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January 15, 2019In This IssueImportant DatesOPENING HOURSSummer Camp 2019Looking for Summer CampStaff2018 Eagle ClassYouth Protection Tng onDVDPioneer Park RentalsScout Sunday 2019Scout Sabbath 2019Scout Jumuah 2019World Jamboree 2019Training Committee wantsYOUAdvancement CommitteeAmerican Legion EagleScout of the Year
Thanks to all of our Golden Eaglesfor a successful 2018!
Looking forward to a great 2019!
SteveAdamczak
StephenAdams
AlaskaAirlines
Alaska Tent & Tarp Tom and JanetBartels
Henry Bartos
Keith and KjerstenBartusch
Bert and Becky Bell Bell Development
Larry Bennett
Bennett Engineering Bettisworth North
Mary Binkley
Brice, Inc. Bryant Christensen
Cold Spot Feed,Inc.
ConocoPhilllipsAlaska
Cook & Haugeberg,LLC
Dennis "Skip"Cook
JeffCook
Fuller and ChristmasCowell
CSG Denali State Bank Doyon Utilities
Shane Duval
Everts Air Cargo Fairbanks FamilyDental Care
Fairbanks Cancer Fairbanks Memorial First
ScholarshipGolden Eagles 2018PICK.CLICK.GIVE!FROM THE REGISTRARRoundtable2019 TV District MeritBadge DayBoys and Girls in ScoutingPresentation2019 FOS OrientationTrainingSummer Camp Promotion2019 Tanana District DenChief TngAnnual Recognition DinnerSilver Beaver AwardRecipientScouts BSAScout Me In BreakfastIntro to Outdoor LeadershipSkillsHow to replace lost EagleScout medal...SCOUT SHOP NEWSMSC Land ConveyanceScoutbook is FREECold Weather CampingBSA Safety MomentsService HoursToontuk Winter Banquet
Important Dates
January 2019
Jan 16 - Bush District DeltaJunction Roundtable - Mt.McKinley Bank Delta Junction @5:45
Jan 16 - Bush District MeetingDelta Junction - Mt. McKinleyBank @ 6:45
Jan 19 - Tanana Valley MeritBadge Day - LDS Stake Center
Jan 19 - Tanana Valley DistrictDen Chief Training - LDS StakeCenter -Adults are encouragedto participate - Register ONLINEat Meritbadge.info
Jan 19 - Boys and Girls inScouting Presentation at 8:30 -
Care Physicians,P.C
Hospital National BankAlaska
Dan Gavora
GCI Gray Television
Bob Groseclose
Paul & Kenita Hoff Rodger Hughes
The Hulbert Family RobertHull
Interior NAPA AutoCares
Dr. Greg and SueJohnson
Jim and MaryJohnson
Tim Jones
Bernie Karl andConnie Parks-Karl
KalKennedy
BenLomond
JimLund
Lynden Transport
Mt. McKinley Bank
Robert Monberg
Northern StarRescources Limited
Optimist ClubOf Fairbanks
MichellePope
RasmusonFoundation
Riverboat Discovery& Gold Dredge #8
Bob and BarbaraSchuhmann
StephenSmith
RobTaylor
Tired IronSponsors
Totem OceanTrailer Express
University of AlaskaSystem
Usibelli Foundation Jim and MaryWaymiller
Wells Fargo Bank
Wilson & Wilson Jim Moody Estate Toontuk Lodge
Wes Smith Kiwanis Club ofFairbanks
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PICK.CLICK.GIVE
As you apply for your Alaska PermanentFund Dividend please remember toPick.Click.Give!
The Midnight Sun Council, Boy Scoutsof America will be listed as an option
If you choose to Pick.Click.Give to the Council you can let usknow about it later on your Friends of Scouting pledge card.
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***FROM THE REGISTRAR***
It is the Recharter season! Please get the Recharter paperworkin as soon as possible, along with the new youth and adultapplications. If you have finished your Journey to excellencepaperwork, please hand that in as well.
Don't forget to do your good turn daily!
