2013 Northern Lights Council Annual Report

annual report 2013
annual report 2013
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Boy Scouts of
America is to prepare young people to
make ethical and moral choices over
their lifetimes by instilling in them the
values of the Scout Oath and Law.
MEMBERSHIP | PROGRAMS
HIGHLIGHTS
MEMBERSHIP | PROGRAMS
The Council’s best recruiting effort in years. We
ended 2013 with growth in Tiger Cubs and the Cub
Scout Program. Only 50 of the more than 270 BSA
Councils had growth in Cub Scouts.
Exploring program grew by 40% with 11 new
Exploring Posts in 2013.
Wayne Stenehjem, ND Attorney General, was
awarded the National BSA Distinguished Eagle
Scout. He received his Eagle Scout award on April
15, 1968 from Troop 14, Chartered by Lutheran
Church of the Cross, Bismarck, ND. This is the first
time a person from the Northern Lights Council has
been recognized with the Distinguished Eagle
Scout Award since 1998.
4, 915 Scouts recorded a rank advancement in
2013, that included 131 Eagle Scouts.
Developed new outreach programs for Native
Americans and other youth groups through
partnerships with United Way of Cass Clay.
Ended 2013 with a balanced budget in the
operating fund. Thanks to sound fiscal
management by volunteers and staff working as a
team, the Council ended on solid financial footing.
72 Boy Scouts and 7 Venturers attended the first
National Scout Jamboree held at the Summit
Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. It was the first
jamboree to include Venture Crews.
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LEADERSHIP
FROM THE KEY THREE
Dear Friends:
Fulfilling promises. Youth Development. Service. Community. All of these
phrases and much more are used to describe Scouting in the Northern Lights
Council. 2013 was a successful year in our Council. Our mission to prepare
young people was fulfilled for 14,576 registered youth in Scouting. All told, over
20,000 youth took part in our programs over the last twelve months.
As you read this annual report, you will see that local Scouting is thriving in
our area. From growth in our core Cub Scout program to a successful National
Jamboree, Scouting is changing the lives of our future leaders. 2013 was also
a year of new things: from our new All Terrain Vehicle program at camp to
tailored outreach programs in Fort Yates and Fargo, ND – Scouting is going into
new adventures and helping even more youth.
We humbly thank you for your support. We look forward to sharing even more
stories about our youth, parents, adult role models, community groups and
much more in 2014. Please follow us on Twitter at @nlcbsa or through our
Facebook page and even subscribe to our eNewsletter at www.nlcbsa.org.
Allan Erickson
Council President
Barry Medd
Council Commissioner
Travis Christopher
Scout Executive
In 2013, over 20,000 youth took part in Scouting programs across the State
of North Dakota, 18 counties in northwest Minnesota and 2 counties each
in South Dakota and Montana.
MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW
double dare ya. 55% of Cub Scouts consider themselves “adventurous.”
TIGER CUBS AND CUB SCOUTS. For boys in grades 1-5.
Cub Scouting is a family and home centered program.
Cub Scouting encourages a boy to “Do Your Best.” Cub
Scouting is an active family program that develops character,
teaches citizenship and promotes fitness. It includes service
projects, games, pinewood derbies, day camps, parent-son
overnighters, projects, ceremonies and outdoor activities.
Cub Scout Youth Served in 2013: 7,150 in 220 Packs.
BOY SCOUTS. For boys in grades 6-12.
The Boy Scout program is an American tradition that
immediately follows Cub Scouting. Boy Scouting is an
outdoor adventure program that develops character,
leadership, citizenship, and fitness. Through the
advancement program, a Scout progresses in rank, gaining
additional knowledge and responsibilities. Boy Scouting
includes learning new skills, summer camp, weekend
campouts, leadership training, community service projects,
hiking and more.
Boy Scout Youth Served in 2013: 2,405 in 131 Troops.
