May 1, 2016

In This IssueFriends of ScoutingCelebrationRound TableClean Up DayDistinguished CitizensBanquetWork WeekendsYouth ProtectionA Call for VolunteersDistrict PicnicScouting Family ReunionSpring CamporeeOLS TrainingSummer CampOpportunitiesCamp PhysicalsKodiak ChallengeCourse2016 Golden Eagles

Important Dates

May 2016 5 - Tanana Valley Roundtable

7 - Clean Up Day & Trash BashParty

13-15 Spring Camporee

18 - Delta Roundtable

20-22 OA Spring Ordeal

Scouting Update

What an exciting time to be a part of the Midnight Sun Council! There has been so much going on, it is hard to figure out whichdirection is up. Let's start with Lost Lake, a beautiful camp. We have so manythings going on there. We are currently finishing off the newRanger Workshop. Other items on our list include building anew shot gun range, an archery pavilion, two new HighAdventure Cabins, a greenhouse, and much more! Keep aneye on our Facebook page for updates, or better yet come on outto camp and give a hand in building a legacy to our future.

For our High Adventure Program, we are piloting a winterprogram this coming season. We still have room for thissummer for interested units and we are taking reservations for2017 and 2018. Our newest addition to the program is a 2008Chevy 15 passenger van, paid in full. We are moving ourBase's Headquarters out to Lost Lake, and constructing newbuildings for the program.

This year, we are welcoming Kindergarteners into our Cub Scoutprogram as Lions. As a pilot Council, we are very excited aboutthis opportunity to bring Scouting to more youth and at an earlierage.

We have welcomed a new Venturing Crew in Fort Yukon, with anumber of other new units in the works.

We have grown our Commissioner Staff and District Committeesand have welcomed new members to our Board. If you areinterested in joining a particular committee or the CommissionerStaff, call the Council Service Center at 452-1976 and we'll steeryou in the right direction. Boy Scouts is a volunteer organizationand we want you involved.

Financially, we are adding to our Net Assets, growing ourendowment, and constructing buildings without incurringdebt. Your support is greatly appreciated and we want you toknow how your money is being used.

A very exciting time indeed.

Stephen SmithScout ExecutiveMidnight Sun Council

27-28 OLS & BALOO Training

20-21 and 27-28 - Lost LakeWork Weekend

30 - Scout Shop and Officeclosed in observance ofMemorial Day

31 - Eagle Board of Review andProject Reviews by appointmentonly

June 2016

1-4 Cub Scout Day Camp

9 - District Picnic

9 - Pre-Camp Leader's Meeting

13-18 - National YouthLeadership Training

20-25 - Staff Week at Lost LakeCamp

21 - Eagle Application of ProjectBook due by 5:00pm

27Jun-2July - Boy Scout Camp- Week 1

28 - Eagle Board of Review andProject Reviews by appointmentonly

July 2016

27Jun-2July - Boy Scout Camp- Week 1

4 - Scout Shop & Office closedin observance of IndependenceDay

5-9 - Lost Lake Magnet Week

10-16 - Boy Scout Camp - Week2

19 - Eagle Application of ProjectBook due by 5:00pm

26 - Eagle Board of Review andProject Reviews by appointmentonly

27 - Venturing OfficersAssociation

Friends of Scouting Celebration!!

Come join us at the FOS Celebration, heldMay 5th at 6:00 PM (before Roundtable) atthe Council Service Center. This is acongratulations party for the Units thathave met their Friends of Scouting goal(yes, there is still time to meet your goal). There will be food, prizes, and fun for all! Below is the list ofPacks, Troops, and Crews that have made their goal so far.

Pack 1002 Pack 1003 Pack 1092 Pack 1551

Troop 1001 Troop 1003 Troop 1009 Troop 1049

Troop 1092 Troop 2075 Crew 1003

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Round Table Reminder

This month's Tanana Valley Roundtable will be held on May 5, starting 7:00 p.m. atthe Council Office.The AlCan Roundtable will be held on May18, starting 7:00 p.m. at the Delta ScoutHouse.Please contact Daniel Pons with anyquestions.

