1no. Membership

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1no. MembershipThe Building Blocks

For 101 years, the program of the Boy Scouts of America has been an educational

program. Scouting is based on life skills, education, leadership development, citizenship

and values training. Scouting has its own code of conduct, the Scout Oath and Law, which

helps instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills

that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership

skills, and how to get along with others. Scouting has instilled in young men the values and

knowledge they will need to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Prepared. For Life.

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 2011: 7,191

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 2011: 2,420

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 2011: 952

Exploring For 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 2011: 189

Learning for Life For 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 self-worth, motivation and personal values. Teachers apply the curriculum in their classroom utilizing learning modules.

LFL Youth Served in 2011: 3,998

2011 Membership Overview 1no.

North DakotaAbercrombieArvillaAshleyBeachBertholdBeulahBinfordBismarckBowmanBuffaloBurlingtonBuxtonCarringtonCasseltonCavalierCenterCooperstownCrosbyCrystalDevils LakeDickinsonEdgeleyEdinburgElginEllendaleEnderlinFargoFinleyFort TottenFort YatesGarrisonGilbyGraftonGrand ForksGrand Forks AFBGwinner

HankinsonHarveyHarwoodHazenHebronHenselHettingerHillsboroHoraceInksterJamestownKathrynKenmareKilldeerKindredLaMoureLangdonLarimoreLintonLisbonMandanManvelMapletonMayvilleMcVilleMiltonMinotMinot AFBMintoMottNew EnglandNew RockfordNoonanNorthwoodOakesOriskaPark River

PembinaPortlandRegentRollaSouth HeartStanleySurreyThompsonTiogaTownerTurtle LakeUnderwoodValley CityVelvaWahpetonWalcottWashburnWatford CityWest FargoWillistonWimbledonWyndmere MinnesotaAdaAlexandriaAppletonArgyleAudubonBarnesvilleBattle LakeBensonBrandonBreckenridgeCampbellCarlosClimax

ClitherallCrookstonDaltonDetroit LakesDilworthEast Grand ForksElbow LakeErhardErskineEvansvilleFarwellFeltonFergus FallsFertileFisherFosstonFrazeeGlenwoodGlyndonGoodridgeGryglaHallockHalstadHawleyHenningHermanHoffmanLake ParkMahnomenMcIntoshMiddle RiverMiltonaMoorheadMorrisNaytahwaushNew York MillsNewfolden

OgemaOsakisParkers PrairiePelican RapidsPerhamPlummerPonsfordRed Lake FallsRochertRoseauRothsaySt. HilaireShellyStephenThief River FallsTwin ValleyUnderwoodVergasVillardWarrenWarroadWendellWingerWheaton

MontanaCulbertsonPlentywoodScobey South DakotaLemmonMcIntosh

Northern Lights Council, BSA Communities Served

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Programs

A Scout is Trustworthy.

Scouts Helping Out

“Do a Good Turn Daily” comes to life as Scouts participate in service projects throughout the Council. In 2011, Scouts from across the Council contributed more than 89,645 hours of community service.

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food addresses the problem of hunger in the communities in which we live and work. Scouting for Food is rooted in the foundation of the Scouting movement and the Boy Scouts have developed a framework to help community food pantries feed hungry residents. More than 90,000 pounds of food was collected in 2011.

Partnerships at Work

Scouting is delivered to thousands of youth each week through the commitment of many organizations. In 2011, Chartered Organizations supported 222 Cub Scout Packs, 132 Boy Scout Troops, 46 Venturing Crews, 12 Explorer Posts, and 41 Learning for Life Groups in our Scouting communities. The Chartered Organization concept is an important part of Scouting’s success; it enable organizations to utilize the Scouting program to serve young people and we appreciate their partnership.

Building character with Community Partners

Advancement and Achievement2no.

A young person joins Scouting to have fun

The Scouting program provides an opportunity for personal growth through the use of the advancement program. The program teaches a young person 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 the rank advancement program. Advancement is one tool by which Scouting achieves its aims, to develop young people of good character who are physically strong, mentally fit and trained for good citizenship. In 2011, Cub Scouts earned 5,082 Rank Advancements and Boy Scouts earned 1,246 Rank Advancements including 139 Eagle Scouts. 6,224 Merit Badges were earned by Boy Scouts.

