Serving Wilkin, Otter Tail, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Grant and Traverse counties in Minnesota and Richland County in North Dakota.
District Leadership
District Chair | Adrian Panther | (720) 308-4567 |
District Commissioner | Michael Denke | (320) 491-8381 |
District Executive | Brenda Thomson | (320) 760-5605 |
Field Director (East Team) | Thomas Huether | (406) 780-0690 |
Mailing Address
Northern Lights Council, BSA
P.O. Box 1131
Alexandria, MN 56308
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Monthly Meetings
District Unit Serivce Team Meeting
1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm
Click here for the Zoom Meeting Link
Council Led Scout Monthly Update Meeting
1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm
Click here to register for the webinar meeting.
Eagle Scout Process Contacts
Eagle Projects and Boards of Review (North) - Ivan Maas (701) 899-1087
Eagle Project Approvals (South) - Tim Gehring (320) 760-7273
Eagle Scout Board of Review Scheduling (South) - Mike Henning (320) 491-9095
Silver Beaver Nominations Due January 29, 2021
The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the council level. This nomination form must be sent to the local council.
Where: Center for Scouting, 4200 19th Ave South, Fargo, ND 58103
Click here for a link to the nomination form.
Merit Badge Counselor Registration
For information about registering to teach a merit badge or to renew as a Merit Badge Counselor, visit the Advancement web page.
Order of the Arrow
Are your scouts looking for the next thing in their scouting path? Order of the Arrow is a great way to get more involved in scouting and community service. Great leadership opportunities exist, more opportunities for growth, greater ability to travel, and a better way to create friendships throughout the Council.
Election time is upon us, contact one of the advisors to schedule your unit election: Chapter 4 Advisor, Brian Ramey or Chapter 3 Advisor, Doug Hansen.