As a member, you’ ll have unique access to high adventure opportunities such as exploring the ocean at Sea Base, hiking the mountains at Philmont, canoeing at Northern Tier, or traversing whitewater rapids near Bechtel Summit.
Closer to home you can participate in spring and fall camporees, weekend campouts, kayaking, survival skill challenges, archery, civic events, service projects, and much more.
Each summer, the troops attend a week-long Scout camp, which provides opportunity for sailing, archery, shooting sports, tower climbing, obstacle courses, aqua tramp, mountain biking, ATV riding, fishing, and much more. Check out our adventures on our Facebook pages listed under“ Troop 3399 Winsted Minnesota” and“ Scouts BSA Troop 5399”. Email us at ContactTroops399 @ gmail. com Membership is open to boys and girls who have completed the fifth grade or are 11 years old, but not yet 18. The troops typically meet two to four times a month. Mandy Busse is the Scoutmaster for Scouts BSA Girl Troop 5399 and Jon Hucker is the Scoutmaster for the Scouts BSA Boy Troop 3399.
Howard Lake Sportsmens Club
The Howard Lake Sportsmens Club was formed more than 50 years ago, to protect and maintain the natural resources in the area. Meetings take place at the Howard Lake Legion. Dates and times of these meetings are announced in the Herald Journal.
One of the group’ s most recent accomplishments was working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Ducks Unlimited to secure Legacy Amendment funds to restore Smith Lake, a shallow lake west of Howard Lake. A fish barrier was installed to keep fish from entering Smith Lake from its outlet, and a water control structure was installed to allow the DNR to control lake levels. The lake was drained during winter 2010-11. By fall 2012, it was attracting large populations of migrating waterfowl, much as it did more than 50 years ago.
Other major accomplishments of the group include land development in the Fish and Wildlife“ Victor” project, purchasing two new aluminum docks for Lions Park and the north landing, and providing materials and equipment for the Howard Lake rearing pond. Events put on by the club include the winter fishing contest, which takes place on the second Saturday of February; helping to run the summer fishing contest; firearm safety training that starts on the last Monday of March, spanning five Mondays; and helping to fund Deep Portage.
The Sportsmens Club is a sponsor for Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, as well as the NRA and the Deer Hunters Association. In addition, the club donates to the high school trap-shooting team, the fourth grade spring fishing day, and the Cub Scouts to clean the lakeshore. The club also takes care of the carp trap on the south side of Howard Lake and the boat landing on the north end.
Officers are Dennis Decker, president; Ken Durdahl, secretary; and Kurt Forst, treasurer.
Membership dues are $ 10. Contact Denny Decker at 612-703-7824, or Joe’ s Sport Shop for membership information. Write to the club at PO Box 805, Howard Lake, MN 55349.
Lake Mary VFW Auxiliary
The Lake Mary VFW Auxiliary 9232, chartered in 1963, supports many veterans projects, including the annual Troops Coming Home recognition event in McLeod County, Cancer Aid & Research, McLeod Emergency Food Shelf, four veterans hospitals, and five veterans homes. Its primary fundraiser is the chicken dinner, which takes place in December.
Meetings take place the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p. m. at the American Legion in Winsted.
For more information, call President Judy Pease at 619-261-4809, Secretary Mary Quast at 320-485-3831; or Treasurer Rhonda Decker at 320-485-3831.
Love In the Name of Christ Heartland
We are Love INC Heartland. That doesn’ t stand for incorporated, but rather In the Name of Christ. We are a non-denominational Christian ministry on a mission to mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ. Simply put, we help churches help people. But we’ re not just about meeting needs; we’ re about meeting people where they are and caring for them holistically. Through the years, we have grown to partner with 25 + churches to serve 15 cities. We operate our Connection Center helpline( 763-999-7082), offer life-skills classes through our Fresh Start Program, and run two thrift stores that support our ministry, allowing us to provide resources to neighbors in need. Will you support the Love INC Movement? Let us know by calling our main office at 763-972- 6547 or visiting loveincheartland. org today.
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