The merits of ScoutingScouting’s top honor, Eagle Scout, was bestowed upon 139 young men in 2011. Only 5% of all Scouts earn this honor, Eagle Scout, a distinction they will hold for the rest of their lives. 17,472 hours of service and leadership were provided by these outstanding 2011 Eagle Scouts. We take pride in presenting 139 young men in the 2011 Class of Eagle Scouts.

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest honor a Scout can achieve

2011 Eagle Scouts

Jordan E. AlbrightBjorn G. AltenburgKyle P. AuneJoseph A. AymondCole BachmeierJames A. BadingerMichael B. BahrCristhian D. BakkenIan R. BallantyneTyler Z. BarchengerBrandon B. BaughMatthew S. BaumgartnerBenjamin D. BeitoBrian D. BensonJohn BicklerAustin D. BiskeySpencer BrandRylan T. BrawleyRyan W. BrownTomas CartmillMikel K. CederstromZachery G. ChenzeEthan F. CollingsJames H. CornishGrant A. CurtisMichael J. DahlNiall T. DavisZeb J. DawsonJordan J. DeBaucheDaniel B. DeckTyler DeMartelaere Cody Dembek Austin DownsMichael J. DrawzDaniel J. DuppongAndrew T. Eerdmans

William J. EerdmansMatthias B. EhlersCody J. EisenbeiszJace EngelbrechtTrevor B. EricksonJoseph J. ErrettJared FischerJacob B. GallagherThomas GanderAustin GanjeStephen M. GasserAlexander D. GorzeHunter J. GossettBrandon GroveSpencer M. HaderlieJacob J. HansonAlec D. HellmanBrandon K. HeplerLofton L. HinckleyJeremy S. HouserAeron R. JahrJacob JennenKyle B. JensenRobert S. JeppersonBrady M. JohnsonEthan D. JohnsonTaylor Z. JohnsonBryce W. KarlJamison S. Karlberg-SteerLucas A. KellerConnor P. KlovstadBrian D. KnechtBrett D. KnudsenJoshua J. KrankBenjamin KruegerAdam J. Lacher

Alexander D. LaDukeAustin LammersPatrick G. LaneDakota C. LarsonJacob S. LarsonJeremy LearnRichard M. LeeCodee Z. LeeMatthew LeePaul D. McCulloughTanner L. McDowellChristian D. McGaffeyPatrick L. McGaffeyAnthony T. MechamTanner P. MegalCole MehringRyan MerkensBlake A. MeyerEmerson B. MichalShawn D. MillerEvan J. MoserGrant A. NelsonEli J. NelsonAlexander N. NillesMatthew M. NilsonChristian S. OgaardBrian M. O’KeefeShaun P. ParsonsSpencer J. PatrickChristopher K. PetersonLuke T. PettingerZane A. PhersonHorace R. Pipe, Jr.Joshua G. Regorrah

Nathan ReitanAustin Rikhus Robert J. RumenCale W. SchaferDevin C. ScheenLuke J. SchieldsDustin T. SchmiessKevin L. SchwabMiles A. SeefeldtAnthony SetnessJacob G. SmithMitchell SpottsCole W. StaigleBrady J. StallmanMatthew W. StangaBrennen H. StottsAndrew T. StoutSteffan StrohThomas M StrommeJesse R. SuppaPeter Z. TottenDakota J. TrumbullDarin K. Van TasselTanner P. VesledahlIan R. VicknairCody J. VoegeliEthan A. Voigt Jon A. VolcheckCody S. WahlstromTyler G. WickenCody D. WolterJohn M. ZearleyJakob R. Zerr

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Building Better Programs2no.

Big Four Scout Camp Affected by FloodingThe Minot flood left many Scout units and Scouts without equipment, books, and uniforms. It also left Big Four and all its buildings inundated with river water. As a result, the Council established a Minot Flood Recovery Fund to help Scouts and their families. We are so thankful for all the volunteers and their tireless efforts at Big Four Scout Camp.

Wanzek Trading Post and Scout History CenterFor over 66 years, thousands of Scouts have made Wilderness their camping destination. Since 1997, more than $4 million in capital improvements have been made at Camp Wilderness.

Construction began in August 2011 on the Wanzek Trading Post and Scout History Center at Camp Wilderness. This new year-around facility will be complete with a Scout store, a snack bar, quartermaster shop, a museum history center, and a Scout leaders center that will be a gathering place for all adult leaders. This multipurpose building will be the answer for many needs at camp.

