Northern Lights Council, Boy Scouts of America, Tomahawk District

07/15/2024

Hi all!,
Just a reminder that this Thursday, July 18th, is our District Picnic and Fireside Chat with our new Scout Executive, Brad Olson, 6pm to 8pm at Big 4! If some attendees could bring some food items, I will bring waters, juice, etc. Really looking forward to this Thursday!

07/11/2024

If you did not get my email or the post to Discord, here is the information for the Scouts Day at the Minot Airforce Base! It is looking to be a great event!

06/05/2024

Hey everyone, it looks like we still have some concerns with the sinkhole that is at Big 4 and it’s going to affect how many people we can have in Camp. The decision has been made to reschedule our district picnic to a future date. I do not know the date yet, but it will hopefully be soon. Sorry for the last-minute change. If everyone could please help me pass the information along that we will not be doing the district picnic this Thursday.

06/03/2024

UPDATE: The picnic is being rescheduled to a future date due to some construction issues. There will NOT be a picnic Thursday, June 6th at Big 4. :’(

Original Post: This Thursday night is our District Picnic at Big 4! Please join us as we celebrate our kick-off to the Summer with friends and family in the Tomahawk District! 6pm-8pm at Big 4! 900 54th St NW, Minot, ND 58703.

06/02/2024

05/20/2024

Hey all! We're gearing up for the Western Camporee (May 31st to June 2nd at Heart Butte) and we are looking for a few more camp staff. We are in need of merit badge counselors for Pioneering, Indian Lore, and American Heritage. The goal is not to get these badges completed this weekend but focus on the fun and partials are totally acceptable. If any Scouts already have partials for these badges, then this weekend might be a good opportunity to get them done! Also, we're looking for a Health Officer and a couple cooks. If anyone is available to help, please let me know! Currently we are expecting at least 8 Troops to attend, so it's looking to be a good turnout!

Welcome to the Western Camporee! This unique event offers an immersive experience into the life and times of the Civil War era. Scouts BSA youth and

05/16/2024

Just a reminder that the Popcorn Kernel training is tonight at 6:30pm, Christ Lutheran Church. See you tonight!

05/08/2024

The Western Camporee registration link is now live! Please follow this link to register your Troop!
https://scoutingevent.com/429-84490

04/23/2024

Hey everyone! Brenda with the Prairie Fire District is hosting numerous trainings via zoom if anyone is interested in participating! Below are the Zoom links and dates.

April 25th - Troop Committee Challenge Training

7-8 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83361790472?pwd=b2FYN2VjQTFONUdoQmZwODF5RVpLdz09

April 30th - Chartered Org. Rep. Training

1-2 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87260345832?pwd=K1FiejFGMHl3d01pRWg4d0FkSWtWdz09

May 1st - Den Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Member Training

7-9 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82010667625?pwd=UEZ1d25mYzdmeXZobS9xVXB1NEtLZz09

May 5th - Merit Badge Counselor Training

7-8 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82534114774?pwd=TW5vbEN4UE84TGlXZFlyU1kvbk9tdz09

04/19/2024

04/19/2024

Save the date! The Western Camporee is on its way! Registration is going live soon!

04/17/2024

From Judy Kotta - Council Popcorn Advisor,
We are excited to begin preparing for the 2024 Popcorn Sale. Last year was fantastic! We will build on everything that was learned in 2023, and work to make 2024 the best sale ever. The first important step is your participation in one of our May Key Leader Briefings where we will share important information about the 2024 Popcorn Sale including product line, prices, commission structure, and most importantly how to increase your sales.
An additional 2% commission will be awarded to each unit that sends a minimum of two of the following individuals: 1) Unit Popcorn Kernel, 2) Cubmaster, 3) Scoutmaster, 4) Skipper,
5) Advisor or 6) committee chairperson.
We will host briefings throughout the month of May in different parts of the council. All meetings will start at 6:30PM. You are free to attend any briefing that works for your schedule regardless of location or district. Units in the Meadowlark and Flickertail District are invited to attend either Grand Forks, Minot, Bismarck, or Fargo. Choose from the following:
2024 Popcorn Key Leaders Briefings:
May 2: Grand Forks: Forks Field Office (1701 Cherry St, Grand Forks)
May 7: Williston: Lutheran Church (916 Main St, Williston)
May 9: Thief River Falls: Lutheran Church (505 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls)
May 14: Dickinson: Area Chamber (314 3rd Ave W, Dickinson)
May 16: Minot: Lutheran Church (502 17th St NW, Minot)
May 20: Fargo: Wanzek Center for Scouting (4200 19th Ave S, Fargo)
May 21: Alexandria: Lutheran Church (605 Douglas St, Alexandria)
May 22: Fergus Falls: Faith Church (1224 N Baird Ave, Fergus Falls)
May 30: Bismarck: Scouting Center (3320 Hamiliton St, Ste 1, Bismarck)
Please RSVP names, contact information, unit number, and district location of who will be attending the meetings to Judy Kotta at [email protected] or by calling 701-293-5011.

04/01/2024

03/07/2024

Round table tonight at 7 to talk about the new program!

02/03/2024

Another great Klondike! Well mostly... there was little snow, but everyone had fun!

01/30/2024

Don't forget to register for knodike this weekend!

01/23/2024

Our scouting family has lost another great person. Shawn has been apart of scouting for many years! He helped out in troop 1433 with his son and troop 5401 with his daughter recently. He was always up to some shenanigans with his jokes and stories, while keeping a straight face through it all! please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Funeral is set for Saturday January 27, 2024. Please join us in class A uniform for the funeral. Please reach our to Jodi walker if you want to help out the family in this tuff time 805-757-2413. I plan on coming up with gift baskets and more for them. He also went through Woodbadge..."I used to be an antelope, a good Ole antelope too. Now I have finished antelopeing......"

View Shawn Randash's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/15/2023

Don't forget to support your local troop 425 at the Ta**us game tonight!

10/05/2023

Come out and have some fun! Both for parents and scouts!

09/22/2023

Thank you to all the volunteers and their families that showed up to help out at the sign ups today!

08/15/2023

Join us for the 29th Annual Western North Dakota Scouters Golf Classic on August 7, 2023 at the Souris Valley Golf Course in Minot, ND! The Western North Dakota Scouters Golf Classic proceeds go to support Scouting programs in the Northern Lights Council. Nearly 5,000 youth and their families are ac...

08/11/2023

Attention Order of the Arrow members.

After multiple discussions with youth and adult leadership in the Lodge, it has been decided that this weekend's Fall Conclave needs to be postponed due to low registrations. Please stay tuned for the new date in September!

08/10/2023

popcorn season is upon us

08/09/2023

Tomahawk District Popcorn Kickoff party with 85 of our favorite Scouts and Scout parents.

08/09/2023

It is that easy.

08/07/2023

Popcorn Comes This Week!

Tomahawk District Popcorn Kick-Off Academy is this Wednesday 5:30-7:30 pm at North Hill Bowl, Minot.

Please let us know if you are coming. We are ordering pizza and want to make sure we have enough.