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October 1, 2016 In This Issue Important Dates NEW OPENING HOURS Photos Needed! Freeze up Canoe Race Looking for Camp Builders High Adventure Base Arctic Innovation Competition District Award of Merit McGyver it! Lung Health Training SAR Eagle Scout Award program 2016 Eagle Scouts Facebook RECHARTER INFO Round Table POPCORN Super Saturday Distinguished Citizen Youth Protection Training Flag Retirement Ceremony Recharter Training and ONLINE Rechartering information! Recharter Training will be held on 6 October 2016 at 6pm at the council office. If you already have attended recharter training before, you only need to pick up a packet between 6-7pm on 6 Oct 2016 Reminder for ONLINE Rechartering: To start the process, log on as a "First time user" at www.my.scouting.org The recharter numbers are only valid once a year! For any questions, please contact Teresa or Kenita at 452-1976 Back to Top Roundtable
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October 1, 2016
In This IssueImportant DatesNEW OPENING HOURSPhotos Needed!Freeze up Canoe RaceLooking for Camp BuildersHigh Adventure BaseArctic Innovation CompetitionDistrict Award of MeritMcGyver it!Lung Health TrainingSAR Eagle Scout Awardprogram2016 Eagle ScoutsFacebookRECHARTER INFORound TablePOPCORNSuper SaturdayDistinguished CitizenYouth Protection TrainingFlag Retirement Ceremony
Recharter Training and ONLINERechartering information!
Recharter Training will be held on 6 October2016 at 6pm at the council office.
If you already have attended rechartertraining before, you only need to pick up apacket between 6-7pm on 6 Oct 2016
Reminder for ONLINE Rechartering:
To start the process, log on as a "First timeuser" at www.my.scouting.org
The recharter numbers are only valid oncea year!
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Eagle Scholarship DeadlineProgramming DinnerCFCNYLT 2017Camp UpdatesCouncil RockFall Camp-O-ReeScouting For Food2016 Golden Eagles
Important Dates
October 2016
1 - Freeze up Canoe Race
6 - Recharter Training at 6pm at Counciloffice
6 - Tanana Valley Roundtable at 7pm
7-8 - OA Vigil Weekend
10 - Office Closed - Indigenous PeoplesDay 14 - Unit Popcorn Orders are due onlinevia Trails End Website by 5pm
15 - Super Saturday Training
18 - Eagle Application of Project Book dueby 5:00pm
19 - Delta Roundtable
25 - Eagle Board of Review and ProjectReviews by appointment only
27 - Commissioners Training Meeting at6pm
27 - Tanana Valley District Meeting at 7pm
31 - Halloween
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November 2016
3 - Tanana Valley Roundtable
11 - Veterans Day
16 - Delta Roundtable
19 - Camp Promotions Dinner
23 - MSC Training Committee meeting
24-25 THANKSGIVING - Scout Shop and
Roundtable will be held onOctober 6, at 7:00 p.m. atthe Council Office.
The AlCan Roundtable willbe held on October 19th,starting at 5:45 p.m. at theDelta Scout House.
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Popcorn Orders Due Soon Scouts have been stopping by to pick up theirpopcorn prizes!
Here are pictures of the first two to reach over$1,500 in Sales.
Parents, make sure you know when sales aredue to your Unit Popcorn Kernel.
Popcorn Kernels, make sure you arecommunicating with your Scouts and theirparents. Unit orders will be due through theonline Trails End System on October 14th.
A quick link to that website is http://sell.trails-end.com/. Make sure you give yourself enoughtime to get your sales entered by Scout andstill meet the deadline.
Tasmine will be unavailable from October 4thto October 11th. She is booking appointmentson the 12-14 to help Units get their salesentered.
Email her at [email protected] tobook an appointment. Cindy will be gone forpart of October too but she will have access toemail; [email protected] .
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December 2016
1 - Tanana Valley Roundtable 7 - Distinguished Citizen Banquet
9-11 Okpik Cold Weather
13 - Eagle Application of Project Booksdue by 5:00 pm
20 - Eagle Board of Review and ProjectReviews by appointment only
21 - Delta Roundtable
23-26 CHRISTMAS - Scout Shop andOffice Closed
27-28 Red Cross Wilderness First Aid
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NEW OPENING HOURS! Scout Shop and Office are now open:
Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmTuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmWednesday:9:00 am - 5:00 pmThursday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pmFriday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm1st & 3rd Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmSunday: CLOSED
1st and 3rd Saturday in Oct:We will be OPEN on Oct 1st and Oct15th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The first Wednesday of each month,the Scout Shop opens at 11:00 am
Don't forget we are open beforeRoundtable
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Photos needed!
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Super Saturday Training!
