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Achieving Success in 2018 ND Fargo, PERMIT #684 PERMIT U.S. POSTAGE U.S. Letter from the Council Key Three NON PROFIT ORG NON PROFIT 2018 • The achieved Journey to Excellence ‘Silver’ Council status. We are pleased to share with you the 2018 Annual Report of the Northern Lights Council, • 10.1% of all available youth are involved in Scouting and its Investors’ Report . The successful balance programs. of membership growth, program quality, • 133 young men achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scouts leadership development, volunteer service and collectively provided over 18,450 hours of community service strong fiscal management made the Scouting program a driving force for positive change to local organizations. in our communities. In recognition of this • 5,893 merit badges presented to youth and 4,884 rank accomplishment, the Northern Lights Council advancements among Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Cub Scout was recognized as a ‘Silver Council’ on the BSA Advancement rate was 53.8 % and Boy Scout Advancement Journey to Excellence program. rate was 46%. It was an outstanding year and the Council’s many accomplishments reinforce our 2,944 • Top ten Merit Badges earned in 2018 were First Aid, registered adult volunteer’s investment of time and talents to help Scouting succeed. Our Citizenship in the Nation, Swimming, Citizenship in the World, strength lies in these volunteers as their enthusiasm gives guidance and encouragement to the Communications, Camping, Environmental Science, Fishing, Wood Carving, and Leatherwork. young men and women who participate in Scouting’s values-based program.

• More than 5,500 youth and adults enjoyed one or more year-round camps at Camp Wilderness, Council Lights Northern Select highlights for 2018 include: Heart Butte Scout Reservation, Big 4 and Tom Brantner Memorial Camp. • National BSA Silver Council • 56% of our direct contact Leaders have completed the training requirements for their position. • Achieved a balanced operating budget of income over expenses • Achieved a balanced budget with operating income exceeding operating expenses. • Dedication ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the Capital Credit Union • $16,575 in financial assistance was provided to low income families in the form of camperships, Scout Center in Bismarck, membership scholarships, uniforms and books. • Capital improvements at Camp Wilderness and Butler Wilderness Outpost including NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCIL NORTHERN BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA South 4200 19th Avenue ND 58103 Fargo, 877-293-5011 Tel Fax 701-293-8643 WWW.NLCBSA.ORG • Achieved the National Boy Scouts of America Major Gifts Award to recognize our Council for our construction of new storm shelters ability to secure major gifts for operating, capital and endowment funds. • Achieved the National Boy Scouts of America Major Gifts Award to recognize our ability • The Council’s endowment fund totaled $4.6 million in net assets with $58,147 in new gifts. to secure major gifts for operating, capital and endowment funds • Contributions through the annual ‘Friends of Scouting’ campaign raised $684,370. Your investment of time, talent, and resources makes it possible for the Northern Lights Council to accomplish its goals, now and in the future. Thank you for your partnership with Scouting. • The Pa-Hin Lodge achieved Journey to Excellence ‘Bronze’ status. Inducted 82 Ordeal members, 36 sealed their membership by becoming Brotherhood members and 5 Vigil members were honored and 2 Arrowmen received the Founders Award. The lodge is comprised of Sincerely, 191 youth and 122 adults. The Lodge completed more than 2,000 hours of service.

Our Mission To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best David A. Sprynczynatyk Michael R. Briggs Roger B. Hoyt To do my duty to God and my country Council President Council Commissioner Scout Executive and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong, continued support! mentally awake, and morally straight. Thank you for your NORTHERN LIGHTS COUNCIL

