Compass Points - Summer Edition 2009

COMPASS Volume 62, No. 3 Summer 2009

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A Fond Farewell, and Thanks for the Memories Scout Executive Ron hat a privilege it has been to serve as 3) Working with a caring, focused, and Garland Retires, New W the Scout Executive for Cascade Pacif- involved Executive Board. This Board has ic Council since November 2001. The privi- worked through many difficulties to see that Scout Executive Chosen lege has been in the opportunity to work with the hundreds (and thousands) of youth and adult members residing in our council. On July 31st I will retire and complete 39 years of a career in Scouting. Looking back, there is no way I would have traded for what the career has meant to me and my family. Working with community leaders, caring parents, great board members, camp staffs, Jamboree staffs, and I could go on and on!! Scouters make the difference in lives every day. Reflecting on the time spent in the Cascade Pacific Council, we should be thankful for many things. Here are a few of my personal things for which I am thankful, and memories have been made of: 1) Having the chance to visit and participate at activities / events in the most beautiful camp properties in BSA. 2) Experience the many additional capital improvements at those camps since 2001. The Meriwether Capital Campaign was the largest, but every key property has seen improvements.

the council has remained fiscally sound, and is recognized in the community at large as an important program for youth. 4) Being a part of a council staff – commissioned professionals, support staff, and rangers – who continue to be committed to the development and delivery of a strong Scouting program. 5) Participating in a National Jamboree (2005) that saw the council with the 2nd largest contingent of any council in America. 6) Wood Badge, Pow Wow, Council Courts of Honor, Polaris, Sogus . . . and yes 7) Raising necessary funds to fund Scouting! As we move to Texas, please know that you have helped shape memories that will last forever. Continue meeting the challenges that face young people head-on – and through Scouting, do your part to help this council continue being a leader! I am proud to be a Scout!

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on Garland, Scout Executive at Cascade Pacific Council for the past seven years, retired on July 31 after 39 years of professional service for Boy Scouts of America. Ron and Barbara are moving to Texas to be close to family and grandchildren. We wish Ron and Barbara all the best in their new adventures! In anticipation of Ron’s retirement, a selections committee of council board members completed an intensive research and interview process to select a new Scout Executive. At a special summer executive board meeting held at Butte Creek Scout Ranch on July 31, an announcement was made that Matt Devore will be our next Scout Executive. Matt is currently serving as the Central Region, Area Two Director. Previously, Matt served as Scout Executive of the Lake Huron Council in Auburn Michigan. Matt and his wife, Laura, and their three children are making plans to move to Cascade Pacific Council where Matt will begin duties as Scout Executive on September 1.

Units Play a Prominent Role in Gaining Positive Publicity

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ositive publicity is an excellent way to of pack activities. Also include the telephone promote the Scouting program to boys number of a pack leader who can be conand parents in your community. In addition, tacted for more information. Contact your news stories recognizing the hard work, fun, local council for complete details and assisand accomplishments of the boys directly af- tance in selecting the marketing tools that fect your membership, recruiting, and fund- will have the most effective impact in your raising efforts. neighborhood. One of the best ways to increase the • Work with the local newspaper to pubamount of positive publicity is to provide lish new Eagle Scouts each month. Inlocal media with information that communiclude service project details and phocates the fun and values of Scouting. Comtos of the Scouts. munity newspapers are always looking for • Recruit a PR chairperson or committee. items with local relevance, especially pho- • Conduct a photo contest. Ask Scouts to tos of Scouts having fun and providing serphotograph your events and activities vice to the community. and submit them for a photo contest. The following is a list of promotion This will increase the number of photos ideas that can help you be more effective in available for use in publications and on getting your message to the boys and famyour Web site. Work with the community ilies in your community. Be sure to include in newspaper to publish the winners. all your promotional materials an invitation • Good Turn for America provides great to your round-up event, including date, time, stories—their service projects and to noplace, and a brief but exciting description tify the media in advance to get pho-

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tos included with the story. • Use your Web site and social networking sites to promote Scouting • Make lists or cards with the first names and phone numbers of boys in the area. Have pack leaders call the night before the rally to ask parents if they got the invitations and remind them of the meeting. • Place yard signs in strategically good locations: at high traffic areas, bus stops, and lawns of current members. (Be sure you don’t violate city ordinances about signs.) • Post flyers and posters on bulletin boards throughout your area in key locations (schools, religious institutions, community recreation centers, day care centers, grocery stores, malls, public libraries, pediatrician centers, etc.). • Tray liners and placemats may be used in a variety of venues, such as fast-food

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7th Annual Salem Distinguished Citizen Dinner Positive Publicity Honoring Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski October 2, 2009 - Salem Conference Center

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he Salem Distinguished Citizen Dinner will recognize Governor Theodore (Ted) R. Kulongoski for his upstanding character, steady leadership of the State of Oregon and charitable commitments. The evening will provide opportunities to learn about Scouting today, and raise over $100,000 for the Cascade Pacific Council, whose mission is to “prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and law. “

The evening is a tribute to Governor Kulongoski. Governor Kulongoski has set many examples for each of us to examine and follow. He has a passion for Oregon and all that Oregon has to offer. He is recognized for his efforts to make Oregon a great place to live, work and enjoy. Very important among his many positive attributes is his commitment and advocacy for the children of his beloved state.