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Roundtable
LDS Chapel
Jan 19 - Midnight Sun CouncilFriends of Scouting Training -LDC Stake Center - 10 am
Jan 21 - Office and Scout ShopCLOSED - Martin Luther KingDay
Jan 22 - Eagle Books due
Jan 24 - Tanana Valley Districtmeeting - BSA office @ NOON
Jan 24 - Tanana Valley DistrictCommissioners meeting - BSAoffice @ 6:00 pm
Jan 29 - Eagle Board - byappointment only
February 2019 Feb 2 - Scouting AnniversaryWeek (all week)
Feb 2 - MSC Annual Dinner atPikes Waterfront Lodge
Feb 6 - Tanana District Scout Mein Breakfast at the IBEW UnionHall on Airport Way 0700
Feb 7 - TVD Roundtable, 7 pm atBSA office
Feb 19 - Eagle Books due
Feb 20 - Bush District DeltaRoundtable, 5:45 pm at Mt.McKinley Bank Delta Junction
Feb 20 - Bush District meeting,6:45 pm at Mt. McKinley BankDelta Junction
Feb 26 - Eagle Board - byappointment only
Feb 28 - TVD District meeting,Noon at BSA office (timechange)
Feb 28 - TVD DistrictCommissioners meeting, 6 pmat BSA office
March 2019
Mar 1-3 - wOAdstOAk
Mar 7 - TVD Roundtable,7 pm atBSA office
Mar 8-10 - wOAdstOAk
Mar 20 - Bush District DeltaJunction Roundtable - Mt.McKinley Bank Delta Junction @5:45
The Delta Roundtable will be heldon January 16, 2019 starting at 5:45 pmfollowed by the Bush District Meeting at6:45 pm, Mt. McKinley Bank, DeltaJunction.
The next Tanana Valley Roundtable will be held on February 7,2019 at 7:00 pm at the Earl and Pat Cook Service Center.
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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 place onSaturday, January 19, 2019 at the LDS Stake Center, 1500Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
Registration is open ONLINE at meritbadge.info.
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/ EagleMother/Former Scoutmaster and Early Childhood Developmentexpert 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 adults inscout units and district/council volunteers will take place onSaturday, January 19, 2019 at the LDS Stake Center, 1500
Mar 20 - Bush District MeetingDelta Junction - Mt. McKinleyBank @ 6:45
Mar 19 - Eagle Books due
Mar 23 - BALOO Training
Mar 26 - Eagle Board - byappointment only
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OFFICE AND SCOUT SHOPOPENING HOURS! Monday - Friday9AM - 5PM Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED
Jan21, 2019 Scout Shop andOffice Closed - Martin LutherKing Day
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Summer Camp 2019
The summer camp experienceprovides an excellent forum forTroop, Team, and Crewmembers to hone their existingskills and learn new ones allwhile having fun in the greatAlaskan outdoors. It is a place oflearning, meeting new friends,and just having fun.
And while it's too early to packyour bags and load the trailer,the time is right to startwith summer Scoutingpreparation.
click on the following links toview/download
2019 Summer Camp LeadersGuide
2019 Campership - scholarshipapplication
2019 Summer CampReservation Form Fillable
or visit our website atwww.midnightsunbsa.org/lost-lake-scout-camp/boy-scout-camp.html
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The Midnight Sun Council islooking for
Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701.
This one-hour training will begin at 10:00 am with a continentalbreakfast.
All Scout units are asked to send one Adult volunteer from theirScouting program to be trained for the upcoming Friends ofScouting 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 for anFOS presentation.
Friends of Scouting Presentation at 10:00 am will be available toview ONLINE and/or to call in for those in outlying areas.Thanks to Travis Payton for making it possible. Click here for information on how to connect.
For more on Friends of Scouting:https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2015/10/16/what-is-friends-of-scouting/
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Summer Camp Promotion
Summer Camp Promotion will take place at Merit Badge Day onJanuary 19, 2019 at 12:30 and will be available to view ONLINEand/or to call in for those in outlying areas.
You can register ONLINE at meritbadge.info.Thanks to Travis Payton for making it possible.Click here for information on how to connect
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2019 Tanana District Den Chief Training
When: January 19, 2019
Interested youth/Scouts and Adult Den Leaders can attend DenChief Training on January 19, 2019.
This training will be held in conjunction with the Merit Badge Dayand will occur during the first Merit Badge Day session beginningat 08:30. Scouts can attend the Merit Badge Session #2 orafternoon session after lunch.
Cost is $5.00 and payable at the BSA office. If a scout is attending the Merit Badge Day and wants toparticipate in Den Chief Training and the afternoon sessionof the Merit Badge Day, cost will be $10.00 (includes lunch)
Adults are encouraged to participate. Registration is found at
Summer Camp Staff to work at the
Lost Lake Camp in 2019!
If you are interested in gettingoutdoors and working withtoday's youth, please click onand follow this link:http://www.midnightsunbsa.orgdrop down to "Camp Staff" underthe Lost lake tab and open thestaff application at the bottom ofthe page.
