Honor Weekend
January 24-26
Honor Weekend is a fun-filled weekend of activities and learning focusing on honor, chivalry, manners, social skills, etiquette, and character. Interactive Presentations and Activities will challenge and build participants knowledge and skills in the common everyday manners and etiquette in today's world while addressing social issues relevant to today's teenage youth.
Participants will be provided meals along with great activities which include an organized game night on Friday night and a social dance on Saturday evening (fully chaperoned and structured of course). Please consider joining us Sunday afternoon for our Graduation and closing ceremony.
Participants will receive a distinguished award called the Honor Cord; a purple braided shoulder cord which can be worn to help identify them as one of the best of the best in civilian or program dress. Of course this honor comes with a price, you can lose the privilege of wearing the Honor Cord should you be identified as not living up to the code of conduct presented at this Honor Weekend.
There is a mandatory Pre-Course Meeting being held on Wednesday January 15, 2020 at 6:30 pm at Woodlake Lutheran Church 2120 West 76th Street, Richfield, Minnesota 55423. Registrants will get an email a week prior reminding them of the meeting with further details. At this meeting participants and families will learn further details of the weekend, meet their patrol leader and fellow participants, and turn in required health forms and waiver forms. Information will be provided via email to all registered participants a few weeks prior to this evening.
Participants will be provided meals along with great activities which include an organized game night on Friday night and a social dance on Saturday evening (fully chaperoned and structured of course). Please consider joining us Sunday afternoon for our Graduation and closing ceremony.
Participants will receive a distinguished award called the Honor Cord; a purple braided shoulder cord which can be worn to help identify them as one of the best of the best in civilian or program dress. Of course this honor comes with a price, you can lose the privilege of wearing the Honor Cord should you be identified as not living up to the code of conduct presented at this Honor Weekend.
There is a mandatory Pre-Course Meeting being held on Wednesday January 15, 2020 at 6:30 pm at Woodlake Lutheran Church 2120 West 76th Street, Richfield, Minnesota 55423. Registrants will get an email a week prior reminding them of the meeting with further details. At this meeting participants and families will learn further details of the weekend, meet their patrol leader and fellow participants, and turn in required health forms and waiver forms. Information will be provided via email to all registered participants a few weeks prior to this evening.
Fee: $25 preregistration, $200 balance due no later than January 15. This includes 2 nights of hotel lodging, meals, activities, and recognition items.
When: January 24-26
Where: Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Oakridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Map: Google Maps
When: January 24-26
Where: Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Oakridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Map: Google Maps
Register Here! (EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 21)
Advanced Adult Leader Training
January 25
Advanced Adult Leader Training goes beyond your typical Scout training modules and puts you in front of expereinced veteran Scout Leaders with years of experience to guide you through in-depth insight into tough and unique topics. You won't find this training anywhere else.
Participants will be provided lunch and certificate of completion as part of this day-long learning, training, and networking opportunity.
Scheduled Topics and Presentations
Participants will be provided lunch and certificate of completion as part of this day-long learning, training, and networking opportunity.
Scheduled Topics and Presentations
- "Every Scout is an Individual" - a look at mentoring the youth as individuals.
- "Scoutmaster Minutes" - not just for Scoutmasters, but for all leaders. Examples of how to incorporate short stories, sayings, and lessons into your leadership messaging.
- "Flag Etiquette" - an in-depth look at flag ceremonies, flag etiquette, and more.
- "Performing a Reflection" - learn techniques, objectives, reasons, and difference between leading and facilitating reflections.
- "The Myths of Scouting" - an interactive look at common falsehoods in Scouting - Get the low down!
- "Bully, Bully" - a comprehensive look at bullying and the cause and effect in and outside of Scouting.
- "Advanced Advancement" - from Belt Loops to Merit Badges. All you ever wanted to know about Scouting Advancement opportunities and programs.
- "Understanding the Scouting Pyramid" - a look at structure and function of the unit, district, council, and beyond.
- "The Invisible Scout" - this interactive class provides a deeper understanding of Scouts with invisible challenges.
- BONUS: "Dining Etiquette" - check your knowledge of dining etiquette & graces in this interactive "working lunch" presentation.
Fee: $35, which includes lunch
When: January 25
Where: Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Oakridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Map: Google Maps
When: January 25
Where: Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Oakridge Dr, Chaska, MN 55318
Map: Google Maps