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Prairie Lakes District January Roundtable

Prairie Lakes District January Roundtable. 2. Journey To Excellence. Unit Scorecard – Updated Monthly – Final 2012 Posted Draft 2013 Objectives in Hang Files Talk to you commissioner with questions Note new and changed objectives – Time to work on is NOW www.northernstarbsa.org/toolbox

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Prairie Lakes District January Roundtable

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  1. Prairie Lakes DistrictJanuary Roundtable 2

  2. Journey To Excellence • Unit Scorecard – Updated Monthly – Final 2012 Posted • Draft 2013 Objectives in Hang Files • Talk to you commissioner with questions • Note new and changed objectives – Time to work on is NOW • www.northernstarbsa.org/toolbox • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 651-254-9137 2013 - Ten Objectives / Measures 1) Advancement 2) Retention 3) Membership 4) Trained Leaders 5) Outdoor Activities/ST Camp 6) Camping – LT/Resident 7) Service 8) Round Table Attendance 9) Budget / Activity Calendar 10) Re-register on-time New ! JTE - HERE

  3. Unit Toolbox System (UTS) • To access the toolbox system go to: • https://www.northernstarbsa.org/toolbox/ • Journey to Excellence scorecards • Update your annual calendar • Provide your unit contact information • Track your FFOS progress – dates, contributions • Unit Training Reports are now in the UTS!! • “I have to say it’s brilliant, especially the FFOS and JTE tabs” • John Bermel, CC Troop 269 • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org651-254-9137 JTE – All 4

  4. Journey To Excellence2012 Results • Prairie Lakes District – GOLD JTE District (again!!) • Packs:Troops:Crews: • 72% JTE 76% JTE 20% JTE • 52% Gold 41% Gold 20% Silver • 20% Silver 35% Silver No Bronze • No Bronze No Bronze • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 651-254-9137 JTE – All 5

  5. Journey To Excellence2012 Results - Packs • 111116 117118 • 119120121 207 • 235 260 261 262 • 267 268 269 270 • 295 339 • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 651-254-9137 Well Done !! Well Done!! JTE – All 6

  6. Journey To Excellence2012 Results: Troops/Crews • 111 116 119 235 • 260261262 263 • 268 269270331 • 333 • Crew: 270 • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 651-254-9137 Well Done !! Well Done!! JTE – All 7

  7. Membership Results – Bronze Tiger and Lion Cubs: 303 +51 youth Cub Scouts: 506 +10 youth Webelos: 441-10 youth Total Cub Scouts 1,250 +51 youth Total Boy Scouts 711 -18 scouts Total Venturing 77 -14 Scouts Total PL Youth Served 2,038 +19 Scouts Retention for District 78% +4% from prior year Contact: Jim Ostroot; jostroot@frontiernet.net 952-435-6047 JTE – 2, 3

  8. Recruiting – All Year Long • Open House events: • “Show off” your pack or troop – activity, events • Have each scout invite a friend (advancement requirement) • Have older scouts be “troop guides” for visitors • Do something fun for the youth • Have separate meeting/discussion with parents • Webelos II – 5th graders – Work your transition plans NOW!! • Get to know your 4th grade Webelos – Now is not too soon • Invite them to meetings, campouts, events • Start explaining to parents Boy Scouts versus Cubs • Show that Scouting is not an “either or” choice • Contact: • Mark Andres; mwandres@charter.net; 952-898-9721 JTE – 2, 3, 9

  9. 90% of new Boy Scouts come from transitioning Webelos Scouts • Only 65% of Webelos Scouts transition to Boy Scouts – Let’s raise that! • Webelos Transitioning takes us all working together. • 1 missed scout is too many! • Contact: • Jim Ostroot; jostroot@frontiernet.net 952-435-6047 Webelos Transition Scouting Facts: JTE – 1, 2, 3

  10. Pack Leaders: Contact your local Troop to help your Webelos continue Scouting! • Troop Leaders: Contact your local Pack about helping your Webelos continue Scouting! • Unit Commissioners: Contact your Pack about helping their Webelos continue Scouting! • 1 missed scout is too many! • Contact: • Jim Ostroot; jostroot@frontiernet.net 952-435-6047 Webelos Transition Scouting Acts: JTE – 1, 2, 3

  11. Family Friends of Scouting • Unit Goal – Last year’s unit pledge + $1 • Turn in to zone chairs (Susan Kewley or Kim Hoffman) : • First envelope right after presentation date • Second within two weeks – get the follow up done! • Change in Timing!!! • All presentations will be done before 2/28/13 • All campaigns will be finalized by 03/31/13 • Half of scheduled presentations completed – many units at goal! • Need help with presentation – just ask! District is willing to help!! • Contact: • Sandy Muench; srmuench@yahoo.com 952-807-4755 JTE – 7, 9