Meritorious Leadership Award Dinner

Honoring Nate McMillan September 8, 2009 - Waverly Country Club

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ate McMillan, head coach for the Port- ments. The evening will provide opportuniland Trail Blazers, has taken one of ty to learn about Scouting today, and raise the youngest teams in the NBA and devel- necessary funds for Cascade Pacific Counoped it into one of the up-and-coming teams cil. in the league. The 2008-09 regular sea- The Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of son proved to be McMillan’s America’s Meritorious Leadfinest since arriving in Portership Award was created in land, leading the Trail Blaz2006 to annually recognize ers back to the NBA playan individual who best exoffs for the first time in six emplifies outstanding leaderyears. ship in the pursuit of perfor In 2005, McMillan drew mance excellence, and who the attention of USA Baskethas done the most to further ball and was named an assispositive role models for youth tant coach on the U.S. Men’s and the greater community. Senior National Team that The recipient of this award captured the Gold Medal in is dedicated to the principles the 2008 Olympic Games in described in the Scout Oath Bejing, China. and Law. On Wednesday, Septem Opportunities to honor ber 8, 2009, Nate McMillan will be recog- Nate by supporting the Meritorious Leadnized with the Meritorious Leadership Award ership Award Dinner include table sponsorfor his upstanding character, commitment, ships and individual tickets until ballroom casteady leadership within the Portland Trail pacity is reached. For tickets contact Lloyd Blazer organization, and charitable commit- Lyman [email protected].

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restaurants, direct mail, and grocery stores (as grocery bag stuffers). • Half-sheet bulletin inserts are great tools for delivering recruiting information through chartered organization mailings, church bulletins, community recreation centers, and as sporting event announcements. • Public service announcements, newspapers, radio, TV, billboards, and direct mail are also ways to communicate your invitation to join. • Ask schools to put joining information in student electronic mailboxes and on school Web sites. Automated messages can be programmed for boys in each grade. • Grocery stores might print your message on their grocery bags, if arranged for early enough. • Get local advertisers to include your message in their “drop-in flyers.” • Use marquees to invite boys and their families to join. • Promote the round-up night with all chartered organizations in your community (religious institutions, schools, service clubs, youth organizations, etc.). • Set up a sample campsite outside in view of a high traffic area for boys and parents to show them that Cub Scouts go camping. (Good locations include malls, superstores, schools, religious institutions, child-development/day care centers, parks and recreation centers, and community centers.) • Set up a pinewood derby track at a high-traffic area for boys and parents (see list above for suggested sites).

R. A. Rasmussen Sea Scout Base earns prestigious Oregon Clean Marina Designation

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n May 30, 2009, the Sea Scouts, with rina program is a voluntary program that ble for free technical assistance and other help from the Oregon Clean Marina works to protect and improve local water materials from the Oregon State Marine Program, earned the Oregon Clean Mari- quality by promoting the usage of environ- Board. In addition, it includes highlights of na Designation, the38th in the state. Partic- mentally sensitive practices at marinas. This the Sea Base in Marine Board publications ipating in the Clean Marina program is a ensures the Sea Base complies with environ- and a link on the Marine Board website. If way to contribute to the protection of wa- mental regulations and the Sea Scouts are you would like more information, please conter quality for the benefit of Sea Base and good stewards of our waterways. By earn- tact Tim Calderwood at tim.calderwood@ future generations. The Oregon Clean Ma- ing this designation, the Sea Base is eligi- yahoo.com.

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Cub Scout Character Development



Learn more about the Values we teach in the Cub Scout program.

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100th Anniversary Field Guide



Learn how you can celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting.

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Tigers Earn Emergency Preparedness Award

17 2010 National Jamboree



Spaces are still available for this once in a lifetime trip to the National Scout Jamboree!

23 Sweet Sixteen of Safety



39 New Scout Handbook Available



It’s green-friendly, it’s online, and it will have it’s own iPhone application.

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Scout Executive’s Message Advancement Chair Roster Membership Chair Roster Training Chair Roster Commissioner’s Message District Pages

Compass Points Published Four Times Each Year CASCADE PACIFIC COUNCIL, BOY Scouts OF AMERICA 2145 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland, OR 97201 Distribution - 11,000 Editor: Jeff Aradine 503.226.3423/[email protected] Submission Deadlines: Starting in 2009 issues will be published quarterly Winter: Dec 22; Spring: March 22; Summer: June 22; Fall: September 22 Council Contact Information: Portland: 503.226.3423 Administrative Fax: 503.225.5717 Tour Permits/Camp Fax: 503.225.5733 Vancouver: 360.693.1741 Salem: 503.581.6601 Fax: 503.581.6602 Council Officers: Council President Council Commissioner Treasurer Acting Scout Executive

Gene Grant Jeff Smith David L. Quivey Don Cornell

Endowment Fellowship Heritage Society Goes Back to the Beach couting Heritage Society mem- is made up of Scouters who have named the Week Sbers and Golden Eagles were Boy Scouts of America in their wills, trusts, he third annual Endowment Fellowship Week was

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held August 4 – 6 at Camp Pioneer. The objective for the week is to share information about the Cascade Pacific Council’s Endowment Campaign and various techniques of Estate Planning. The sessions were held immediately following the daily adult leader camp meeting and presenters are available for further discussions throughout the day. Each session is uniquely different and will motivate attendees to stay after and discuss their personal situation in more depth with our guests. The camp environment offers a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere to discuss some of life’s most important question. For more information about Endowment Fellowship Week or any gift planning question you have, please call Director of Finance Services, Mike Egan, at 503.225.5779 or [email protected].