By building better facilities

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Scouting’s outdoor classroom, camping, is the foundation of the Scouting experience and the place where the Scouting program truly comes alive. In 2011, more than 11,000 youth and adult leaders enjoyed one of our year-round camping programs.

Camp WildernessNear Park Rapids, MN on Bad Axe Lake, Camp Wilderness is the perfect setting for many exciting and challenging outdoor programs. Yearly, more than 8,000 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 ReservationSouthwest 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.

Big Four CampWest of Minot, ND, Big Four, which borders the river, is an excellent camping facility for summer programs. Big Four experienced extensive damage due to flooding in 2011 and is currently closed.

Tom Brantner Memorial Camp20 miles east of Fargo, ND in Clay County, MN; Units can use the 48-acre property for short term and overnight camping.

Camping and the Outdoors

3no. Unit ServiceCouncil/District Operations

The Northern Lights Council

Is divided into 10 Districts to best facilitate service and support to our 453 units across our territory. Each District has a District Committee which is composed of dedicated Scouters and the District Executive. The operating committees of the District are: Activities, Advancement, Camping, Membership, Training, Finance, Marketing and Manpower. All of these committees are run by volunteers to assist Unit Scouters. The key unit service group is the Commissioner Staff and they provide direct regular service to all units in the district. The Key 3 in each district are: District Chairman, District Commissioner, and the District Executive.

A Scout is Friendly.

Council/District Operations

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Vicky Olson Registrar

Darrell Utke Accounting Specialist

Joan Prochnow Executive Secretary

Terri Schultz Finance Secretary

Cindy Davis Program Secretary

Geri Voit Advancement Clerk/Trading Post

Claudia JohnsonGrand ForksSecretary/Trading Post

Brenda HeitkampBismarckSecretary/Trading Post

Mark G. Holtz Scout Executive

Jeff Ottosen Director of Field Service

Warren Wenner Asst. Director of Field Service

Connie J. Koehmstedt Development Director

Brad Olson Program Director

Andy Kietzman Camp Wilderness Ranger

Austin MartinDistrict Executive Flickertail District

Jim StrattonSr. District ExecutiveOxcart Trails andLakes Districts

Cory Holen District Executive Northern Sky District

Bryan Davidson Sr. District Executive Northern Sky District

Myron Barnes District Director Lake Agassiz District

Bill Anderson Sr. District Executive Roughrider District

Kevin MehrerDistrict ExecutiveTomhawk District

Marten SchrageDistrict ExecutiveVoyageur Trails District

Cory Wrolstad Sr. District Executive Frontier Trails District

Steven LoweDistrict ExecutiveGreat Plains District

Council Executive Staff

District Chairman CommissionerFlickertail Jay Pickrel Brenda Wolf Oxcart Trails John Schmidt Tom Weiss Lakes District Jim Gripne Marge Bodde Northern Sky District D.C. Coston Norma Osten Lake Agassiz District Ernest Anderson Robert Dusso Roughrider District Gwen Allred Jim Fahy Tomahawk District John MacMartin Jeff Schmidt Voyageur Trails District Vacant John Erickson Frontier Trails District Chuck Erling Karen Williams Great Plains District Vacant Kevin Hammer

Service Center Staff

District Officers

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Finance 2011 Revenue

Support Friends of Scouting $ 656,790 United Way $ 181,809 Special Events $ 29,222 Foundations & Trusts $ 36,542

Revenue Camping and Activities $ 706,641 Investment Income $ 160,492 Product Sales $ 849,377 Sale of Supplies $ 37,106 Other Revenue $ 27,930

Total Support and Revenue $ 2,685,909

2011 Expenses

Program Services (81%) $2,052,974 Camp Operations District & Council Operations Scholarships Service Center Professional Service Service Fees

Support Services $ 475,319 Administrative (4%) Fundraising ($15%)

Total Expenses $2,528,293

Designated for Special Purposes* $ 130,600Increase in UnrestrictedOperating Net Assets $ 27,016