CUB SCOUTS RANKS
Tiger Cub
Bobcat
BOY SCOUT RANKS
623
1,423
Tenderfoot
256
Second Class
210
Wolf
648
First Class
208
Bear
556
Star
193
Webelos
379
Life
182
Arrow of Light
279
Eagle
131
TOTAL3,908
TOTAL1,180
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VENTURING. For young adults ages 14-20.
A challenging high-adventure program for young men and
women designed to prepare them to become responsible
and caring adults. Venturing programs are developed around
six experience areas: Citizenship, Leadership, Fitness, Social,
Outdoor and Service. The program helps youth pursue
special interests in areas such as sports, arts, hobbies, youth
ministry, sea Scouting and outdoor adventure.
Venturing Youth Served in 2013: 570 in 38 Crews.
EXPLORING. Young adults ages 14-20.
Exploring is a career preparation program that helps young
men and women try different vocational options before
making a career decision. Exploring teaches leadership and
problem-solving skills while giving teenagers hands-on
career experience.
Exploring Youth Served in 2013: 452 in 23 Posts.
LEARNING FOR LIFE. All youth in grades K-12.
Learning for Life is a co-ed, in-school character development
curriculum for children in K-12. This program teaches life
skills, social skills and problem solving, while developing selfworth, motivation and personal values. Teachers apply the
curriculum in their classroom utilizing learning modules.
LFL Youth Served in 2013: 3,999 in 31 Groups.
DEVELOPING CHARACTER
AND ENRICHING COMMUNITIES.
The Scouting program provides an opportunity for personal growth through the
advancement program. Scouting teaches young people how to set goals and
work to achieve those goals. Scouts gain self-esteem and self-confidence as
they set goals, achieve them and are recognized through rank advancement.
Advancement is one of the tools that helps Scouting achieve its aims to develop
young people of good character who are physically strong, mentally fit and
trained for good citizenship.
THE MERITS OF SCOUTING
In 2013, Cub Scouts earned 3,908 rank advancements and Boy Scouts earned
1,180 rank advancements including 131 Eagle Scouts who provided more than
21,150 hours of service and leadership.
2013 EAGLE SCOUTS
Shaun Aakre
Spencer Aune
Brock Bortnem
Sean Ahlness
Adam Barden
Taylor Bosworth
Joshua Aichele
Dean Bartschi
Cody Breen
Austin Albrecht
Seth Bauer
Jacob Brindley
Ryan Allmaras
Taylor Beltz
Michael Bushaw
Ross Allmaras
Benjamin Beyer
Caden Coleman
Adam Amble
Jacob Blotsky
Benjamin Cooper II
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Levi Crackel
Vincent Kloubec
Austin Dahly
Lance Knudson
Zachary Davis
Kyle Kokal
Brandon Debauche
Dakota Lakoduk
Alec Deschene
Jacob Larsen
Evan Dietrich
Erick Leiberg
Brock Drevlow
Logan Letexier
James Drewelow
Braydon Love
Matthew Dunam
Grant Lubenow
Marvin Dvorak
Joshua Mackner
Addison Erling
Maxwell McCann
Brian Faris
Adam Merkens
Jordan Federowich
Benjamin Mohan
Blake Fetting
Sean Murphy
Matthew Fevold
Spencer Murphy
Matthew Fiskum
Seth Murray
Lucas Flaagan
Elliot Myers
Logan Flegel
Dalton Myr
Nicholas Foner
Isaac Nagwick
Thomas Gandrud
Tate Nelson
Johnathon Genetti
Samuel Nelson
Hyrum Gentry
Mason Nelson
Shane Gibbons
Austen Norman
Andrew Smith
Jacob Goroski
Justin Olien
Thomas Sorum
Darren Griesert
Tanis Orme
Blaise Stanley
Eric Griesert
Nicholas Peterson
Ashton Stelljes
Hunter Hager
Aaron Pietrowski
Levin Strand
Drake Halver
Luke Potts
Nathan Thomason
Dillon Hebert
Michael Radig
Davyn Thomson
Chad Hermes
Truman Raguse
Tyson Thorstad
Blaine Hills
Geoffrey Rath
Matthew Van Voorhis
Kelsey Hoffart
Maxwell Restemayer
Bryce Veasey Jr.
