The pandemic may keep some members meeting virtually until the weather warms, but area Scouts USA and Cub Scouts units are continuing to find ways to make an impact. The Voyageur District of Bay-Lakes Council BSA encompasses Brown, Door, and Kewaunee counties and had 54 kids reach the rank of Eagle Scout in a pandemic-riddled 2020, which was the same number earning the award in 2019. One of those earning their Eagle Scout rank was Nickolas Smith of Troop 1140 in Brussels, who received an Assembly citation earlier this year recognizing the achievement. Scouts in the region also provided over 8,500 service hours. Voyageur District Director Bobbi Gordon says the numbers serve as a good example of how scouts have been able to overcome the challenges the pandemic has thrown their way.  

Voyageur District had to postpone its first event in close to four months due to the cold temperatures this weekend, but they plan on hosting their Winter Rendezvous on February 20th at Green Isle Park in Allouez. Gordon is hopeful when warmer temperatures return that many of their scouts and leaders will be able to meet again in person.

Picture courtesy of Southern Door School Districy