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Religious Emblems
Two of the fundamental principles of Scouting are that a "Scout is reverent" and that a scout does his or her duty to God. One way scouts can demonstrate this by earning the religious emblem of their faith. As the last sentence implies, the requirements for these awards are administered by the scout's faith. In most faiths there are religious emblems for every level of scouts, from a brand new lion to a venturer. The emblems is typically awarded by the youth's religious body and may be worn on the scout uniform. A silver square knot on a purple background can also be worn on the uniform in place of the actual emblem. Most faiths also have an emblem for adults which, in most cases, is awarded based on a nomination.
As the Northern Trail District Religious Emblems Coordinator, I would welcome the opportunity to speak to your unit about the religious emblems program or to speak with your unit committee about why your unit should have a religious emblems coordinator. Please feel free to reach out to me, Hank Voegtle, to schedule a presentation or if you have any questions at 214-769-5040 or [email protected].
Friends of Scouting
It is not too late to make your FOS pledge for 2024. Scouting depends on the support of scouters like you to make the program thrive. We need your volunteer hours and your financial support as well.
Without volunteers the scouting program could not function. Financial support is needed to provide the resources to you as volunteers to make scouting possible with programs, facilities, camps and professional staff.
We know that scouting works, please help make it thrive and change lives for the better.
Pledge card
On-line here Indicate Northern Trail Distirct
Contact Patti Otte [email protected] for assistance if needed.
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.
Webelos/AOL Resident Camp at Camp James Ray
Several Sessions to chose from in June 2024
Webelos/AOL Resident Camp at Camp James Ray is a 4 day and 3 night stay. Webelos/AOL Resident Camp offers a wide variety of fun and challenging programs for your Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts.
Cub Scout Resident Camp at Camp James Ray is a 3 day, 2 night stay for your rising 2nd and 3rd Grade Scouts. Cub Scout Resident Camp will offer a wide variety of fun-filled and challenging activities for your Cub Scouts: experience an overnight stay in the great outdoors, discovering Nature, Scout Skills, Sanford Aquatic Center and much more.
Experience beautiful Lake Texoma down at the water front fishing or exploring the many trails at Camp James Ray.
Signup for Summer Camp
Time to get signed up for Summer Camp
Summer camp is fun, unique, challenging and rewarding. In addition to the fun, camp provides opportunities for skills development, leadership, teamwork, and self-reliance.
Trevor Rees-Jones Scout CampUpcoming Training
Youth Protection Training
For many of us our YPT card will expire soon. Now is the time to go to my.scouting.org and take the on-line training. Get it done now before the rush. Without a current card you cannot participate in any scouting activity.
While you are there, check out Hazardous Weather and Safe Driving 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) April 27-28, 2024
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.
Wilderness First Aid, May 24-26, 2024
Wilderness First Aid, a 16-hour class required for all High Adventures Treks, a minimum of two for Philmont 2024 and 3 for 2025t, and one for the other bases for 2024. It is best to have more trained so that if the person can't go or is injured the crew is still covered. Scouters and scouts can take the class, 14 and 15 year old need to have an adults with them. I will have only one class this spring May 24-26 at Trinity Bible Church, 400 Campbell Rd, Richardson. The cost is $85. Fri night, 6:30-10:30 pm; Sat 8-4:30 pm; and Sun 1.00-5:00. CPR/AED is required and offered the Thursday before is class, for $40. To register email Mike Reisinger at [email protected]
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.
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.
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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