Luke Hollenbeck
Christopher Rieth
Jakob Volcheck
Nikolas Holweger
Cody Rittenhouse
Kyler Votava
Cole Honeyman
Zachary Rittenhouse
Cordell Wagner
Austin Huck
Nolan Rockstad
Nikolas Wagner
Alexander Igl
Luke Robson
Benjamin Wanner
Colton Janousek
Tracy Roemmich
Christian Wanner
Jarrett Jenni
Thomas Roesch
Taylor Wenstad
Raymond Johanneck
Wyatt Schafer
Damian Whited
Bryce Johnson
Tyrell Schloesser
Dylan Wilkens
Kevin Kalvoda
Alexander Schmidt
Matthew Williams
Blaine Karels
Adam Sip
Spencer Williams
Colton Keller
Randy Small
Adam Wussow
131 scouts
were awarded the
rank of Eagle Scout.
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CAMPING IS SCOUTING’S
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
CAMP WILDERNESS
Near Park Rapids, MN on Bad Axe Lake, Camp Wilderness is the perfect setting
for many exciting and challenging outdoor programs. Yearly, more than 10,000
youth and adults utilize the Camp’s year-round programs and facilities, including
Cub Scouts who participate in an overnight camping experience at the Butler
Wilderness Outpost.
HEART BUTTE SCOUT RESERVATION
Southwest of Bismarck, ND on Lake Tschida, Heart Butte is a great weekend or
overnight camping spot. Heart Butte has fishing, hiking, canoeing and a nearby
public beach to make this a great camping experience for Scouts of all ages.
BIG 4 CAMP
West of Minot, ND, Big 4, which borders the river, is an excellent camping facility
offering summer programs for Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops. Big 4 is
coming back stronger than ever after the flood.
TOM BRANTNER MEMORIAL CAMP
20 miles east of Fargo, ND in Clay County, MN; Units can use the 48-acre property
for short term and overnight camping.
Camping is the foundation of the Scouting experience
and the place where the Scouting program truly
comes alive. The Northern Lights Council’s program
and camp facilities continue to provide support to
the activities of the Packs, Troops, and Crews. In 2013,
more than 12,500 youth and adult leaders enjoyed one
of our year-round camping programs.
LEARN BY EXAMPLE,
GROW FROM EXPERIENCE.
BUILDING BETTER PROGRAMS
Since 1946, thousands of Scouts, their families and others have made Camp
Wilderness their camping destination. Since 1997, more than $4.5 million has
been raised and infused into Camp Wilderness to replace much of the camp
infrastructure. Some recent improvements include: new Wanzek Trading Post
and Scout History Center, new camp fire area, fire tower, generator at the
Butler Wilderness Outpost for Cub Scouts, plus many more.
BETTER FACILITIES . . . AN INVESTMENT IN YOUTH
Capital improvements are ongoing at each one of the
four Council camps. Heart Butte Scout Reservation has
new campsite shelters, and is in the process of building
a new chapel, plus expanding the kitchen. Big 4 Scout
Camp renovations and repair continue since the
devastating flood. And, at the Tom Brantner Memorial
Camp, many of the campsites have been revitalized in
this low impact camp.
team player
65% of Boy Scouts
say Scouting teaches
them to work well
with others.
FINANCE | ENDOWMENT
KEY
FIGURES
Achieved balanced operating budget
in 2013 of income over expenses.
$547,784 provided in direct donor
support through Friends of Scouting
campaign.
Popcorn sale grossed $1,796,236 with
a 70.5% return to Scouting and
$529,062 went to local Packs, Troops,
FINANCE | ENDOWMENT
Teams, Posts and Crews.
More than $88,565 in Endowment
gifts were given to the Northern
Lights Council.