Friends of Scouting $656,790

25%

United Way $181,809

7%

Special Events $29,222

1%

Foundations & Trusts $36,542

1%

Camping and Activities $706,641

26%

Investment Income $160,492

6%

Product Sales $849,377

32%

Sale of Supplies $37,106

1%

Other Revenue $27,930

1%

Program Services $2,052,974

81%

$88,490 4%

Administrative Support

Services

Fundraising Support Services $386,829

15%

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Endowment Fund

The Northern Lights Council’s Endowment Fund

Provides a source of permanent financial support for future generations. The Council’s Endowment Fund totaled $3,654,685 in assets of December 31, 2011. Scouting’s future financial needs must be addressed due to the changing dynamics in the funding of our values-based program. Managed by Wells Fargo Trust, the Council ensures good stewardship through a volunteer investment committee that monitors fund performance with a sound investment strategy.

The fourteenth Annual Heritage Society Reception on February 26, 2011, was held in conjunction with the Council’s Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner. Heritage Society Members, James E. West Fellows, 1910 Society and Founders Circle members gathered to recognize those who have made contributions to the Endowment Fund. The Council’s Heritage Society now totals 75 members who have made an outright gift to the Endowment Fund or notified us of including the Northern Lights Council in their estate plans. The Council has 152 James E. West Fellows, 5 James Ernest Thompson Seton 1910 Society Members, 1 Daniel Carter Beard 1910 Society Member and 6 Founders Circle Members.

The Northern Lights Council would like to thank our Heritage Society Members, James E. West Fellows, 1910 Society Members, and Founders Circle Members. Through the Endowment Fund, these generous people ensure that Scouting will be available for tomorrow’s youth.

A Scout is Courteous.

Investing in the Future4no.

Frank AndersonDavid BergstromDavid J. ButlerNeil and Elaine CofellKirk and Stephanie DeanJohn and Lucille Decker*James DeibertBreck DokkenRichard and Karen EspelandJohn FeickH.B. Slotnik and Mary Lou FullerDann GreenwoodMike HallTom HallDon and Glenda HaugenGary HaynieRon and Dixie JacksonEdward L. Janzen

James and Cynthia JorgensonStan and Suzanne KaufmanEugene Kralicek*Craig and Michelle LarsonFrank and JoAndrea LarsonKen and Eloise LeggateGus and Dorothy LightfootMark and Bobbie MalmbergLarry and Linda MaslowskiJohn P. Maurin* James and Dorothy McLaughlinRussell and Jacqueline McNamerBarry MeddFloyd MillerDouglas and Laura MunskiTim MurphyJim and Gail NelsonWillis and Lucille Nilson*

Robert and Bev PetersonSteve PlambeckBill and Betty RichardsonBob and Roberta SchaibleRon and Kathy SchneiderDon and Pat Setter, Sr.Steve SharkJohn and Sherri SternJim and Kathryn SwedbackRobert Tallman*Robert and Susan Wefald

*Deceased

Heritage Society

An outright gift to the 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.

Ernest Thompson Seton 1910 Society

A permanently restricted gift of $25,000 or more to the Council’s Endowment Fund.

David J. ButlerNeil and Elaine CofellKaren and Richard EspelandGary HaynieFrank and JoAndrea Larson

The Founders Circle

A restricted gift of $100,000 or more to the Northern Lights Council.

David J. ButlerMatt and JoAnn ButlerEugene Kralicek*Gus and Dorothy LightfootBill and Betty RichardsonDon and Pat Setter, Sr.

Daniel Carter Beard 1910 Society

A permanently restricted gift of $100,000 or more to the Council’s Endowment Fund.

James and Cynthia Jorgenson

Greg Alverson7

Frank E. AndersonAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousMyron BarnesKyle BeckerRyan Benz*Donovan BenzieRichard and Laurie Brooks 8

Joseph T. BurnsRoger and Judy Buscher 3

David J. ButlerParker CochellAaron CofellAdrian CofellNeil B. CofellKirk and Stephanie DeanJames and Millie DeibertLeo J. EhrmantrautRon ElliottDouglas EmersonRichard and Karen EspelandSteven EspelandGary A. FarnsworthSusan D. FarnsworthRichard V. FarnsworthJohn S. FeickDr. David FihnShirley M. FihnMark B. Foss 4

Clyde FrankB Trent GeradsJack GoldenDann GreenwoodGary D. HaynieLes and Barb HerbransonSam Hill 5

