Welcome to all New Families
[Pages:9]September 16, 2019
In This Issue Important Dates OPENING HOURS Youth Safety Day Youth Protection Tng on DVD New Position?-New Application! Online Den Chief Training Pioneer Park Rentals Internet Advancement 2.0 Training Committee wants YOU Advancement Committee 2019 EAGLES Welcome to all New Families Membership Incentive IOLS at Lost Lake Harvest Festival Freeze Up Canoe Race Bass Pro/Cabela Merit Badge Classes YPT Reminder Cubs to Camp PIZZA - Support United Way! FredMeyer Community Reward POPCORN UPDATE! Lost Lake Camp News Scout Shop Corner Golden Eagle Sponsors
Welcome to all New Families
We know that there are many new faces and families that will be moving into town over the next several months!
The Midnight Sun Council would like to welcome each of these new families and to help introduce them to Scouting in the area!
Please direct any family interested in Scouting to contact the council office at 907-452-1976 and we will be happy to assist in any way we can.
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Be Rewarded for Recruitment!!
It's recruitment season and your unit could be rewarded for achieving 10% growth during the 2019 calendar year!
Units which increase their registered youth membership by 10% from 12/31/2018-12/31/2019 will receive one free Pine Wood Derby Car kit per each Cub Scout or free Rank Badges and Cards per each Scouts BSA Scout in 2020.
Started your unit after 12/31/2018? No problem! The 10% growth goal for these units will be based off the number of registered youth as of 30 days after the unit was chartered.
Please contact your District Executive at robert.stewart@ to find out the number of newly registered youth needed by your unit to qualify to receive this incentive, and happy recruiting!
Important Dates
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September 2019
Sep 17 - Eagle Books due
Sep 18 - Delta District Roundtable @ 5:45 pm
Sep 18 - Delta District Meeting @ 6:45 pm
Sep 20-22 - Fall Camporee
Sep 24 - Eagle Board (by appointm ent)
Sep 26 - TVD District Committee Mtg @ 12pm
Sep 26 - TVD Unit Commissioner Mtg @ 6 pm
October 2019
Oct 3 - TVD Roundtable and Recharter Tng
Oct 5 - Freeze up Canoe Race
Oct 11-13 - OA Vigil Weekend
Oct 11 - Unit Popcorn Orders due via Trails End Website
Oct 14 - Scout Shop and Office closed Indigenious People Day
Oct 16 - Delta District Roundtable @ 5:45 pm
Oct 16 - Delta District Meeting @ 6:45 pm
Oct 18-20 - Cub Scout Fall Harvest
Oct 22 - Books due
Oct 29 - Eagle Board (by appointm ent)
November 2019
Nov 1- Tentative Popcorn Sorting
Nov 2- Tentative Popcorn Pickup
Nov 7 - TVD Roundtable
Nov 14 - Toontuk General Lodge Meeting
Nov 15-16 - OA Lodge Leader Developm ent
Nov 20 - Charter Renewal Turn in - #1 Bush District
Nov 20 - Delta Dis trict Roundtable @ 5:45 pm
Nov 20 - Delta Dis trict Meeting @ 6:45 pm
Nov 21 - Tanana Valley Dis trict Charter
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills at Lost Lake Scout Camp:
When: October 4th - 5th , 2019
From the Course Syllabus: Specifically, this hands-on program gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a Scout-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-ofdoors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.
Participating troop leadership should include the Scoutmaster, all assistant Scoutmasters, interested troop committee members, and new adult leaders from Webelo's graduation and roundups.
This course is REQUIRED to be considered fully trained in a Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster position, in addition to the specific leader training for your position.
Cost is $45.00 and includes all course materials, food, and camping fee.
Please visit the Council Office to fill out the registration form and pay by 9/27/2019 in order to reserve your spot!
For more information please contact the Council Office at 907-452-1976 or Linda Hill at hillclanack@
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HARVEST FESTIVAL (Council Rock)
What: Harvest Festival
When: October 18-20, 2019
Time: activities start at 8 am Sat.
Where: Lost Lake
Come join the Midnight Sun Council for some great Fall time activities.
Cost: $10 Early Bird (Before Sept. 20th) $15 after Sept. 20th
Cabins are free to first come first serve groups. Cub units will have priority on cabin rentals. Cabins are no additional charge.
Renewal Turn in #1 6pm Nov 21 - TV Com m is s ioner Mtg 6pm Nov 21 - TV Dis trict Meeting Nov 28-29 - Office and Scout Shop CLOSED - Thanksgiving
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OFFICE AND SCOUT SHOP OPENING HOURS! Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED OCTOBER 14, 2019 - OFFICE AND SCOUT SHOP CLOSED - INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY!
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Youth Safety Day
Fairbanks .
was not only successful but also very exciting!
