| | YOU are invited! Join Scouting! - Wednesday, August 25, 2010  WELCOME! 
It could happen to your family. You're just minding your own business when it's mentioned during supper that Scouts might be kind of fun. (It is, it's really fun!) 
Join Scouting? Maybe the idea first came from a mention in the church bulletin. Maybe there was somebody in a Scout uniform at school during Open House with a flyer about joining. Or, some other "uniformed" person came to school to tell the class all about "putting the outing in scouting.". It doesn't matter how the idea was delivered. Somebody at your house heard from somebody somewhere that is was O.K. to show up at a Scout meeting. Now, most stories full of somebody this and somewhere that are real short on facts. But the strange thing about this story? It is . . T R U E! 
YOU are invited to join Scouting! Be part of a Pack, Troop, or Crew :) You don't have to be an exact age or so many inches tall, like you're going on a wild rollercoaster. YOU can join America's 100-year-old "good guys club." Actually, you should be kindergarten age to become a Lion Cub. And there are all kinds of age groups after that, so you would definitely fit in. Joining Scouts is not a hard thing to do. Would you like to know more about getting involved with Scouting? Click here to look at a list of Trailblazer Scout units for all ages. This list has names of scouters and their phone numbers or email addresses to start the process. Give a call, drop'em a line, and find out where and when a scouting group gathers in your area or neighborhood. Drop by and check out a meeting. Or, send Trailblazer's Membership Chair Rhonda Christoffers a note and you'll find out how to become part of Scouting, a great American tradition. 
You'll find lots of fun and friends in the Scouting community. Come on! We'd really like to meet you. 
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| | Embroidered Eagle Award - Monday, February 22, 2010 Recognition for Eagles Some folks call it a "Wall of Fame" when diplomas, certificates of achievement, and photographs highlighting proud moments are displayed for all to see. An Eagle certificate would certainly belong in such a collection. Now there's another option for telling the world, "I'm an Eagle!" To commemorate earning Scouting's highest rank, here's a link to information about purchasing an embroidered Eagle certificate for $90. like this one  ...and, you can also find out more about the National Eagle Scout Assoication, NESA! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| "Uniform Enhancement" :) - Sunday, February 21, 2010 ...wearing The Ring?  It's called The Embroidered Centennial Ring Emblem and this addition to your uniform is part of BSA's 100th Birthday Party. It's a patch addition that's placed around the World Crest. Interested? Check with Jeff at Willmar's Scout Shop in the General Mailing Building, 923 Litchfield Avenue SW; 320-231-2257. (less than $2.)  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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| W E L C O M E! ...from the Scouts of Trailblazer, a District in the Northern Star Council.
You're invited to explore our Web pages and learn about Scouting on Minnesota's prairie. A general guidline: "Click on the blue, there'll be more info for you!" Or, contact District Executive Ryan Wilfahrt for answers to your specific Scouting questions. 
The Trailblazer District serves southwestern Minnesota's scouting family and is one of 24 districts in the Northern Star Council. Eight scout camps are part of Northern Star. Become a Scout and take part in a trip to camp, or come along on any number of outings with new friends. Join Scouts--a Cub pack, a Boy Scout troop, or a Venturing crew--at any time.
Why not now?
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The eNAVIGATOR, a newsletter of the Northern Star Council, is available online. Keep up with all things Boy Scout for this region by scanning the articles. Editor Keith Faber keeps you current with print and electronic issues throughout the year. | | |
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| | Church Service for Everyone - Monday, August 30, 2010 Worship together  Saturday, September 18th, at 2 P.M. in Willmar's Robbins Island Park. This is your invitation! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Remembered and Honored - Monday, August 30, 2010 9 / 1 1 PATRIOT'S DAY REVERENTLY OBSERVED Willmar Boy Scout Troop 565, Cub Pack 311, and VFW Post 1639 conduct a community-wide flag retirement ceremony at VFW Post 1639 on East Hwy 12 at 2 PM Saturday, September 11, which is Patriots Day. Anyone in the community who would like to retire a flag for a loved one, or retire one of the flags we will have available in honor of a love one, is encouraged to do so. John Severance can answer your questions about this event: 320-262-3142.
By taking part: - Wolf Scouts are able to complete some of Achievement 2 relating to "Your Flag."
- Bear Scouts meet Achievement 3-I of "What Makes America Special."
- Webeloes can compete part of "Citizen Activity Badge."
- Boy Scouts can earn Service Hours (2 hrs.) for rank advancement.
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| Boy Scout Leader Training - Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
| Conclave - Thursday, August 19, 2010 |
| Scout Shop, Way-West - Thursday, December 17, 2009
We might be out-state scouts . . but we're not out of luck when it comes to supplies for Scouting! You'll find great service for greater Minnesota packs, troops, and crews from Scouter Jeff Warszynski at the Whether it's a Blue & Gold Ceremony or an Eagle Court of Honor, your Banquet Supply Headquarters is THE SCOUT SHOP in the General Mailing Building 923 Litchfield Avenue SW Willmar, MN 56201  320-231-2257
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:30 Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 Shop for uniform shirts, pants, neckerchiefs, slides, hats, books, top-notch camping gear that includes sleeping bags, knives, compasses, rain gear, Pine Wood Derby kits, Eagle Scout gifts, Collectibles Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Jamboree Details - Monday, August 23, 2010 Can you spell R-I-N-K-A-B-Y? Is Rinkaby fun and legal? If you answered, "Yes" to both questions, you qualify to know more about 2011's WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE! 