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Clean Up Day is Right Aroundthe Corner! Scouts are proud to be a part of thisimportant tradition! Let's make Fairbanksbeautiful together. Volunteers are neededto help hand out bags at the ScoutService Center now until May 6 duringoffice hours (10am to 6pm) in preparation for Cleanup Day onSaturday, May 7. The Council Service Center is serving as thedistribution and signup point for the community-wide event. Weare also helping to organize the Trash Bash (a fun thank you tothe community) from 11 to 2 on May 7. We will need help settingup, serving food and cleaning up after the party is finished. Please contact Tasmine if you'd like to help in anyway. Her email is Tasmine.bennett@scouting.orgIf you are unable to help with the distribution of the bags or theparty then please participate in the event itself. Bags and areasignups are available now and at Roundtable May 5. Community Service Vests are available for checkout, first comefirst served at the Council Office. Clean Up Day Flyer Clean Up Day Safety Tips

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2016 Distinguished Citizens Banquet

Join us in congratulating this year's recipients of theDistinguished Citizens Award. C.B. Bettisworth and Karen Perdue will be honored December 7,

2016 at the 34th Annual Midnight Sun CouncilDistinguished Citizens Banquet. Mark yourcalendars to attend this event and celebratetheir contributions to the community.

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Lost Lake Camp Work Weekends

Our Lost Lake is going through a lot ofchanges this year, with a lot of projectshappening. YOUR help would be greatlyappreciated. We have two scheduled work weekends: May 20-21 and May27-28. If you can landscape, paint, swing a hammer, or domore technical work, such as plumbing and electric, we haveneed of your skills. For the work weekends, Campsites/Cabins will be available ona first come, first served basis. Breakfast and Lunch will beprovided on both Saturdays.Please contact Ranger Rick (Richard 699-5775) for campingarrangements, tools needed, job assignments, or to coordinateother times you can help out.

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The results are in and they are unacceptable!

The Western Region just published theYouth Protection Training figures and outof 56 councils we are number 55. Thereis only one Council that has worse youthprotection training percentages than ourCouncil. As a Council, this needs tobe a priority to all of us! Make acommitment to ensure that your Unit isfully trained in Youth Protection.

For currently registered leaders: Sign in to My.Scouting.org and use your membership numberfound on your registration card. From the My.Scouting.org portal, click Home then My Dashboard from the menu list. The My Training pagedisplays to take Youth Protection training. Upon completion, printoff a training certificate to submit a copy of it to the CouncilService Center

For new applicants:You do not have to be a registered member of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica to take Youth Protection training.To take Youth Protection training go to My.Scouting.org andcreate an account. You'll receive an email notification with youraccount information, including a member ID/reference number. From the My.Scouting.org portal, click Home then My Dashboardfrom the menu list. The My Training page displays to take YouthProtection training. Upon completion, you may print a trainingcertificate to submit with a volunteer application. Your training willautomatically be updated in our system and associated with themember ID/reference number issued when you created theaccount. When your volunteer application is approved, you willreceive a BSA membership card that includes your member IDnumber.-OR- you can check out a Youth Protection kit from the counciloffice and train all your leaders at once with videos. Encourage

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A Call for Volunteers!!

The Midnight Sun Council is a familyof volunteers. We help in our Dens,Patrols, Packs and Troops asLeaders and Committee membersand we're very good at doing so.

But, the Council is so much more than that. Help is needed byvolunteers at The Tanana Valley and Bush District Levels.

Challenging and rewarding opportunities can be found for peopleinterested in training, advancement, activities, service, camppromotions, outdoor program, membership, and fundraising.Please consider joining a relatively small yet motivated group oflike minded people to insure an outstanding experience for allyouth in our community.

All are invited to attend Tanana Valley District Committeemeetings every 4th Thursday of the month, 7 pm, at the Earl andPat Cook Council Service Center, or the Bush District committeemeetings every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 5:30 pm at theScout House in Delta, Alaska.

Feel free to contact me for more information about how you canhelp.

Sincerely,Jeffrey A. RogersVice-Chair ProgramsTanana Valley Districtjeffrey_a_rogers@hotmail.com

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District Picnic!

June 9 the Tanana Valley District willbe hosting their annual district picnic,save the date! There will be food,friendship, and fun! More info will bereleased as it becomes available.

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Scouting FamilyReunion

August 19 to 21 the Midnight Sun Council will be hosting ourannual family camping and alumni fellowship event at LostLake! The various areas of camp including the zip-line, shootingsports, boating hiking will be open to all who attend (and meetsafety guidelines). We'll also have a campfire show, as well asa patch trading/show-off event, and dutch oven and campfirecook-offs.

Current BSA members (Scouts of all programs andvolunteers) and their families are invited to attend. We also areexcited to invite any scouting alumni in the communityto attend as well with their spouses and family. We're currentlylooking for volunteers to help make this event a huge success!Contact Tyler Brooks for more info.

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Spring Camporee

Spring Camporee is May 13-15,located in Delta Junction. It ishosted and organized by Delta'sown Troop 56. It will be anorienteering themed event.Practice your Scout Skills in theLAST FRONTIER. Below is theflyer, the Gear List, and a map link. For more information, contact Kelly Patton, Volunteer Fire Dept.

