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MyScouting System Maintenance Scheduled by National BSA Recently Added Content

If you are a volunteer using MyScouting you will be unable during the scheduled maintenance hours to upload membership information for Internet Advancement and Internet Rechartering. However, you may continue online by loading the unit information prior to 9:00 PM, CST, on Friday.

Check out Center for Scouting Update from January 23 Recently Added Content

Construction on the Center for Scouting is moving right along and we are on schedule to open in July! Check out the photos from January 23.

Youth Protection BEGINS With YOU Recently Added Content

The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our members. Youth protection is of paramount importance and requires sustained vigilance. To cultivate a safe environment, the BSA continues to develop and enhance its youth protection efforts as everyone continues to learn more about the dangers and challenges facing youth.

Districts Achieve Journey to Excellence Recognition

Two districts in the Northern Lights Council have earned the "Gold" level recognition of the National Journey to Excellence Award. Five other districts earned "Silver" level recognition. Congratulations to...

Scout Executive Minute for January and February 2012

Each year, our professional staff gathers in January for a Staff Planning Conference. The main objective has been to discuss the Council’s priorities, and then develop strategies to achieve our goals for the upcoming year. This past year, we used the book “The Energy Bus” as our guide. Each staff person was asked to read the book prior to arriving at the conference. The book provides 10 rules

Commissioner Comments for January and February 2012

This newsletter finds us beginning a new calendar year, 2012. This is normally a time for ear of us to reflect on our accomplishments and our goals. We look back to see if we achieved the goals we set out to achieve last year. So what were your personal goals in 2011? What goals did you have for Scouting in 2011? Did you achieve them?

James A. Jorgenson Volunteer Recognition Award Nominations Due February 4, 2012

The James A. Jorgenson Volunteer Recognition Award was established to recognize exceptional registered adult volunteer leaders who demonstrate a commitment to volunteering and have made significant contributions to youth through Scouting. The Award recognizes worthy and deserving registered adult leaders who have shown outstanding dedication and inspirational leadership ...

Council Annual Meeting and Recognition Banquet February 25

The Northern Lights Council will hold their annual meeting and recognition banquet on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Kelly Inn in Bismarck, ND. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend. Reservations are required.

Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews Summer in Medora Service Project

The Northern Lights Council will be partnering with the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF) again this year for the 2012 season. The TRMF will host Troops and Crews beginning June 10, 2012. The Scouts in turn would provide volunteer service each day involving the flag raising and lowering ceremonies and will be asked to participate in other community service projects as needed...

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