Action Items
On the Calendar
Signup for Summer Camp
Outdoor activities, especially summer camp are a key element of the Scouting program. Why is this so important? To achieve the aims of the scouting movement we need to hold the attention of the young people who are participating. Lose that hold and they will find other avenues to pursue. Once gone from the program we can no longer provide the unique opportunity scouting provides to achieve the AIMS: Character, Citizenship, Personal Fitness and Leadership.
Summer camp is fun, unique, challenging and rewarding. In addition to the fun, camp provides opportunities for skills development, leadership, teamwork, and self-reliance.
Our scouts sometimes have short memories, and we might need to remind them of the fun they had last year or perhaps the fun you had at a summer camp.
Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp
Camporee, April 12-14, 2024, Trevor Rees-Jones
Never been to a Camporee? If you had, you would know that this is an event not to be missed. It's no wonder that units return year after year. If your unit has not been participating, this is the year to start a new tradition.
Flyer and registration is open! Unit Leaders, please promote this event. This year theme is Oregon Trail. Expect a stellar event.
Experienced adult and youth staff needed, please contact Event Chair: Kevin Smith, [email protected]
Friends of Scouting
Remember the story a few weeks ago about Whose Job is it anyway? Supporting scouting is everyone's job and while all of us have limited assets, we can all pitch in and help. Even small amounts add up. Your support, large or small is essential for maintaining facilities, programs and staff needed to make scouting possible in Circle Ten.
Unit leaders, you can help by scheduling an FOS presentation. Contact Patti Otte [email protected] to arrange a presentation.
If you wish, you may give online here, be sure and select Northern Trail District in the district field.
Rendezvous 2024, March 8-10,2024
Rendezvous registration will be closing at 11:00PM March 4. It is now open and we need Crews/Venturers to register NOW.
March 8-10 (most activities on the 9th). Registered Venturers, Sea Scouts, and Explorer Post members are invited. We will be inviting people from the entire NST 8 (National Service Territory) this year and are hoping to restore the event to pre-COVID days. Registration is nearing completion at 11:00PM March 4. Bring a friend and make sure they are registered with your Crew/Ship/Post to allow them to participate in some program options. It's a fantastic recruiting opportunity for your unit!
Cub Adventure Camp (formerly Twilight Camp), June 10-14, 2024
Calling all Cub Scouts from Tigers to Arrow of Light Scouts!
Event Details:
More information here.
Upcoming Training
Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
Camp Wisdom, April 6, 2024. Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) course teaches Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and the organizational and leadership skills needed to most effectively reach success in that role. Completion of ILST is a prerequisite for Scouts to participate in the more advanced leadership courses such as National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). Flyer
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training
Classroom, April 6, 2024, Outdoor camp-out April 27-28, 2024.
IOLS provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Participants will works as Patrols at this hands-on training. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. All Troops are required to have IOLS trained leaders and all SM/ASMs are required to have it to be fully trained. Read more.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
BALOO is an overnight training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping. The training includes campsite selection, outdoor event planning, parent involvement, health & safety, equipment, cooking, and an introduction to camping skills.
All Packs are required to have a minimum of one (more recommended) for any and all overnight events. Read more.
NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT), April 6, 2024 / September 7, 2024
The Spring NRA Basic Instructor Training (BIT) is scheduled for April 6, 2024 at Camp Wisdom. BIT is good for 2 calendar years and a current BIT is required prior to taking any NRA Instructor Training.
These BIT classes do not come around often so sign up so you can start taking the Instructor courses (Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, Black Powder) as they come up. FYI, Range Safety Officer does not require BIT.
A huge amount of training materials is available on-line including position training and Youth Protection. Access your account here. If you don't have an account, it is easy to set up. You can access your training records and set up a complete training program.
It's time to register your unit for Order of the Arrow Elections. Units are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to reserve their date and time. The deadline for all elections this season is March 30th.
Contact Kevin Smith [email protected] to request an election date.
The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper service organization. Each district has a chapter and members are chosen by their peers.
Contact [email protected] with questions.
Northern Trail has an active commissioner staff with deep scouting knowledge. Get to know your commissioner. Your commissioner can help you and your unit resolve problems and pass along some ideas to make your program even better. Our District Commissioner is Bram Franklin, who may be reached at: [email protected].
If you are having trouble reaching your commissioner, contact Bram and he will assist you.
Commissioner Service
Have your scouts aged out of scouting? Are you looking to apply your scouting skills? Commissioner service is a way to continue contributing to scouting by mentoring unit leaders, hosting roundtables and helping staff events. Training is available! Contact our district commissioner Bram Franklin [email protected] for more information.
Membership + Recruiting
Website and Newsletter
Our newsletter and website reach a very large audience in Northern Trail. If there is something scouting related which needs to be on the website or the newsletter, please do not keep it to yourself, let us know. [email protected]
If we need to fix a broken link or have incorrect information, please take a moment, and let us know. [email protected]
Do not keep the newsletter to yourself! Everyone in your unit should be receiving the newsletter and be aware of the website. sign up is easy, just send them to: Newsletter sign up . Do not forget to sign up on Circle Ten to receive updates from the council.
Looking for something in a recent newsletter? Several years of past newsletters may be found here.
Yours in Scouting,
John Slaughter
Northern Trail Communications Committee
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