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recognized August 15 at Camp Meriwether. This year’s celebration luncheon presented by the Union Bank of California included a bus ride to camp from the Sunset Transit Center, tour of camp, and lunch in the dining hall The Cascade Pacific Council’s Heritage Society

or made an outright gift to the Council endowment fund. Golden Eagles are Scouters who have contributed $1,000 or more to this year’s Friends of Scouting campaign. F o r more information on your gift planning, contact Director of Finance Services, Mike Egan, at 503.225.5779 or megan@ cpcbsa.org.

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Do You Know Who To Call With Questions?

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To Members of the Silver Beaver Association and Silver Beavers

hen you have a question about ad- you still have questions please look to your vancement or Eagle projects do you district volunteers. Volunteers work hard know who to call? In each district there are to be knowledgeable and to answer quesdedicated volunteers who are ready to help tions for units. he Silver Beaver Association is planning to answer your questions. In the chart below Advancement is such an important part of hold our first general membership meetwe have listed the Advancement Chair and the Scouting program that we want to make Eagle Chair for each district. Families should sure everyone has accurate information for ing on August 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM. The event will be held at the Evergreen Aviation start by talking with their unit leaders, but if their program. & Space Museum in the Education Mezzanine Council Advancement Committee room 214. The cost of the event is $11.00 Vice President Shari Spencer 541.258.5327 [email protected] at the door, which will include a continenProcess & Review Rob McDonald 503.245.2564 [email protected] tal breakfast, admission to one museum of Training Coordinator Peter Harding 503.981.9269 [email protected] choice and IMAX theater show. Venturing Advancement Chair Robin Stoeckler 503.641.2956 [email protected] In addition, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will be holding their Merit Special Needs Scouting Kenneth Ettinger 503.526.0718 [email protected] Badge University during this time and memAwards & Recognitions Robin Foleen 503.439.1441 [email protected] bers will be able to observe Boy Scouts Advancement/Eagle Chairs learn and earn merit badges. For updates Calapooia Adv. William Falk 541. 369.2394 [email protected] regarding this event, please go to the CasCalapooia Eagle Jeff Thompson 541.740.8409 [email protected] cade Pacific Council website at http://www. cpcbsa.org/register. Chinook Adv. Martha Hokanson 360.425.8571 [email protected]

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Chinook

Eagle

Gregory Booth

503.728.9294

no e-mail

Columbia Gorge

Adv.

John Gentry

360 892.5231

[email protected]

Columbia Gorge

Eagle

Ronald Shake

360.885.9467

[email protected]

Eagle Valley

Adv

Stephen Caldwell

503.852.4490

[email protected]

Eagle Valley

Eagle

Randy Parker

503.434.1646

[email protected]

Ft. Clatsop

Adv.

Sam Dunkin

503.325.0132

[email protected]

Ft. Clatsop

Eagle

Mike Umbriaco

503.458.5387

[email protected]

Ft. Vancouver

Both

Robert Ellingwood

360.573.9787

[email protected]

Lewis &Clark

Adv.

D. Smith Piper

503.288.9234

[email protected]

Lewis & Clark

Eagle

Scott Downing

503.282.4770

[email protected]

Lewis & Clark

Eagle

Barbara Williams

503.698.9920

[email protected]

Mid-Columbia

Both

Helen Elsmore

541.298.5233

[email protected]

N. Clackamas

Adv.

John McGrath

503.771.4513

[email protected]

N. Clackamas

Eagle

Sally Warnke

503.698.6406

[email protected]

Pioneer

Adv.

Lois Lowe

503.245.9138

[email protected]

Pioneer

Eagle

Gary Chambers

503.635.5456

[email protected]

Silver Star

Adv.

Debi McElveny

360.254.4301

[email protected]

Silver Star

Eagle

Dick Lang

360.882.4982

[email protected]

Sunset Trail

Adv.

Dawn Huff

503.524.3242

[email protected]

Sunset Trail

Eagle.

Michael Huff

503.524.3242

[email protected]

Three Rivers

Adv.

Dennis Nguyen

503. 454.1999

[email protected]

Three Rivers

Eagle

Tom Helwig

503.625.2714

no e-mail

Thunderbird

Adv.

Mark Soots

503 491.5649

[email protected]

Thunderbird

Eagle

John Miller

503.253.4194

no e-mail

Tillamook

Adv.

Perry Reeder

503.815.3937

no e-mail

Tuality

Both

Brett Carter

503.628.0130

[email protected]

Wapiti

Adv.

Ike Eisenbach

503.968.8734

[email protected]

Wapiti

Eagle

Scott Young

503.590.6917

[email protected]

Willamette

Adv.

Bud Pinkerton

503.585.1552

[email protected]

Willamette

Eagle

Bill Shaffer

503.393.1773

no e-mail

Adv.

Cindy Calderwood

503.544.9313

[email protected]

Quartermaster Sea Scouts

Christmas Cruise

Our annual Christmas Cruise will be on December 14th. The cost will be $16.00 and you will be able to register your seat by going to http://www.cpcbsa.org/register.

2009 SBA Patch

The 2009 patches are here, please contact Rob McDonald at [email protected] for those members who have renewed their 2009-2010 membership.

SBA Membership – New and Renewal Members

Membership in the SBA expires June 1 of each year. New members and those members returning can register online at http://cpcbsa.org/advancement/recognition/sba/.