Boy Scout Leader Training on October 15th,
10am - 2pm at the BSA Council Office
Classes to be offered: Scout Master Specific Training, Trail to Eagle,
Troop Committee, Youth Protection
Bring a sack lunch.Pre-Register by 6 October @ BSA office
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Distinguished Citizens Banquet
On December 7th, 2016 the Midnight Sun Council will be honoring
C.B. Bettisworth
andKaren Perdue
for their contributions to the community.
Mark the date on your calendar and call the
Scout office at 452-1976 to make yourreservations!
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Youth Protection Training! The Boy Scouts of Americaplaces the greatestimportance on creating the most secure environmentpossible for our youth
members.
The Midnight Sun Council isdeveloping aPublic Service Announcement(PSA) to promote Scouting in theInterior and we need your favoritepicture showing what your Pack,Troop, or Crew does.
Pictures should show action or handson activities.
You can email your pictures to Cindy Mascadri [email protected].
Pictures need to be received byOctober 15th.
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Freeze Up Canoe Race
Girl Scouts vs Boy Scouts race downthe Chena River onOctober 1st, 2016
starting at 9 am.
Starting at Chena Wayside Park andfinish at Pikes landing.
for more information clickfreeze up canoe race facebook
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Camp Builders!
Youth Protection Training for CubScout through Boy Scouts, orVenturing Youth Protection Trainingfor Venturing is required for all BSAregistered volunteers, regardless oftheir position.
New leaders are required to take YouthProtection Training before they submittheir application for registration. Thecertificate of completion for thistraining must be submitted at the timeapplication is made and beforevolunteer service with youth begins.
Youth Protection Training must berenewed every year. (This is a MidnightSun Council policy and differs from BSANational Policy.) If a volunteer's YouthProtection Training record is not currentat the time of charter renewal, thevolunteer will not be re-registered.
The course is available to take online atwww.my.scouting.org for your specific programinvolvement, Cub Scout, Boy Scout, andVenturing.
You can also check with your District TrainingChair to see if there is an in person trainingavailable.
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
Pack 1551 is hosting a Flag RetirementCeremony
on October 14th, 7:00 pmat the Elks Lodge, 1003 Pioneer Rd.
All Troops, Units and Packs are welcome toattended and bring their flags to retire.
Please contact Cindy Mascadri at 590-8382for more details
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Eagle Scholarship Deadline
The Midnight SunCouncil is looking fora number ofindividuals thatwould be interestedin joining our
Camp Buildersprogram.
The Camp Builders are individualsinterested in improving our camp,Lost Lake.
They will assist Ranger Rick in minormaintenance work, such as painting,hammering, etc. Professionalskills are not necessary, but awillingness to help out is.
If you are interested in periodicallygoing to camp, please contactStephen [email protected] call the Earl & Pat Cook Service Center at907-452-1976.
Come join our team today!
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Do you want to spend a week in theAlaska back country, go above theArctic Circle, or maybe walk on aglacier that's been around prettymuch since the beginning of time?
Welcome to the Northern LightsHigh Adventure Base, where thereis no other place more extreme, wecan certainly help you achieve thosegoals!
For more information about 2017 trekscontact Stephen Smithat [email protected]
Discounted rates will be available forlocal units!
Know any Eagle Scouts who could usescholarships to help supportsome higher education?
Good news! The National EagleScout Association (NESA)Scholarship application processis now open. NESA has shared an overviewwith more details on its website.
The application process allows Eagle Scoutsto access hundreds of thousands of dollars inscholarship money. Interested Eagle Scoutsneed to act quickly to make sure they applybefore the October 31, 2016 deadline.
Eagle Scouts can access applicationdetails here. Individual scholarship award amounts rangeup to $50,000, depending on the focus of thespecific scholarship for which an Eagle Scoutis applying.Be sure to visit the NESA site for full detailsand requirements for applying. NESA alsooffers an FAQ that answers key questionsmany applicants may have.
Applicants are encouraged to read the entireFAQ before applying.
The available scholarships fall into two maincategories, academic and merit.
Academic Scholarships
According to NESA, academicscholarships are based on school andScouting participation, academicperformance, and financial need.Applicants must score a minimum 1800SAT (if taken before January, 2016),1290 (if taken after March, 2016), or 28ACT to apply.NESA also states that academicscholarship applicants must be EagleScouts applying during their senior yearof high school. Exception: Scouts whoseEagle Scout boards of review are heldafter October 31 of their senior year mayapply during the next scholarship cyclein the following year even though theymay be in college by this time.Winners may receive a scholarship onetime only.
Merit Scholarships
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Arctic Innovation Competition
Alaska's Original Idea ContestEnter your ideas and inventions andWIN BIG.
NO entry fee, prototype, or businessplan required
click here for larger flyer image
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District Award of Merit
Applications/Nominations are due on1 December 2016 for the DistrictAward of Merit. Applications can be sent to the BSAoffice at 1400 Gillam Way/attentionJack Daly.