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Congratulationsto our
2018 Eagle Class
Plan to attend the
Recognition dinner onFebruary 2, 2019
This class of Eagles will berecognized for their hard work!
David Inman James Hill
Troop 1 Rotary of Fairbanks
Patrick KiserTroop 11
LDS Delta Branch
Jonathon Putnam Tristan Cole Wyman
Troop 14 LDS Ward
Benjamin Davis Troop 15 LDS Ward
Zackary Arnold
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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Annual Recognition Dinner February 2, 2019
Reception - 6:00 pm, Dinner - 6:30 pm Binkley Room, Pikes Waterfront Lodge
$45.00/person
All 2018 Eagles will be recognized at the Annual Dinner. 2018Eagles should be receiving an invitation in the next week.They need to RSVP by January 25 and provide information abouttheir project to the office even if they are unable to attend.
Click here for 2019 Annual Dinner Flyer and RSVP
Please RSVP by January 25, 2019.
Silver Beaver Award Recipient
The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award aCouncil can bestow on a volunteer.
Each year the Council receivesmany nominations for this award for worthycandidates. The Awards and RecognitionCommittee reviews the nominations andchooses the best candidate(s) for the award. The decision is based on the nominees activityin Scouting as well as what they do in thecommunity outside of Scouting.
This year's recipient is Council President Robert Groseclose. Bob started his career in Scouting back in the 60's, earning hisEagle Rank in 1965. He enjoyed summer camp and likes toshare his escapades during those years and has many fondmemories of Lost Lake. Bob also served as a Scoutmaster ofTroop 78, and currently serves as the Council President.
To learn more about Bob, come to the Council RecognitionDinner February 2nd at Pike's Waterfront Lodge at 6:00 PM andjoin us in congratulating him for everything he has done for theMidnight Sun Council and the community.
The dinner will also include the presentation ofawards, including the Silver Beaver, the District Award of Merit, NESA OutstandingEagle Scout Award, Spirit of the EagleRecognition, and many more. A highlight ofthe evening will be recognizing the 2018 EagleClass. The guest speaker for the evening will
be Eagle Scout John Brady.
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Troop 16 LDS - 6th Ward
Brendan Jarvis Dane Soderlund
Troop 38 Catholic Schools of Fairbanks
Jacob Stillie Troop 56
Delta
George Pine Troop 75
Tok Lion's Club
Jakob Kelly Ernest Hollcraft
Troop 78 Chena Kiwanis Club
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YOUTH PROTECTION TRAININGON DVD
The Midnight Sun Council hasDVD videos to check out forYouth Protection Training.
Please call the BSA office andwe will be glad to reserve a DVDfor you and your unit.
Remember that the Unit canHOST at Youth ProtectionTraining on any night and manymembers can view the DVDYouth Protection Video as agroup.
Send the BSA a list of those BSAvolunteers and adults who havetaken the course and we willcredit your account.
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Pioneer Park FairbanksAlaska Rentals
Pioneer Park has rental spaceavailable for pack/troop events,and they take reservations up to24 months in advance with apaid deposit.
If you are interested, pleaseemail [email protected] orcontact the Park Office by phoneat 907-459-1087. Contact SandyHarrington at Pioneer Park.
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SCOUTS BSA
The Boy Scout program name ischanging February 1st to ScoutsBSA, but the program is itself isNOT changing.
This is exciting news as we enter a new era of Scouting wherewe will welcome girls into the program.
To start, we have two units ready to hit the ground running. Oneassociated with Troop 38 in Fairbanks at the Monroe CatholicSchool and the other associated with Troop 42 in North Pole atthe North Star Volunteer Fire Department.
There will be an orientation meeting on January 15th at 6:30 atthe Monroe Catholic School in Fairbanks. Both Troops will bethere to answer any questions and to sign girls up. If you areinterested in starting your own all girl troop or can't make theorientation meeting, please contact the Midnight Sun Counciloffice at 452-1976 and we will help get you started.
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Scout Me in Breakfast
When: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at0700 Where: IBEW Hall # 1547 located at 2000Airport Way, Fairbanks, Alaska
This annual fundraiser will Kick off duringScout Week in the Midnight Sun Council. A complimentarycontinental breakfast will be provided, and attendees areencouraged to bring a friend for this finance campaign breakfastwith a goal of $5000.00.
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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-on programgives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method ofa Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skillsthey need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, theteaching methods, activities, and games model the variety ofteaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.