Volunteer Services Desk to be closed on Saturdays

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he Council Volunteer Services Desk in the Portland office will be closed on Saturdays through September 6, because of the usual slowdown during the summer months. The Volunteer Services Desk will be open on Saturdays again beginning September 12th. The Nor’West Scout Shop retail store will remain open for business on Saturdays, from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Cub Scout Character Development

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ince its origin, the program of the Boy Scouts of America has been an educational experience concerned with values. In 1910, the first Scouting activities were designed to build character, physical fitness, practical skills, and service. These elements were a part of the original Cub Scout program and continue to be part of Cub Scouting today. Just as character development should extend into every aspect of a boy’s life, so character development should extend into every aspect of Cub Scouting. Cub Scout leaders should strive to use Cub Scouting’s twelve core values throughout all elements of the program—service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings. Program support ideas can be found in Cub Scout Program Helps, in the Cub Scout Leader Book, and at your monthly roundtable meetings.

Cub Scouting’s Twelve Core Values

1. Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities. 2. Compassion: Having consideration and concern for the well-being of others. 3. Cooperation: Working together with others toward a common goal. 4. Courage: Doing what is right regardless of its difficulty or the consequences. 5. Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in a higher power. 6. Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to care for our minds and bodies. 7. Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust. 8. Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult. 9. Positive Attitude: Setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations. 10. Resourcefulness: Using human and oth-

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er resources to their fullest. 11. Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone. 12. Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to take care of others and of ourselves. • Core values are the basis of good character development. • Character must be broadly defined to include thinking, feeling, and behavior. • Core values should be promoted throughout all phases of life. Character can be defined as the collection of core values possessed by an individual that leads to moral commitment and action. Character development refers to the processes by which these core values are practiced.

addressing these three critical areas and relating them to values is referred to as Character Connections. Character Connections asks the Cub Scout to: Know: Character development includes moral knowledge—both awareness and reasoning. For example, children must understand what honesty means and they must be able to reason about and interpret each situation, and then decide how to apply the principles of honesty. What do I think or know about the core value? How does the context of this situation affect this core value? What are some historical, literary, or religious examples representing the core value? Commit: Character development includes attention to moral motivation. Children must be committed to doing what they know is right. They must be able to understand the perspectives of Character Connections others, to consider how oth Character development should ers feel, and to develop an acnot be viewed as something done tive moral conscience. occasionally as part of a separate Why is this core value important? What program, or as part of only one makes living out this core value differarea of life. For in reality, charent? What will it take to live out this core acter development is a part value? of everything a Cub Scout Practice: Character development includes does. Character devel- the development of moral habits through opment lessons can be guided practice. Children need opportufound in every aspect nities to practice the social and emotional of the Cub Scouting ex- skills necessary for doing what is right but perience. difficult, and to experience the core values In an effort to make in their lives. character development How can I act according to this core valan integral part of Cub ue? How do I live out this core valScouting, the twelve core ue? How can I practice this value values are being inteat school, at home, and with grated throughout the my friends? boys’ handbooks and The goals of advancement prothe Cub Scout leadgram. er are: When it comes •To seek out and to developing maximize the many character, the comopportunities to incorplete person must be porate character develconsidered. Character opment development involves at least •To convince the young Cub three critical areas: 1—Know Scout that character is important (thought), 2—Commit (feeling), and to the individual, to his family, com3—Practice (behavior). In Cub Scouting, munity, country, world, and to God.

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The Role of the Pack

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Summer Camp Programs Boost Cub Scout Retention

t should be the goal of the Cubmaster and Webelos den leaders to graduate every Webelos Scout into a Boy Scout troop. The Did you know that most boys who drop out key to accomplishing this is to begin promot- of Cub Scouting do so in May, June, and ing Boy Scouting when Cub Scouts are still September? in their Tiger, Wolf, and Bear dens,and to Did you also know that dens that meet sell the sizzle of the great outdoors. Scout- more often have higher retention rates? ing should be viewed as an ongoing adven- Studies reveal that youth who attend sumture, and the progression should be as nor- mer camp and participate in other summal as moving from elementary school to mer activities are more likely to stay in the program for a longer period of time. Summiddle school. mer camp often serves as the reason that a young person will stay involved in Scouting. oy Scout troops should assign an assistant Kids want to go to camp and have outdoor Scoutmaster or a troop committee mem- experiences. Consider a typical family in ber to be responsible for new Scouts, which a Cub Scout pack. Their school year ends in would include developing a relationship with May or June. Summer becomes full of family the Cubmaster and the Webelos den lead- trips and activities. September rolls around ers. This person serves as a resource during and the family must decide what extracurWebelos overnight activities and builds en- ricular activities they will take part in for the thusiasm among boys and their parents for coming school year. If this family’s pack bethe exciting challenges that await them in came dormant over the summer, they may Boy Scouting. now have a difficult time deciding whether to stay in Scouting. This directly affects re-

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tention efforts. In a national study, one of five boys (21.1 percent) who dropped out of Cub Scouts was in a den that met less than twice a month. The top factor influencing the decision to leave Cub Scouting is that the meetings became boring. When boys are recruited into the program, they are promised fun and challenging outdoor activities. Take full advantage of summer programs, make sure each den is going to camp and every boy in a pack has an opportunity to go to camp. Work on the Summertime Pack Award Plan, earn Cub Scout segments, this keeps families involved in Scouting year-round. Good communication with families and early planning is key. Provide information on unit activities. Communicate with parents so they can plan vacations and weekends around troop calendars. Share the magic of Scouting this summer.

