Welcome to the

Alumni Association of the

Northern Lights Camps

This site will work as a way for all present and past camp staff to keep in touch! Please feel free to take advantage of the web site and all it has to offer. If you have suggestions for ways to improve the site please forward them the the webmaster at nlalumni@northernlightsalumni.com

Wabaunaquat Reunion Postponed

The Wabaunaquat Reunion set for this Fall has been postponed. If you are interested in being a chairperson for the gathering, please let one of the officers know.

Fall 2010 Aurora Published

The Fall Aurora has just been published. Take a sneak peak on the Aurora page or check your email or mail box. If you are interested in receiving The Aurora via Electronic Mail, please contact Chris Soper at chris.soper@northernlightsalumni.com. Aurora web page

Wabaunaquat Reunion

Dave Valovage Elected Executive Secretary

Dave Valovage, a long term staff member turned Alum was elected to the Executive Secretary Position during the Alumni Association annual business meeting. Contrats to Dave and we look forward to a great year.

Warren Tobin Stayes on Board

Warren Tobin is taking a second year term on the Board of Directors. Warren hales from Jamestown ND and has been a strong supporter of The Association from the beginning. We look forward to having Warren on the board for another three years.

Herb Seave Receives Alumni Achievement Award

Herb Seaver received the distinguished Alumni Achievement award. Check out Herb and the rest of the recipients on the Alumni Achievement Page.

WANTED - Staff Photos

We are trying to collect staff photos from all camps for every year. We have many, but are still searching to complete the set. Please take a look at the list of needed photos.

Wilderness: 46, 47, 48, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 96, 98, 99, 01, 02, 03, 04

Metigoshe: 59, 61, 62, 68, 71, 72, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, and 85.

Wabaunaquat: 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86

Heart Butte: All Years

If you can help, please contact Chris Soper at Chris.Soper@northenlightsalumni.com

Winter Aurora Articles Wanted - January 15th, 2011 Deadline

Remember the input comes from you so we can't do it without you. Articles are to be sent to Scott Ralston at Scott@skralston.com

Updated Calendar of Events

The 2010 calendar of events has been updated. Check out all that is going on on the News and Events page. News and Events.

Songs of Camp Wilderness CD Now Available

The first Songs of Camp Wilderness CD is now available for sale. Stop by the Fargo Scout office, The Camp Wilderness Trading Post, or download an order form from the Sales Items page. Order today! Sale Items page.

Added Audio and Video Available

New additions to the Audio and Video are now available. Check out an interview with Phil Schorn, video from the Andrew Nelson Welcome Center Dedication and much, much more. Audio & Video

Alumni Achievement Nominations are being accepted for 2010.

The Alumni Achievement Award Committee is now accepting nominations for the Alumni Achievement Award. Please download a nomination form from the Alumni Achievement page. Alumni Achievement web page.

AV Page Under Development

We are developing a page for audio and video memories. Please check it out, grab your old tape recorder and help us further the development. Audio / Video

Check Your Membership Status

Membership Status reports are now available for download on the Membership & Officers page. Membership & Officers

Camp Patches Wanted

Roger Smart is trying to gather a complete set of Summer and Winter Camp patches for Camp Wilderness. He is missing the following Summer camp patches (53, 80, and 87). He is missing the following Winter Camp patches (65, 66, 70, 84, 90, and 03). If you can help, please contact Roger at RSMART3540@AOL.com or 701-241-7973.

Socials Ongoing Throught the Council

Socials are now going on in Bismarck, Minot, Fargo, Grand Forks, and will be starting this Fall in Duluth, Park Rapids/Bemidji, and Minneapolis. Check the news and events page for more information.News & Events

Camp Wilderness Note Cards, Shirts & History Books

Camp Wilderness memorabilia is now available. Order forms can be found on the Sale Items page. Please take time to look at all of them.

Ways To Get Involved:

Update Website Information: We hope to create a living history with staff photos, pictures of staff shirts, pictures of camp patches, etc. So did out your old stuff, get those pictures digitized, and help us create a web-history. Contact the webmaster.
Write an article for The Aurora: Pick a topic, a memory, a story, or any interesting topic and send it to the Publications Committee Chair.
Join a Committee: Serve as a member of a committee by contacting the committee chair or any officer of The Association.
Nominate Someone for The Alumni Achievement Award: Complete the nomination form and send it to the Alumni Achievement Committee Chair.
Participate in one of The Association events: Attend or help with the Staff Week, Open House, or Fall Fellowship events. Look for information in The Aurora or contact the respective committee chair.
Help update the Alumni Roster: We are in the process of assembling a roster of all the people who have worked at one of the Northern Lights Council Camps. If you would like a copy of the lists that we have for the years that you worked, please contact Chris Soper at 913-221-7252 or Email him at Chris.Soper@northernlightsalumni.com.
Become an officer of The Association: If you would like to become heavily involved in the business of The Association, consider running for election. Contact any of the officers for information.
Vote on one of The Association projects: Help select projects, execute, and generate funds for Alumni Association projects. Contact any of The Association officers for information.
Memories from Camp: Jot down you fondest memories from camp in story or in letter form so that we can compile a book at some point.
Become a Social Chair: Locate other alum in your area and host a social event. Contact any of The Association officers for information.
Participate in a local Social: Local Social events are occurring in major cities around North Dakota, Minneapolis, and Duluth. Check the web page for social chair contact info and dates for the Socials.

Please conatact the webmaster with any changes or suggestions at nlalumni@northernlightsalumni.com

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Last Updated 08.27.2010