Newsletter | North Shore District

What Was the First Scout Troop in the USA?

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...

November 2023 Roundtable Flyer

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...

Order of the Arrow – November 2023

by Tim Urban | Nov 5, 2023 | NL 2023-11 Main, ScoutsBSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing

November 9, 7 PM – Chapter Meeting at Good News Methodist Church November 18 – Austin Powwow and OA Day of Service December 9-10 – Vigil Weekend December 14, 7 PM – Chapter Meeting/Social and White Elephant gift exchange Please join us at the...

Eagles – October 2023

by Tim Urban | Nov 5, 2023 | Advancement - Eagle Scout, NL 2023-11 Main, ScoutsBSA, Sea Scouts, Venturing

Manas Singh October 2, 2023 Troop 258 Jacob Toller October 2, 2023 Troop 271 Bryce Gilley October 24, 2023 Troop 234 Luke Fugate October 25, 2023 Troop...

Troop 161 Presents Flags at HBCU Challenge

by Tim Urban | Nov 5, 2023 | Home Page Articles, NL 2023-11 Unit Stories

Troop 161 participated in the opening flag ceremony at the HBCU Challenge Competition at the HEB center November 2nd and 3rd. It was an awesome opportunity...

Wood Badge 2023: Continuing the Legacy of Our Units

by Tim Urban | Nov 5, 2023 | Cub Scouts, Home Page Articles, NL 2023-11 Unit Stories, ScoutsBSA, Sea Scouts, Training, Venturing

By Diane Cleveland, Charity Gleghorn, Tyler Gleghorn, Angela Martin, Peter Kulis, and Mehria Qarizada-Smith (From Troops 258 & 358) Rarely do you get to experience a leadership training where there is a common denominator for all of the attendees. Wood Badge is...