Recruit Tiger Cub Leaders Now for More Success!

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acks are finding great success recruit- them to participate in the Scouting experiing new Tiger Cubs by recruiting their ence by serving as a Tiger Cub Den Lead2008-2009 Tiger Cub Den Leaders now. er, or as a co-leader. Where do you find these wonderful lead- Some Packs have had success by visiting ers? They are the parents of the new Ti- with their current Tiger Cub families and kinger Cubs you are recruiting now! Just invite dergarten teachers to identify active par-

ents who would be good leaders. Having a strong Tiger Cub recruitment in the spring and fall is the key to keeping packs healthy.

Pack Planning Resources Available at Scouting.org

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s you gear up for another great season of Cub Scouting, here are some of the basic documents you’ll need to run your Cub Scout pack smoothly. The National office has scanned all of their Cub Scouting resources looking for the most pertinent items, then added some notes. You can quickly see what these documents contain without having to open each one. These PDF documents can be found at http://Scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/ CubScouts/Leaders/PackPlanningResources.aspx We hope that this will help in your Cub Scout Program Planning.

acquiring strong leaders and a form to help you work the process. (4 pages) 2009–2010 Program Planning Insert, This is an especially helpful item in the annual program planning conference. The core is a planning chart that gives an individual leader the big picture of how den meetings should fit into advancement and the full year’s calendar of activities. (8 pages) Planning Your “Ideal Year of Cub Scouting” Program Budget, A solid working document that breaks down the budget into 12 categories and shows how to build it back up into a tidy financial Highly Recommended: statement. (4 pages) Cub Scout Parent Information Guide, Pack Budget Template This is an attractive, colorful piece you’ll This Microsoft Excel (.XLS) template speeds want to put into the hands of each new and the process of building your own. returning Cub Scout parent. It explains the Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines, program, stressing values and outcomes for A lot of good ideas, packed into this small boys, and shows how they can enjoy Scout- booklet, give a comprehensive view of outing together. door Cub Scouting. A directory alerts the Selecting Cub Scout Leadership, reader to more resources. This should be This practical tool lays out the six steps to

considered an essential part of program planning meetings. (8 pages) Ideas for Connecting Core Values with Outdoor Activities, This handy chart directly connects activities and values; very helpful for pack program planning. (3 pages)

Also helpful:

Cub Scout Pack Newsletter and Calendar Templates A handy set of Microsoft Excel (.XLS) tools to help you or your publicity chairman communicate with the rest of the pack community. These have been pulled together for issues through 2010. Outdoor Events for New Cub Scouts, A simple but useful tool for what to think about when planning that major outdoor event; it comes with a sample agenda. (2 pages) National Summertime Pack Award, This sheet lists the requirements for this unit recognition, typically awarded in the fall, with an application form. (2 pages)

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Scouting in Hard Times - Thoughts from Calapooia District

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ard times have obviously hit us as a nation and as a community. Linn County’s unemployment at the time of writing this article was around 14.8% (June 09). Several of us have lost jobs, undertook pay cuts and furloughs. Our school districts and local governments are struggling to balance their budgets. Public Services are being cut and corporate and private giving has decreased. Despite the economy, this district sent over half of our Boy Scouts to a summer camp, a dozen plus Eagle Projects and unit service projects were completed to serve our communities needs, over 110 Calapooia Cub Scouts attended Day Camp and we have had an increase in Boy Scout membership. Additionally, 37 units achieved Friends of Scouting Presidential goals. 96 plus individuals, clubs and businesses contributed to our community campaign this year, that’s 18 additional donors over last year. The Scouting Movement in Calapooia is strong and rich in quality program and outstanding volunteers That is our message, our mantra: Scouting is strong in Calapooia and rich in quality program and outstanding volunteers. Yes,

we are financially tight and making adjustments, but with the help of our outstanding volunteers, the community and people like you we will get through these hard times and grow as a movement. How can a district grow with less money than last year? By maximizing its resources, increasing its manpower, and being a visible community service provider. In other words make stone soup. Increasing the number of volunteers and youth is increasing our resources, thus more ingredients for the soup at a lesser cost. The Calapooia Stone Soup recipe needs specifically: • Providing quality programs at the pack, troop, and crew. As well as at the district level. • Invite, cajole, recruit (begging with style is authorized) more volunteers, helpers and mentors to participate in Scouting. The more hands available, the lighter the load and reduced per person costs. • Utilize online resources to reduce costs and social network your unit. • Actively seek to increase your unit’s exposure in the neighborhood through service projects, community events, and supporting

your charter organization. • Membership growth equals resource growth. The more youth, the more parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles you can touch, the better you can provide a quality program and increasing your resources. • Partner with other Scout units or neighborhood groups to increase your resources and to obtain greater community visibility. Share your pinewood derby race with other packs or local Girl Scouts or Camp Fire group. That combines resources and develops goodwill. Soup is always better with friends. • Grow district level teams to provide quality support to the units, especially trainers, commissioners and membership team members. Throw in some excited active fundraisers for extra spice. There are more ideas out there, you probably have some also. Share them at Roundtable or e-mail them to your district executive or unit commissioner. With stone soup a community can feed itself. Join us in making a Scout’s stone soup experience a rich one.

