How much did you pay for troop cookware?
UPDATED for clarity 4/24/2019:
I was trolling around on Amazon and I ran across something that shocked me. $15 for a
a Lodge frying pan.
That is worth noting. Where have you found good deals on troop equipment? Add your comments below.
Swim Tests for Summer Camp
from Paul Kovach.
All Scouts and adults involved in troop aquatic activities are required to have their swimming ability defined by the BSA Swim Test. These activities would include aquatics at summer camp (Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Lifesaving, Sailing, etc) and troop canoeing events.
If you or your Scout did not attend the T514 Swim Test on April 1 at Pike Aquatic Center, there are a few other options to complete this test. One can go in advance of the activity to a local pool that has a certified Lifeguard. The requirements are attached so that the Lifeguard could perform the test. Availability and out-of-pocket costs may vary for each. Below are some potential or known opportunities.
Finally, for Ransburg only, a scout or scouter may take the test at Ransburg on the afternoon of troop arrival.
JCC (Jewish Community Center on Hoover Rd.) –https://jccindy.org/community/water-park-pools/
Monon Ctr – https://www.carmelclayparks.com/monon-community-center/
YMCA – Jordan https://indymca.org/jordan/program/aquatics-swim-lessons/
YMCA – Pike https://indymca.org/orthoIndy-foundation/
Zionsviile Aquatics Center – Zionsville High School, 900 Mulberry Street. Cost is $10 per Scout. http://aquatic.zionsvilleeaglerec.com/scout-swim-testing.cfm
Scouts & Scouters should use the attached swim classification form here
Michael Rodriguez Beading Ceremony
Congratulations to Michael Rodriguez! Last night he shared his Wood Badge Beading Ceremony with all of those at Roundtable. Mike told the audience that he wanted to share this experience at Roundtable because he found so much fellowship and help from the other Scouters at Roundtable over the years, just as he found fellowship and help from his Wood Badge Patrol – Go Screaming Eagles! Wood Badge in the United States is the highest level of adult Scout leader training available. It was first presented in England by the founder of Scouting, Baden Powell. Find more information here: http://woodbadge.org/
Join us at the May Roundtable and meet the other Scouters in our District and to share our “Best Adventures” to help encourage all Scouts and Scouters to Dream Big!
Direct Contact Leader Training
As we start we move towards summer I want to remind you about the council policy of requiring all Direct Contact Leaders to be trained for their respective leadership positions. This policy will affect all Scouts BSA Direct Contact Leaders this year including new leaders that join with their Scout this spring.
Scouts BSA Direct Contact Leaders must be trained for their respective positions by December 31, 2019, to be registered for their positions in 2020. Starting January 1, 2020 Scouts BSA Leaders who assume Direct Contact positions must complete position specific training by December 31 of that year.
To read the full required training policy click here.
All required training is available online at my.scouting.org with exception to Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) required for Scouts BSA.
Scoutmaster/Asst. Scoutmaster Training
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Online at www.my.scouting.org
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University of Scouting on Saturday, November 9
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Training
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Council provided training June 8-9 (Sat-Sun), Aug. 3-4 (Sat-Sun), Dec. 14-15 (Sat-Sun). Click here to register for the Council provided IOLS training.
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University of Scouting on Saturday, November 9
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May be available at district camporees
For a list of other upcoming classroom trainings, check the Crossroads of America Council website at www.crossroadsbsa.org. For Frequently Asked Questions about Direct Contact Leader training please click here.
Trained leaders lead to better unit program, better unit programs allow us to change more life’s and impact more communities. Thank you for getting trained and all you do for Scouting.
Yours in Scouting,
Natalie Maenhout
Council Training Chair
NYLT – formerly White Stag
Don’t let your youth leaders miss out on the premier leadership training for Scouts. Your unit and your program will benefit when your youth are trained to lead. Many units choose to send their top youth leaders paid for by the unit.
2019 Dates – 3 courses available to choose from:
April 5-9 & May 3-5, 2019 (must attend both weekends) / Camp Kikthawenund / Course Director: Matthew Lackner
Week-Long Course – June 16-22, 2019 / Camp Red Wing / Course Director: Joseph Fenimore
September 13-15 & September 27-29, 2019 (must attend both weekends) / Camp Kikthawenund / Course Director: James Tungan
Have your youth leadership register today at https://scoutingevent.com/160-nyltapril2019
Merit Badge Counselor Update
From Kevin Neese, NS Training Chair – Merit Badge Counselors for North Star District.
The new list is complete and will be updated periodically. Scouts can ask their SM for the list of North Star MBC
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Reminder – New Eagle project workbook available
New Eagle project workbook available
https://bobwhiteblather.com/new-eagle-project-workbook-available/
— Read on bobwhiteblather.com/new-eagle-project-workbook-available/
UPDATE: A copy of the 2019 version may also be downloaded from here.
PLEASE NOTE: it cannot be read by Apple’s Preview. You must have a free copy of Adobe Acrobat ver. 9.0 or higher to open it. See bobwhiteblather.com’s link above for more information.
NS Pinewood Derby! March 23 2019
Reminder: The North Star District PINEWOOD DERBY will be taking place on Saturday March 23rd at the American Legion Post #3, 6379 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220. Registration opens at 9am with racing action getting underway at 9:30am.
All Cubs are welcome!
Each Pack’s Top 4 finishers and each Pack’s “Best of Show” are entered in the District Derby automatically and free of charge. All other cars may race for a $2 entry fee.
Boy Scout troops that would like to assist Packs in running their Derbies can contact District Pinewood Derby Coordinator Bill Buchalter.
Please see the NS District PWD Flier 2019 flyer attached. Hope to see you there!
Dr. Peter Gray’s Testimony to the Connecticut State Legislature in Favor of a Free-Range Parenting Bill – Let Grow
Strong case for play without adult supervision.
When you take your unit camping, how much are you present and observant for safety, but removed from the action to allow your kids freedom?
Here’s why observing from a distance is so important:
Dr. Peter Gray’s Testimony to the Connecticut State Legislature in Favor of a Free-Range Parenting Bill – Let Grow
— Read on letgrow.org/dr-peter-grays-testimony-to-the-connecticut-state-legislature-in-favor-of-a-free-range-parenting-bill/
Temporary Eagle Extension for New Scouts
Temporary transition rules give new Scouts BSA members the chance to earn Eagle https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/01/31/temporary-transition-rules-give-new-scouts-bsa-members-the-chance-to-earn-eagle/
CORRECTED 2/20/19: While this program is imperative for older female Scouts, it applies to boys and girls who join in the provided timeline.
CAC North Star Unofficial Website 
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