Tim Pacl | North Shore District

Boy Scouts of America Founder: Charles Eastman

by Tim Pacl | Mar 14, 2023 | NL 2023-03 Main

Likely one of the least known of Scouting’s founders here in America, Charles Eastman was an amazing man and an amazing American. He was the first Native American to be certified in Western medicine and was “one of the most prolific authors and speakers on...

2023: the Return of Day Camps

by Tim Pacl | Mar 13, 2023 | NL 2023-03 Main

2023 marks the return of outdoor summer “Cub Scout” fun in the Capitol Area Council… that’s right, Day Camp!

About Our North Shore District Executive

by Tim Pacl | Mar 13, 2023 | NL 2023-03 Featured

Justin Brundin was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1991 to a military family who encouraged him to contribute to society through community service. As a Cub Scout in Copperas Cove, Texas, he responded to the grief of 9/11 by organizing a toy drive for local...

The Road to Summit Bechtel Reserve: March 2023

by Tim Pacl | Mar 12, 2023 | NL 2023-03 Main

My “Journey to Jamboree” began several months ago when my granddaughter decided she wanted to go to the Jamboree. We were late in joining and I had a big shock when I found out that it costs $3600 for a Scout to go to Jamboree. Why so much? Well, our...

“This is Your Life” Advancement

by Tim Pacl | Mar 12, 2023 | Advancement, Cub Scouts, NL 2022-11 Main, NL 2023-03 Main, Resource-CS Program, Resource-SBSA Program, ScoutsBSA

A new rank advancement ceremony based on the ever-popular radio, then TV, then podcast hit show… “This is Your Life!” This ceremony can be used for any rank, including Cub Scouts or Scouts BSA. Have fun and adapt it as needed.