Tanana Valley District
What is a District?
“A Scouting District is a geographical area of the local BSA council, determined by the council executive board. District leaders mobilize resources to ensure the growth and success of units within the district’s territory. All districts are responsible for carrying out four standard functions: membership, finance, program, and unit service.”
--- From “A Handbook for District Operations”
The Tanana Valley District operates in the area of the North Star Borough and works to implement School Nights and new unit growth, the Friends of Scouting Family Campaign, and a Commissioner Core. Furthermore the District is responsible for many of programs throughout the year such as Camporee and training.
ROUNDTABLE
Roundtable is an opportunity for Scouting Leaders to come together and get information about upcoming programs and learn fun program ideas. Training for Den Leaders is held at the Cub Scout Roundtable and Scoutmasters at the Boy Scout Roundtable. The Tanana Valley District Roundtable is held on the first Thursday of the month starting at 7PM in the basement of the Earl and Pat Cook Council Service Center.
It is important for each unit to attend roundtable if only to get information and see what is new in Scouting!
TRAINING
The Tanana Valley District is dedicated to the idea that every boy deserves a trained leader. With nearly 100 years of history in Scouting, the program has been pretty well figured out. Training is our way to help you, THE UNIT, keep yourself from reinventing the wheel with every new leader, or even old leader, that you might have join your pack, troop, team or crew. Because the Midnight Sun Council is dedicated to the quality of program in our units for a unit to recharter for 2010 ALL Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Varsity Coaches, and Venturing Crew Advisors must be trained as well at their assistants. In addition, 75% of packs Den Leaders must also be trained. These direct contact leaders are the backbone of our program and with training they make for a stronger and better Scouting experience for their scouts and for themselves. For a definition of a “Trained” direct contact leader, and to find out when training is offered click, on the Training tab.
WEBELO’S WOODS
This weekend is for Webelos both first and second year as well as for Boy Scout troops. Come out to Lost Lake and spend the weekend learning what it means to be a BOY SCOUT in preparation for your crossover! Webelos Woods is a chance to get Webelos excited about being a Boy Scout and helping them with that transition. Boy Scout Troops, this is your chance to convince every Webelo that they should join YOUR troop!
Download the Leader’s Guide Here
HARLEM GLOBTROTTERS GAME
Have a great night and introduce a friend to Scouting! This evening is a Scout recruitment event meant for Scouts to bring friends and let them see Scouting up-close and personal. The Harlem Globetrotters are a world renowned basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy out on the court.
Download the Flyer Here
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP: Riding Off Into the Midnight Sun
 The Cub Scout Day Camp program is designed to teach skills and develop attitudes that make a boy more self-reliant and more at home in the outdoors. He will have fun with a purpose. The purpose is to build character while providing a memorable experience in the life of a boy. At Day Camp Cub Scouts participate in individual and team sports, games, crafts, explore nature, and work on achievements, electives, and activity badges. Boys have fun in the outdoors -- that's Cub Scout Day Camp. Make sure your boys get Cub Scouting at its best by attending Cub Scout Day Camp.
Download the Leader’s Guide Here
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