Welcome Amy Hoeschen, our new District Executive
Please join me in welcoming our new District Executive, Amy Hoeschen.
As you probably know, Andrea Pengra, our previous District Director, has taken over duties down south. She is now the District Director
for the Prairie Lakes district and overseeing one additonal district.
As her replacement, Amy will be working hand in hand with Allie Lodden. Allie comes from the Prairie Lakes District and is the District Director for Lake Minnetonka District and oversees the Northern Lights District Executive.
Originally from Hastings, Minnesota, Amy graduated from the College of Saint Benedicts/Saint John's University in May 2010 with a degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Upon graduation, Amy refined her skills in environmental education and outreach while working for a YMCA Camp on Lake Burntside in Ely, Minnesota. Amy is also experienced and enthusiastic about environmental policy; Amy spent time in Washington DC working for The Wilderness Society and Representative Martin Heinrich. Amy also enjoys running around Minnesota's beautiful lakes, camping, and canoeing (especially portaging).
Amy's first day was Jan 3rd. She is looking forward to working with us and making Northern Lights District one of the top districts in the council.
Amy's email address is ahoeschen@northernstarbsa.org . Her phone number at the council office is (763) 231-7226.
Council Membership Goals reached for 20122 - Thank You!
As an update and a big CONGRATULATIONS, I am proud to announce Northern Star Council achieved Traditional Membership Growth for 2011.
More than growing numbers however, it is encouraging to know that every single one of those boys,
young women, and young men will be changed as a result of their decision to be part of Scouting.
We are reaching more youth through Scouting because of you and your hard work.
Amy Hoeschen, District Executive
Spring Recruitment and Spring Popcorn Sales
This year, the council will not be holding a spring recruitment drive, or
selling popcorn.
If your unit would like to do a recruitment drive, or sell popcorn, please
contact Allie Lodden (763)231-7223 (District Director) or Amy Hoeschen (763)231-7226 (District Executive). They will be happy to help you in your efforts.
Volunteer Opportunity - World Paralympics in Feb
2012
The Nordic Ski Foundation is proud to partner with the International Paralympic
Committee (IPC), a branch of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), to host the 2012
World Paralympics. This event will bring top Paralympic athletes from around the
world to Minneapolis for 2 days of racing in Theodore Wirth Park. The races will
take place February 1st and 2nd, and culminate with athletes participating in the
City of Lakes Loppet. The Loppet, the largest cross-country ski weekend in Minnesota,
is expected to draw over 10,000 participants. “We are thrilled to welcome the Paralympics
competition to our community,” said Nordic Ski Foundation Director John Munger who
has been working with the Courage Center to make sure the trails meet IPC standards.
“We are excited to show the international community our trails, hospitality, and
cross-country skiing culture.”
This event marks the first time in seven years that the United States will be holding
an international Nordic skiing competition. 100 athletes are expected to participate
in the event. USOC Director John Farra commented, “…we’re excited to bring elite
competition onto our home soil. This is an exceptional opportunity for many of our
up-and-coming athletes to get some international experience two years out from the
2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi.”
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kristin at
krisklaustermeier@gmail.com
The official website for the event is http://www.NordicWorldCupUSA.com
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For more information, please contact the USOC Communications Division at (719)866-4529
or visit: www.usparalympics.org .
Merit Badge Counselor List
As of January 24, 2011, if you would like to find a Merit Badge Counselor, please
contact
Allie Lodden (763)231-7223 (District Director) or Amy Hoeschen (763)231-7226 (District Executive)
Looking for something to do with your scouts? Click here for
non District or Council Activity Ideas
Training, Training, Training
Trained leaders produce a quality youth program.
Click
here for upcoming training events
Some events are Boy Scout Leader Training, Cub Scout Leader Training, Cub Scout
Pow Wow,
University of Scouting
Cub Scout Leader Training is offered 3 times this year. The next training session
begins January 1st 2011. See
upcoming training events
for more information.
Now available, on line sign up for Cub Leader Training.
Click here to sign up for Cub Training
Can't make one of our training events?
Click here for information on all training throughout the council
Youth Protection Training
This 30 minute course will help you know and understand the Boy Scouts of America
policies on youth protection. This does not cover the protection of the youth, but
you as an adult in a youth organization. This course is offered at no charge and
can be taken online or in person.
Click here for information about the course
Roundtables
Roundtables are for all adult leaders in Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops. They
are held the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
4700 Edinbrook Terrace
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
763-425-7223
Click here for a map
Roundtables are a training session for leaders to help them each month in working
with the boys. Every pack and troop should have at least one representative come
to these meetings to get ideas and share ideas with other leaders, as well as get
information on events that are happening on a district level.
New Leaders
Northern Lights extends a warm welcome to all new adults and existing adults that
have changed positions. Training is available through the council office, call
Allie Lodden (763)231-7223 (District Director) or Amy Hoeschen (763)231-7226 (District Executive)
for any questions that you may have. We also encourage you to take advantage of
your monthly Roundtables. See above for more information on Roundtables.
District Website/Pictures/Articles
If you have any pictures of District activities or great articles that you would
like to share with other Scouters, please e-mail them with a description to our
Webmaster at
NorthernLightsBSA@comcast.net
From the Web Master
This site is always being worked on. Please email me at
NorthernLightsBSA@comcast.net
if there are any changes in those items, if you have any content you would like
to see on any of the pages listed, or any new pages you would like to see added.
I hope this site becomes a resource for all scouts and scouters. To accomplish that,
I need help from everyone in the district. District leaders, Unit leaders and scouts
themselves. Any item you wish to see on this site, please forward to me. Also, send
me Unit information, leader information, Unit web sites to link to, any photos,
with events, captions etc. Send the information to
Thanks
Doug
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