$57,658 was provided for youth
membership and camp scholarships.
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FINANCIALS FOR THE YEAR 2013
2013 REVENUE
SUPPORT
Friends of Scouting
United Way
Special Events
Other Direct
Project Sales
Foundations & Trusts
$
$
$
$
$
$
REVENUE
Camping & Activities
Investment Income
Product Sales
Sale of Supplies
Other Revenue
$1,116,867
$ 163,813
$ 863,834
$ 18,595
$ 63,045
547,784
179,704
35,628
56,265
69,358
33,825
TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $ 3,148,718
Investment
Income
5%
Special Events,
Foundations
and Trusts
2%
United
Way
6%
Camping
and
Activities
35%
Friends of
Scouting
and Product
Sales
52%
2013 EXPENSES
PROGRAM SERVICES (79%)
$2,389,592
Camp Operations
District & Council Operations
Scholarships
Service Center
Professional Service
Service Fees
SUPPORT SERVICES
Administrative (3%)
Fundraising (18%)
$635,208
TOTAL EXPENSES
$3,024,800
Designated for
Special Purposes*
Increase in Unrestricted
Operating Net Assets
$ 86,925
$ 36,993
Support
Services
21%
Direct
Support
to Units for
Program
Services
and Camp
Operations
79%
*Has been designated by the Council Executive Board for special projects. Unaudited for year-end 2013. Audit will be conducted by Widmer Roel PC
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
HERITAGE SOCIETY
An outright gift to the Northern Lights Council’s Endowment Fund or an estate plan
commitment through a bequest in a will, a charitable trust, gift annuity, life insurance
policy, or by some other form of gift.
Frank Anderson
Paul and Keryl Anderson
Bradley and Claudia Ballweber
David Bergstrom
David J. Butler
Neil and Elaine Cofell
Kirk and Stephanie Dean
John and Lucille Decker*
James Deibert
Breck Dokken
W.E. and Arlene Dubs
Allan E. Erickson
Richard and Karen Espeland
John Feick
Dr. David and Shirley Fihn
H.B. Slotnik and Mary Lou Fuller
Dann Greenwood
Mike Hall
Tom Hall
Don and Glenda Haugen
Gary Haynie
Ron and Dixie Jackson
Edward L. Janzen
James and Cynthia Jorgenson
Stan and Suzanne Kaufman
Eugene Kralicek*
Craig and Michelle Larson
Frank and JoAndrea Larson
Ken and Eloise Leggate
Gus and Dorothy Lightfoot
Mark and Bobbie Malmberg
Larry and Linda Maslowski
John P. Maurin*
James and Dorothy McLaughlin
Russell and Jacqueline McNamer
Barry Medd
Floyd Miller
Douglas and Laura Munski
Tim Murphy
Jim and Gail Nelson
Willis and Lucille Nilson*
Robert and Bev Peterson
Steve Plambeck
Bill and Betty Richardson
Bob and Roberta Schaible
Ron and Kathy Schneider
Don and Pat Setter, Sr.
Steve Shark
John and Sherri Stern
Jim and Kathryn Swedback
Robert Tallman*
Abel and Enith Tello
Tim and Julie Tello
Robert and Susan Wefald
*Deceased
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DANIEL CARTER BEARD 1910 SOCIETY
A permanently restricted gift of $100,000 or more to the Council’s Endowment Fund.
James and Cynthia Jorgenson
THE FOUNDERS CIRCLE
A restricted gift of $100,000 or more to the Northern Lights Council.
David J. Butler
Matt and JoAnn Butler
Eugene Kralicek*
Gus and Dorothy Lightfoot
Bill and Betty Richardson
Don and Pat Setter, Sr.
SECOND CENTURY 1910 SOCIETY
A permanently restricted gift of $25,000 or more to the Council’s Endowment Fund.
David J. Butler
Neil and Elaine Cofell
Karen and Richard Espeland
Gary Haynie
Frank and JoAndrea Larson
Tim and Julie Tello
JAMES E. WEST FELLOWS
The West Fellowship award is for a gift to the Northern Lights Council’s endowment fund.