Manley HilleslandBarry Hogan

Kimberly Holmberg Mark G. HoltzDuane L. Jacobson*Janet Herold JamesEdward L. JanzenPaul Jensen Carl and Wilma JohnsonShawn JohnstonJames A. JorgensonJ. Paul KlingerRichard W. KloubecConnie J. KoehmstedtDavid and Dawn KuglerRodney Kuntz*Theodore LandburgCraig L. LarsonBrian Alexander LeggateKen and Eloise LeggateKristopher LeggateBen Lenzen Jr.*Michael C. Lewis Dr. Kermit LidstromRichard A. Lien, Jr.Gus and Dorothy LightfootArthur and Grace LinkAl LundChet. LundR. G. LyngstadDavid MaierMark and Bobbie MalmbergMark Malmberg IIMarvin Malmberg*Merrick MalmbergLarry MaslowskiRobert A. MatternDennis and Joanne McCarlJohn P. McCarty II*John P. McCarty II*James R. McLaughlinDennis S. MeddDavid Mueller

Charles Emard Thompson Munski*Douglas C. MunskiLaura MunskiDebra L. NelsonDebra L. NelsonB

Mark R. NisbetJack and Velma Olin Mal OlsonRichard P. OlsonDave OuradnikJim and Sonja OzbunPa Hin LodgePeter C. PaulsonNick PedersenDuane PeightalRoger E. PersingerRobert W. Peterson Leon PhersonLyle W. PlambeckStephen W. PlambeckSheila R. RemboldtDouglas K. RestemayerEarl H. RestemayerDavid A. Robinson Megan Malmberg RudnickLloyd Sampson Lloyd Sampson Dale V. SandstromHarold Schafer*Gregory SchaibleRoberta SchaibleRobert R. Schaible*Rod Scheel 2

David F. SennSteve SharkRobin ShobergAudrey SmerudGertrude SolumRichard D. Spratt6

Beulah Stach*

Edward R. SternJack Stewart*Andrea Stomberg Dr. Robert SzczysTimothy L. TelloDr. Thomas R. TempletonNoral ThompsonWarren TobinAlfred UnderdahlKristy Vadnois Kenneth F. Vertin, Jr.Lee and Deanna VickersDavid VinchattleMark O. VoxlandRobert and Susan Wefald 1

Dick and Marge WitzMark Zimmerman

* In Memory1 In Memory of Norvin Ovrom2 In Memory of Martin John

Foy, Honorary Eagle Scout3 In Memory of Peter Buscher4 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 Central Region Bronze Fellow

James E. West Fellows

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A Scout is Kind.

2011 and Beyond

An Investment in youth for lifelong values, service and achievement.4no.

Highlights of the Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting:

Shelly Ellig Training CenterDon and Pat Setter Council Services WingJames A. Jorgenson Scout StoreSandy Sorenson AtriumScheels Community Conference RoomTitan Machinery Conference RoomOtto Bremer Foundation Conference Room

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Level 1 $500 - $1,499 (424 4x8)

Level 3 $2,500 - $4,999 (60 12x12)Level 4 $5,000 - $7,499 (60 12x16)Level 5 $7,500 - $9,999 (72 16x16)

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Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting Flag Plaza

Level 2 $1,500 - $2,499 (97 8x8)

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The Jon L. Wanzek Center For Scouting With a strong desire to inspire Scouts and better serve volunteers, the Council leadership crafted a vision that the Scouts and volunteers should have a new regional headquarters. On June 30, 2011, that vision became a reality and the Council broke ground for the Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting that will be located on the corner of 42nd Street and 19th Avenue South in Fargo, North Dakota. The Center for Scouting will be a magnet destination for all Scouting. It is scheduled to open in July of 2012.

The ‘Pave the Way’ Campaign generated $47,700 in 2011. You can still make a difference by helping ‘Pave the Way’for Scouting by leaving a lasting impression at the Centerfor Scouting. Help build Scouting for the future!

A Scout is Obedient.

An Investment For The Second Century Of Scouting We are thankful for the generosity of the supporters of the Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting who have donated nearly $4.2 million. Please join us in a Scout Salute to everyone for theirinvestment in youth. We look forward to July 2012 when we will be able to share with you our regional headquarters.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCIL

PAVE WAYthe

5no. Leadership Making a Difference – Volunteer Leadership

A Scout is Cheerful.