The Northern Lights Council, Boy Scouts of America serves the state of North Dakota, 18 counties in northwest , and 2 counties each in and . WWW.NLCBSA.ORG CUB SCOUTING (Grades 1-5) BOY SCOUTING EXPLORING/ TOTAL AVAILABLE YOUTH 98,150 TOTAL CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP 6,293 TOTAL BOY SCOUT MEMBERSHIP 2,030 REGISTERED VENTURERS 131 EXPLORING & LFL PARTICIPANTS 1,494 YOUTH MEMBERS & PARTICIPANTS 9,948 PERCENTAGE OF YOUTH SERVED 10.1% NUMBER OF CUB SCOUT PACKS 193 NUMBER OF BOY SCOUT TROOPS 126 NUMBER OF VENTURE CREWS 11 NUMBER OF EXPLORING AND LFL UNITS 20 TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS 350

A Lifetime of Service to Others BUILDING BETTER PROGRAMS … AN INVESTMENT IN YOUTH Council Financial Highlights Eagle Scouts–Servant Leaders in Our Communities One factor in how the Scouting program builds leadership and character is by “helping other people at The Council is committed to providing facilities and programs that support our unit’s year Do you ever stop to consider the IMPACT our Eagle Scouts make in round. Capital improvements and program updates are ongoing at each of our four Camps and Public Support and Revenues Expenses all times” our communities today and in the future? We do! 133 Scouts in the Council Service Center locations. Friends of Scouting $684,370 23.8% Program Services $2,444,108 86% • 631 service projects included food collection and distribution, meal deliveries, serving food, tree Northern Lights Council achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2018. Project Sales/Special Events $95,650 3.3% Support Services planting, repairing and maintaining homes/shelters, a health fair, litter cleanup and community November 1, 2018 the Capital Credit Union Scout Center in Bismarck, ND was dedicated These Scouts earned the required 21 merit badges, held leadership Foundations and Trusts $61,065 2.1% Management and General $121,061 4% beautification, fun run/walk, conservation, military support and many other miscellaneous projects. and officially opened. Thanks to the campaign’s Building Committee and the support of our positions in their troop and made a significant contribution to their • More than 13,604 youth and adults and 133 Eagle Scouts participated in at least one project and Leadership Naming Level contributions and other donors for making this project a reality. This United Ways $72,695 2.5% Fundraising $284,945 10% communities with their Eagle service project. These exceptional young Supplies/Product Sales $967,091 33.6% many participated in multiple projects new Service Center will serve Units, Scouts and volunteers for years to come. Total Expenses $2,850,114 men provided leadership to other young men in their troop, school or Investment Income $220,426 7.7% place of worship and performed an average of 139 hours of service • More than 80,000 pounds of food was collected during “Scouting for Food” and donated to area Secondly, construction on the new FEMA approved Storm Shelters at Camp Wilderness began Change in Unrestricted Net Assets $26,314 Camping Income $560,203 19.5% per project. The 133 Eagle Scouts from the Northern Lights Council food pantries in the fall of 2018. These shelters will keep everyone at Camp Wilderness and the Butler Board Directed Fund II/III Transfer $3,000 Activity Income $117,690 4.1% performed over 18,450 hours of community service. At today’s current Wilderness Outpost safe during storms. Thank you to Jon L. Wanzek and the Matt and JoAnn 2018 Unrestricted Budget Margin $23,314 minimum wage average of $7.60 an hour, that is an investment of over Butler Family Foundation for your lead gifts. Construction should be completed in late spring Other Income $97,238 3.4% SERVICE HOURS BY DISTRICT *Unaudited for year end 2018. $140,220 in our local cities and municipalities. 