Kingdom of Popcorn (Sale) Reigns Supreme!

Jim & Marion MillerMedieval CastleProgress Photos

An Impressive & Inspirational Effort

Congratulations to all of our Scouts on their adventurous trek to discover the Kingdom of Popcorn. And, congratulations to all who participated in making this year’s popcorn sale such a success!

We were successful for many reasons:

• Our Council Popcorn Chair Joe Mayne. We can’t thank Joe enough for his assistance in developing the theme and leading the kick-off presentations.

• Lawrence Swanz for taking the lead as the Gateway District Popcorn Chair. Thank you for all of your help!

• We had 25 units show a 15% or more increase in sales over last year and our council-wide sales were up 7%!

Kick-Off Video Contest & Drawing Winners

There were 12 units that submitted videos:Pack 6 of St. Augusta Pack 99 of Elk RiverPack 44 of Little Falls Pack 107 of St. CloudPack 50 of Rockville Pack 116 of PrincetonPack 61 of Staples Pack 192 of OgilviePack 66 of Brooten Troop 61 of StaplesPack 67 of Belgrade Troop 66 of Brooten

Congratulations to each unit for receiving the $50 bonus for submitting a video and thank you for making the contest so much fun!

The Noon Optimist Club in St. Cloud had to decide who would be the contest winner to receive the extra 50% commission. They reviewed all of the wonderful videos and had a hard time deciding. But, after careful deliberation, they chose the video that came from Troop 66. Congratulations, Troop 66! See the contest winner at www.bsacmc.org.

Camp Nanuq Nanuq - from the Eskimo translation, meaning Polar Bear.

The Central Minnesota Council, BSA andParker Scout Reservation wish to invite you to our four new winter event weekends!

Cub Scout Nanuq Camp for Tigers, Wolf, and Bear Cubs February 7-8 and February 14-15

Webelos Scout Nanuq Camp for 1st and 2nd Year Webelos February 28-March 1 and March 7-8

Learn to cross-country ski, snowshoe, ice fi sh, make crafts, and observe nature. Play games like capture the fl ag, snow golf, snow tubing, and broomball. Plus, for the Webelos age Scouts, we will present information and techniques on winter survival and how to stay warm and dry in the Minnesota winters. A hot lunch, dinner, and breakfast will be provided to everyone during each Saturday to Sunday excursion.

The fee is $20 per Scout and $10 per adult. Please provide full payment at the time of registration. The fees are non-refundable but they are transferable to another Scouting or council event. Download the registration form today atwww.bsacmc.org or stop by our offi ce.

There was great anticipation to fi nd out who won the terrifi c prizes that were available this year through our drawings. The winners were drawn on November 13 but it took some time to receive all of the prizes and then coordinate the prize presentations.See the prize drawing winners on page 7.

The CompassA Quarterly Publication of the Central Minnesota Council, Boy Scouts of America

January 2009 Issue www.bsacmc.org

Thank you to the United Way for their continued support of the Boy Scouts of America.

Council Calendar January 9-11 Alpha Lupus Staff Weekend 10 Order of the Arrow Banquet 10 OA Lodge Leadership Development Conference 19 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - CMC Offi ce & Scout Shop Closed 23-25 Alpha Lupus Session One February 2 Groundhog Day 6-8 Alpha Lupus Session Two 7 Scout Sabbath 7 Boy Scout Winter Event at Parker Scout Reservation 7-8 Cub Scout Nanuq Camp Session One 8 Scout Sunday 14 Valentine’s Day 14-15 Cub Scout Nanuq Camp Session Two 16 President’s Day - CMC Offi ce Closed 28-3/1 Webelos Scout Nanuq Camp Session One March 7-8 Webelos Scout Nanuq Camp Session Two 8 Daylight Savings Time Begins 13-14 North Star District Cub Hibernation South 13-15 Order of the Arrow Winter Fellowship 14 Gateway and Scenic Districts Wolf Howl 17 Saint Patrick’s Day 20 Vernal Equinox - First Day of Spring 20-21 Pine Tree District Cub Hibernation 27-28 North Star District Cub Hibernation North

Central Minnesota Council, BSA1191 Scout Drive

Sartell, Minnesota 56377

Phone Number 320-251-3930 Fax Number 320-251-3933 Toll Free Number 866-515-3930

Council Website www.bsacmc.org BSA Website www.scouting.org

Council President Royce Nies Scout Executive Dave Trehey

Field Director Marty Richards

Compass Editor Mike Gardner

The Compass is published quarterly by the Central Minnesota Council, Boy Scouts of America. A complimentary copy is mailed to all registered Scouting families. Yearly subscriptions are available through the Council Service Center for $10.00.