Flyer Gear List Map

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Intro Outdoor Leadership Skills

This course happening at Lost Lakeon May 27th-28th is required forScoutmasters and their Assistants,and is recommended for VenturingAdvisers & Associates, Sea ScoutSkippers & Mates, as well asCubmasters, Webelos Den Leaders &their Assistants. Any volunteer who

wants to become more comfortable with BSA's Outdoor Programis welcome to attend and volunteers who are already comfortableare encouraged to attend and share their knowledge. This is alsoa great course for Venturing and Sea Scout youth who came lateto Scouting to get a better foundation of Scouting skills. Thecourse fee is $15 and meals are included. Contact coursedirector Garrett Sheets for more information!

Click here to fill out Interest Form

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2016 Cub Scout Day Camp

Day Camp is approaching andleaders guides have beendistributed! The staff is veryexcited to give you the bestprogram possible! Scouts,siblings and families are allwelcome! If siblings wish to participate fully please fill outthe tag-a-long form and pay the fee. Day camp is June 1stthrough 4th. Contact Camp Director Tammy Illguth for moreinformation!

2016 Lost Lake Scout Camp

It's still not too early to reserve your sitefor Lost Lake in 2016! Week one is June27th through July 4th, Magnet Week isJuly 5th through July 9th, Week two isJuly 11th through July 16th. Week two isfilling up quickly and Week one still hasa bit of space. Get your slot now! ContactTyler Brooks for more information.

2016 High Adventure Base

We have five units from places as faraway as Hawaii and Florida joiningus for both Scout Camp and HighAdventure Treks this season. Pleaseshow them your hospitality if you meet

them while they're here! Treks are still open to local units, butspace is disappearing quickly!

We're looking for scouts and scouters to serve on stafffor both the high adventure base the Lost Lake Camp this

summer! Applications are available online at thefollowing links: Lost Lake and Northern Lights High

Adventure. Contact Tyler Brooks for more information!

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Camp Physicals

Dr. Jennifer Zuccarelli is offeringher assistance for CampPhysicals for those who are havingtrouble getting them! Any Scouting event longer than 72 hoursrequires Part C of the physical is complete by a Physician, PA,or Nurse Practitioner by both youth and adult attendees. Dr.Zuccarelli and her husband Daniel Pons can be reached to setup times at 706-905-2183. Please thank them profusely fordonating their time and talent to Scouting in this way!

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Kodiak Challenge Course

The Midnight Sun Council VenturingOfficers Association is putting on aKodiak Challenge LeadershipDevelopment course the secondweek of August in Barrow, Alaska. This course expands on theskills taught in ILS and NYLT and is run while on the trail so the

concepts can be put into practice. The course fee will be $300plus airfare to Barrow (~$300) this includes the cost of food.Travel arrangements will be made by the council. This is a oncein a lifetime opportunity for Scouts and Venturers to experiencelife on the shores of the Arctic Ocean first hand. Fundraising andcampership opportunities will be available. Space is limited to18 Scouts ages 14 through 20. Contact course director JessicaMcLaughlin for more information.

Click here to fill out Interest Form

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2016 Golden Eagles

The Golden Eagle Club is a group of Scouting Benefactors whocontribute $1000 or more annually to the general operations fundof the Midnight Sun Council. A special Thank You to our 2016Golden Eagle Club members:

Stephen Adamczak William Beistline Larry Bennett

Bowers OfficeProducts Inc.

Bryant Christensen Tim Cline

Denali State Bank Design Alaska, Inc. Fairbanks GoldMining Inc.

Vincent Haneman Jr. Rodger Hughes Robert Hull

Ben Lomond, Inc. Optimist Club ofFairbanks

Nichole Pittman

RasmusonFoundation

Ravn Alaska Rotary Foundation

Stephen Smith Robert Taylor Toontuk Lodge#549

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Midnight Sun Council | 907-452-1976 | http://www.midnightsunbsa.org/1400 Gilliam Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701

Stephen Smith Scout Executive stephen.smith@scouting.org

District Executive

Tasmine Stebbins Senior Learning for Life Executive tasmine.bennett@scouting.org

Tyler Brooks Outreach Director tyler.brooks@scouting.org

Teresa Knapp Scout Shop Manager teresa.knapp@scouting.org

Richard Baumfalk Lost Lake Camp Ranger lostlakeranger@gmail.com

Stacy Brandon Office Manager (Accounting) stacy.brandon@scouting.org

Yvonne Orsini-Boone Office Assistant yvonne.orsini-boone@scouting.org

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