Silver Beaver Award

The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award a local Council can bestow upon a volunteer Scouter in recognition of distinguished service to youth within the Council’s service area. Silver Beavers are not only judged on their outstanding volunteer service with the BSA, but their overall service to youth within our council Territory.

Nine distinguished Scouters were recognized on February 26, 2011.

Shelley Cole, Minot, ND Ed Schafer, Fargo, ND

Craig Gandrud, Grand Forks, ND Kevin Sebastian, Minot, ND

Mark Gaydos, Bismarck, ND James Staricka, Williston, ND

Gary Greff, Regent, ND Keary Toso, Fergus Falls, MN

Douglas Munski, Grand Forks, ND

Report to the Governor

As Scouting journeyed into the next century, many traditions have remained, especially one that has lasted for decades, the Annual Report to the Governor. Each year Scouts are selected to present an update on Scouting to the North Dakota Governor. February 9, 2011 numerous State and community leaders, Rotarians, and Scouters 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 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.

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Sam Hager Troop 123 Bismarck, ND

Giles Askim Pack 378 Williston, ND

Brady Yoder Pack 112 Dickinson, ND

Grayson Erling Crew 123 Bismarck, ND

John Baumgartner Troop 560 Litchville, ND

Andrew Fugleberg Troop 93 Portland, ND

NORTH DAKOTA

SOUTH DAKOTA

MONTANA

MINNESOTA

GREAT PLAINS TOMAHAWKLAKE AGASSIZ

FRONTIER TRAILSROUGHRIDER

FLICKERTAIL

NORTHERN SKY

OXCART TRAILS

LAKES

VOYAGEUR TRAILS

Wahpeton

Valley City

Jamestown

Fergus Falls

Alexandria

Devils Lake

Grand Forks

Bismarck

MinotWilliston

Dickinson Mandan

Crookston

Thief River Falls

Fargo Moorhead

Council Leadership5no.

PresidentSteve K. McLister

CommissionerMichael C. Lewis

TreasurerDavid Bergstrom

Assistant TreasurerJim Deibert

Vice President FinanceDave Sprynczynatyk

Vice President AdministrationRex Carlson

Vice President EndowmentKirk Dean

Vice President District OperationsDeb Nelson

Vice President MembershipJoel Arnason

Vice President ProgramSteve Shark

Vice President Marketing Al Erickson

Past President Doug Restemayer

Council Attorney Stephen W. Plambeck

Vice President at Large Barry Medd

Scout Executive Mark G. Holtz

Council Officers

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Council Map

Council Executive Board

Kathy Aas, Minot Gwen Allred, DickinsonErnest Anderson, Grand ForksFrank Anderson, Fargo Joel Arnason, Grand Forks Dr. Brad Bekkedahl, Williston David Berg, FargoDavid Bergstrom, Fargo Dr. Lance K. Bergstrom, Fargo Ken Bischof, BismarckMichael Brown, Grand ForksDavid J. Butler, Fargo Rex Carlson, FargoTony Clark, BismarckD.C. Coston, DickinsonKirk Dean, Fargo James J. Deibert, Fargo Dennis Elbert, Grand ForksAl Erickson, FargoChuck Erling, BismarckRichard A. Espeland, BismarckGerald Floden, FargoClyde Frank, Dickinson Langer Gokey, MinotDann E. Greenwood, Dickinson Jim Gripne, Alexandria

Gail Hagerty, BismarckMichael Hamerlik, Fargo Robert Hanna, MoorheadHarry Hawken, FargoRichard Jenkins, Minot James A. Jorgenson, Kenmare Stanley N. Kaufman, Fargo Dr. Emmet M. Kenney Jr., FargoMichael C. Lewis, Fargo Dr. Kermit Lidstrom, BismarckJohn MacMartin, MinotDr. Mark Malmberg, Oakes Larry Maslowski, Bismarck Dr. Donald Matthees, FargoSteve McLister, Fargo Barry Medd, Grand ForksDeb Nelson, DickinsonMark Nisbet, Fargo Jim O’Day, Fargo Dave Oehlke, Devils LakeRichard P. Olson, Minot John Oncken, Grand ForksDave Ouradnik, Fargo John Packett, Grand Forks Jay Pickrel, JamestownStephen W. Plambeck, Fargo