Central Minnesota Council Membership

(as of January 6, 2008)

Cub Scouts 3,273 in 88 Packs

Boy Scouts 1,249 in 70 Troops

Venturers 146 in 19 Crews

Total Scouts 4,668 in 177 Units

Learning for Life 904 in 10 Groups

Exploring 77 in 7 Posts

Adult Leaders 1,678 in 192 Units

Please visit us online at www.bsacmc.org for the latest news and information about Scouting in your area.

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Congratulations, Eagle Scouts!(October 2008 - December 2008)

Sean AndersonTroop 18, St. Cloud

Michael AtneosenTroop 58, Park Rapids

Matthew CotaTroop 18, St. Cloud

Stephen DanielsonTroop 84, St. Joseph

Collin EsmayTroop 3, St. Cloud

Andrew FiebelkornTroop 43, Brainerd

Dan FredellTroop 99, Elk River

Nathan FriederichsTroop 34, Paynesville

Joshua GoddingTroop 14, St. Cloud

Brandon MaloneyTroop 99, Elk River

Kyle MoenchTroop 54, Wadena

Justin OvermanTroop 30, Albany

Samuel RittenhouseTroop 34, Paynesville

Anthony SchmidTroop 58, Park Rapids

Kenny SimonTroop 60, Royalton

Robert SwanstromTroop 58, Park Rapids

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage 3 Leader Training, NYLT, and Ripley RendezvousPage 4 Alpha Lupus, Venturing, and High Adventure BasesPage 5 CMC Districts and Scoutreach InformationPage 6 Thanks, Optimist Youth Awards, and Scout BooksPage 7 Popcorn Drawing Winners and Friends of ScoutingBack Cover News from the Scout Shop

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SEE YOU AT RIPLEY RENDEZVOUS 2009!Remember these dates April 24-26.Ripley Rendezvous is the last weekend of April!

Experience a wide variety of activities, shows, and displays. And enjoy a visit to the Camp Ripley Military Museum.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance will be back in full force with archery and bb gun ranges as well as various displaysfrom all segments of Minnesota sports.

The Venture-X area for Scouts and Venturerswill be fi lled with climbing, repelling, andproblem solving activities.

Please visit us online at www.bsacmc.org for additional Training information and to download registration forms.

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Pine Tree & North StarCub Scout Leader Training Courses

Special sessions of Webelos Leader Outdoor Training and BALOO are scheduled for February 20 & 21.

Staples Alliance Church in Staples, MN will host an overnight training session for all Cub Scout leaders

interested in learning about camping skills for Cub Scouts and Webelos. It is anticipated that there will also be special

breakout sessions for individuals who would like to know more about online advancement, staging Pack and Den

ceremonies as well as other issues of Pack Management.

For more info please contact Marty Richards at marty@bsacmc.org or 218-280-9379.

Final details and costs will be available at the January Roundtables and online at www.bsacmc.org.

The BWCA Challenge is a new program that will be offered to anyone 13 years of age and older. All youth and adults can participate in activities designed to teach the techniques of Canoe Country Camping. Hands-on learning from Scouts and Scouters who have experience in Canoe Country Camping activities such as outdoor cooking, canoe techniques, route planning, equipment selection and packing, and much more!

The fi rst 200 Scouts 13 years of age or older to register will be eligible to try out other essential outdoor skills in the Outdoor Pursuits area located down range.

The cost for theweekend is only $35

and includes 4 meals,2 Cracker Barrels, and indoor housing.

Watch our website www.bsacmc.orgfor the registration form!

