Kaposia District

This site is a resource for scouts & scouters in the Kaposia District of the Northern Star Council, BSA.

Please welcome Dan Franz, who was officially installed at March Roundtable as the new District Commissioner for Kaposia “Awesome” District! Please welcome Dan in his new role.

Kaposia Scouters,
I wish to convey a heart-felt “Thank you” to all the excellent Scout Leaders in Kaposia District who trusted me with the privilege and honor to serve as your District Commissioner for 8 years. I cannot describe the joy I have had working with each and everyone. I truly believe Kaposia District has the most dedicated and hard working Commissioner Staff in the Council! I would like to thank Past District Chair Brian Bullock, Current District Chair Steve Weber, Past District Commissioners Mark Shepard– Jeff Maltby– Ann Lanoue and to my “awesome” Commissioner staff over the years for the privilege of serving with you. Additionally, I would like to recognize former and present Senior District Executives Dave Arola, Dan Studnitchka, and Matt Mamura for their support. I look forward to seeing you at the District Recognition Dinner.

Tom Polzin, Assistant Council Commissioner

Pack Recharters should be completed online as of today (March 9, 2010) at stage 5. All completed paperwork, monies, and required signatures must be submitted to Dan Franz or directly to the Council Registrars Office located at the East Council Office no later than March 24, 2010. Units having issues meeting this timelime must contact their assigned Unit Commissioner or ADC.

This area will be designated for Youth Protection Contact information.

Northernstar Council Link: http://training.nsbsa.org/Courses.aspx

Reporting Procedures youthprotectionprocedures.pdf

Unit Leaders that are not Youth Protection Trained will not be allowed to recharter for the 2010-2011 Scouting years.

Scouters and parents there is something warm on the way and your bringing it. Next time, your see a beautiful sunset or hear of scout saving someone’s life, or just doing the right thing: cherish the moment . Good sunsets happen often, though, great scouting don’t happen without great volunteers. While Scouters often say, they can do the without recognition, and it’s all about the youth; they still warm up when they get acknowledged. Please, do your part and nominate someone that makes a difference.

How to use the applications.

Spark Plug is an award for leaders that make a difference and infuse a pack, troop, crew or ship with their passion for the Scouting program. Nominated by the your Unit Commissioner. Click here for nomination form

Distinguished Leader Award is a recognition for someone you know that has done great things for the district, pack, troop, crew or ship. Easy to fill out, the more information the better for your nominee being selected. Anyone can nominate for this award.
Click here for nomination form

District Award of Merit is an award is the top District award. This will take a little time and research, though worth it. Call or send a note for guidance. Click here for nomination form

Action step, look around you know who they are. If you are Unit Commissioner, Spark Plug them, we should look for worthy recipients of the D.L.A.or D.A.M. categories. Bring the completed form or forms to Roundtable, Saint Paul Scout Office or send them to me via email. Due March 9th, 2010.

Have a great day,

Bruce Jacoby Kaposia District Advancement Chair Obe1jacoby@msn.com (651) 592-3724 Cell

The National Council BSA has announced that as of January 1, 2010 the annual registration fee for the Boy Scouts of America will be $15.00. This effects Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Volunteer leaders. Exploring fees remain unchanged. Attached is a document that explains this in more detail, provides a new rate chart for BSA Registration and Boy’s Life as well as a FAQ sheet. bsa_registration_fee.pdf Please remember that this takes effect as of January 1, 2010 and will have no impact on the registration fees through this fall’s recruitment effort. This rate change will have in impact on all 2010 Charter Renewals. If you have additional questions regarding this, please let me or one the council’s Registrars know.

b.s.a._2009_-_2010_adult_application.pdf
b.s.a._2009_-_2010_youth_application.pdf

Last year 90% of the units that did not make quality did do because they failed to have their Direct Contact Leaders attend training. Unit Leaders must be: 1) Current Youth Protection Training (expires every 2 years) 2) This is Scouting 3) Attended training for their current position.

If you changed positions since your last attendence, you are not considered trained. How do I get trained? Goto www.myscouting.org register or log-on. Click the training tab. Take training for your level of Scouting. How do I get position specific trained? Attend training by January 31, 2010. You can register by emailing Jim Corniea, our District Training Chair at jimcorniea@comcast.net . Information on this training is on the District web page under training. This is a Centennial Award quality requirement and Northernstar BSA policy. All youth leaders and interested parents MUST complete Youth Protection Training. To make quality this must be completed by December 31st, 2009.

Jim Corniea, District Training Chair & Tom Polzin, District Commissioner

• Click here to see the new Awesome Kaposia District Activities Schedule for Aug 2009-Jun 2010.
  

Make your plans accordingly.

