Submitted By: Chrisi M. Stoncipher, Bismarck Rotary
The Bismarck Rotary Club was proud to again host the Scouts Report to the Governor. This has been an annual tradition of the club almost since its beginning with this year marking the 101st Scouts Report. The Northern Lights Council of the Boy Scouts of America covers the entire state of North Dakota, 18 counties in northwest Minnesota, and 2 counties each in Montana and South Dakota.
Tim Tello, Council President (and former member of the Bismarck Rotary Club), gave recognition and thanks to scout leaders and past and current scouts. Scouting officials say there are 1,428 youth scouts ages 11-18 in the Northern Lights Council. Over 6,000 nights stayed at camp and 108 earned Eagle Scout Awards. Scouts have provided 40,000 hours of service projects for youth and adults.
Gov. Doug Burgum attended the meeting, spoke about his own experiences as a Boy Scout, and recognized the scouts for making a positive and impactful difference in North Dakota. He also thanked the parents and leaders present for their commitment to the scouting effort and their children.
Several Bismarck Rotarians serve on the Northern Lights Council including Tammy Schmidt, Dick Espeland, and Retired ND Supreme Court Justice Dale Sandstrom who is a Council Executive Board Member and an Eagle Scout.