National Youth Leadership TrainingNational Youth Leadership Training

NYLT is an intense, and fun, six-day outdoor leadershipNYLT is an intense, and fun, six-day outdoor leadership training experience for Troop youth leaders. Its principle training experience for Troop youth leaders. Its principle

function is to help Scoutmasters improve the quality of their function is to help Scoutmasters improve the quality of their Troop by training their top leaders in the art of leadership, Troop by training their top leaders in the art of leadership,

team building, decision making, and confl ict resolution.team building, decision making, and confl ict resolution.The BSA developed this course nationally and modeled itThe BSA developed this course nationally and modeled it

after the 21after the 21stst Century Wood Badge training for adults. Century Wood Badge training for adults.

Our council’s NYLT course is entering its third season thisOur council’s NYLT course is entering its third season this summer with an experienced staff. We are going to a course summer with an experienced staff. We are going to a course that covers two weekends instead of a weeklong schedule.that covers two weekends instead of a weeklong schedule.

We hope this will allow more boys to take part in the training.We hope this will allow more boys to take part in the training.The dates will be May 29-31 and June 5-7.The dates will be May 29-31 and June 5-7.

If you are interested in NYLT, or have any questions,If you are interested in NYLT, or have any questions,please contact Paul Ravenberg at please contact Paul Ravenberg at paul@bsacmc.orgpaul@bsacmc.org

or 320-251-3930 ext. 115.or 320-251-3930 ext. 115.

Registration forms will be available starting at Roundtable.Registration forms will be available starting at Roundtable. They will also be available on our website www.bsacmc.org.They will also be available on our website www.bsacmc.org.

NORTHERN TIERHigh Adventure Website

www.ntier.org

There are bimonthly updates on the website. Your key source for information on everything you need in your unit. Check it out now, and often, to stay up on what is happening. Also, make sure to see the pictures of events and activities.

Sign up for the Northern MN High Adventure Camp for an extremely well supervised outing in the boundary waters of Minnesota and Canada.

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SPECIAL NOTE:

National Tour PermitAll High Adventure Trips over

500 Miles (each way) require a National Tour Permit. Allow four weeks for the process. Please plan your itinerary accordingly

and make sure to get your permit in to the council

ahead of time.

ALPHA LUPUS - OKPIKALPHA LUPUS - OKPIKCentral Minnesota Council’s Cold-Weather AdventureCentral Minnesota Council’s Cold-Weather Adventure

Okpik (OOk’ pick) is a challenging cold-weather camping program designedOkpik (OOk’ pick) is a challenging cold-weather camping program designedto teach Scouts, Scouters, and Venturers the basic skills neededto teach Scouts, Scouters, and Venturers the basic skills needed

to operate a safe outdoor winter program for their own unit.to operate a safe outdoor winter program for their own unit.

Two Different Program Camps the Weekends of January 23-25 and February 6-8Two Different Program Camps the Weekends of January 23-25 and February 6-8

Please contact Camp Director Bob Pederson at 320-251-3930 ext. 113 with questionsPlease contact Camp Director Bob Pederson at 320-251-3930 ext. 113 with questionsor go to www.bsacmc.org and download your registration form today!or go to www.bsacmc.org and download your registration form today!

Begin the Lifelong Adventure of Scuba Diving!Begin the Lifelong Adventure of Scuba Diving!Experience the underwater wilderness like you have never seen it before.Experience the underwater wilderness like you have never seen it before.In just one week you can become a PADI Open Water certifi ed diver.In just one week you can become a PADI Open Water certifi ed diver.Get your certifi cation in our state-of-the-art facility and enjoy open water Get your certifi cation in our state-of-the-art facility and enjoy open water dives in some of the fi nest diving grounds in the United States.dives in some of the fi nest diving grounds in the United States.

Spring Openings Are Still Available:Spring Openings Are Still Available: • February 15-22 • April 12-19 • February 15-22 • April 12-19

Summer Opportunities:Summer Opportunities: • June 3-10 • June 3-10 • June 7-14 • June 7-14 • June 21-28 • June 21-28 • July 12-19 • July 12-19 • Aug. 9-16 • Aug. 9-16 • and others! • and others!

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Go online toGo online towww.bsaseabase.orgwww.bsaseabase.org

and book your and book your adventure now!adventure now!

