Committees

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Council Committees Supporting Units

Welcome! This page provides reports, information, and knowledge necessary for successful committee operation.

It leverages the talent and commitment of our district and council volunteers by providing critical information in an easily accessible and consistent format in a central location. This enables committees to focus efforts and spend more time and energy delivering an effective Scouting program to young people and their families.

We, as council volunteers and staff, are committed to the ongoing improvement, relevance, and value of this page. Your feedback and suggestions are always welcome.

As always, thank you for all that you do for Northern Star Scouting and the youth we serve.

All Council Committees

Activities Committee

Activities Committee

Provides leadership to activities, events, and service projects across Northern Star Scouting.

Advancement Committee

Advancement Committee

Trains unit leaders and committees in the advancement and recognition program of the BSA, maintains council standards, and supports unit advancement.

Archdiocesan Catholic Scouting Committee

Archdiocesan Catholic Scouting Committee

Provides direction to promoting "Duty to God" in all Catholic Scouting programs. Supports programs that promote on-going Catholic faith formation through Scouting.

Archives Committee

Archives Committee

Provides direction on documentation practices and records retention. Handles donated memorabilia, records, and photographs.

Audit Committee

Audit Committee

Controls and ensures compliance with accounting and regulatory standards. Liaison between board and auditors for audit report and Form 990s.

Base Camp Committee

Base Camp Committee

Supports Base Camp's operations, including program development and facility maintenance to provide an enriching experience for all visitors and participants.

Budget Committee

Budget Committee

Reviews committees work culminating in a council operating budget to maintain healthy programs and fiscally sound operations.

Camping Committee

Camping Committee

Partners with volunteers and staff to provide and promote outdoor program opportunities that support enjoyment and recruitment of Scouts and families.

Campmasters Committee

Campmasters Committee

Coordinates the volunteer group who provide customer service and care to participants at our camp properties.

Civic Service and Scouting for Food Committee

Civic Service and Scouting for Food Committee

Encourages and supports community service projects at all levels of the Scouting program. Supports the annual food collection drive called Scouting for Food.

Commissioners Committee

Commissioners Committee

Using Journey 2.0 Guideposts, this group supports unit success. District Commissioners recruit, train, and give leadership to unit and Roundtable Commissioners.

Communications Committee

Communications Committee

Ensures unit leaders and families have easy access to everything they need to have a successful Scouting experience.

Community Programs Committee

Community Programs Committee

Reviews community programs to ensure alignment with organizational mission and strategic goals, recommends resource allocation for sustainable and impactful community engagement.

COPE and Climbing Committee

COPE and Climbing Committee

Oversees COPE courses and climbing towers for all council properties. Responsible for training of volunteers and camp staff to run COPE courses and climbing towers.

Council Relations Committee

Council Relations Committee

Identifies and recruits leaders from every part of our community to serve on the board and in other council-level leadership positions.

Development Committee

Development Committee

This committee is comprised of and provides administrative leadership to the popcorn sale and the annual fundraising campaign committees.

Eagle Network Committee

Eagle Network Committee

Work to strengthen and sustain the connection adult eagles have with Scouting while fostering fellowship and support among Eagle Scouts.

Enterprise Risk Committee

Enterprise Risk Committee

The purpose of the Enterprise Risk Committee is to ensure Northern Star Council manages material risks that could affect achievement of the Council’s Objectives

Governance and Nominating Committee

Governance and Nominating Committee

Strengthen the council leadership bodies with leading business and community citizens who have diverse skills, diverse backgrounds, and a belief in the value of Scouting, representing all major segments of the community.

Grey Wolf Committee

Grey Wolf Committee

Provides the administrative processes necessary to support the National Youth Leadership Training through multiple week-long courses each summer.

High Adventure Committee

High Adventure Committee

Promotes special adventures geared toward Scouts 13 and older. Responsible for coordinating large group trips to national high adventure bases.

Human Resources Committee

Human Resources Committee

Advises on employee-related policies, practices, compensation, and personnel issues to our council's management staff, to other committees, and to the Board of Directors.

