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Northern Trail News: April 20, 2025

Northern Trail District

April 20, 2025

Action Items

  • Signup for Cub Scout Fun:
  • Get Signed up for Summer Camp:
  • Get Trained, Details Below:
    • BALOO Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation for Cub Scout units going camping.
    • IOLS Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills for Scouts BSA
    • WFA Wilderness First Aid, for high adventure bound units.
    • YPT Youth Protection Training, Required for all adults
    • Weather Weather awareness training, know what do to when.
  • Sell: Adventure Cards Questions, Jordan Ray jordan.ray@scouting.org
    Full Commission Deadline: May 2nd.
  • Share: Scouting skills. You are needed to mentor new leaders. Contact Bram Franklin, bramfranklin@gmail.com
  • Volunteer: The District Committee needs your skills and passion for scouting continue delivering a great program. Program, Training, Membership and Finance all need need new members. Contact Lester at: lester.cox@icloud.com

On the Calendar

Important: Newsletter Editor Transition

June 29, 2025 will be the last newsletter I will edit and produce. As of today my replacement has not been named. It has been a rewarding experience, but after more than 22 years in the position, it is far past time for a change.

To ensure continued timely and accurate communications with the district, we urgently need a new volunteer to take on this role. Please be aware that if a new editor is not identified by June 29th, we will unfortunately be unable to continue publishing the newsletter.

This position does not require a lot of computer knowledge or time, but the volunteer needs to be diligent about keeping up with what needs to be communicated and updating the community on regular basis. Over the years we have found that doing this weekly works well.

I am committed to making this transition as smooth as possible and and train my replacement and be available for ongoing support as needed.

If you are interested in the position on know someone who would be a good fit, please contact the District Chair, Lester Cox if you are willing to take on this role. lester.cox@icloud.com

Thanks for support over the years and your help in ensuring that Northern Trail delivers the promise of scouting.

John Slaughter

You Can Help Connect Us With New Unit Prospects

Northern Trail is setting appointments with Calvary Pentecostal and St. James Episcopal churches. Are you a member at either site? We'd love to know as it's always helpful to have Scouters who are also members of our partners. Contact DE Katherine McCrary at Katherine.McClary@scouting.org. Have ideas for other possible unit prospective partners? We're all ears!

Training

WFA Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid is required for attending all BSA High Adventure bases - Philmont - requires 3 with WFA; Northern Tier - 1; Sea Base - 1; Summit -1 recommends having 2. and in general recommended for all scouting activities beyond one hour of medical help. I have 1 remaining class this spring.

May 16-19 Many spaces left

Classes: Friday, night; Saturday, all day; Sunday, afternoon Cost: $90
CPR/AED is required and will be offered the Thursday night before each class. For the application and more information contact Mike Reisinger, 972-907-8949, mj1234r@sbcglobal.net

BALOO & IOLS Training Saturday, April 26-27, 2025 Camp Wisdom.. Registration Required.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is an overnight training event that introduces parents and leaders to the skills needed to plan and conduct Pack outdoor activities, particularly Pack camping. The training includes campsite selection, outdoor event planning, parent involvement, health & safety, equipment, cooking, and an introduction to camping skills.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Participants will works as Patrols at this hands-on training. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. All Troops are required to have IOLS trained leaders and all SM/ASMs are required to have it to be fully trained.

More information and registration..

Youth Protection Training (YPT)

Avoid the rush, check your card and get it done. Training is valid for two years and you must retake the online course. If you are out of date, it is full stop. Go to my.scouting.org for this and other training opportunities. Don't forget Hazardous Weather Training and Range Activities Safety Training.

On-Line Training

A huge amount of training material is available online, including position training and Youth Protection. Access your account here. If you don't have an account, it is easy to set one up. You can access your training records and set up a complete training program.

If you have any questions about training needs, please contact us at NT.Training@att.net

Camperships

We want every scout to attend Summer camp, Financial aid is available. More information about the process may be found here.

Richardson Police-Youth Citizen Police Academy

The Richardson Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Youth Citizen Police Academy. Flyer This weeklong program will run from Monday, June 16th to Friday, June 20th, from 8:30 AM to noon each day, and is open to kids ages 13-17. The Academy offers a valuable opportunity to learn about law enforcement and the operations of the Police Department.

Topics include:

  • Operations overview of Police Department
  • K-9 unit
  • SWAT
  • Drone (UAS) Program
  • Patrol Tactics
  • Communications
  • Crime Scene Investigations (CSI)
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Drunk and Distracted Driving
  • Crash Investigations

To learn more or to apply, visit the RPD Youth CPA webpage at https://www.richardsonpolice.net/services/community-engagement/youth-citizen-police-academy

Applications must be submitted by May 30th.

Contact the Richardson Police Department Community Relations Unit for more information at 972-744-4955.

Venturing Rendezvous Canceled.

Due to a lack of registrations, Rendezvous will moved to the fall. Stay tuned for more information.

2025 Adventure Card Campaign

Sign up your unit today to sell here. Easy to sell and you return unsold cards. Designed to help units fund their way to Scouting Adventures. Units receive 50% commission for each card sold. If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Ray at jordan.ray@scouting.org or 832 401 3330. Adventure Card webpage. Full Commission Deadline: May 2nd.

Arapaho Chapter News

OA Chapter Meeting May 13, 2025, 7:30PM FUMC, Room 230

Time to renew your OA membership go to: miki.org/event-registration/ to pay your dues.

Contact arapaho@miki.org with questions.

The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper service organization. Each district has a chapter and members are chosen by their peers.

Crossover Arrows

Does your Pack need crossover arrows? We have you covered! Contact Kristine Schwope at adviser@arapahochapter.org

Commissioners

Northern Trail has an active commissioner staff with deep scouting knowledge. Get to know your commissioner. Your commissioner can help you and your unit resolve problems and pass along some ideas to make your program even better. Our District Commissioner is Bram Franklin, who may be reached at: bramfranklin@gmail.com.

If you are having trouble reaching your commissioner, contact Bram and he will assist you.

Commissioner Service

Looking for a way to give back to scouting? New unit leaders need mentors who can help them navigate the trail. As you know it can be a little overwhelming. Training is available! Contact our district commissioner Bram Franklin bramfranklin@gmail.com for more information.

Website and Newsletter

Our newsletter and website reach a very large audience in Northern Trail. If there is something scouting related which needs to be on the website or the newsletter, please do not keep it to yourself, let us know. webmaster@ntrail.org

If we need to fix a broken link or have incorrect information, please take a moment, and let us know. webmaster@ntrail.org

Do not keep the newsletter to yourself! Everyone in your unit should be receiving the newsletter and be aware of the website. sign up is easy, just send them to: Newsletter sign up . Do not forget to sign up on Circle Ten to receive updates from the council.

Looking for something in a recent newsletter? Several years of past newsletters may be found here.

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Yours in Scouting,

John Slaughter
Northern Trail Communications Committee

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