Being Prepared includes training
Adult leaders from all throughout the Sleeping Giant district took part in the Scout leader training held on April 5 in Mountain Iron. Courses offered included leader training, new leader essentials, committee member training and youth protection.
Finding Direction
Members of Hibbing Troop 18 practice their compass and orienteering skills at Carey Lake on March 18.
Scouting Conference
The Voyageurs Area Council Scouting Conference was held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at Fond du Lac Community College in Duluth.
Sleeping Giant District Executive Matt Bisbee presents a flag which flew over an American military base in Afghanistan to a council representative. The presentation was made during the opening ceremony.
A little entertainment during lunch. (Editor's note: I need to get me a pair of those shoes!!)
A ceremony to award the newest class of Wood Badge honorees was held during the lunch hour break.
Matt Bisbee catches up with a Scout?
A very large and heartfelt thank you goes to Venture Scout Sarah H. for submitting the Scout Conference photos.
Klondike 2008
Opening festivities
Klondike contestants listen to directions from Chad Buggert before beginning the Klondike challenges
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The Top Patrol -- "Mavericks'
The top patrol at Klondike 2008 was the Mavericks from Troop 427 of Orr.
Quinzee time!
A Scout from Troop 111 of
Eveleth
finishes his quinzee, a snow shelter, in which he will spend the night and earn his "Zero Hero" award.
February Round Table
In the break-out session of February's Round Table meeting, Boy Scout leaders tried out a task to bring back to their troops.
We're Scouts and we're working together!
District recognition award winners
The Sleeping Giant adult volunteer recognition banquet was held on Saturday, Jan. 19. Pictured front row, left to right: Joe Stewart, District Award of Merit; Tony Mariano, Silver Scout Award; Lee Iverson, Silver Scout Award; Brian Hopkins, Silver Scout Award. Back row: Kevin Nichols, Scout executive; Chad Buggert, district commissioner; Jace Tramontin, district committee chair; Matt Bisbee, district executive. Not pictured: Joe Leoni, District Award of Merit recipient.
Over 40 years of serving
Ione Martin was honored at the Sleeping Giant Adult Volunteer Recognition Banquet for over 40 years of service to Scouting. Shown wiith her are Paul Damberg, master of ceremonies and Chad Buggert, district commissioner.
Troop 1 carols at Hibbing nursing homes
Troop 1 of Hibbing went caroling at two local nursing homes on Dec. 17. From left: Josh K., Mitchell W., Richard B., Taylor P., Jake M., Carver B., Shane T., Forrest B. and David F.
Troop 17 spends weekend at Lake Leander
Boy Scout Troop 17 of Hibbing spent a fun-filled weekend at Lake Leander the last weekend of December.
On Saturday, Dec. 29
Webelos and parents were invited out to participate in activities of sled racing, scavenger hunt, lunch and other outside games. Shown are parents and members of Troop 17, Pack 9, Pack 13 and Pack 16.
A Holiday "Good Turn"
Boy Scout Troop 17 and Cub Scout Pack 9 of Hibbing joined together and adopted two families as a holiday "good turn". The Scouts donated food items to make a turkey dinner in addition to shopping for and wrapping toys, clothes and other gifts.