2019 when Phase II of this project will kick-off; a capital campaign to build program pavilions Flickertail – 3,305 Oxcart Trails – 5,053 Lakes – 5,635 Northern Sky District – 24,582 Total Public Support and Revenue $2,876,428 over the storm shelters. These Eagle Scouts will take the character development and leadership Lake Agassiz – 12,183 Roughrider – 3,471 Tomahawk – 7,794 skills they have learned and incorporate them in their everyday lives. Frontier Trails – 10,158 Great Plains – 4,314 They will become our communities business and civic leaders and CAMP WILDERNESS family members. Total Service Hours logged on Good Turn for America 76,495 Near Park Rapids, MN on Bad Axe Lake, Camp Wilderness is the perfect setting for many Here is the by District: exciting and challenging outdoor programs. Yearly, more than 5,500 youth and adults utilize Flickertail ...... 5 the Camp’s year-round programs and facilities, including Cub Scouts who participate in an overnight camping experience at the Butler Wilderness Outpost. 991 Boy Scouts attended long Oxcart ...... 6 term summer camp at Camp Wilderness, 309 Boy Scouts attended other BSA camps, and 58 Lakes ...... 10 Boy Scouts attended a BSA High Adventure Base in 2018. 457 Cub Scouts participated in Cub Resident Camp at Butler Wilderness Outpost. Northern Sky ...... 53 HEART BUTTE SCOUT RESERVATION Lake Agassiz ...... 11 Roughrider ...... 5 Southwest of Bismarck, ND on Lake Tschida, Heart Butte is a great weekend or overnight Tomahawk ...... 15 camping spot. Heart Butte has fishing, hiking, canoeing and a nearby public beach to make this a great camping experience for Scouts of all ages. 68 Cub Scouts attended resident camp at Frontier Trails ...... 20 Heart Butte. 2018 Council Board Of Directors Great Plains ...... 8 BIG 4 CAMP Total Eagle Scouts ...... 133 OFFICERS West of Minot ND, Big 4 is an excellent facility offering President ...... David Sprynczynatyk Vice President of Program ...... Steve Shark President’s Club Supporters for $5,000+ programs for Cub Scout Packs and Boy Scout Troops. Big 4 Council Commissioner ...... Michael R. Briggs Vice President of Marketing ...... John Stern has continual facility upgrades to accommodate increased Treasurer ...... David Bergstrom Vice President of District Operations ...... Adj. Gen. Al Dohrmann Endowment–Investing in the Future Bill Barth Ford, Inc. Trail’s End Popcorn numbers of Scouts and adults who enjoy this camp. Legal Counsel ...... John Boulger Vice President of Membership ...... Mark Zimmerman Vice President of Endowment ...... Tim Tello Past President ...... Bradley A. Ballweber Jim and Twylah Blotsky United Way of Cass Clay TOM BRANTNER MEMORIAL CAMP Vice President of Administration ...... Tim Sayler Vice President at Large ...... Doug Restemayer Otto Bremer Foundation United Way of Dickinson Vice President of Finance ...... Stephen F. Rufer Vice President at Large ...... Al Erickson The Northern Lights Council’s endowment fund helps to blend Harry B Eck Foundation Wells Fargo 20 miles east of Fargo, ND in Clay County, MN; Units can use your visions with the need and objectives of Scouting. It provides Forum Communications Company the 48-acre property for short term and overnight camping EXECUTIVE BOARD a source of permanent financial support for future generations of and experience a ‘leave no trace’ camping adventure. A Joel Arnason Mark DeMartelaere Shawn Johnston Mark Nelson Ronald Schneider Gate City Bank Gifts of $5,000 or more in support of Scouts. On December 31, 2018, the Council’s endowment fund campsite shelter/program area was added in the fourth Ryan Barth Richard Espeland Dave Lakefield Dan Olson Steve Smith Leach Foundation Council Operations quarter of 2018. Jeremy Berger Trent Gerads Mark Malmberg Richard Olson Wayne Stenehjem ® totaled $4.6 million in net assets. The Council ensures good Jim Blotsky Dann Greenwood Larry Martin Andrian Panther Craig Strehlow Midco stewardship through a volunteer investment committee that Cameron Carlson Ryan Hansen Larry Maslowski Kent Reierson Jon Wanzek ® Missouri Slope Areawide United Way Norm Clark Kelvin Hullet Barry Medd Dale Sandstrom Drew Wrigley monitors fund performance with a sound investment strategy. William B. Richardson Tim Cox Pete Isom Dr. Thomas Mitzel Ed Schafer

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