Applications can be found online, justtype in the phrase "BSA DistrictAward of Merit" or click here
The District Award of Merit will beawarded at the Council RecognitionDinner on February 4, 2017
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MacGyver It, Scout Style!
Your Scout Could Win Big!
Duct tape, gum wrappers and paperclips.
Their silver hue may be the onlyobvious thing these objects have in
common, but in the hands of a
According to NESA, merit scholarshipsare based on school and Scoutingparticipation, and community service.NESA merit scholarship applicants mustbe Eagle Scouts graduating high schoolor undergraduate college students nofarther than completion of the junior year.Recipients may receive the scholarshipone time only.
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You are invited!
Toontuk Lodge is inviting you to come and
have Dinner with us at the
Earl & Pat Cook Service Center on November 19th at 5:00 PM
to learn about our upcomingCamp and High Adventure
2017 programs
Check your mail for invitations!
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
The CFC is the official workplace
giving campaign of the Federal government.
The mission of the CFC is to promote andsupport philanthropy through a program that isemployee focused, cost-efficient and effectivein providingFederal employees the opportunity to improvethe quality of life for all. Similar to the UnitedWay, Federal employees can donate to theirfavorite charities through giving at work orpayroll deduction.
They would need to identify their charity
particularly skilled person, thoseeveryday objects could transform into
an extraordinary hack that can doextraordinary things.
We know this as "MacGyvering"-skill sets that help you survive
Click here for more information
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TAKE ACT!ON FOR LUNG HEALTH ADVOCACY TRAINING
On October 1st, 2016, we welcomeanyone who is passionate about
cancerprevention and lung health to join us.
No experience is necessary. Thisevent is free and
open to the public.
Click here for more information andflyer
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This is to announce the
Sons of the American RevolutionEagle Scout award program.
The program is open to Eagle Scouts,under 19 years of age.
The award will be based on a themeessay by the scout.
The National Award is $10,000 for thewinner, $6,000 for the 1st runner-up,and $4,000 for the 2nd runner-up.
A possible state award for the top 3will be published later.
through its designated ID code.
The Midnight Sun Council's code is 64719.
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NYLT 2017
Date: June 4th -10th
Location: Twin Bears Camp,MP30 Chena HotSprings Road,Fairbanks, Alaska
Cost: TBA
Only 48 slots are available for each courseso register early!
The NYLT six-day course centers around theconcepts of what a leader must BE,what a leader must KNOW, and what a leadermust DO.
The key elements are then taught with a clearfocus on HOW TO.
The emphasis of each session is not onlyknowledge but also giving the participants a"Toolbox of Skills" that equips them with the"How."
Who is Eligible to attend?All youth leaders in Boy Scouts/Varsityprograms, 14 years of age or older by the firstday of the course, who have achieved FirstClass rank, completed Introduction toLeadership Skills For Troops (ILST) andbe recommended by their unit adult leader.
Venturing and Sea Scout youth participantsmust be 14-20 years old, have completed theonline "Crew Officer Orientation," and the(VLSC) Venturing Leadership Skills Course,OR the new online (ILSC) Introduction toLeadership Skills for Crews.
Sea Scouts must have ILSC and be
The state society will conduct ajudging of applications in the spring of
2017, date to be announced later.
The top 3 state applications are to beforwarded to National SAR by June 1,
2017.
Please click here for more information!
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Congratulations to our 2016 Eagle Scouts!!
Crew 11LDS Delta WardJeron Lemons
Troop 11LDS Delta WardTanner MichieLiam Barnard
Troop 42North Star VolunteerFire DepartmentBlake Farnham
Troop 2LDS 2nd WardGunther Gair
Troop 14LDS Badger Road WardStephen Poupard
Troop 1Rotary FairbanksCanon Cogan
Troop 35Salcha LDS Branch
recommended by their unit adult leader.
For more information, contact NYLT CourseDirector: Pat DeMeritt at (907) 460-0254 [email protected]
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Camp Updates!
If you have beenkeeping up with theMidnight Sun Councilvia ourFacebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/midnightsuncouncil/,you would already know about all of the greatchanges being made out at Lost Lake.
Here is a partial list of some of the items:
1) A new pavilion in Joy Campsite thanks toTroop 38 (Contact the Earl & Pat Cook ServiceCenter at 452-1976, if your unit would like toadopt a campsite too).
2) The LDS Family Camp cleared brush,smoothed the road by the waterfront, andimproved the entrance to the Nature Trail.
3) The new Ranger Building and Pole Barnhave been completed. Thank you Richard,Steve, and Bobby!!
4) The Foundation forthe new Shotgun Rangehas been set
5) A High AdventureCabin is almostcomplete, and it will include USB ports for youruse.
