CHILLS, THRILLS & SPILLS MARKS A HUGE SUCCESS
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from Bismarck, Mandan, and Dickinson enjoyed the last weekend in January participating in a true winter campout. Held at the Post, located south of Mandan, about a 100 boys and adults slept outside and inside the Post. Many Boys were able to earn their zero hero as the temperatures fell to a -12 degrees both Friday and Saturday night. Friday night included some activities at Fort Abraham Lincoln with the highlight being a midnight hike lit only by the light of the Full Moon. Saturday brought along lots of excitement as the boys skied at huff hills, caught fish on the Heart River, and participated in many other outdoor activities ending the night with a broom ball tournament under the lights. A special thanks to everyone who helped out with this event and the event chair Tina Anderson. This was truly a memorable event and has many stories to tell for years to come.
FRONTIER TRAILS DISTRICT CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM YEAR AT DISTRICT AWARDS BANQUET
February 11 was a special night for the Frontier Trails District. Almost 200 Scouters and guests gathered at Lord of Life Church in Bismarck to recognize the Eagle Scout class of 2009, the 2010 Arrow of Light Recipients, the outstanding Scouters and organizations of the district and celebrate the achievement of Centennial Quality District. Selected as the outstanding Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project was Eagle Scout Roger Herrmann of Troop 2. Scouter awards were presented to longtime dedicated Scouters Becky Herrmann (Troop 2), Dawn Tipton (Pack 171 & Troop 11), Terry Peterson (Troop 123), Wayne Helvik (Troop 43), and Fred Parks (Troop 2). Faith Lutheran Church of Bismarck was recognized as the 2009 outstanding chartered partner. Mcquades Distributing was also recognized as the Outstanding Community Partner for 2010.
The District Award of Merit was presented to three deserving individuals: Ray Rick Ziegler, Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 11, Wayne Herrmann, Scoutmaster of Troop 2 and Unit Commissioner, and Scott Kautzman, District advancement chair. The Scouts and Scouters of the Frontier Trails District congratulate all award winners and thank them for their dedicated service to youth.
CUB SCOUT WINTER FUN DAY
Welcoming all Scouts and family members to come out and enjoy the fun in the winter!
There are lots of fun events planned along with great snacks and a 2010 patch. Cub Scout Winter Fun Day will be held on Saturday, March 6 at Hillside Park, corner of Boulevard and 16th Street. Registration materials have been distributed to unit leaders. All family members are welcome to celebrate in the great outdoors. Registration for this event will start at 12:30 and events will start promptly at 1:00 running until 4:00.
See you Saturday, March 6!
SCOUTING FOR FOOD
Alan Stumpf wants to remind all units of the Scouting for Food Good Turn Project. The dates for 2010 are March 20-27. Information has been distributed and mailed to unit leaders. This year the Council will be going “Green” for scouting for food. We have door hangers up at the office along with canvas bags for picking up food. Please stop in the Scout office and grab these materials so we can ensure a successful Scouting for Food campaign. Any questions please contact Alan at 226-2105.
Make sure your unit participates in the council-wide opportunity to help others.
SCOUT EXPO & CUBMOBILE
The 2010 Scout Show and Cubmobile Derby will be held on May 1st on the State Capital Grounds. This should be an action packed day filled with lots of fun and excitement.
Now in its 7th year in an outdoor setting, the Scout Show only gets better. Scout Show will run from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The Cubmobile will start promptly at 2:00 pm.
The two main features of the Scout Show are the action booths displaying scouting themes by all of our youth and the district wide Pinewood Derby race. Your Pack, Troop, Crew or Post is invited to participate with other units in sharing the love of the outdoors with other Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, their families and all of our neighbors. Emphasis will be placed on showing the community what Scouting is all about. The Pinewood Derby is to be held under the steps of the Capital Grounds.
New to this year’s event is the Bed Races for the Boy Scouts. We encourage all patrols to participate in this fun and unique event. More information can be found on our website at www.scoutingnd.org.
Don’t delay!!! Register your unit now for a fun Scouting event!!!
DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY RACE RULES
A lot of Cub Scouts are working on an official Pinewood Derby Car. Before you finish working on your derby car for the District Pinewood Derby Race at the Scout Expo check the official rules listed below.
- All cars must be made from the official Boy Scout Derby Kit and must be made during the 2009-10 season.
- Width – Not to exceed 2 ¾ inches wide.
- Length – Not to exceed 7 inches long.