  12. Trained Leaders – Silver • PL has 40.4% of it’s leaders trained for their position (up from 38%) • ALL leaders are required to be current on Youth Protection • 195 of Prairie Lakes Leaders are NOT!! • Youth protection training – Always available online • Also required for re-chartering – get it done in advance • Encourage all new leaders to be trained for their position • Goes towards your Journey to Excellence Scores • ALL Cub Scout training for positions is online – leverage it! • University of Scouting @ Lakeville South on 4/20 – great opportunity • IOLS to be offered at Klondike • Look for BS training weekend this spring/early summer • Contact: • Lauren Johnson-Naumann; naumannscouts@aol.com; 952-469-3175 JTE – 4, 10 13

  13. Advancement – Eagle Scouts • 66 Eagle Scouts from Prairie Lakes during 2012 • 2012 Northern Star Council Eagle Scholarship • Nominations open 12/1/12 to 2/1/13 • Encourage Eagles to apply; Application on council website • Cooking Merit Badge will be Eagle Required in 2014 • Same number of total MB required – increase in Eagle required • Partials cannot be carried into 2014 – new criteria • More new Merit Badges on the way • Contact: • Cory Klopp; crklopp@yahoo.com 651-206-4924 JTE – 1, 7 14

  14. Advancement – Silver • Cub Scout Advancements: • 1049 advancements for 1,198 Cub Scouts • 88% versus prior year at 91% • Boy Scout Advancements: • 461 advancements for 730 boy scouts • 63% versus prior year at 66% • Advancement as one of the methods of scouting is key to a strong program which leads to strong retention. • Contact: • Cory Klopp; crklopp@yahoo.com 651-206-4924 JTE – 1 15

  15. Blue and Gold Banquets • Celebrate Scouting’s Birthday !! • Great opportunity for cub scout advancement • Placemats available from council offices (first 200 free for each Pack) • Troop – how are you helping out your packs? • Webelos Transitions – are you ready for cross over? • Order of the Arrow – Arrow of Light and Bridging Ceremonies • - Contact Chapter Chief Chandler Ulrich or Advisor Steve Oswald • - Chapter team can help or your troops OA members can perform • - OA Regalia available from Chapter • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org651-206-4924 JTE – 1, 2, 7 16

  16. Camping Results - Gold • Cub Scouts: • 368 out of 834 cub scouts resident camp • 14 more than last year • Boy Scouts: • 630 LT campers out of 690 scouts • 162 more reported this year • Better reporting of out of council camping • Camping is core to the scouting program; • Encourage all scouts, at all levels • to camp and share in the fun! • Contact: • Jim Zimmer; jazimmer@frontiernet.net; 952-435-1988 JTE – 5, 6

  17. Camp Sign-ups Polar Cubs Winter day camp – Online reservations now open! - www.goscouting.org Snow Base / North Winds Gear/clothing/food/trained staff provided; Programs for scouts ages 11-17 Boy Scout Resident Camps Many Point and Tomahawk Summer camp reservations are open for 2014 Same site available until 5/31/13, then open to all Cub Scout Resident Camps Reservations open 1/2/13 for Kiwanis, Akela Contact: Jim Zimmer; jazimmer@frontiernet.net; 952-435-1988 JTE – 5, 6

  18. Upcoming Activities Winter Klondike February 23rd- Look for more information at Website! SM/ASM Essentials Training to be provided as well Buck Hill All-Night Skiing/Snowboarding February 15th - Troops and Crews (14 years or older) Register at NorthernStarBSA.org 9:30 pm check-in to 5:00 am check-out (great recruiting event!! Invite a friend to join) Webelos Woods April 26-28 – Coordinate with you Troop / Pack Phillipo Scout Reservation Contact: Amy Andrews; prairielakesactivitieschair@gmail.com; 952-240-2565 JTE – 4, 5, 6

  19. CYCLE 2013 • What: Leadership Training – along with tons of FUN • Who: All Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, Sea Scouts (a unit activity) • When: May 17-19, 2003 • Where:PhillippoScout Reservation • Cost: $15 per scout, $10 per adult – includes Army served lunch • Why: Largest youth training in the country!! • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 641-420-4449 JTE – 4, 5, 6 20

  20. Venturing Spring Shindig 2013 • Ninjas!! • Spring “Venturing Camporee” • May 17-19, 2013 • Stearns Scout Camp • Fun, challenge and social time • Open to all crews from Northern Star Council • Shooting sports, climbing, cooking and more …. • Contact: • Tom Oblak; oblakfamily@gmail.com; 952-997-2295 JTE – 4, 5, 6 21

  21. Grey Wolf 2013 • National Youth Leadership Training • Advanced leadership training for Boy Scouts and Venture • 5 summer sessions at Fred C. Anderson Scout Camp • 4 will use model troop format and 1 will use model Crew • Nomination forms are in the mail to scoutmasters, crew advisors • Nominations due no later than APRIL 1, 2013 • Nominations MUST have participant names identified • EVERY PL Troop and Crew should have at least one participant • Youth leading youth in a nationally recognized • leadership training opportunity. • Contact: • Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 651-254-9137 JTE – 4, 6, 7 22

