The Northern Lights District Committee is made up of many adult volunteers who strive to provide exceptional leadership and events for the youth in the Council. Contact the District Chair if you are interested in volunteering or have questions.
District Chair
Brian Privett
Eagle Board of Review Chair
Judy Brewer
Membership Vice-Chair
Vacant
Scouting for Food Event Lead
Dennis Walker
Training Vice-Chair
Adam Bumpus
Camping / Program Vice-Chair
Vacant
Advancement Vice-Chair
Vacant
Friends of Scouting Vice-Chair
Vacant
Committee Member At-Large
Richard Yoder
Order of the Arrow
Christi Sanford
District Commissioner
Chad Little
Assistant District Commissioner
Chad Powell
Assistant District Commissioner
Wendi Islas
Roundtable Commissioner
Jennifer Biewan
The Northern Lights District holds it’s monthly Roundtable Meetings at 7:00pm on the first Thursday of each month.
Questions about Roundtable Meetings? Contact: Jennifer Biewen at jenniferbiewen@gmail.com.
The Northern Lights District provides Annual District Events & Activities throughout the year that include:
Spring Camporee
District Cub Scout Day Camp
Annual Just Desserts Recognition Event
Freedom Festival
AND MUCH MORE!
As commissioners of the Northern Lights District, we share the BSA’s mission: To prepare youth to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Our vision is to allow every member of the BSA has a great Scouting experience.
The District Commissioners Meeting takes place at 6:00pm every 1st Thursday of the month at the Marion Methodist Church prior to Roundtable.
Questions about Unit Commissioners? Contact: Chad Little at delphius@msn.com.
Overview
Available to registered Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level.
Who Can Earn This Award?
Presented to registered adult volunteers by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is, as a national award presented by councils; it is not appropriate to nominate a Scouter who has already received this award.
How to submit the Award?
Anyone may nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the District, which selects recipients for the following year. All District Award of Merit Nomination Forms must be submitted to the Council Service Center by no later than on:
Click Here to download and submit the District Award of Merit Nomination Form.
Click Here to learn more about the Northern Lights District’s Award of Merit and to start the nomination process.
Click Here to see past District Award of Merit recipients in the Northern Lights District and legacy districts.
The Norther Lights District’s Family of the Year Award was created in 2018 to recognize a family in the District who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the success of the entire District. This award will be announced during the District Annual Adult Recognition Event.
This Award must be submitted by December 31st of the current calendar year.
Click Here to download and submit the Northern Lights District’s Family of the Year Award.
Click Here to view the past recipients of the Northern Lights District’s Family of the Year Award.
The Cubmaster and Scoutmaster of the Year Award is giving to a leader who has gone above and beyond in providing a quality Scouting program to his/her unit. To be considered for this award a nominee must be the current Cubmaster/Scoutmaster of their unit.
Click here to download and submit and submit the Cubmaster/Scoutmaster of the Year Award Form.
Overview
To recognize registered Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within the Hawkeye Area Council.
Who Can Earn This Award?
Presented by the National Court of Honor on behalf of the Hawkeye Area Council.
How to submit the Award?
Anyone may nominate any deserving registered Scouter to the Council, which selects recipients for the following year. All Silver Beaver Nomination Forms must be submitted to the Council Service Center by no later than on December 15th of the current calendar year.
Click Here to learn more about the Hawkeye Area Council’s Silver Beaver Award and to start the nomination process.
Marion First United Methodist Church
5050 REC Drive
Marion, IA 52302
Hawkeye Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
660 32nd Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Toll Free: 877.HAWKBSA
Office: (319) 862-0541
Scout Shop: (319) 261-3750
Fax: (319) 862-0544