KOTA High AdventureKOTA High AdventureOnly for experienced winterOnly for experienced winter

campers. It is for Scouts, campers. It is for Scouts, Scouters, and VenturersScouters, and Venturers

who can handle two who can handle two nights in the arctic cold nights in the arctic cold

with nothing more with nothing more than their gear. The than their gear. The

commitment to spend commitment to spend the weekend in the the weekend in the

elements is required elements is required as well as the desire as well as the desire

to stretch the limits of to stretch the limits of skiing, snowshoeing, skiing, snowshoeing,

shooting 22’s, black powder, shooting 22’s, black powder, and sleeping under the stars.and sleeping under the stars.

Alpha LupusAlpha LupusFor fi rst and second time For fi rst and second time campers. It is for fun not campers. It is for fun not for survival. You will for survival. You will learn, in the comfort of learn, in the comfort of a heated building, all a heated building, all about winter camping. about winter camping. Trained instructors Trained instructors will prepare you will prepare you for camping in a for camping in a thermo-shelter (a thermo-shelter (a structure of tree limbs, structure of tree limbs, leaves, and snow) and leaves, and snow) and teach you about skiing, teach you about skiing, snowshoeing, specialized snowshoeing, specialized equipment, and food preparation.equipment, and food preparation.

Venture CrewsVenturing is coed and open to females in 9th grade through age 20.Venturing is a great opportunity for older youth to stay involved in the program.It can utilize an existing troop committee to oversee activities and operations.

Venturing provides youth leadership opportunities. It can provide an Eaglecandidate with a qualifying position if one is not available in the troop.

The Ranger Program provides a challenge plus awards can be earnedthrough this great youth program. Go to www.bsacmc.org to learn more!

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Scenic District Communities Served: Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Freeport, Greenwald, Holdingford, Luxemburg, Melrose, Paynesville, Rice, Richmond, Rockville, St. Augusta, St. Cloud, St. Joseph, St. Martin, St. Stephen, St. Wendel, Sartell, Sauk Centre, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park

District ExecutivePaul Ravenberg

320-251-3930 ext. 115paul@bsacmc.org

North Star & Pine TreeDistricts Field Director

Marty Richards320-251-3930 ext. 108

marty@bsacmc.org

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Gateway District Communities Served: Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Elk River, Foley, Isle, Milaca, Mora, Ogilvie, Onamia, Princeton, Wahkon, and Zimmerman

North Star District Communities Served: Akeley, Bertha, Bluffton, Bowlus, Browerville, Burtrum, Clarissa, Eagle Bend, Hewitt, Little Falls, Long Prairie, Menahga, Nevis, Park Rapids, Pierz, Randall, Royalton, Sebeka, Staples, Swanville, Upsala, Verndale and Wadena

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Please see the Districts page at www.bsacmc.org for more information on meeting dates and upcoming activities.

Pine Tree District Communities Served: Aitkin, Backus, Baxter, Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake, Cushing, Deerwood, Emily, Fifty Lakes, Garrison, Ironton, McGregor, Merrifi eld, Motley, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Pillager and Pine River

Scoutreach is a Great Experience for Our Youth and LeadersScoutreach is growing strong in the area thanks to great leaders! Heather O., Darcy H., Andrea K., and Yussef U. have stepped up to reach out to our at-risk youth. They have taken on the challenge to be friends and role models for these boys. They are educating boys to the world of Scouting by sharing their time and talents. What a thrill to walk into the Boys and Girls Clubs or La Cruz Community and hear “Is it time for Boy Scouts? Yeah!” They are enthusiastic, excited Scouts absorbing all they can to be better young men.

We are always looking for help in the St. Cloud metro area. If you would like to be a part of the Scoutreach program, please contact Jane.

Are You Ready for March ‘Cub Hibe’ Madness?!There will be three Cub Scout Hibernations in March for North Star and Pine Tree District Scouts. The fi rst Cub Hibe will be at Camp Ripley on March 13 and 14. The Scouts will be based out of the TAAC/Base Headquarters building. Plans include a Ripley environmental offi ce program, the DNR in the display room, and a trip out for a wolf howling! There will also be crafts, games, archery, food, and movies! The second Cub Hibe will be in the Brainerd-Baxter area on March 20 and 21. Plans include a swim party at the Lodge Watermark and then we move to the Brainerd National Guard building. This night of fun and excitement will include crafts, games, archery, food, movies, and some surprises!