Venturing Leadership Award 2009

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he 2009 Venturing Leadership Award recipients received their awards at the Council Court of Honor, May 26th, 2009. Receiving the award this year were Nick Accauardi of Crew 174. Erin Sullivan of Crew 609,Pat Mead of Crew 597, Tim Steenbergern of Crew 174, James Wyatt of Crew 174 and Shari Spencer Council Advancement Vice President and 2010 National Jamboree Chair. The Venturing Leadership Award is the highest award in Venturing and is awarded annually to registered Venturers who have made exceptional contributions to the Venturing Program and exemplify the Venturing Code. The first Saturday of each March is the deadline for the submission of nomination packets. Each packet is required to have the current years nomination form, an essay about the nominee, and letters of recommendation from fellow Venturers, Scouts and Scouters as well as acquaintances from church, work and / or life in general. In addition any further information supporting the nominee’s leadership actions is also encouraged. Visit the Awards and Recognition section for the Council Website for the 2010 nomination form and more information.

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The 2009 Venturing Leadership Award recipients are (from left to right) Shari Spencer, Council Advancement VP; Erin Sullivan, Crew 609; Nick Accauardi, Crew 175, Tim Steenbergern, Crew 174, Jim Wyatt, Crew 174 and Pat Mead, Crew 597.

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SA’s 100th birthday celebration is approaching fast and our Council’s 100th Celebration Committee is inviting everyone to join in the FUN next year and help celebrate this special time in Scouting. One of the activities that are currently taking place is the nominations for the National Hall of Leadership. This is a chance for individuals to nominate those who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and Scouting virtues in ways that make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you would like to nominate someone to be considered for this award, go to the council web site (www.cpcbsa.org) and click on the National Hall of Leadership icon on the left side. This will take you straight to the nomination page. There are three age categories to choose from: 13 and younger, 17 and younger, and 18 and older. The person only needs to have been registered for one year in Scouting and do not need to be currently registered. There will be several choices of Scouting positions as well as Community/Alumnus related positions to choose from. You will need the nominees contact information and if they don’t have email, your email in that box will do since it is required. You will also be asked what Region/Area. (We are Western Region Area 1). For those who live within the

Congratulations to this year’s Royden M. Bodley Scholarship Recipients! The selection committee met in early June to distribute $33,344 to Cascade Pacific Council Eagle Scouts who are attending an Oregon institute of higher education, pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies. (Full scholarship requirements and applications may be found through the OSAC website: www.osac.state.or.us/) This year’s recipients are Alex Bacher, Matt Faunt, Ben Fertig, Colin Sherrill, and Alex VanLoo.

Willamette, Eagle Valley or Calapooia Dis- Dens to help provide a SPECTACULAR series tricts please remember to put a ‘7’ in front of of celebration events within your community. the unit number so you will not be confused Let us show our communities how proud we with units from other areas. Then in 450 are to be involved with Scouting and thank words or less, tell your story about them for their support. the nominee. Please be sure In the Guidebook, you will also find into read the print in red at formation on an opportunithe bottom before clicking ty to earn a special the submit button. This opcouncil commemoraportunity closes February tive shoulder patch 8, 2010 please take the celebrating Scoutopportunity and nomiing’s 100th birthday. nate someone TODAY. This is a special award Make sure you find that you earn as a unit. BOY S a 100th Celebration The whole group works COUT Casca S OF A d MERIC w w w e Pacific A C .cpcb Field Guide. The together to accomplish s a . o r ouncil g the requirements and to100th Celebration gether earn the right to Committee is inreceive and wear this specluding this in the cial limited edition, counplanning packet so that when your cil commemorative shoulunit plans it’s proder patch. 1 0 0 gram for the next The 100th Celebration t f i e lh da n n i v e r s a Scouting year, Committee is working hard guidry you can include to get the plans detailed and e lots of celespread the word about the bration ideas. many ways we can celebrate There will be our Centennial. ideas for District, Ship, Crew, Team, Troop and Pack events, as well as events for Squads, Patrols, and

Earn Special 100th Anniversary Awards

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Year of Celebration – A Century of ers, adult volunteers and alumni. Yes, even Making a Difference is an awards pro- adults can earn awards. There are five regram developed specially for the 100th An- quirements for each age group for each niversary of the Boy Scouts of Amer- award. All you have to do is accomplish at least three of the five requirements to ica. There are five awards, eac h earn the award. You may want to do based on one of the five all five requirements, but three is all core values of the that you’ll need to qualify for the Boy Scouts of award. America: LeaderAwards may be earned Sepship, Achievement, tember 1, 2009 through Community Service, December 31, 2010. Character and the This program Outdoors. The award will provide every Scout, is a uniquely designed leader and alumnus patch of the 100th Annia fun and meaningversary emblem with slots ful way to parto hold special award markticipate in the ers for each pillar of the program. 100th AnniverIndividuals will be able to display sary. Each inall earned awards at the same time dividual participating on their uniforms by attaching award will benefit, as will every unit and markers to the patch. community in the country. Go to www. Each award has different requirements depending upon age. Cub Scouts have a set Scouting.org/100years for this and many of requirements, as do Boy Scouts, Ventur- more 100th Anniversary programs.