Participating troop leadership should include the Scoutmaster, allassistant Scoutmasters, interested troop committee members,and new adult leaders from Webelo's graduation and round-ups(see website/training/regisration)
This course is REQUIRED to be considered fully trained in aScoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster position, in addition to thespecific leader training for your position.
When is Scout Sunday2019?
The BSA's Calendar ofReligious Dates lists Feb. 10,2019, as "Scout Sunday,interfaith." It lists Feb. 17, 2019, as "ScoutSunday, United Methodist."
But those are just guidelines.The BSA says a local churchmay celebrate "on the Sundaymost acceptable to the pastorand congregation." So checkwith your chartered organizationrepresentative or faith leader.
Depending on your faithorganization, Scout Sundaycould be held any Sunday inFebruary. It could be Feb. 3, Feb.10, Feb. 17 or even Feb. 24.
In the past, Scout Sunday wasalways held on the Sundaybefore the birthday of the BSA onFeb. 8. Realizing that eachchartered organization has aunique schedule of worship, theBSA no longer uses thatguideline.
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When is Scout Sabbath2019?
The BSA's Calendar ofReligious Dates lists Feb. 8 and9, 2019, as Scout Sabbath.
Scout Sabbath (also calledScout Shabbat), for JewishScout units, begins at sundownon Friday, Feb. 8, and continuesinto the next day.
Though the National JewishCommittee on Scouting hasdesignated Feb. 8-9 as ScoutSabbath for 2019, somecouncils or units will celebratethe occasion on other days.
You're advised to check withyour council or local JewishCommittee on Scouting toverify the date
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When is Scout Jumuah2019?
Scout Jumuah is Feb. 8, 2019,but units may adjust this date tobest meet their needs.
Cost is $45.00 and includes all course materials, food,camping fee.
Course Director is Phil Lazzaro, email: [email protected]
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How to replace a lost Eagle Scout medal, card or certificate
The Eagle Scout medal symbolizes a difficult, rewarding journeythat, for some young people, spans more than a decade. Whileit's impossible to replace the actual medal pinned on a proudEagle ...
Click on the link below for more information blog.scoutingmagazine.org
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Scout Shop News!
This Month, the Scout Shop will be closed on the 21st for MartinLuther King Day.
The Scout Shop has the new CubScout Girls' Uniform Roll-Up Pant.Navy blue youth girls performanceroll-up pant. Features one cargopocket on wearers right leg withhook and loop enclosure. Wear asfull length pants or roll-up legs tomake capris. Fabric featuresmoisture wicking ability, and UV40+ protection. Made of 68%Cotton, 29% Nylon and 3%Spandex. Can be worn as part ofthe official Cub Scout uniform. If
anyone is interested in the Scouts BSA Roll Up in green, let meknow so I can order them.
I am pleased to announce thatthe new Midnight Sun Councilpatch is here. The patch is onsale for $5 each. Collectorsare already buying this newpatch, get yours today!
Click here to find out more about patches, sales, and availablemerchandise
Scout Jumuah offers a chanceto recognize the contributions ofyoung people and adults toScouting within the Muslimcommunity.
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World Jamboree 2019!
SIGN UP TODAY!!
DON'T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY
OF A LIFETIME!!
Join us for the 2019 WorldScout Jamboree at the
Summit!
Applications are still beingaccepted for the USA Contingentto the 24th World ScoutJamboree, which will beheld July 22- August 2, 2019 atthe Summit Bechtel ScoutReserve in West Virginia USA. The World Scout Jamboree isthe largest Scouting event on theplanet.
Join 50,000 Scouts from 169National Scouting Organizationsfor twelve action-packed days ofmeeting new friends, learningabout different cultures, serviceprojects and high adventureactivities.
To learn more and apply, go tothe Contingent website at:http://wsj2019.us
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Training Committee WantsYOU!
The Midnight Sun Council isseeking knowledgeablevolunteers to work on theTraining teams for CubScouting, Boy Scouting,Venturing and Exploring.
As the Scouting programs opentheir doors to the opportunity to
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The Midnight Sun Council, Boy Scouts of Americaannounces the conveyance of 233 acresof land from the estateof Jim Moody that are adjacent to Lost Lake Scout Camp aboutan hour south of Fairbanks.
We thank the Jim Moody Estate for its generous donation of theland and cabins that will allow for broader programs for ourScouts, their families, and community organizations that utilizethe camp for their programs.
Jim Moody, a lover of nature and the environment, wished thathis land be used for the enjoyment of nature, outdoor activities,and conservation. Plans for this new section of Lost Lake ScoutCamp include hiking trails, outpost camping, and possibly anoutdoor education center utilizing an existing cabin. To bestmeet the needs of our Scouts and the wishes of Jim Moody, ourProperties & Camping Committee will be working with the InteriorAlaska Land Trust to determine our best options going forward.