The third Cub Hibe will be at Park Rapids High School on March 27 and 28. Plans include a swim party, archery, crafts, games, and local experts will share their special skills. Pizza and drinks will be available as well as movies and a special Deal or No Deal competition!

All Cub Hibes will cost $20 and the registration deadline is March 6. Sign up forms, with directions, for each Cub Hibe will be available at the January Roundtables and online at www.bsacmc.org.

Welcome, New Scouts and ScoutParents!Thank you for joining the Central Minnesota Council Scouting family! We want to offer our help to make your Scouting experience everything it should be. First, earn your Bobcat and then work on your Tiger, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos patch. Tigers earn beads by doing a monthly Family, Den, and Go See It fi eld trip. We have a lot of activities for you to do at all levels!

Make sure to check out www.scoutparents.org for information about our programs and go to our national website www.scouting.org for the FAST TRACKS program to help with den meeting plans. Also, followThe Compass and watch our website www.bsacmc.org for information on upcoming events and activities!

Join the District Team!The Gateway District is always looking for enthusiastic people to serve on the District Committee. Listed below are the areas in which we are looking for your help. If you are interested in one of these positions or if you would like to learn more about what each job entails and approximate time commitment, please contact Paul. • Tiger Prowl Event Chairperson • Unit Commissioners • Scouting For Food Chairperson • Friends of Scouting Chairperson • Friends of Scouting Presenters

Thank you to all the unit and district level volunteers who made 2008 a great year for the Gateway District!

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Scoutreach CoordinatorJane Holmberg

320-251-3930 ext. 117jane@bsacmc.org Scoutreach Serves Saint Cloud Metro Area Communities

On October 11 & 12, Parker Scout Reservation hosted its annual WABD event for 1st and 2nd year Webelos.The weather was a bit damp and cool, however the turnout was tremendous. We served about 600 people during the two-day event and we had over 280 people stay and camp during the three-day weekend.

Kudos to all the leaders, parents, and Scouts who came prepared to have fun and learn. I would like to thank the following staff for their volunteer involvement:

• Bob & Renata Remington for chairing the event • Tom & Suzie Keller for feeding the masses

and thanks to all of the station leaders:

Again, thanks so much to everyone who attended and volunteered. I hope to see all of you soon on the trails and in the woods at Parker Scout Reservation.

Bob Pederson Parker ScoutReservationCamp Director

• Matt Bakken • Rich Diedrichsen • Wayne Dosh • Jane Holmberg • Scott Holmberg • Andrew Keiser • John Keiser • Michael Gage • Nathan Kiser

• Chris Leither • Dean Makey • Dr. Donald Neu • Brian Pike • Dan Piwowar • Galen Piwowar • Deb Richards • Jason Schwartz • Tammy Schwartz

Congratulations to Trevor Davis of Troop 13 and Evan Neu of Troop 18, named the 2008 St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club Youth Award winners. Chartered in 1973, the St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club members represent a cross section of their community. Club members recognize their civic responsibilities and join together voluntarily in thought and action for the good of the community.

Trevor Davis is a Life Scout, who has earned 24 merit badges to date, and he is an Order of the Arrow member. Trevor serves as Senior Patrol Leader, troop scribe, and he is a counselor at Many Point Scout Camp. Trevor attends Tech High School in St. Cloud where he is involved in JV lacrosse and soccer. Trevor also plays city league baseball and has a red belt in Tae Kwon Do. Trevor has participated in a Philmont High Adventure trek and he is coordinating his troop’s trip to the Florida High Adventure Sea Base this year. Trevor is a BSA Lifeguard and Red Cross certifi ed in CPR and First Aid. He has also earned a Parvuli Dei religious award.

Evan Neu has been an Explorer Scout and he is an Eagle Scout. Evan attends Cathedral High School where he is involved in track and fi eld as well as football. Evan also started a Fishing Club and is part of the mini-singers at Cathedral. Evan is a staff member for the Alpha Lupus winter camp program.

Thanks, Trevor and Evan, for your dedication to your community!