Kent Reierson, Williston Douglas K. Restemayer, FargoDale V. Sandstrom, Bismarck Mark Sanford, Grand Forks John Schmidt, Fergus FallsRonald J. Schneider, MoorheadSteve Shark, FargoMG David A. Sprynczynatyk, Bismarck Ed Steckler, Williston Wayne Stenehjem, BismarckJohn E. Stern, FargoCraig Strehlow, Fargo Timothy L. Tello, BismarckBrandon Van Den Eykel, FargoDavid N. Vinchattle, BismarckJon Wanzek, Fargo Tom Watson, Grand ForksRobert O. Wefald, BismarckMark Wolfe, FargoDrew Wrigley, BismarckMark Zimmerman, Bismarck

Council Advisory Board

Jill Berg, Fargo

Dan Butler, Fargo

Matt 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

Robert Kelly, Grand Forks

Dr. Tom Lidahl, Plentywood

Frank Marvin, Warroad

James McLaughlin, Fargo

Robert W. Peterson, Bismarck

Robert Pile, Fargo

Wm. B. Richardson, Fargo

Steven F. Rufer, Fergus Falls

Dr. Wayne Sanstead, Bismarck

Rodney Scheel, Fergus Falls

Walden Schmidt, Bisbee

Brad Swenson, Fargo

Kevin Wolf, Fargo

A Scout is Thrifty.

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Highlights of 2011

SCOUTStrong

In 2011 the BSA aligned with the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition with the shared goal of together promoting good health for America’s youth; the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge is one of the results of this alliance. Troop 123, Bismarck, ND, was one of the first in the country who accepted this challenge and earned the PALA award. It was presented to members of Troop 123 by the National Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca on October 19, 2011.

Troop 123 is an active troop. Some activities and outings that the Troop participates in a year include:

5 backpacking events including backpacking the 97 mile Maah Daah Hey Trail; 18 bike hikes, 531 Scout camping nights; 8 hiking events; 37 other activities that include swimming and skiing; 40 regular troop meetings and 68 service projects.

Bob Mazzuca, National BSA Chief Scout Executive, visits Northern Lights Council

October 19, 2011 was a great day for Scouting. Bob Mazzuca made his first trip to North Dakota and our Boy Scout Council. He was, we believe, the first Chief Scout Executive to ever visit the Council. First stop, Big 4 Scout Camp in Minot for a tour of the camp and a special presentation from Ackerman-Estvold for flood recovery efforts of Big 4. At noon, Bob Mazzuca was the guest speaker at the Bismarck Rotary Club where he presented Scouts and adult leaders from Bismarck Troop 123 with the Scout-specific Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. That evening, Scouting volunteers and supporters gathered at a meet and greet reception at Butler Machinery Company in Fargo; where he recognized and thanked all the volunteers who have helped to make the BSA vibrant and viable for more than 100 years.

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Achieving Success6no.

26A Scout is Clean.A Scout is Clean.

Advancement

Cub Scouts achieved 5,082 Rank Advancements:

814 Tiger Cubs 1,628 Bobcats 796 Wolves 695 Bears 657 Webelos 492 Arrow of Light

Boy Scouts achieved 1,246 Rank Advancements:

326 Tenderfoot 247 Second Class 231 First Class 156 Star Scouts 147 Life Scouts 139 Eagle Scouts 6,224 Merit Badges

Finance

Achieved balanced operating budget of income over expenses

More than $19,700 was awarded in camping scholarships

Contributions through the annual ‘Friends of Scouting’ campaign raised $558,444

Nearly $4.2 million generated for the Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting Capital Campaign

Programs

1,610 Boy Scouts attended Summer Camp at Camp Wilderness

1,518 Cub Scouts attended Day Camp and Cub Resident Camp

506 Webelos attended Webelos Camp

Highlights

National BSA Gold Council

Serving 14,750 youth members

89,670 hours of community service

139 Scouts earned the rank of Eagle Scout, representing thousands of hours of service and leadership

Over 90,000 pounds of food was collected for the Scouting for Food Drive with Gate City Bank as our partner

6,224 Merit Badges were earned

3,635 registered adult volunteer leaders

6,328 Rank Advancements were awarded to Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts

Nearly 2,600 new youth joined the Scouting ranks through fall recruitment programs

Scouts from Troop 123, Bismarck, ND were presented the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award

A Scout is Reverent.