Northern Trail News: June 1, 2025
🔥Passing the Torch🔥
Northern Trail now has a new communications chair, Tammy Pitt. Please support her in getting the word out about activities in the district and council. In our very busy world with a flood of information, this is a challenging task.
The key part of this job is providing timely and accurate information about activities, training opportunities and critical information of importance to all scouters. Tammy can’t read minds and don’t assume that everyone understands. New scout leaders and parents are not immediately in the know about the program.
When sending information to Tammy, make her job easier by putting the information into final form. This saves time and ensures that the message matches your intent.
Last minute submissions are hard on everyone and often lead to confusion or mistakes. Please provide the information in a timely fashion. Last minute scrambles are hard on everyone.
I had this role far too long and I am confident that with your support, Tammy will make communication in our district more effective and relevant.
Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way. I will admit that I will miss the job, but it’s time. I expect to find other ways to serve scouting and the community.
Yours in Scouting,
John Slaughter
Action Items
- More Day Camps In Circle Ten: Northern Trail's Day camp may have passed but there are still other day camps to that are open. Information here.
- Trevor Rees-Jones
- Camp Constantin
- Not Sure Where to Go? Contact katherine.mccrary@scouting.org and she will schedule someone to come and give a presentation to your unit.
- Unit Not Going to Camp? Go as a Maverick
- 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.
On the Calendar
- Trainer's EDGE,Two upcoming dates to pick from Saturday June 21, 2025 or November 15,2025
- District Committee Meeting, August 7, 2025, 7:00pm, FUMC
- District Calendar.
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
The Richardson Rotary Club is searching for a scout troop in the Richardson area that would like to help them with their Flag Program. One or two troops are needed to help the Club put out and pick-up flags. This project could be a good income source for a troop’s scout accounts.
If interested, contact Daniel K. Long, Sr. long4pcc@gmail.com 214-607-7597.
Scouting News outside Northern Trail
Here a national news article of interest: Scouting America breaks ground on skilled trades center, will help fill critical labor gap at Camp Friedlander in Ohio. To learn more...
New Resource for Stronger Troops!
Scouts BSA has just introduced a Revised Troop Self-Assessment Program — designed to help troops reflect, improve, and grow stronger together.
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
There are no more Wilderness First Aid classes on the calendar for this year.
Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Avoid the rush, check your card and get it done. The current YPT training is valid for two years then you will have to take the new training mentioned below. 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.
Important Update: YPT Replacement
Please note that YPT is being replaced with a new course called "S.A.F.E.guarding Youth." The new course contains a lot of updated information and reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety.
Your YPT is still valid for 2 years from the date completed, but once your current YPT expires, you will need to move to this new training.
S.A.F.E.guarding Youth training is 90 minutes long the first time you complete it. After completing the training one time, you will only need to complete annual 15-minute refreshers moving forward.
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.
Arapaho Chapter News
It's not too late to renew your OA membership go to: miki.org/event-registration/ and pay your dues.
The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper service organization. Each district has a chapter and members are chosen by their peers.
Contact arapaho@miki.org with questions.
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. news@ntrail.org
If we need to fix a broken link or have incorrect information, please take a moment, and let us know. news@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.
Yours in Scouting,
Tammy Pitt
Northern Trail Communications Committee
8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235, USA
June 1, 2025
🔥Passing the Torch🔥
Northern Trail now has a new communications chair, Tammy Pitt. Please support her in getting the word out about activities in the district and council. In our very busy world with a flood of information, this is a challenging task.
The key part of this job is providing timely and accurate information about activities, training opportunities and critical information of importance to all scouters. Tammy can’t read minds and don’t assume that everyone understands. New scout leaders and parents are not immediately in the know about the program.
When sending information to Tammy, make her job easier by putting the information into final form. This saves time and ensures that the message matches your intent.
Last minute submissions are hard on everyone and often lead to confusion or mistakes. Please provide the information in a timely fashion. Last minute scrambles are hard on everyone.
I had this role far too long and I am confident that with your support, Tammy will make communication in our district more effective and relevant.
Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way. I will admit that I will miss the job, but it’s time. I expect to find other ways to serve scouting and the community.
Yours in Scouting,
John Slaughter
Action Items
- More Day Camps In Circle Ten: Northern Trail's Day camp may have passed but there are still other day camps to that are open. Information here.
- Trevor Rees-Jones
- Camp Constantin
- Not Sure Where to Go? Contact katherine.mccrary@scouting.org and she will schedule someone to come and give a presentation to your unit.
- Unit Not Going to Camp? Go as a Maverick
- 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.
On the Calendar
- Trainer's EDGE,Two upcoming dates to pick from Saturday June 21, 2025 or November 15,2025
- District Committee Meeting, August 7, 2025, 7:00pm, FUMC
- District Calendar.
Troop Fundraising Opportunity
The Richardson Rotary Club is searching for a scout troop in the Richardson area that would like to help them with their Flag Program. One or two troops are needed to help the Club put out and pick-up flags. This project could be a good income source for a troop’s scout accounts.
If interested, contact Daniel K. Long, Sr. long4pcc@gmail.com 214-607-7597.
Scouting News outside Northern Trail
Here a national news article of interest: Scouting America breaks ground on skilled trades center, will help fill critical labor gap at Camp Friedlander in Ohio. To learn more...
New Resource for Stronger Troops!
Scouts BSA has just introduced a Revised Troop Self-Assessment Program — designed to help troops reflect, improve, and grow stronger together.
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
There are no more Wilderness First Aid classes on the calendar for this year.
Youth Protection Training (YPT)
Avoid the rush, check your card and get it done. The current YPT training is valid for two years then you will have to take the new training mentioned below. 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.
Important Update: YPT Replacement
Please note that YPT is being replaced with a new course called "S.A.F.E.guarding Youth." The new course contains a lot of updated information and reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety.
Your YPT is still valid for 2 years from the date completed, but once your current YPT expires, you will need to move to this new training.
S.A.F.E.guarding Youth training is 90 minutes long the first time you complete it. After completing the training one time, you will only need to complete annual 15-minute refreshers moving forward.
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.
Arapaho Chapter News
It's not too late to renew your OA membership go to: miki.org/event-registration/ and pay your dues.
The Order of the Arrow is an honor camper service organization. Each district has a chapter and members are chosen by their peers.
Contact arapaho@miki.org with questions.
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. news@ntrail.org
If we need to fix a broken link or have incorrect information, please take a moment, and let us know. news@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.
Yours in Scouting,
Tammy Pitt
Northern Trail Communications Committee
8605 Harry Hines, Dallas, TX 75235, USA