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The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award has requirements for each he Emergency Preparedness BSA Award was presented to level of Scouting; Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, Webelos, Boy Scout 3 Tiger Cubs, Judson, Nolan and William of Pack 314, at and Varsity Scout, Venturer, their Pack Meeting in WashUnit Volunteer and Council/ ougal, Washington. District Volunteer require To fulfill one of their rements. In this way the level quirements, the Scouts were of preparedness grows and given a tour of the Clark expands as the Scout does in County Hockinson/Battlethe program. ground Fire Station by Ja The Award can be son, a 10 year veteran of earned at each level. Once Fire District #3. Along with requirements have been fula tour of the fire house and filled, a completed applicaequipment, the Scouts were tion should be turned into the taught how to splint a broCouncil Advancement Comken arm, make an emergenmittee for review. The Award cy knee brace and assemconsists of 2 pieces, a label ble a pressure bandage to pin and certificate. Once stop bleeding. awarded the pin is not giv This Award, not to be conen again, but the certificate fused with the Emergency can be presented each time Preparedness Merit Badge, a new level is awarded. is designed to increase the The application form level of citizen preparedcan be downloaded from the ness across the United States. national site www.Scouting. It was developed in partnerorg. ship with the Department of From left, Jadson, Nolan and William received the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award. Homeland Security (DHS), built upon the government’s Ready.Gov campaign, to help citizens prepare for emergencies of all kinds.

Troop 224, Sherwood Oregon, Aids Troop 213, Biloxi Mississippi

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ervice to Others became the guiding prin- gone, including uniforms and all their equip- Hearing of their desperate need, Troop ciple of Troop 224 of Sherwood Ore- ment for summer camp. 224 dedicated themselves to help their felgon when they adopted Troop 213 of Biloxi Troop 213 was small Troop totaling 9 low Scouts. The Scouts of Troop 224 started Mississippi in the Spring of 2006. The Scouts Scouts; after the hurricane they had 5 mem- with a pop can drive with the stated goal of Troop 213 had survived the ravages of bers remaining. The 4 other families had of earning enough money to buy new unihurricane Katrina, but everything they knew been forced to relocate from the Biloxi area form shirts and some camping equipment to as normal, and all that they once had - was because their houses had been destroyed. get Troop 213 back on its feet. Word of their goal spread when they gave a presentation at a Sherwood Rotary breakfast meeting and received help from the members with placing posters to promote pop can drive. The Troop also advertised their fund raising efforts at the Rotary spring tree sale and accepted individual donations toward the project. Their efforts met with tremendous success, earning over $600. The Troop started by purchasing gift certificates for new Scout uniforms for each of the Biloxi Scouts of Troop 213. With the remaining money and supported with a heartfelt discount from GI Joes, Troop 224 was able purchase tents, a stove, lanterns and cooking gear to start rebuilding Troop 213’s camping equipment. The last hurdle was crossed when GI Joes donated the shipping of the equipment to Troop 224 of Sherwood. Troop 213 in Biloxi.

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Celebrating Oregon’s Birthday Cub Scout Style

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his year, Our Scouts in the Three Rivers pants from Cub Scout Pack District have a unique opportunity to get 470 located in Oregon City, out into the communities in which we serve OR signed up to take part in and celebrate the 150th Birthday of our the Annual Teddy Bear Pabeautiful State of Oregon. With no excep- rade. The parade theme this tion, the Cub Scouts of Pack 470 located in year was pioneer picnic and Oregon City did just that. the Cub Scout from Pack 470 On Saturday, May 9th 2009 Partici- turned out in full Class A uniforms to walk the 1 ½ mile route in order to show our Scouting spirit and support the local community. The parade route took our Cub Scouts through the historic downtown Oregon City tors waving and marching along the route. area and marched along Main Street. The parade Encouraged by shouts and smiles, the Cub route ended at Clackamette Park Scouts marched along with a tiger in tow where the Pioneer Family Festival to participate in this annual event and celebrate our State’s birthday… Cub Scout began. The Cub Scouts donated Style! Pack 470, Three Rivers District, marching in the Annual Teddy Bear Parade and distributed candy to spectain Oregon City.

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award

Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. Scouts may earn the award in each of the program years as long as the requirements are completed each year. The first time the award is earned, the Scout will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a Wolf track pin may be added to the flap. Leaders should encourage Scouts to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year. Information can also be found on the council web site at www.cpcbsa.org.

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he Cascade Pacific Council will once be providing pinewood derby cars to every registered Cub Scout in packs that achieve a 10% growth in youth membership over the December 31, 2008 report for their pack. This was a popular incentive for packs to recruit more boys over the previous year. Be sure to attend your district membership kickoff to get your Pinewood derby goals. Need more recruiting ideas? Be sure to talk to your district membership chair or your district executive when attending your district membership kickoff to get more information on how to receive your cars.

Donations Needed at Council Camps

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amps would welcome the donation of equipment in usable condition, such as these suggested items: Hand tools and power tools • Plumbing supplies • Pickup trucks and trailers • Canoes and Rowboats • Generators (home size & up to 50 kv) • Health lodge supplies • Commercial kitchen appliances • Small Sunfish-type sailboats • Lumber and building supplies • Camping trailers Local companies and organizations that are remodeling or otherwise discarding usable equipment…thank you for remembering the Boy Scout camps. Please contact the ranger at your favorite camp to inquire about their need for these items, or contact Jim Hill at [email protected]. A list is available at www.cpcbsa.org/help/ campneeds.html

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To be or not to be, that is the question

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s a commissioner my job is to be the very best I can be, I want to give the units of the Cascade Pacific Council the very best in commissioner service. So how do you do that? That is the question. Well simply put, it means that you have to function as a commissioner first and foremost; you need to be trained in your job so that you can bring experience and leadership to the units that you serve. Unit leaders look for guidance and friendship, units look for information and resources, units look for leadership from the district and council. Unit leaders and their committees look for a friendly face, someone to share trials and tribulations with. Are you that person? Can you be that person? If not, there’s no time like the present to start. Deliver the promise of Scouting to the leaders and units that we all serve, in the Cascade Pacific Council. Jeff Smith, Council Commissioner Scouting CHANGES LIVES

Be sure and visit the commissioner page at www.cpcbsa.org for updated information and tools for the commissioner staff.