(The yellow green area in the picture is the original Lost Lake ScoutCamp. The reddish area shows the newest addition through thegenerous donation of the Jim Moody Estate.)
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Scoutbook is FREE Starting January 1st
It's here! Remind your unit leaders, parents, and Scouts thatScoutbook- our suite of online unit-management tools- will becompletely free starting January 1, 2019. A helpful new Bryan onScouting blog post will go live January 1 to aid volunteers andparents.
Click on the following link to view Bryan on Scouting blog:https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/01/happy-new-year-scoutbook-is-now-free-for-scouts-and-scout-units/
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Cold Weather Camping
Winter camping is in full swing! Temperatures are dropping to -40° and we have scouts working on their -100° below patch. The -100° patch is earned by both scouts and adults who campovernight in temperatures that accumulate to -100° in no more
serve more youth, including theaddition of young women intothe BSA program, it is importantthe we prepare for the influx ofnew leaders who will want tolearn about Scouting and leadour youth.
Join the team and make animpact, contact Jack Daly at theCouncil office 452-1976 or viaemail at [email protected]
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ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE!
The Midnight Sun Council islooking for some volunteers tobe on the advancementcommittee. We are looking for a motivatedindividual to chair the committeeas well as 3 to 6 people toparticipate in the committee andrepresent the different levels ofscouting (Cub Scouts, BoyScouts & Venturing).
These roles will help build astrong scouting program as wellas strengthen the advancementto Eagle Scout or the Summitaward for Venturing (the highestrank Scouts or Venturers canearn).
Volunteers are a vital part of anyscouting organization. Aseveryone is aware, more handsmake less work and even morehands make the small amountof work even easier. If you areinterested in helping the youth oftomorrow and giving back to thescouting organization, email [email protected] call the council office at(907)452-1976
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2019 American LegionEagle Scout of the Year
Scholarship
than 5 nights. Participants can earn this patch and the -40°patch (another cold weather camping patch where participantscamp out one night in -40° temps). Campers cannot however usethe night spent earning one patch and apply it to the other patch! Photos are of Troop 42 in the Troops snow shelter they built.After two nights of camping they are sitting pretty at -75° withthree nights to go!
Anyone interested in cold weathercamping and earning these patchesas well as bragging rights contactCJ at [email protected] by calling the council office(907)452-1976.
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BSA Safety Moments offer one-page advice on dozens of Scoutingtopics - Bryan on Scouting -blog.scoutingmagazine.org
https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/28/bsa-safety-moments-offer-one-page-advice-on-dozens-of-scouting-topics/
It just takes a moment to make your pack, troop or crew a littlebit safer. With its Safety Moments, covering a range of topicsfrom acute mountain sickness to zip lines, the Boy Scouts ofAmerica ...
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SERVICE HOURS!
Here is a video that will help you pull service hours fromScoutbook, so you can enter them into the my.scouting site, sothat they count officially.
Nominations for the 2019American Legion Eagle Scout ofthe Year are open.
Nomination packets must bereceived by each applicant'srespective American Legiondepartment (state) headquartersno later than March 1, 2019.
The nomination packet judgedbest by each respectiveAmerican Legion Department(state) Selection Committee,along with a list of the membersserving on that SelectionCommittee, must then arrive toAmerican Legion NationalHeadquarters no later than April1, 2019.
click here to view/downloadcomplete info on applications,scholarships, contact emailaddresses ....
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Are you a friend of the MidnightSun Council's Facebook page? If the answer is no, then you aremissing out on all of theimportant updates andannouncements that we sharevia Facebook, like our meetingannouncements, upgrades atLost Lake, changes in program,and more! Come check us out,"LIKE" the page and "SHARE"the stories with your friends. Back to Top
https://www.facebook.com/boyscoutstech/videos/802456240097583/
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NEWS FROM THE ORDER OF THE ARROW
Toontuk Winter Banquet
All Arrowmen are invited to the 2019 Toontuk WinterBanquet on January 26th.
The doors will open 4pm at Pikes Waterfront Lodge ( 1850Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 ), the event will run until7:30pm.
We will hand out awards and honors, James E. West, Vigilrecognition, Founders Award, and Arrowman of the year. Themenu will be a Italian buffet, We hope to see you all there.Registration Forms at the Council Office or check your e-mail.
Ernest HollcraftToontuk lodge 549 Secretary
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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]