Rinkaby in southern Sweden July 27 - August 7, 2011 becomes home to 30,000+ Scouts from six continents and 114 countries during the 22nd World Scout Jamboree. Yes, R-I-N-K-A-B-Y is the location. It's also the time and place for making life-long connections with people from around the globe who, like you, value the principles of Scouting's Oath and Law. ...and it's been done before. Twice before. The last two National Jamborees took place on the fields of Rinkaby in Sweden, which is not all that far from Copenhagen, Denmark. These folks know how to do a Jamobree up right! Cost? Oh, it's significant. The $3,750. payment covers Jamboree fees, the plane ride, FOOD, the tent over your head, and other equipment. Expect to spend additional dollars for uniform requirements, pre-Jamboree camp fees, a passport, and mementos of the trip. Even considering currency differences, you may or may not feel better about Jambo costs when comparing our fees with payments for scouts from down under. From the Australian Jamboree FAQ page: "What does it cost and what is the payment schedule? $6550 for 3 weeks, plus approx $1600- $1800 for the 1 week post Jamboree optional tour." There are Scout-like expectations for behavior at Rinkaby as well. A Code of Conduct, a Statement of Understanding, a Payment Schedule, and Medical Requirements must be agreed to and followed. Acting like a Scout. Is this a Big Deal? Probably NOT. BSA standards are nothing new to Trailblazer scouts and following the Scout Oath and Law is no different when you're in Sweden. 
To take part in an event this exciting requires a lot of planning. Start by gathering information, knowing you're going to Sweden to sleep in a tent next July. Know you'll spend many days with some of the finest folks on the planet. Here are some links to begin the Jambo Journey: Sweden's SIMPLY SCOUTING Jamboree Page A YouTube video . . about preparing Rinkaby "In this movie, you are introduced to some of the preparations for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree camp site in Rinkaby, Sweden. Roads, electricity, water supply, communications and other forms of infrastructure are prepared for the jamboree in 2011." The Australian Contingent Page The Northern Star Council Jamboree News The Boy Scouts of America World Jamboree Page BSA's Information for YOUTH BSA's Information for ADULTS BSA'S Information for STAFF ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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| | Leaders Meeting - Wednesday, September 01, 2010 MEETING NOTICE All District and Unit Leaders,
I want to remind you all that Roundtable is scheduled for September 9th at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Willmar beginning at 7:30PM.
Have a great day.
Ryan Wilfahrt
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| Fall Camporee - Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Trailblazer's Fall scouting outing continues a 100-year-old tradition of boys growing together in positive ways through outdoor activity! 
THE AMAZING SCOUT RACE! Trailblazer's Fall Camporee October 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Buffalo Lake Park, Chippewa County Friendly, fun competition between Patrols . . Doing your best, helping each other, and smiling win or lose . . That's what The Amazing Scout Race is all about. You really should be there, October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, at Buffalo Lake County Park west of Willmar in Chippewa County. Troops register beginning at 5 o'clock Friday evening, October 1st. Remember to fill those water jugs as all troops need to bring water for the weekend. Setting up patrols with similar numbers for fun and fair play means planning now and registering early. Just click here for the registration form . . and make out a check for $10-per-scout to the Northern Star Council. Adults pay $5; non-competing Webelos, $3. Please email registration forms to Ryan Wilfahrt. 
What's this RACE-thing about? Saturday, October 2nd, patrols of six, seven, or eight scouts compete for fame and scout glory in ten different sessions that test both physical and mental skill. Some of the stations you'll encounter are "Of Course!," "Knot Funny," "Who Knew?," "Keep or Toss?," "Flip It!," and "Smash Mouth." With names like that, these events have to be a good time. Be prepared! Practice your patrol cheer / yell . . and remember to bring your patrol flag. Groups with fewer than six scouts or more than eight members can expect to be reorganized for fair play. After all, if patrols are very close to the same size, everyone has a more equal chance for fun and success. September 27th is the deadline for changing or adjusting patrol members. Second-year Webelos are invited as day visitors, fulfilling an Arrow of Light Requirement, but will not be competing. Older Webelos are very welcome to come along and help as station assistants . . and will be recognized for their efforts. Questions should be directed to host Troop 432 with a call to Don Broberg (320-235-0766) or Chad Claude (320-222-4630). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Be Prepared, Be Trained - Sunday, June 06, 2010 Reprinted from the Northern Star Council's eNavigator: National Office of the BSA Now Requires Youth Protection Training for All Leaders "As part of the Boy Scouts of America's ongoing emphasis on the safety of our youth members, the requirements for Youth Protection Training for all leaders have been expanded." Click on the above headline for more information about taking the training online at your convenience. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Limited time! - Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
| Improved Roundtable Resources - Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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