Many Rivers Scouting formerly Distrct F - Northern Star Council, BSA

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Scoutbook users are reporting a significant issue with advancement imports following the transition from Scoutbook Legacy to Scoutbook Plus.

Previously, users could import advancement records directly through Scoutbook Legacy, including files exported from summer camp management systems such as ScoutingEvent and Tentaroo. In Scoutbook Plus, imports now require a pipe-delimited text file, but the available export option from ScoutingEvent is a CSV file, and simply converting the file format does not resolve the problem. Compounding the issue, the advancement import feature has been removed from Scoutbook Legacy, leaving users without a viable bulk-import solution.

The problem is particularly acute following summer camp, where units may have thousands of advancement records to process. Scoutbook representatives have acknowledged the issue, stating that restoring import functionality in Scoutbook Plus is under consideration, but they do not know if or when that will be done.

Learn more here:

https://discussions.scouting.org/t/please-fix-tentaroo-and-other-imports-immediately-3500-rows-of-data-from-summer-camp-is-crazy-to-expect-us-to-key/511035

Update (6/16):

"An issue that prevented the Feature Assistant Extension for Chrome and Firefox from being able to upload a Merit Badge csv file produced by Black Pug has been fixed. Legacy Scoutbook will continue to be used to import Merit Badge csv files until support is ready in Scoutbook Plus. You must have extension version 0.49.0.15. If you do not see the MB Import link on the unit page in Legacy Scoutbook, try a hard refresh (SHIFT+REFRESH) or an Incognito wnidow.

Note: In Chrome, click the 3 dots on the upper right of the Chrome window, select Extensions → Manage Extensions then click Update to get version 0.49.0.15 of the extension."

https://discussions.scouting.org/t/june-16-2026-scoutbook-plus-updates/511047

EARN THE SCOUTING AMERICA DISTINGUISHED CONSERVATION SERVICE AWARD!

For more than a century, Scouting America has encouraged and honored conservation work by recognizing youth, adults and organizations who have demonstrated tremendous effort and commitment to the environment.

The Distinguished Conservation Service Award program is designed to encourage learning and to increase public awareness about natural resource conservation. Though lessons and projects related to conservation are present throughout Scouting America’s programs, the Distinguished Conservation Service Award program sits at the top. For an overview of the essential elements of the youth Distinguished Conservation Award, visithttps://www.northernstar.org/Portals/0/Documents/2022_02_Essential_Elements_of_a_Youth_DCSA_Award.pdf

For a step-by-step overview guide to the award process, visithttps://www.northernstar.org/Portals/0/Documents/2022_02_DCSA_Process_Guide.pdf
This guide is created to help Scouts, leaders and parents navigate the requirements and process for earning the awar, as well as help a Scout determine if he or she wants to earn the award,

AWARDS:
o The Distinguished Conservation Service Award medal is for youth who have earned Scouting’s highest award for conservation.
o The Distinguished Conservationist Award medal is for adults with more than 20 years of distinguished service in conservation.

Both are available at Scout Shops with the required paperwork verifying completion of the requirements.

You can find the official Distinguished Conservation Service Award application form and the DCSA project workbook at the National Council’s Distinguished Conservation Service Award clearinghouse web page at https://www.scouting.org/outdoor-programs/conservation-and-environment/conservation-awards-and-recognitions/bsa-distinguished-conservation-service-award/

Calling ALL Order of the Arrow Members attending Many Point or Tomahawk Summer Camp this Summer. Come out and participate in some cheerful service to camp and meet your fellow Order of the Arrow Members from your subcamp.

Summer Camp Order of the Arrow Service Projects are EVERY WEEK with some social time afterwards @
- Many Point Scout Camp : Tuesday - Meet at the Sub Camp Trading Post
- Tomahawk Scout Camp : Tuesday @ 5pm Meet at the Sub Camp Ecology Building

Plus..... NEW this Year for Participating in the OA Service Project and providing Cheerful Service to our camp. OA Members will be able to purchase an OA Many Point or Tomahawk Service Pin from the Subcamp Trading Post.

HAVE AN IDEA FOR A SCOUT ACTIVITY? LET US KNOW!

Northern Star Council is interested in hearing your ideas for Scout activities! Should you have an idea for a new program, activity or community service event, or would like to see a legacy District program revived, the Activities and Civic Service Steering Committee encourages you to use the fillable form located at https://forms.gle/uTrgTwpKjVhdJcSn9 and submit your idea.

Applications are reviewed monthly as part of the Activities and Civic Service Steering Committee meetings. While submitting an application doesn't guarantee endorsement, it may start a conversation on including the event in the Council program calendar. Approved activities will receive onlne registration and full staff support.

Should you have questions or need assistance, contact Activities Director John McDermid at [email protected] or 612-261-2329.