Donors may make cumulative gifts to reach the $1,000 Bronze Member Level, $5,000
Silver Member Level, $10,000+ Gold Member level and $15,000+ Diamond Member Level.
Greg Alverson7
Frank E. Anderson
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Bradley and Claudia BallweberS
Myron Barnes
Kyle Becker
Ryan Benz*
Donovan Benzie
Richard and Laurie Brooks 8
Joseph T. Burns
Roger and Judy Buscher 3
David J. Butler
Parker Cochell
Aaron Cofell
Adrian Cofell
Elaine Cofell
Neil B. Cofell
Barry and Jill Davis
Kirk and Stephanie Dean
James and Millie Deibert
Leo J. Ehrmantraut
Sam Eli*
Ron Elliott
Douglas Emerson
Allan E. Erickson S
Richard and Karen Espeland
Steven Espeland
Gary A. Farnsworth
Susan D. Farnsworth
Richard V. Farnsworth
John S. Feick
Dr. David Fihn
Shirley M. Fihn
Mark B. Foss 4
Clyde FrankB
Trent Gerads
Jack Golden
Dann Greenwood
Gary D. Haynie
Les and Barb Herbranson
Sam Hill 5
Manley Hillesland
Barry Hogan
Kimberly Holmberg
Mark G. Holtz
Duane L. Jacobson*
Janet Herold James
Edward L. Janzen
Paul Jensen
Carl and Wilma Johnson
Shawn Johnston
James A. Jorgenson
Andrew B. Kietzman
J. Paul Klinger
Richard W. Kloubec
Connie J. Koehmstedt
David and Dawn Kugler
Rodney Kuntz*
Theodore Landburg
Craig L. Larson
Bryan Alexander Leggate
Ken and Eloise Leggate
Kristopher Leggate
Ben Lenzen Jr.*
Michael C. Lewis
Dr. Kermit Lidstrom
Richard A. Lien, Jr.
Gus and Dorothy Lightfoot
Arthur and Grace Link
Al Lund
Chet. Lund
R. G. Lyngstad
David Maier
Mark and Bobbie Malmberg
Mark Malmberg II
Marvin Malmberg*
Merrick Malmberg
Donald L. Martin*
Larry Maslowski
Robert A. Mattern
Dennis and Joanne McCarl
John P. McCarty II*
John P. McCarty II*
James R. McLaughlin
Dennis S. Medd
David Mueller
Charles Emard Thompson Munski*
Douglas C. Munski
Laura Munski
Debra L. Nelson
Debra L. Nelson3
Mark R. Nisbet
Michael O’Keefe
Jack and Velma Olin
Brad Olson
Mal Olson
Richard P. Olson
Dave Ouradnik
Todd Otto
Jim and Sonja Ozbun
Pa Hin Lodge
Peter C. Paulson
Nick Pedersen
Duane Peightal
Roger E. Persinger
Robert W. Peterson
Leon Pherson
Lyle W. Plambeck
Stephen W. Plambeck
Robert and Mavis Reierson*
Sheila R. Remboldt
Douglas K. Restemayer
Earl H. Restemayer
Kyle Roberts
David A. Robinson
Megan Malmberg Rudnick
Lloyd Sampson
Lloyd Sampson
Dale V. Sandstrom
Harold Schafer*
Gregory Schaible
Roberta Schaible
Robert R. Schaible*
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good deeds! 69% of Boy Scouts say Scouting gives them a chance to help others.
Rod Scheel 2
David F. Senn
Steve Shark
Robin Shoberg
Audrey Smerud
Gertrude Solum
Richard D. Spratt6
Beulah Stach*
Edward R. Stern
Jack Stewart*
Andrea Stomberg
Dr. Robert Szczys
Abel and Enith TelloS
Tim and Julie TelloS
Dr. Thomas R. Templeton
Noral Thompson
Warren Tobin
Alfred Underdahl
Kristy Vadnais
Kenneth F. Vertin, Jr.