Bob Haller, from Troop 191 and Pack 193, was given some early edition Boy Scout books but what he also received was a history lesson in the legacy of Scouting.

Bob’s friend, whose grandfather Virgil Pickerel was a Scout, found some Boy Scout books that date back to 1910 after his grandfather passed away. Bob then learned more about the books and the history of Scouting in the United Kingdom and in the United States.

The fi rst book, “Woodcraft for Boy Scouts”, is Volume 3 of the Boy Scout Library. The book was compiled and arranged by a B.P. Scout and published by Gale & Polden in London.In 1910, the book cost sixpence in the U.K. which was about seven cents in the U.S. The book is fi lled with illustrations of vegetation and many of the woodland creatures that are indigenousto the U.K.

The other books that Bob received are Boy Scout adventure stories. They have a copyright held by the BSA from 1915 to 1916 and were printed in the U.S. It was very interesting to fi nd out that all of the illustrations in the book “Don Strong of the Wolf Patrol” were drawn by Norman Rockwell.

THANK YOU TO THE PICKEREL FAMILY FOR SHARING THESE INCREDIBLE PIECES OF SCOUTING HISTORY.

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2008 Webelos Activity Badge Day 2008 Optimist Youth Award Winners

The Legacy of Scouting Can Be Found in Early Boy Scout Books

Brainerd Lakes Area FOS Leadership DinnerA Dinner to Benefi t Our ScoutsOn Dec. 4, The Quarterdeck’s Boathouse in Nisswa hosted a special dinner to raise money for our Scouting programs.

The evening started with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction that included many valuable items to bid on. After a delectable dinner, a program followed featuring a very special guest speaker Dan Werthman. Dan is a licensed minister in the Evangelical Free Church of America and a licensed attorney in Minnesota. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Colorado State University, a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Hamline University School of Law. Dan has also served in the U.S. Air Force as Judge Advocate, a military lawyer.

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To make a pledge or contribution to our FOS campaign, please call the Central Minnesota Council at 320-251-3930.

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FAMILY FOS PRESENTATIONS ARE BEING SCHEDULED NOW!Please contact your District Executive (contact info on page 5) with a date, time, and location for your unit to have

a district representative conduct a short FOS presentation to the families in your Pack, Troop, or Crew.

The FOS campaign is vitally important to the operation of the Council and to the programs, support, and resources provided to your unit. By working together, we will have another great year!

Kingdom of Popcorn Sale Prize Drawing WinnersLaptop ComputersGreat job to the units that qualifi ed for the laptop computer drawings! The units needed to sell more than $5,000in popcorn and have a 15% increase in sales from last year.A computer was given out to a unit in each district.

Gateway Pack 98 of Elk River Jill Griffi thsNorth Star Pack 44 of Little Falls Jason BorashPine Tree Pack 36 of Baxter Paul HofmannScenic Pack 25 of Sauk Centre Suzy Hubert

Minnesota Timberwolves JerseysThe three Timberwolves jersey winners were drawn from the “Fill It Up” sheets that were submitted.

North Star Pack 60 of Royalton Jordan MalikowskiPine Tree Pack 83 of Brainerd Noah TheisenScenic Pack 20 of Waite Park Brandon Hartung

Wii Game SystemsWii winners were drawn from all of the tickets that were submitted for each $250 in sales that was made by our Scouts.

Gateway Pack 89 of Big Lake Brett WojackNorth Star Pack 58 of Park Rapids Ean VoigtPine Tree Pack 102 of Pequot Lakes Isaac VogesScenic Pack 113 of St. Cloud Nicholas Graveen

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO ALL OF OUR SCOUTS AND EVERYONE THATPARTICIPATED IN THIS GREAT KINGDOM OF POPCORN SALE!

THANKS TO DAN AND EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THE NIGHT MEMORABLE AND SUCCESSFULBY RAISING OVER $4,000!

The event committee and guest speaker from the left: Donald Spicer, Charles Albrecht, Dan Werthman, Jody Drummond, Caren Bedard, Lee Seipp, Rick Herold

In appreciation for being the guest speaker, Dan Werthman receives the gift of a framed Scout print from event committee member Charles Albrecht.

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