KTLA Broadcast of Scouts in the 2010 Tournament of Roses Parade
Updated 06/11/10
THE NEXT ROUNDTABLE IS THE 2010/2011 KICK-OFF - The next Roundtable is the 2010/2011 KICK-OFF, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 31st from 4:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Day County Courthouse in Webster.
Agenda: District Annual Meeting/Election . . . . . . . 4:30 pm
EDGE - Boy Scout Leader Training . . . . . 5:00 - 5:30
Youth Protection Training . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 - 5:30
Popcorn and Membership Training . . . . . 5:30 - 7:00
Simulcast of the closing ceremony of the 100th Anniversary Boy Scout Jamboree. . . 7 - 9 pm
Meal to be provided, which will be served in conjunction with the National Jamboree Simulcast from 7-9 pm.
This important annual meeting will include the Annual District Meeting . . . with election of District Leadership; membership and popcorn sales training; "EDGE" training; Youth Protection Training; meal to be provided, which will be served in conjunction with the National Jamboree Simulcast from 7-9 pm.
Units must have at least 2 representatives present in attendance for the membership training session and the popcorn sales training session in order to qualify for an additional 2% popcorn commission.
Units are also to turn in copies of their unit budges and proposed calendar for the upcoming year.
For information about district election procedures see DISTRICT ELECTION PROCEDURES.pdf and the following documents: NS District Election Information.pdf, NS District Officer Nomination Form.pdf
Units should be making plans now to be well represented at this important meeting.
Check this posting periodically for updates and more information.
Roundtables are for any leader involved in Scouting in the North Star District. These meeting are designed as a tool to help share information and ideas between units in the district. At these meetings leaders can gather ideas for their unit's programs as well as learn about upcoming district events, and more. All units should be represented.
Click here for more information about Roundtables. Be sure to check this posting regularly for updates and more information about the next Roundtable.
The Iyatonka Chapter of the Order of the Arrow has it's monthly meetings the same time and location as the Scout leaders' Roundtables. Unit leaders are encourage to bring their OA members with them to Roundtable so they can attend the chapter meetings.
You too can be a
STAR - a
Scouter
That
Attends
Roundtables
Those who attend 2/3 of the Roundtables during the year qualify for the District Star Award.
The Next District Committee Meeting
At an earlier meeting it was discussed and agreed that we should continue to meet through the summer so that we do not lose any ground going into next fall.
That said, as the July District Committee meeting is just before the long 4th of July Weekend, its been suggested that we cancel that meeting.
In addition, our annual meeting followed by our kick-off is July 31 so it does not make sense to meet again a couple days later in August.
Just a reminder, next year the District Committee will meet the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM rather than the second Thursday prior to Roundtable. This will give us time to do what we need rather than simply rush through several reports to get to Roundtable on time. We will also try to have some committee training opportunities during the year if possible.
It is strongly encouraged that all district committee members make the the annual meeting on July 31st.
Remember, Decision are made by those who show up!
District Committee meetings are for all district officers, district committee chairpersons, and members of the various district operating committees.
North Star District Eagle Courts of Honor
To post information about upcoming North Star District Eagle Courts of
Honor here, please e-mail your information to the webmaster.
Changes to district e-mail
As mentioned at the past few Roundtables, the North Star district has outgrown the e-mail program we'd been using, necessitating us to limit the number of recipients we could e-mail during a specific period of time. This is the reason some of our Scouters and parents may not have been receiving regular e-mails from the District.
As of April 1st we have switched to an e-mail program available through the Sioux Council's website which should address the problems we'd been encountering with our old e-mail program.
NOTE: The switch to the new e-mail program took place on April 1st. If you wish to continue to receive district e-mails you will need to sign up with MyCouncil. See the top, right-hand corner of this page to sign up.
If you have any questions, contact
Dennis Helland at 886-6915 or by e-mail.
New Program Idea Sheets for Packs and Troops
Program idea of things to do & places to go
The Sioux Council has released its new Cub Scout and Scout Troop program idea sheets that units can use to find out about different types of activities to enhance your unit's program. Some of the activities given might be specific to some areas or communities, but you might have similar opportunities available in or near your community that you can take advantage of.
North Star District Unit Websites
Webster - Troop 33Watertown - Troop 8Watertown - Troop 209Redfield - Troop 128Clear Lake - Troop 19Aberdeen - Troop 51Aberdeen - Troop 188Watertown - Pack 319Iyatonka Chapter - Order of the Arrow Other district units with websites can have a link to their websites posted here by e-mailing
the North Star District at northstardistrictbsa@yahoo.com with their website address.
Can potential new members attend Scouting events & activities?
The answer to the above question is yes. All Scouting activities, whether unit, district, or council can be used as recruiting actiivities for potential new members in your pack, troop, or crew. Potential new members are covered by BSA insurance for as many as two events or activities without being registered. After that they must make a decision whether to join or not. Units are encouraged to have their members invite friends to Scouting events and activities.
Now you can create your own free Scouting Certificates!
A significant part of Scout ceremonies is recognizing those who have achieved something or extending appreciation for those who have volunteered their time and efforts. A simple way to do this is to award a certificate that is "suitable for framing". Available on-line is a website where you can design and print out a wide variety of Scouting-related certificates right from your PC. Now you can print custom certificates for your next Scout ceremony. Click here
Click here for another free Scouting certificate website.
Recent District Events
2010 Boy Scout Klondike Derby
2010 Cub Scout Polar Day
2010 OA Iyatonka Chapter Winter Retreat
2010 Spring Rendezvous Recap
2010 Spring Rendezvous Details
North Star District Photo Album
Click here to view the North Star District photo albums.