1. Welcome to Rolling Hills Roundtable!

2. Good Links to Know rh.nsbsa.org – district website nsbsa.org – council website scouting.org – national website – Everything you want to know about scouting! my.scouting.org – portal into training cubscouting.org – all things Cub Scouting facebook.com/rollinghillsdistrict - Facebook - Give us a like!

3. Congratulations!!! 2015 JTE Gold District

4. NEW BOY SCOUT REQUIREMENTS STARTING JANUARY 2016 -Scouts joining on/after 1/1/16 MUST use new requirements -Scouts joining prior to 1/1/16 can use old requirements for Scout badge but convert to new requirements for subsequent ranks. -Scouts working on Tenderfoot through 1 st Class MAY continue with existing requirements but MUST convert to new requirements upon reaching 1 st Class in 2016 -Scouts working on Star, Life or Eagle MAY complete the rank they are currently working on with existing requirements but MUST convert to new requirements for subsequent ranks in 2016 -For 2017 ALL scouts MUST use new requirements

5. 2017 National Jamboree

6. Attention Scouts!!! Sign up for the 2017 National Jamboree July 19-28, 2017 Approximate travel dates: July 15-29, 2017 (will spend a couple of days touring the National Capitol prior to Jamboree) If you want to register or learn more, check out this link from Northern Star Council: http://www.northernstarbsa.org/2017-national-jamboree-2 http://www.northernstarbsa.org/2017-national-jamboree-2 If you have interest in attending the 2017 National Jamboree, send an email to Shawn Neri at shawn.neri@comcast.net. Shawn is one of the Scoutmasters for the Jamboree and is more than happy to answer any questions that you may have. shawn.neri@comcast.net

7. District Dinner Thursday, May 12,at Trondhjem Lutheran Church in Lonsdale. For more information: – https://scoutingevent.com/attachment/BSA250/7 6220_1457108398_922.pdf https://scoutingevent.com/attachment/BSA250/7 6220_1457108398_922.pdf To register: – https://scoutingevent.com/?rhdistrictdinner201 https://scoutingevent.com/?rhdistrictdinner201 All forms for nominations can be found on the district website: rh.nsbsa.orgrh.nsbsa.org

8. District Dinner The dinner recognizes outstanding adults and youth in our district. In order to do that, we will need some nominations for the outstanding adults. Here are the nomination forms: District Hot Spark Award: This award recognizes an outstanding adult leader at the unit. Nomination form here. here Charter Partner of the Year Award: This award recognizes an outstanding charter partner in our district. Nomination form here.here District Award of Merit: This award recognizes an outstanding adult leader for their service to the district. Nomination form here. here Nomination forms are due to Scott Pelava by April 14.

9. Who should attend… Star and Life Scouts Parents of Star and Life Scouts Unit Leadership responsible for guiding Scouts through the Eagle Process… Eagle Coaches, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Unit Committee Chair

10. Training University of Scouting – Saturday, April 16, 2016 – Lakeville South High School – Registration OPEN! – https://scoutingevent.com/?UoSSpring2016 https://scoutingevent.com/?UoSSpring2016 – New classes are still being added – check them out!!! Check out all trainings at: training.nsbsa.org

11. Cub Scout Training Cub Scout Training Weekend – April 30-May 1, Phillippo Scout Reservation, Ramsey Shelter – All Cub Scout training BALOO and OWLS – Saturday, 8am-5:30pm ($25) Leader Specific (classroom) – Sunday, 8a-10:30a ($10) – Den Leader, Cubmaster, all assistants, Committee Chair, Committee Member, Pack Trainer – Youth Protection (10:30am-11:30am) $30 for the entire weekend – Registration: https://www.scoutingevent.com/?rhplcbdcubscoutlea dertrainingweekend https://www.scoutingevent.com/?rhplcbdcubscoutlea dertrainingweekend

12. Boy Scout Training Boy Scout Training Weekend – June 4-5, Phillippo Scout Reservation, Ramsey Shelter – All Boy Scout training IOLS – Saturday, 8am-5:30pm ($20) Leader Specific (classroom) – Sunday, 8am-4pm ($20) – Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, Committee Member – Youth Protection $35 for the entire weekend – Registration: http://www.scoutingevent.com/?rhplcbdboyscouttrai ningweekend http://www.scoutingevent.com/?rhplcbdboyscouttrai ningweekend

13. New Cub Scouts Shooting Sports Info Released! Patches and pins available in Feb 2016 Three disciplines – Archery, BB Guns, Slingshots Different requirements for each rank in Cub Scouts means they can earn new awards each year FMI: http://scouting.org/programupdates

14. Order of the Arrow Cub Scouts Schedule your WEBELOS Cross-over / Arrow of Light – OA Ceremony Team will conduct your ceremony in full regalia. – Contact: Tim Rousseau - Ceremony Advisor Phone: (952) 758-6916 Email: uplandfeathers@yahoo.com

15. Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts Schedule your Order of the Arrow Elections – Contact: John Owens - Rolling Hills Chapter Advisor Phone: (507) 331-1028 Email: jgowens@hickorytech.netjgowens@hickorytech.net – Elections must be completed by the Chapter Election Team by April 15th, 2016

16. All Arrowmen and Arrowwomen Totanhan Nakaha Spring Fellowship When: March 11-12 Check-in begins at 6:00pm Opening Ceremony begins at 7:30pm Where: Mound Westona High School Why: To come and have a good time with your fellow brothers Cost: $5-10/person

17. All Arrowmen and Arrowwomen Indian Winter When: March 11-13 Where: Phillippo Scout Reservation Why: An opportunity for Arrowmen across the section to participate in focus areas including American Indian crafts and OA Inductions and Ceremonies Cost: $35 See Totanhan Nakaha Lodge website (oa.nsbsa.org) for more information and to register

18. Help Wanted!!! Community Friends of Scouting Nomination Committee We are always looking for help for Special Projects as well as filling out the District Committee. Talk to any District Committee Member for more information!!!

19. A Scout is Courteous Please be courteous of other Roundtable programs that may not have finished when yours has. If you would like to Fellowship, please do not interrupt other programs still running.

20. Things to Pick UP Today Program books, applications, and hand outs are all on the main table for you. Take what you need!