It was the first opportunity for our new District Executive, Robert Stewart, to meet and interact with the youth of
Thank you to all the Scouts and Scouters from Pack 6 and Pack 1551 that came out and helped!
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click the links below for more details and registration form Click here to view/download Flyer
Click here to view/download Registration Form
We are excited to be able to offer BALOO training for Cub Scout Leaders in attendance!
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) Training is a two-part training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. Fun and learning prepares pack leaders to plan and carry out "entry-level" outdoor experiences.
From 8 am to 12 pm on Saturday, October 19 th participants will have the opportunity to complete the classroom portion of the training. Please contact the Council office at 907-452-1976 to register for the course and pay the $5 course material fee.
PRE-REQUISITE All participants will need to go online to My. to complete the pre-requisite BALOO training. Sign in or create an account and remember passwords for this site. All currently registered members can call the Council office at 907-452-1976 for a member I.D. number and directions to My.. If you do not have an account, you can create one. BALOO candidates will need to complete BALOO pre-requisite training before attending the "Outdoor Experience". Please bring the pre-requisite training certificate to the Harvest Festival training.
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Freeze Up Canoe Race
When: Oct 5, 2019
The Freeze Up Canoe Race is Hosted by Fairbanks Kiwanis and Lions Clubs, in participation with other organizations in the community.
Start time will be 9:00 am at University Avenue and Chena River. The Chena River State Recreation Site (also known as Chena Wayside) is located in Fairbanks at 3530 Geraghty Ave and the race will conclude at Pikes Landing.
Registration will occur on site the morning of the event.
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Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's Anchorage
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING ON DVD
The Midnight Sun Council has DVD videos to check out for Youth Protection Training.
Pleas e call the BSA office and we will be glad to reserve a DVD for you and your unit.
Remember that the Unit can HOST at Youth Protection Training on any night and m any m em bers can view the DVD Youth Protection Video as a group.
Send the BSA a lis t of thos e BSA volunteers and adults who have taken the course and we will credit your account.
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New Position? - New Application!
Different positions are approved in different ways and individuals need to be approved for their new or additional position.
So remember to turn in a new application.
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New
September Merit Badge Classes
Heading to Anchorage with your unit in the next few weeks? This month Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are celebrating Scouts BSA month by offering merit badge classes covering some requirements for the Fishing, Fish and Wildlife Management, and Rifle Shooting merit badges. Read more at this link! resources/bassprocabelas
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Youth Protection Training Reminder
Remember, every volunteer in the Midnight Sun Council must complete the BSA's Youth Protection annually.
We appreciate your service to Scouting and want you to stay involved! Please help protect our Scouts by completing this training at the link below.
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Cubs to Camp
Online Den Chief Training Now Available
The new online Den Chief Training is now available for Scouts who are registered in troops, crews and ships.
The new online course identifies den chief responsibilities and tasks and describes the den chief's relationship with supporting den leaders and how it relates to the den chief's activities with the den.
At the end of the online training module, den chiefs can print their certificate of com pletion s ignifying they are trained for their position and fulfilling a requirement toward their Den Chief Service Award.
The training is available at
This past weekend more than 80 Cub Scouts and their family members descended upon Lost Lake Scout Camp.
Thank you to the Arrowmen of Toontuk Lodge for putting on this event, where the participants competed in activities such as Archery, Canoeing, and Knot-Tying.
Check out some of the pictures we took from the weekend and we look forward to having you join us next year!
https ://s youth/den-chieftraining/.
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Pioneer Park Fairbanks Alaska Rentals
Pioneer Park has rental space available for pack/troop events , and they take reservations up to 24 months in advance with a paid deposit.
If you are interested, please email pioneerpark@fnsb.us or contact the Park Office by phone at 907-459-1087. Contact Sandy Harrington at Pioneer Park.
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Internet Advancement 2.0
The new tool to quickly input advancement data, Internet Advancement 2.0 (previous ly known as Scoutbook Lite) is now live.
This free solution replaces the previous Internet Advancement platform, which will be retired (for all programs except Exploring) on June 10, 2019.
Internet Advancement 2.0 will feature a clean, new user interface and will be optimized to whatever device you use: desktop, tablet or smartphone.
Internet Advancement 2.0 will offer optimized functions for everything found in the current Internet Advancement platform and can be acces s ed by Unit Key 3 us ers , Unit Key 3 delegate us ers and Unit Advancement Chairs.
End users will access Internet Advancement 2.0 via one of the following locations using their my.Scouting credentials :
Scoutbook.s
From the Legacy Tools m enu in m y.
A link in
From the current Internet Advancement Platform
After initial releas e, the BSA IT team will continue to add additional features on a regular basis. Updates and new features will be communicated with the field as they are delivered.
Visit for
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PIZZA - Support the United Way!
Please consider ordering pizza from Papa John's this month!
When you use the coupon code UWDAK your order will be 30% off!