Taylor PriceJohn TidwellConnor Berry
Crew 1000Friends of Lost LakeRyan Brewer
Troop 38Knights of ColumbusMaxwell DeMeritt
Troop 49North Pole Rotary Club Jonathan Weeks
Troop 92Kiwanis Club of Fairbanks Daniel Miller
Troop 2LDS 3rd WardBaird Reynolds
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Are you a friend of the MidnightSun Council's Facebook page? If the answer is no, then you aremissing out on all of theimportant updates andannouncements that we sharevia Facebook, like our meetingannouncements, upgrades atLost Lake, changes in program,and more! Come check us out,"LIKE" the page and "SHARE"the stories with your friends.
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6) The Alyeska Building has been removed,and a parking lot is being put in its place. Eventually, the parking lot will have electricity toplug your cars in, and possibly a section forRVs.
7) New wood boxes have been made forthe campsites.
Really!This is your camp and you should feel proud ofwhat has been accomplished to improve thecamp for our Scouts. If you haven't had achance to see these new things, you shouldtake a drive out and look around. Just giveRichard a heads up, so he knows to let you in.
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Cub Scout Council Rock
On the weekend of September 23rd, 2016 approximately 5 Cub Scout Packs with about 100 participants
including parents, Scouts and familymembers enjoyed a day of activity at ChenaLakes Recreation Facility.
The theme for the event was Olympics tocommemorate the 2016 summer Olympicsheld in Brazil. The Cubs enjoyed activities totest their strength at a shuttle run, push-ups, situps. Cubs also, enjoyed learning how to builda fire to boil water to cook their lunch and thento dive into the frigid Chena Lakes water toearn the right to be recognized as a Polar BearPlunge participant along with a birch medallionto commemorate the experience.
Scouts also fished to see who could catch themost fish.
A special thanks goes out to Doug Andersonand Sharon Freeman for organizing the event
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Fall Camp-O-Ree @Moose Mountain
Approximately 75participants enjoyed thefall camp-0-ree whichwas held for the first time at the MooseMountain Ski Resort.
The theme of the camp-o-ree was Olympics, tocommemorate the 2016 summer Olympicsheld in Brazil.
Along with many physicals activities such aspush-ups/sit ups and shuttle races, Scouts were able to throw knives/axes, builda fire to boil water, relearn knots
and first aid, set up a Wall tent.
The event was capped with a Dutch oven cookoff/bbq pot luck. Hungry Scouts devouredpizza, shepherd's pie, chicken with dumplingsand an assortment of breads and desserts.
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Scouting for Food Special Thanks toTroop 42!
They were the onlyUnit that participatedin Scouting for Foodthis year.
They had 22 Scouts and parents help with thedistribution of the door hangers and collectionof the food.
They turned in 264lbs of food to the FairbanksCommunity Food Bank. If your Unit participates in a Food Drive pleasesend us a picture and let us know how muchyou collected.
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2016 Golden Eagles
The Golden Eagle Club is a group of ScoutingBenefactors who contribute $1000 or more annually tothe general operations fund of the Midnight SunCouncil. A special Thank You to our 2016 GoldenEagle Club members:
StephenAdamczak
AlaskaRiverways
Alaska Tent & Tarp
WilliamBeistline
Larry Bennett B-LineConstruction,
Inc.Mary Binkley Bowers Office
Products Inc.John Brady
BSA NationalFoundation
BryantChristensen
Tim Cline
Jeff Cook Skip Cook Conoco Phillips
Steve Curley Dateline DigitalPrinting
Denali StateBank
Design Alaska,Inc.
Doyon Utilities Shane Duval
Greater FairbanksHospital
Foundation
FairbanksMemorial Hospital
Fairbanks GoldMining Inc.
VincentHaneman Jr.
Paul Hoff Rodger Hughes
Robert Hull Ben Lomond,Inc.
Nenana IceClassic
Optimist Club of Fairbanks
NicholePittman
Prospector Outfitters
RasmusonFoundation
Ravn Alaska RotaryFoundation
Stephen Smith Robert Taylor The Usibelli Foundation
Tired Iron Toontuk Lodge#549
Wells Fargo
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Midnight Sun Council | 907-452-1976 | http://www.midnightsunbsa.org/1400 Gilliam Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701
Stephen Smith Scout Executive [email protected]
Jack Daly District Executive [email protected]
Tasmine Stebbins Senior Learning for Life Executive [email protected]
vacant Outreach Director
Teresa Knapp Scout Shop Manager/Registrar [email protected]
Richard Baumfalk Lost Lake Camp Ranger [email protected]
Stacy Brandon Office Manager (Accounting) [email protected]
Yvonne Orsini-Boone Office Assistant [email protected]
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