District O Awards Dinner - April 26th

Recognition is the fuel for future success.  Who's a superhero in your Unit?   Nominate your superhero for an adult who brings that SPARK for a District Spark Plug award.  See them recognized at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner along with other Council Award Winners.  

Links:

⚜️ Yes!  I plan on attending (register)

⚜️ I'd like to nominate my Spark Plug!

⚜️ More info..

2nd Annual South Bike Rally

Join us for the 2nd Annual South Bike Rally for Scouts and their friends on Sunday May 17th from 2-4PM @ East Lake Elementary.  Friends get a free Raising Cane's kids meal.  

Free helmets and bike registration with AV Police.  Valley Bike and Ski will also be present 

⚜️ Resources and more info

Get your recruiting gear support HERE!!!

⚜️ Scouting America Recruitment

Reserve Archery Range / Order Collateral / Axed Throwing Stands.... everything Council and District has to support your recruiting efforts.   

⚜️ Unit Recruiting Resources / Checkouts

Upcoming Round Table Lineup

Always the 2nd Thursday of each month at Woodcrest Church in Eagan @ 7:00

• MAR: Summer Planning - Cyndee Elumba / Group 

• APR: Working with Latin Families in Scouting

• MAY: District Dutch Oven Cookoff!! 

• AUG: District Cornfeed / Recruiting Kickoff

Prior Roundtable Presentations

District Calendar

April 

Apr 9 - Thursday: Roundtable - Working with Latin Families

• Woodcrest Church in Eagan @ 7:00

• Presenter: Renee Estrella-Wells

• From 2000 to 2020, Latino residents accounted for more than 26% of Minnesota’s total population growth , yet they represent only about 4% of BSA membership. That gap isn’t about interest; it’s about connection.  

• In this session, we’ll explore how to genuinely engage Latino families.

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Apr 11 - Saturday: Cub Leader University

• Base Camp

• Cub Leader Training for Adults with a Day camp for Youth K-6 

• Choose from 20 Different classes

• More information

Apr 26 - Sunday: District Awards Dinner

• Woodcrest Church in Eagan

• Appreciation Awards District Dinner

• Sparkplug - District Award of Merit - Training Awards and more!

• More Information

May 

May 14 - Thursday: Roundtable - Dutch Oven Cookoff

• Woodcrest Church in Eagan @ 7:00

• Bring your A Game Leaders.   Dutch Oven Cookoff

• Allez! Cuisine!

May 17 - Sunday: Annual District-O Bike Rally

• East Lake Elementary School @ 2-4PM

• 4715 162nd St W, Lakeville MN

• Bike Registration / Tune-ups / Free Helmets / Adventure Loops

• Cub Scouts - Bring A Friend & you both will receive a Raisin' Cane free kids' meal certificate!

• More Information

DISTRICT NEEDS

• Seabase Opening (November 2nd Info Meeting): 

  • Crew 1776 - Bahamas Sea Base has 5-7 openings. Trip is June 19-27, 2026.  Informational Meeting 11/2 @ 4PM.  Contact Kay Stewart shadow14805@gmail.com / 651-335-8342  (LINK)

• World Scout Jamboree Registration Open:  

  • Gdansk Poland in July/August 2027.  (LINK)

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