Additionally, 10% of the sale will support the United Way.
We are a member agency of the United Way and they do great things for the communities we serve.
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FredMeyer Community Reward
Every year, the Kroger Foundation gives out $2.5 million dollars to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
ans wers to com m only as ked ques tions .
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If you haven't already linked your Fred Meyer Reward card to the Midnight Sun Council, click here for further guidance.
Help the youth of the Midnight Sun Council while you shop!
Thank you for your support.
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POPCORN UPDATE
The Midnight Sun Council is seeking knowledgeable volunteers to work on the Training teams for Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing and Exploring.
As the Scouting programs open their doors to the opportunity to s erve m ore youth, including the addition of young wom en into the BSA program , it is im portant the we prepare for the influx of new leaders who will want to learn about Scouting and lead our youth.
Join the team and make an impact, contact the Council office 452-1976
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A DVA NCEM ENT COM M ITTEE!
The Midnight Sun Council is looking for some volunteers to be on the advancement committee.
We are looking for a motivated individual to chair the committee as well as 3 to 6 people to participate in the committee and represent the different levels of s couting (Cub Scouts , Boy Scouts & Venturing).
These roles will help build a strong scouting program as well as strengthen the advancement to Eagle Scout or the Summit award for Venturing (the highest rank Scouts or Venturers can earn).
Volunteers are a vital part of any s couting
We have less than a month left for popcorn take order forms! Check with your Unit for your Scout's order deadline. Unit orders are due to the Council on Friday, October 11.
We will have our first drawing this Friday, September 20th. One lucky Scout with a sale associated with the new Trails End App (Online or Wagon) will win a tablet. Currently, we have 192 Scouts with a TE Account.
Will your Scout be one of our top sellers? Our top 3 Scouts in Scouts BSA will attend summer resident camp for FREE in 2020! Our top 6 Cub Scouts will attend day camp for FREE in 2020.
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LOST LAKE CAMP NEWS
Summer has come to an end and fall is in the air. This summer was very busy in camp. There were many visitors and few days that were not full of activities.
With the arrival of fall it is nice to reflect back on some of the projects completed in camp this summer.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here is one of a recently completed fire ring for Distinguished Citizens Mike & Peggy Pollen.
organization. As everyone is aware, more hands make less work and even more hands make the small amount of work even easier. If you are interested in helping the youth of tomorrow and giving back to the scouting organization, email CJ at Clinton.Stewart@ or call the council office at (907)452-1976
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Congratulations to our
2019 Eagle Scouts
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Another project that was completed was one that had been an issue since the Handicraft Pavilion was built. The roof did not hang over the eves. This was allowing moisture to leak into the roofing and causing rot.
The cure for this was to remove the steel roofing, roofing felt was rolled back and part of the roof sheeting had to be removed and replaced. Then everything had to be replaced. When that was completed a new drip edge was installed sealing off the sheeting from moisture.
Graham Wappett
Troop 3 LDS Church
Skyler Gillespie
Troop 9 American Legion Post 30
Stephen Tolbert
Troop 42 North Star Volunteer Fire Dept
Patrick Cassidy Adrian Peterson
Troop 92 Kiwanis Club of Fairbanks
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SCOUT SHOP CORNER!
Getting set up with a uniform can be a challenge for some families. The scout shop is looking for donations of gently used, clean Uniform items for these families. Thank you _________________________________________
If you don't find what you need please let us know and we can order it. _________________________________________
NEW ARRIVALS! Check out our new items on the website!
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR 2019 GOLDEN EAGLE SPONSORS
Alask a Riverways Inc.
Hank Bartos
Bert and Beck y Bell
Bennett Engineering
Andrew Bennett
Larry Bennett
Mary Bink ley
Mick Braun
Bryant Christensen
Craig Compeau
Conoco Phillips
Dennis Cook
Jeffry Cook
Design Alask a
Doyon Utilities
Shane Duval
Everts Air Cargo
Foundation Health Partners
Robert
Catherine
Groseclose Harms-Tordorff
Kal Kennedy
Ben Lomond Inc
Nenana Ice Classic
Association
NRA Foundation
Optimist Club of Fairbank s
Outdoor Heritage Foundation
William Satterburg
Stephen Smith
Tired Iron Sponsors
Troop 58
True North Kayak
Adventures
TOTE
Week s Foundation
Brian Youngberg
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Midnight Sun Council | 907-452-1976 | 1400 Gilliam Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Stephen Smith Robert Stewart Tasmine Stebbins
Scout Executive
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District Executive
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Senior Learning for Life Executive tasmine.bennett@
C.J. Stewart Matt Banaszewski Tammy Illguth Richard Baumfalk Stacy Brandon
Development Director Director Camping Services Registrar/Scout Shop Lost Lake Camp Ranger Office Manager (Accounting)
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