Don’t miss out. Be sure to register your pack’s 5 entries as soon as you can.
Click here for Registration flyer
Click here for boy's invitation and rules

Come celebrate Kaposia’s “Awesome” Year. Honor those leaders who you nominated for special awards.
Enjoy a great dinner at Tunucci’s in Newport.
Click here for registration information
Be sure to register by April 13 for early price.

Click here for Group Planning Instructions and Registration form
Click here for Participants' Info on planning, gear, directions, & more.

This once in a lifetime 100 year camping celebration is for all scouting units.
Go to http://www.NorthernStarBSA.org/StarCamp for all details, fees and registration.
Don’t let this oppotunity pass you by!!!

Hello! Hello! Kaposia (Awesome!) Troop, Crew and Ship Leaders!
In addition to the multitude of staff opportunities, there are other adult and Scout opportunities associated with the Saturday night show! Three areas in particular that we will need help with are:

• Creative folks who like to work with graphics, multimedia, and script writing.
  
• Props, scenery, tech help like carpenty, electrical wiring, and sound. (Budding Engineers?)
  
• Actors! If you’ve got someone in your troop that thinks they’re the next Sylvester Stallone, Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis, or Harrison Ford, this might be for them. (Maybe they’re working on their Webelos Showman, or their Theater Merit Badge.) We’ll be running auditions within two weeks, so watch closely!
  

If you, or someone in your unit is interested in helping on StarCamp, please contact Keith Lysett 651-769-0320

Make your unit plans for the new year using the District Activity calendar. See which activities will work for your unit and make you job easier.

Click here for the 2010-2011 Kaposia District "Awesome" Activities

As you plan for another scouting season be sure to include training for your leaders.
New list for Sept 2009-June 2010 attached

• Find out more about district training & get registration forms —-Training Info Here!
  

These outdoor training courses this year will be at University of Scouting on Saturday, April 10, 2010.
See University of Scouting catalog and registration on Council website.click here

For Cub Scout Leaders: Introduction/How We Have Fun, Position Specific, Youth Protection, This Is Scouting
For Boy Scout Leaders: Troop Committee Challenge, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmeater Specific
Registration here

Make your unit plans for the new year using the District Activity Training Calendar. See which training dates will work for your leaders.
Remember every Scout deserves a trained leader.

Click here for the 2010-2011 Kaposia District "Awesome" Training.

District Roundtable has, without a doubt, been the factor most responsible for our pack still being in existence. Without the strong leadership in our awesome KAPOSIA District and the dedication of our DE, DC and other fine RT and Training Staff, we would have lacked the knowledge, the direction and the motivation to perservere at the Cub Scout Pack level. I feel the Cub Scouts and Scout families in our unit have directly benefitted from RT.Carl & Kim Baumeister Pack 107

Roundtables- Kaposia Education Center So St Paul
September 2009-May 2010
Roundtable is the Second Tuesday of every month.

* Roundtables calender, info, & maps link

Click here for March Roundtable newletter.Get all the scoop on what’s happening.

Roundtable Council Handouts Link: http://www.northernstarbsa.org/Roundtables/FilesHandouts/Default.aspx

Beginning January 1, 2010 there will be a new health form replacing all class 1, 2, & 3 forms. This will be used for all events except specialized ones for national high adventure bases like Philmont and Sea Base. Special note: this requires all information and physicals be within one year of going to camp. This applies to both youth and adults. No longer will a physical in last 3 years be accepted.
For camping 72 hours or less only Part A and C need to be used. Part B (doctor’s physical) needs to be filled out is camp experience is over 72 hours.

This form is currently here and on the national website. Also note, it can be filled in on line.

Be sure you inform all your leaders and parents this fall, so no surprises come up as you make your plans for 2010. There are no notifications that the form is being modified at the local council level to the key 3 at this time.

2010_bsa_medical_form.pdf

Do you know a good scouter that has leadership experience that would make a good Unit Commissioner?

Unit commissioners should— Have excellent people skills Have a Scouting background or be fast-track learners Know and practice Scouting ideals

Please complete the attched form and e-mail the form to: tompolzin@yahoo.com with your nomination’s name, address, phone, and email.

Thanks!

ucnominationform_1_.doc

Please welcome Dave Arnold, Unit Commissioner for Pack & Troop 248!
Please welcome Dave Loveridge Unit Commissioner for Pack, Troop, & Crew 907!

• Units
• District Staff & Volunteers
• District Commissioners & Calender
• Calendar
• Training
• Roundtables
• District Forms

Kaposia Chapter Order of the Arrow Info click here

Or call the OA advisor Mark Ellenberger for updates.

For more information visit our website at: http://www.troop248wsp.org/ship

News items from past years