/download completeinfo on applications, scholarships,contact email addresses ....
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Congratulationsto our
2018 Eagle Class
David InmanJames Hill
Troop 1Rotary of Fairbanks
Jonathon PutnamTristan Cole Wyman
Troop 14LDS Ward
Benjamin DavisTroop 15
LDS Ward
camping fee.
Course Director is Phil Lazzaro, email:[email protected]
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Scout Shop News!
First, I would like to say that the Scout Store will be closedfrom December 24 - January 2. This is to facilitate theannual inventory. I will still be accepting paperwork and helpwith any administrative needs anybody has.
We still have the sale on the Thorlos socks until December31st!
Buy a couple of pair to keep warm during your winter scoutactivities.They are accepted as part of the official uniform.They are machine washable and have integrated variableloop padding for moderate foot impact protection withoutbulk.
The Scout Shop also has a couple of new Kelty® 15LSummit Daypacks. They are light weight and great for aquick day hike. Designed to transition seamlessly fromdaily use to trail, this 15L pack features:
* Large main opening * Top stash pocket *Stretch side water-bottle pocket The Pack stuffs into top pocket to"disappear" when you no longer need it! Ifthe scouts like them I will keep them instock.
The new High Adventure Council Patch is Here! ThisStunning patch is great for uniform wear and an excellentaddition to any patch collection.
Click here to find out more about patches, sales, and
Zackary ArnoldTroop 16
LDS - 6th Ward
Brendan JarvisDane Soderlund
Troop 38Catholic Schools of Fairbanks
Jacob StillieTroop 56
Delta
George PineTroop 75
Tok Lion's Club
Jakob KellyErnest Hollcraft
Troop 78Chena Kiwanis Club
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Are you a friend of the Midnight SunCouncil's Facebook page? If theanswer is no, then you are missing outon all of the important updates andannouncements that we share viaFacebook, like our meetingannouncements, upgrades at LostLake, changes in program, and more! Come check us out, "LIKE" the pageand "SHARE" the stories with yourfriends. Back to Top
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
available merchandise
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Thank you to all of our 2018 Golden EagleSponsors
Steve
AdamczakStephenAdams
AlaskaAirlines
Alaska Tent &Tarp
Tom and JanetBartels
Henry Bartos
Keith andKjerstenBartusch
Bert and BeckyBell
BellDevelopment
Larry Bennett
BennettEngineering
BettisworthNorth
Mary Bink ley
Brice, Inc. BryantChristensen
Cold SpotFeed, Inc.
ConocoPhilllips Alaska
Cook &Haugeberg, LLC
Dennis "Sk ip"Cook
JeffCook
Fuller andChristmas
Cowell
CSG Denali StateBank
Doyon Utilities
Shane Duval
Everts Air Cargo FairbanksFamily Dental
Care
FairbanksCancer CarePhysicians,
P.C
FairbanksMemorialHospital
First National Bank
Alaska
Dan Gavora
GCI Gray Television
Bob Groseclose
Paul & KenitaHoff
Rodger Hughes
The HulbertFamily
RobertHull
Interior NAPAAuto Cares
Dr. Greg andSue Johnson
Jim and MaryJohnson
Tim Jones
Bernie Karland ConnieParks-Karl
KalKennedy
BenLomond
JimLund
Lynden Transport
Mt. McKinleyBank
Robert Monberg
Northern StarRescources
Limited
Optimist ClubOf Fairbanks
MichellePope
RasmusonFoundation
RiverboatDiscovery &
Gold Dredge #8
Bob andBarbara
Schuhmann
StephenSmith
RobTaylor
Tired IronSponsors
Totem OceanTrailer Express
University ofAlaska System
UsibelliFoundation
Jim and MaryWaymiller
Wells FargoBank
Wilson &Wilson
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Midnight Sun Council | 907-452-1976 | http://www.midnightsunbsa.org/1400 Gilliam Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Stephen Smith Scout Executive [email protected]
Jack Daly District Executive [email protected]
Tasmine Stebbins Senior Learning for LifeExecutive
C.J. Stewart Director Camping Services [email protected]
Drexel Miller Registrar/Scout Shop [email protected]
Richard Baumfalk Lost Lake Camp Ranger [email protected]
Stacy Brandon Office Manager (Accounting) [email protected]