Lee and Deanna Vickers
David Vinchattle
Mark O. Voxland
Jon Wanzek
Robert and Susan Wefald 1
Darryl Wehner
Dick and Marge Witz
Brenda Wolf
Mark Zimmerman
* In Memory
In Memory of Norvin Ovrom
2
In Memory of Martin John Foy,
Honorary Eagle Scout
3
In Memory of Peter Buscher
4
In Memory of Arne Arneson,
former Scoutmaster of Troop
102, Fergus Falls, MN
5
In Memory of former
Scoutmaster of Troop 59,
Valley City, ND
6
In Honor of Eagle Scout Kevin
R. Spratt
7
In Honor of Eagle Scout Scott
A. Alverson
8
In Memory of Eagle Scout
Patrick Brooks
B
Bronze Fellow
S
Silver Fellow
1
ENDOWMENT FUND
The Northern Lights Council’s endowment program helps to blend your visions with the
needs and objectives of Scouting. It provides a source of permanent financial support
for future generations of Scouts. A gift to the endowment fund creates a special
bond and relationship between the donor and the Council. On December 31, 2013,
the Council’s Endowment Fund totaled $4.3 million in net assets. Managed by Wells
Fargo Trust, the Council ensures good stewardship of the Endowment Fund through
a volunteer investment committee that monitors fund performance with a sound
investment strategy.
Scouting can benefit every youth, family and community in our Council, but expanding
the scope of our Scouting programs requires more financial resources. Encouraging
gifts to the Northern Lights Council Endowment Fund is one of our top priorities. It
ensures that our Council can continue to offer the outstanding programs we now
have and also grow to meet the needs of our youth and
community.
for the win!
The Northern Lights Council would like to thank our
77% of Boy Scouts
Heritage Society Members, James West Fellows, Second
believe they’re
Century 1910 Society Members and Founders Circle
learning
Members for your support of the Endowment Fund and for
valuable life skills.
ensuring the future of Scouting across the Council.
LEADERSHIP | HIGHLIGHTS
ACHIEVING
SUCCESS
LEADERSHIP | HIGHLIGHTS
72% of the Council’s Boy Scouts
participated in a long-term camping
or high adventure experience.
40% of the Council’s direct contact
leaders have completed the training
requirements for their position.
42% of all Cub Scouts in the Council
participated in a camping experience.
Units to Unit Commissioner ratio
is 3.47.
16.3% of all available youth are
involved in Scouting and its programs.
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COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
COUNCIL OFFICERS
President
Allan E. Erickson
Commissioner
Barry Medd
Treasurer
David Bergstrom
Vice President Finance
Dave Sprynczynatyk
Vice President Administration
Rex Carlson
Vice President Endowment
Tim Tello
Vice President District Operations
Deb Nelson
Vice President Membership
Joel Arnason
Vice President Program
Steve Shark
Past President
Steve McLister
Vice President at Large
Doug Restemayer
Scout Executive
Travis Christopher
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COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD
walk the talk. 94% of Boy Scouts believe Scouting delivers on its Oath.
