Activities Committee
Provides leadership to activities, events, and service projects across Northern Star Scouting.
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Advancement Committee
Trains unit leaders and committees in the advancement and recognition program of the BSA, maintains council standards, and supports unit advancement.
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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.
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Archives Committee
Provides direction on documentation practices and records retention. Handles donated memorabilia, records, and photographs.
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Audit Committee
Controls and ensures compliance with accounting and regulatory standards. Liaison between board and auditors for audit report and Form 990s.
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Base Camp Committee
Supports Base Camp's operations, including program development and facility maintenance to provide an enriching experience for all visitors and participants.
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Budget Committee
Reviews committees work culminating in a council operating budget to maintain healthy programs and fiscally sound operations.
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Camping Committee
Partners with volunteers and staff to provide and promote outdoor program opportunities that support enjoyment and recruitment of Scouts and families.
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Campmasters Committee
Coordinates the volunteer group who provide customer service and care to participants at our camp properties.
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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.
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Commissioners Committee
Using Journey 2.0 Guideposts, this group supports unit success. District Commissioners recruit, train, and give leadership to unit and Roundtable Commissioners.
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Communications Committee
Ensures unit leaders and families have easy access to everything they need to have a successful Scouting experience.
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Community Programs Committee
Reviews community programs to ensure alignment with organizational mission and strategic goals, recommends resource allocation for sustainable and impactful community engagement.
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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.
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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.
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Development Committee
This committee is comprised of and provides administrative leadership to the popcorn sale and the annual fundraising campaign committees.
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Eagle Network Committee
Work to strengthen and sustain the connection adult eagles have with Scouting while fostering fellowship and support among Eagle Scouts.
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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
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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.
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Grey Wolf Committee
Provides the administrative processes necessary to support the National Youth Leadership Training through multiple week-long courses each summer.
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High Adventure Committee
Promotes special adventures geared toward Scouts 13 and older. Responsible for coordinating large group trips to national high adventure bases.
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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.
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Innovation Fund Committee
Fosters, evaluates, and recommends funding for project proposals for new ideas that could create positive, significant change for Scouting.
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International Committee
Promotes and gives guidance on attending international Scout gatherings around the world.
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Investment Committee
Oversees management of endowment assets and distributions.
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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.
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Many Point Program and Properties Committee
Supports program and property improvements at Many Point Scout Camp.
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Marketing Committee
Strengthen Scouting’s image and reputation by expanding awareness of Scouting’s benefits to families and our community
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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.
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Order of the Arrow Committee
Further the Order of the Arrow's impact by contributing to Northern Star Scouting.
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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.
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Outreach Committee
Become critical players in youth development across all markets through networking with other youth-serving organizations.
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Popcorn Committee
Create and lead a Council-led fundraising option for units to raise funds for their Scouting adventures.
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Properties Committee
Partners with volunteers and camp rangers to provide annual maintenance and long term planning for council-owned properties.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Special Gifts Committee
Creates partnerships and builds lasting relationships with individuals who invest in Scouting to ensure Scouting is financially healthy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Training Committee
Provides high quality. comprehensive training for all adult and youth leaders through the BSA Training Continuum. Offer support for training programs.
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Venturing Officers Association
To promote Venturing and provide resources, support, and activities to Venturing youth and adult leaders and their Crews.
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Wood Badge Committee
Provides the processes necessary to support the National BSA Wood Badge program through multiple courses per calendar year.
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Youth Protection Committee
In conjunction with the Training Committee, is responsible for the support, oversight, and delivery of the Youth Protection program.
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