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The Northern Lights Chapter of the Order of
the Arrow invites you to a retirement reception for Ranger
Bob & Mary Jo Litke.
After 35 years as Ranger of Rum
River Scout Camp, Bob Litke and his wife Mary are retiring. Help
us show our appreciation for all of his years of service to Boy
Scouts. Without his hard work, Rum River Scout Camp would
not be the jewel it is today.
Where: Osseo Legion Post, 260 4th
Ave. SE, Osseo
When: Monday, July 13, 5:30-9:30 pm
Why: Ranger Bob and Mary Jo have
decided to retire August 1st after 35 years at Rum River
Scout Camp
(cracker barrel
served)
This reception will be our opportunity
to thank them for their tremendous support of scouts and
scouters throughout the years and their devotion to Rum River
Scout Camp.
Cards and letters of thanks would be
welcome, and we will provide a kitty to make contributions to
their retirement fund should you choose. |
For more information on Bob and a short
Biography, click here.
Bob would like to take great memories
of Rum River Scout Camp with him. To sign a guest book for Rum
River Scout Camp and to share your memories,
click here
For general information on Rum River
Scout Camp, history and prominent people,
click here.
Welcome
to our new District Commissioner
In May,
our District Commissioner, John Olson, stepped down after fulfilling his
commitment of three years of service in this post. John has spent
many years on the commissioner staff, as well as being active in his
troop. The last few years as district commissioner, John has put
in a heroic effort to increase the commissioner staff and provide
commissioner service to all units requesting help with their program.
We wish
John well in his next role in Scouting, whatever that may be.
Taking
John's place is Chris Sandberg, a former scoutmaster of Troop 299 in the
Northern Lights District.
Here is a
short bio on Chris. Also, be sure to check out the info on the
role of a District Commissioner immediately following the information on
Chris.
Chris Sandberg is a
30-year veteran in Scouting, having started as a Bobcat in 1960, earned
his Eagle in 1966, and participated in an Exploring Post sponsored by
IBM. He attended the 12th World Jamboree in 1967, and was a member of
Boy Scout Service Corps at the New York World's Fair in 1965.
As an adult, Chris has
been an Assistant Scoutmaster. Troop Committee Chair, Scoutmaster,
Venture Crew Advisor, Assistant District Commissioner, Exploring Post
Advisor, Explorer Officers' Association Advisor, COPE Committee Chair,
and Council Venturing Committee Chair. He also sits on the Council
President's Cabinet and the Council's Personnel Committee.
Chris has received the
Scoutmaster's Award of Merit, the District Award of Merit, the Exploring
Leadership Award, the Venturing Leadership Award, and the Silver
Beaver. He is a Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow.
He has been on the
faculty at the Philmont Training Center, and serves as the Central
Region Area 1 Venturing Chair. He took the Central Region's Venturing
Crew to the 20th World Jamboree in Thailand in 2003.
Chris was a volunteer
in the old Pathfinder District, and served in the Northern Lights
District for over 10 years. He is very excited about returning to a
volunteer leadership position in Northern Lights, and looks forward to
working with the Commissioner team to build stronger and more successful
Packs, Troops. Crews, Ships, and Teams in the District, and supporting
those units with direct service and engaging monthly Roundtables.
Chris' email is
cksandberg.scouting@comcast.net,
and his home phone is 763-417-0887.
District Commissioners are approved and appointed by
the council executive board, with the concurrence of the Scout
executive, on the recommendation of the district nominating committee.
District Commissioners should—
- Be widely respected in the community
- Be an enthusiastic leader of adults
- Have the ability to recruit a complete team of commissioners
for their districts
- Have the ability to guide and motivate commissioners to
visit units regularly, identify unit needs, and help unit adults
to meet needs
- Be a role model of Scouting ideals
The District Commissioner leads the Commissioner staff of the
district, guiding and measuring the district's unit service program.
Major responsibilities for the District Commissioner include:
- Recruit and train a full staff of Commissioners.
- Oversee the Commissioner training program.
- Work with the district chairman and executive as a member of
the district's Key 3.
- Plan and preside at the monthly meeting of the District
Commissioner staff
- Attend district committee meeting to report on conditions of
units and to secure specialized help for units.
- Represent the district as a member of the council
commissioner’s cabinet.
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