Kathy Aas, Minot
James A. Jorgenson, Kenmare
Joel Arnason, Grand Forks
Dr. Kermit Lidstrom, Bismarck
Brad Ballweber, Bismarck
John MacMartin, Minot
David Berg, Fargo
Dr. Mark Malmberg, Oakes
Jeremy Berger, Dickinson
Larry Maslowski, Bismarck
John Berger, Bismarck
Barry Medd, Grand Forks
David Bergstrom, Fargo
Fred Mitzel, Valley City
Dr. Lance K. Bergstrom, Fargo
Dr. Bruce Money, Fergus Falls
Ken Bischof, Bismarck
Deb Nelson, Dickinson
Michael Brown, Grand Forks
Mark Nisbet, Fargo
David J. Butler, Fargo
Jim O’Day, Fargo
Rex Carlson, Fargo
Dave Oehlke, Devils Lake
Norm Clark, Mandan
Richard P. Olson, Minot
D.C. Coston, Dickinson
John Oncken, Grand Forks
Dennis Elbert, Grand Forks
Dave Ouradnik, Fargo
Allan E. Erickson, Fargo
John Packett, Grand Forks
Richard A. Espeland, Bismarck
Kent Reierson, Williston
Gerald Floden, Fargo
Douglas K. Restemayer, Fargo
Clyde Frank, Dickinson
Kyle Roberts, West Fargo
Langer Gokey, Minot
Dale V. Sandstrom, Bismarck
Dann E. Greenwood, Dickinson
Ed Schafer, Fargo
Gail Hagerty, Bismarck
Ronald J. Schneider, Moorhead
Robert Hanna, Moorhead
Paul Schuetzler, Dickinson
Alan Iverson, Alexandria
Steve Shark, Fargo
Richard Jenkins, Minot
William Slanger, Fargo
Shawn Johnson, Fargo
MG David A. Sprynczynatyk, Bismarck
Ed Steckler, Williston
Wayne Stenehjem, Bismarck
John E. Stern, Fargo
Craig Strehlow, Fargo
Timothy L. Tello, Bismarck
Jon Wanzek, Fargo
Robert O. Wefald, Bismarck
Mark Wolfe, Fargo
Drew Wrigley, Bismarck
Mark Zimmerman, Bismarck
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COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD
Jill Berg, Fargo
Dan Butler, Fargo
George Dutton, Valley City
Dr. David Fihn, Detroit Lakes
Peter J. Haddeland, Mahnomen
Michael Haugen, Fargo
William A. Hill, Fargo
Gary Hubbard, Grand Forks
Dr. Tom Lidahl, Plentywood
Frank Marvin, Warroad
Robert Pile, Fargo
Wm. B. Richardson, Fargo
Dr. Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck
Rodney Scheel, Fergus Falls
Walden Schmidt, Bisbee
Brad Swenson, Fargo
Kevin Wolf, Fargo
COUNCIL MAP
MONTANA
TOMAHAWK
GREAT PLAINS
Minot
Williston
VOYAGEUR
TRAILS
LAKE AGASSIZ
Devils Lake
Thief River Falls
Grand Forks
NORTH DAKOTA
Jamestown
Mandan
Dickinson
ROUGHRIDER
Bismarck
FRONTIER TRAILS
SOUTH DAKOTA
Crookston
MINNESOTA
Valley City
NORTHERN SKY
Detroit Lakes
Fargo Moorhead
OXCART TRAILS
Fergus Falls
Wahpeton
FLICKERTAIL
Alexandria
LAKES
COUNCIL OPERATIONS
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Travis Christopher
Patrick O’Brien
Cory Wrolstad
Scout Executive
District Director
District Director
Lakes District
Frontier Trails District
Bryan Davidson
Grayson Erling
District Director
Scoutreach
Northern Sky District
Frontier Trails District
Ryan Courneya
Steven Lowe
District Executive
Sr. District Executive
Northern Sky District
Great Plains District
Jeff Ottosen
Director of Field Service
Brad Olson
Program Director
Connie Koehmstedt
Development Director
Terri Schultz
Office Manager
Andy Keitzman
Camp Wilderness
Ranger
Evan Workin
District Executive
Flickertail District
Sam Ross
District Executive
Oxcart Trails District
Nate Peterfeso
District Director
Lake Agassiz District
Vacant
Roughrider District
Kevin Mehrer
Sr. District Executive
Tomahawk District
Jessica Bietz
District Executive
Voyageur Trails District
SERVICE CENTER STAFF
Darrell Utke
Cindy Davis
Claudia Johnson
Accounting Specialist
Program/Camping
Grand Forks Staff
Vicky Papke
Registrar
Gwen Allred
Finance Assistant
Assistant
Geri Voit
Training/Advancement
Assistant
Brenda Heitkamp
Bismarck Staff
Pam Trueblood
Minot Staff
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SILVER BEAVER AWARD
The National Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award is the
highest award the Northern Lights Council can bestow upon a
volunteer Scouter in recognition of their distinguished service to
youth. Silver Beavers are not only judged on their outstanding
volunteer service with the Boy Scouts of America, but their overall
service to youth within our Council territory.