Innovation Fund Committee

Innovation Fund Committee

Fosters, evaluates, and recommends funding for project proposals for new ideas that could create positive, significant change for Scouting.

International Committee

International Committee

Promotes and gives guidance on attending international Scout gatherings around the world.

Investment Committee

Investment Committee

Oversees management of endowment assets and distributions.

Jewish Committee On Scouting

Jewish Committee On Scouting

Provides information on topics involving the Jewish faith. In addition, provides an opportunity for Scouting in Jewish faith-based organizations such as Jewish Community Centers and Synagogs.

Many Point Program and Properties Committee

Many Point Program and Properties Committee

Supports program and property improvements at Many Point Scout Camp.

Marketing Committee

Marketing Committee

Strengthen Scouting’s image and reputation by expanding awareness of Scouting’s benefits to families and our community

Membership/Recruitment Committee

Membership/Recruitment Committee

Provides leaderhip, guidance, and support for growth in membership. Helps with the organization of new units, new members joining existing units, and the retention of our existing members.

Order of the Arrow Committee

Order of the Arrow Committee

Further the Order of the Arrow's impact by contributing to Northern Star Scouting.

Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Committee

Outdoor Ethics and Conservation Committee

Promotes conservation and outdoor ethics principles. Promotes the Leave No Trace program, the William T. Hornaday award, and helps create a conservation plan for each camp property.

Outreach Committee

Outreach Committee

Become critical players in youth development across all markets through networking with other youth-serving organizations.

Popcorn Committee

Popcorn Committee

Create and lead a Council-led fundraising option for units to raise funds for their Scouting adventures.

Properties Committee

Properties Committee

Partners with volunteers and camp rangers to provide annual maintenance and long term planning for council-owned properties.

Protestant Scouting Committee

Protestant Scouting Committee

Provides information on matters involving the protestant faith. Involved in the religious emblems and training volunteers to succeed in delivering these courses.

Recognition Dinner Committee

Recognition Dinner Committee

Plans and organizes an event to recognize some of the many outstanding volunteers who serve youth, including our annual Silver Beaver recipients.

Religious Emblems Committee

Religious Emblems Committee

A Scout is reverent. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed a wide array of religious emblems programs.

Risk Management Committee

Risk Management Committee

Advocates for the safety, health, and well-being of participants in Scouting programs and advances competent risk assessments and anticipation of hazards in programs, activities, and services.

Shooting Sports Committee

Shooting Sports Committee

Provides leadership to the shooting sports activities in the council. Provides program for units, trainings for unit leaders, and guidance to any group looking to host a shooting sports activity.

Silver Beaver Selections Committee

Silver Beaver Selections Committee

Promotes the Silver Beaver Nomination process and provides support in reviewing submissions. Serves as a promotions team for the Council Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

Special Gifts Committee

Special Gifts Committee

Creates partnerships and builds lasting relationships with individuals who invest in Scouting to ensure Scouting is financially healthy.

Special Needs and Disabilities Committee

Special Needs and Disabilities Committee

Provides training, resources, and support to educate and engage volunteers and staff to ensure understanding and inclusion for youth of all abilities in all units of the council.

STEM Committee

Introduce youth to the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through events, awards, and activities by providing programs and promoting STEM opportunities.

Strategic Planning Committee

Strategic Planning Committee

Collects and analyzes data plus stakeholder input to recommend high level imperatives to demonstrate achievement of our council's mission and vision.

Technology Committee

Technology Committee

Provides leadership in the use of technology to deliver Scouting. Helps guide and give direction to anything digital that represents Northern Star Council.

Training Committee

Training Committee

Provides high quality. comprehensive training for all adult and youth leaders through the BSA Training Continuum. Offer support for training programs.

Venturing Officers Association

Venturing Officers Association

To promote Venturing and provide resources, support, and activities to Venturing youth and adult leaders and their Crews.

Wood Badge Committee

Wood Badge Committee

Provides the processes necessary to support the National BSA Wood Badge program through multiple courses per calendar year.

Youth Protection Committee

Youth Protection Committee

In conjunction with the Training Committee, is responsible for the support, oversight, and delivery of the Youth Protection program.