  22. Order of Arrow Election Training • What: Order of Arrow election training for all troops • When: Tonight at Break-out • Where: Messiah Lutheran Church • Why: To prepare units for annual elections • Who: All Troop OA reps and Scoutmasters or Adult OA Rep. • How: Bring a primary and alternate date to schedule elections • TotanhanNakaha Lodge has been recognized • as aGOLDJTE Lodge for 2012 • Contact: • Steve Oswald; PL.OA.Advisor@gmail.com; 952-435-0094 JTE – 5, 6, 7

  23. Order of Arrow Vigil Nominations • Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow. • Given for service to lodge, council and Scouting • Arrowmen with exceptional service, personal effort and unselfish interest may be nominated by fellow brother • List of Vigil eligible members of the OA on lodge website • Nomination form also on website • http://oa.nsbsa.org/ • Nominations due tonight at roundtable to • chapter members or chapter advisor. • Contact: • Steve Oswald; PL.OA.Advisor@gmail.com; 952-435-0094 JTE – 5, 6, 7

  24. Order of Arrow Conclave Patches Limited Edition 2012 Conclave Patch Still available !! 100% of funds raised support chapter activities Contact you OA Chapter officers $5 each or 3 for $12 Contact: Steve Oswald; PL.OA.Advisor@gmail.com; 952-435-0094 JTE – 5, 6, 7

  25. Roundtable Attendance - NEW • JTE Goal for 2013 is Roundtable Attendance • Each District is required to host 10 events • Units need to attend at least 5 for Bronze • Attending 7 will qualify for Silver • Attending 9 will quality for Gold • Attendance will be measured with attendance cards • Complete top of card first time • Pull card and check participation each month • All should register – training, Eagle BOR, other • Participation by all leaders encouraged; • Leverage what you learn at the roundtables. • Contact: • Don Baklund; dbaklund@bdo.com; 952-953-0535 JTE – 8

  26. Awards Congratulations!! Paul DentigerWebelos Den Leader Award Pack 117 Pamela Eggert Cub Scouter Award Pack 295 Contact: Emily Mujica; emujica@nsbsa.org; 641-420-4449 JTE – 4, 7

  27. Unit Recharter Period Change • Change in Renewal Period for 2014 • All units will re-charter next year for 1/1 to 12/31 scouting year • Impact is to this year’s recharter periods: • Troops and Crews will recharter for 11 months • Packs will recharter for 9 months • This year’s fees will be pro-rated (lower this year) • Recharter Training for packs tonight and at February RT • Troops/Crews turn in – TONIGHT! ; Packs turn in - March • Questions – contact your unit commissioner, Sandy Muench, District Commissioner or Emily Mujica, District Executive • Contact: • Sandy Muench; srmuench@yahoo.com 952-807-4755 JTE – 10 28

  28. Eagle Project – Matt Oswald • Book of My Own • Looking for new/gently used toddler-chapter books • ( Toddler books are most needed ) • Going to the Read Indeed and Next Door Foundation • Can donate at any Lakeville Public School • Willing to work with any troops/packs wanting to carry out their own drive • Will also be collecting here at next Roundtable meeting • Contact: • Matt Oswald; mattoswald42@yahoo.com; 952-905-9195 JTE – 1

  29. Wood Badge Winter 2013February 1-3 & March 1-3, 2013 Kiwanis Scout Camp, Marine-on-St, Croix, MN Fall 2013 August 23-25 & September 20-22, 2013 Stearns Scout Camp Contact: Troy Billings; trbills@charter.net ; 651-423-2070 Sandy Muench; srmuench@yahoo.com 952-807-4755 Full JTE - 4

  30. Wood Badge Breakfast Breakfast and Fellowship Saturday, January 19th Base Camp Registration on Council Website Contact: Paul Kaus; paulkaus@msn.com; 952-200-9694 JTE – 5, 7

  31. 2013 National Jamboree Contact: Bruce Haverly; haverb@frontiernet.net ; 763-944-3012 JTE – 1, 2, 6 Dates of Trip July 12-16, 2013 Cost $1985, includes touring and travel Limited spots still available

  32. District Leadership Needs • We are in need of volunteer leaders for the following positions: • Unit Commissioners • Roundtable Boy Scout and Cub Scout Commissioner • Membership – Webelos Transition Leader • Nominating Committee Support • Training – BS Training Chair • FFOS and CFOS Zone (community) Chairs • OA Assoc. Advisors and Mentors • Contact: • Paul Kaus; paulkaus@msn.com; 952-200-9694 JTE – 7, 10

  33. Next Roundtable February Roundtable February 12th Messiah Lutheran Church 7:00 pm Reminder: Attendance counts towards JTE goals in 2013!! Contact: Don Baklund; Dbaklund@bdo.com; 952-953-0535 JTE – 8

  34. Next District Committee Meeting Prairie Lakes District Retreat February 9th 9:00 to 2:00 Location – TBD All are welcome – join us to learn more about our district! The retreat will help us with our annual planning and provide an opportunity to assess how best we can help the units of our communities. Contact: Paul Kaus; paulkaus@msn.com; 952-200-9694 JTE – 4, 7, 10

  35. Thank you for all you do to support the youth of our movement and of our communities. 36

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