Seven distinguished Scouters were recognized on February 23, 2013.
Bradley A. Ballweber, Bismarck, ND
James A. Fahy, Dickinson, ND
Margie M. Bodde, Alexandria, MN
Steven K. McLister, Fargo, ND
Kenneth P. Buatala, Fargo, ND
Kevin D. Murphy, Grand Forks, ND
Kirk E. Dean, Fargo, ND
REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR
Each year Scouts are selected to
present an update on Scouting
to the North Dakota Governor.
February 6, 2013 was a great
day with numerous State and
community leaders, Rotarians,
and Scouters who packed the
Bismarck Elks to take part in
the Report to the Governor.
Scouts lead the program from
beginning to end and they did an
outstanding job. The day ended
with a tour of the State Capitol
Geoffrey Rath
Troop 147
Micah Ebsch
Oakes, ND
Troop 357
Stanley, ND
Michael Shirek
Troop 45
Hettinger, ND
Jacob Goroski
Troop 214
Fargo, ND
John Salling
Troop 425
Minot, ND
Crew 123
Bismarck, ND
Josh Rath
led by Supreme Court Justice
Dale Sandstrom. Special thanks
to Governor Jack Dalrymple,
First Lady Betsy Dalrymple,
Dale Sandstrom, everyone who
participated, and to all the boys
who so finely represented the
Northern Lights Council.
SCOUTING BUILDS
Leadership, Character, Achievement,
Service to Others and Appreciation
of the Outdoors.
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ACHIEVING SUCCESS
MEMBERSHIP
14,576 registered youth members in
443 units.
3,526 registered adult volunteer leaders.
Nearly 2,300 new youth joined the Scouting
program through the fall recruitment drive.
494 Webelos (4th & 5th Grade Scouts)
attended Webelos Pin Day/Camp.
New ATV program at Camp Wilderness.
1,667 Boy Scouts attended Summer Camp
at Camp Wilderness.
More than 12,500 youth and adult leaders
enjoyed one or more of the Council’s yearround camping programs.
PROGRAM
5,088 Rank Advancements were awarded to
Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.
More than 85,000 pounds of food was
collected for the Scouting for Food Drive.
Developed new outreach programs for
131 Boy Scouts earned Scouting’s highest
Native Americans and other youth groups
rank, the Eagle Scout, representing
though a partnership with the United Way
thousands of hours of service and leadership.
of Cass Clay.
7119 Merit Badges were earned by Boy
Scouts. This includes 275 Merit Badges
earned in First Aid, Lifesaving and Public
Health areas and 850 Merit Badges earned in
Citizenship and Personal Management fields.
1,598 Cubs Scouts (1st – 3rd Grade Scouts)
attended Day Camps and Cub Resident
Camps.
FINANCE
Achieved balanced operating budget of
income over expenses.
More than $13,725 was awarded in camping
scholarships.
$43,933 in youth membership scholarships
awarded across the Council.
CONTACT US
CENTER FOR SCOUTING
4200 19th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701.293.5011 | Fax: 701.293.8653
[email protected]
BISMARCK SCOUT SERVICE CENTER
1929 N Washington Street, Suite AA , Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701.223.7204 | Fax: 701.223.7205
[email protected]
GRAND FORKS SCOUT SERVICE CENTER
1701 Cherry Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701.775.3189 | Fax: 701.775.0862
[email protected]
MINOT SCOUT SERVICE CENTER
615 S Broadway, Suite L-7, Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701.839.2260 | Fax: 701.839.3053
[email protected]
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