- Weight – Finished car cannot weigh more than 5 ounces (141.75 grams). All scales weigh differently, so allow for a margin of error. All weights must be firmly attached. No loose materials of any kind are permitted in or on the car. The car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of material, provided it is securely built into the body. Loose weight even though securely inside car is not legal. The official weight is the day of the race. Official Scale is not to be questioned.
- Wheel Placement – Minimum distance between the insides of the wheels shall not be less than 1 ¾ inches. Distance between the front and back axles must be 4 1/8 inches (wheel base). This is the original groove placement on the Pinewood Derby Kit.
- Ground Clearance – Minimum clearance under the car must be 3/8 inch.
- Wheels & Axles – Washers and bushings are prohibited. Only wheels and axles provided with the official kit will be allowed. Wheels must have flat running surfaces with a minimum flat smooth surface of 5/16 inch. Grooving, rounding or ridging of wheels is prohibited. Ridges on the outside of wheels need to be visible. Hubcaps packed with lubricant are not permitted.
- Springing – The car shall not ride on any type of springs.
- Details – Details such as steering wheels, driver, plastic motors, decals and painting are allowed as long as these details are securely attached and do not exceed the maximum length, width and weight specifications.
- Attachments – Car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices.
- Lubricant – Only dry powdered graphite or BSA approved powdered lubricant is allowed.
Inspection – Each car must pass inspection by the Official Inspection Committee before it may compete. The inspectors have the right to disqualify those cars who do not meet these specifications. The decision of the inspection committee is final.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR THE 2010 DAY CAMP
The Central Day Camp this year will have a whole new look to it. The dates for the Bismarck Day Camp will be June 23-24. That is right only two days this year but with a lot more action. Our local day committee is making arrangements to have the climbing wall this year at our Day Camp. We are also adding a family dinner after the egg drop on the first day and a real Boy Scout campfire to follow. We are very excited about the changes not to mention the lesser cost associated with camp this year. For only $30 each boy will receive two action packed days of camp, t-shirt, water bottle, snacks, dinner, crafts projects, BB Gun and Archery Shooting, and much more. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2010 “CSI” Day Camp.
DOES YOUR PACK OR TROOP HAVE A GOOD STORY
Let Cory in the Bismarck office know if you have a story and pictures you would like to share with the district. Our local units are very busy with many fun activities and let us show your unit off in the Highlights. Cory may be contacted at cwrolstad@nlcbsa.org or 223-7204.
FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
Last year more than $35,000 was raised by families in the Frontier Trails District to help support the local Boy Scout movement. The Frontier Trails District is asking all Scouting Families to strongly consider supporting us once again in 2010.
You already paid your $15 fee for your son to be in Scouting. Now, you ask- there’s more? The Northern Lights Council needs to raise an additional $150 plus your registration fee to support each scout. Your next question probably is-where does all that money go? Well, the answer is 80% of the Northern Lights Council budget of $2,500,000 is spent on direct service to your pack or troop.
FOS contributions support programs such as Camporees, Cub Scout Day Camp, Boy Scout Camp, and Scout Shows to name a few. The funds are also used towards the maintenance of Camp Wilderness, and purchasing necessary equipment for the scouts to use at camp. Your financial support also keeps the Council Service Center open and provides support staff and professionals to be of assistance to you.
A volunteer will be coming to your blue and gold banquet or court of honor to talk about the Friends of Scouting campaign. Please contact the Scout Service Center to schedule a volunteer to talk to your pack or troop. It is because of your financial support and generosity that we are able to deliver the high quality programs that we do!
WELCOME TO NEW BOY SCOUTS
Over the past couple months many Webelo Crossover ceremonies have taken place and the district would like to welcome all of our new Scouts to their Troop. A very high percentage of our Webelos crossed over into Boy Scouts this year and many already signed up for Summer Camp. Now the real adventure starts for these boys.
GET YOUR GLOVES & SWIMMING TRUNKS READY!
Yes you heard that right! Mark your calendar for May 8th as we hold the 20th Annual Tesoro Tree Planting event. This year we will be planting 100 trees in acknowledgement of Scouting’s 100th anniversary. Tree planting will be at the new aquatic center in Bismarck and Star Gazers Park in Mandan. New this year will be an open swim in the brand new aquatic center after tree planting. Plan to bring the whole family for a fun filled Saturday!
FRONTIER TRAILS WELCOMES NEW DISTRICT CHAIR
The Frontier Trails District would like to Thank Mark Zimmerman for the last two years of his dedicated service as District Chair. Mark was an inspirational leader to all and helped make a difference in the 1,500 Scouts that the district serves.
With a warm welcome the Frontier Trails District would like to announce Chuck Erling as the 2010-2012 District Chair.
