by Tim Pacl | Dec 10, 2023 | NL 2023-12 Main
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the Venturing program in the Boy Scouts of America… sort of. Venturing was officially created by the BSA executive board on February 8th, 1998. The old Exploring program was completely reorganized and...
by Tim Pacl | Nov 6, 2023 | Home Page Articles, NL 2023-11 Main
Originally called Armistice Day, we celebrate Veteran’s Day on the 11th day of the 11th month to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces of the United States. In Scouting, we can be especially proud of the twelve Eagle Scouts who have earned...
by Tim Pacl | Nov 5, 2023 | NL 2023-11 Main
A simple question, right? And it stands to reason that the first Scout was in the first troop, right? Well, maybe it isn’t quite that simple afterall. Let’s take a look at these “firsts”. In November 1910, Troop #1 of Ridgefield Park, New...
by Tim Pacl | Nov 5, 2023 | NL 2023-11 Main
Next Roundtable: Thursday, August 10, 2023 The Roundtable is looking for a unit to host the April 2024 Roundtable. You pick the topics and come get trained. Just let us know and we will help you make it happen. In the meantime, join us this month at Good News UMC for...
by Tim Pacl | Nov 3, 2023 | Home Page Articles, NL 2023-11 Featured
The North Shore District is back on Twitter… I mean X. Why? Because Scouting doesn’t work without communication and we all have our preferred way to receive updates. As before, this website will remain our communications hub, but we will syndicate its...