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hroughout his involvement with Scouting, Tico Perez has worked tirelessly to strengthen the organization in underserved communities. As our new National Commissioner, Tico will bring his great talents as a communicator to a job that also requires a desire to bring the best program to every child. Before taking on this new role, Tico chaired the Southern Region Hispanic Scouting Task Force and the National Scoutreach Committee. In 2006, he facilitated a Scoutreach conference at the Philmont Training Center. You may listen to these podcasts per-

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commissioner plays several roles, including friend, representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor. The commissioner is a friend of the unit. Of all their roles, this one is the most important. It springs from the attitude, "I care, I am here to help, what can I do for you?" Caring is the ingredient that makes commissioner service successful. He or she is an advocate of unit needs. A commissioner who makes himself known and accepted now will be called on in future times of trouble. The commissioner is a representative. The average unit leader is totally occupied in working with kids. Some have little if any contact with the Boy Scouts of America other than a commissioner's visit to their meeting. To them, the commissioner may be the

ommissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews and Varsity Teams. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members. Are you a person who loves to help and serve in Scouting? Then maybe commissioner service is just right for you. Do you know of someone who could assist units in achieving their best? See your District Commissioner to find out how you can help.

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sonally, or share them with others as a training feature. Stimulate discussion by playing a subject of interest or use the entire program as a wrap-up for a better grasp of the subject. The “Commissioner Podcast” will roll out new topics of interest to commissioners throughout the year. You can download the .mp3 audio files directly, for use on your computer or digital music player. You can also subscribe to “Commissioner Podcast” via RSS and your favorite podcast aggregator, by visiting www.Scouting.org/Scoutsource/Commissioners/Podcast

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BSA. The commissioner helps represent the ideals, the principles, and the policies of the Scouting movement. The commissioner is a unit "doctor." In their role as "doctor," they know that prevention is better than a cure, so they try to see that their units make good "health practices" a way of life. When problems arise, and they will even in the best unit, they act quickly. They observe symptoms, diagnose the ailment, prescribe a remedy, and follow up on the patient. The commissioner is a teacher. As a commissioner, they will have a wonderful opportunity to participate in the growth of unit leaders by sharing knowledge with them. They teach not just in an academic environment, but where it counts most—as an immediate response to a need to know. That is the best adult learning situation since the lesson is instantly reinforced by practical application of the new knowledge. The commissioner is a counselor. As a counselor, they will help units solve their own problems. Counseling is the best role when unit leaders don't recognize a problem and where solutions are not clear-cut. Everyone needs counseling from time to time.

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Scouting with Special Needs

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olunteers are needed for a new Boy Scout Troop focused on children with special needs. The Boys Scouts of America is working with groups in the greater Portland area to explore forming a new and very special Boy Scout group focused on children with special needs. The goal is to provide a total Scouting experience. This would be accomplished by tailoring the new group around traditional Scouting programs, but with special focus and support in those areas where it may be needed to enhance the experience. Members of the new Boy Scout groups may be at the Cub Scout or Boy Scout levels. This has not yet been fully decided. The group may include children (boys and or girls) and young adults. Many of the traditional rules concerning Scouting membership and participation will be highly flexible depending on the capacity and potential of the individual Scout. This program will include the full spectrum of Scouting programs, partnerships and training. The emphasis will be on both FUN and TRAINING. Things like camping, cooking, first aid, hiking and swimming will be at the core of the new program. Obviously, these programs will be delivered with a

special needs spin. However, the goal is to make it all look and feel as much like a traditional Boy Scout program as possible. So, it will include things like parent involvement, regular monthly meetings and uniforms and summer camps, and more. If you are interested and excited about such a program you can participate in any of several ways: as a family of a Child with Special Needs, supporting an individual member of the troop, as part of the support team, leading day to day programs or special events, and as a program charter sponsor, providing financial support and community leadership. The group is hoping to start regular activities in June, 2009. If you are interested in participating in some way or want more information, please contact any of the following Boy Scout individuals: Dennis Bishop, Chairman Pioneer District: 503-701-8525 Bruce Kerr, Cascade Pacific Council, board of directors: 503-726-5678 Laddie Buck, Field Director: 503-2255724 Come share our vision and excitement – help us provide youth education and outdoor adventure.

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Venturing Ride 2009 at Evergreen Air Museum

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nits with C u b Scouts or Boy Scouts seeking ser vice hours for rank advancem e n t might consider assisting with landscaping and grounds keeping at either the Salem or Portland Volunteer Service Centers. Projects include brush trimming, leaf raking, and weed-pulling. Please contact Dave Somann at 503.658.7077 for information and to arrange a service project.

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oy Scouting is designed for boys ages 11 through 17 who are old enough to be on their own in the out-of-doors. While adults serve as key leaders, Boy Scouts hold leadership positions and plan the troop’s program. The passage from Cub Scout pack to Boy Scout troop should be smooth, with no time lost between programs. By the time Webelos Scouts are ready to cross over, they and their families should be familiar and comfortable with the youth and adult leaders of the troop, their role in the troop and troop activities, and feel excited about beginning this new adventure. The Webelos Scout’s graduation ceremony should clearly signify his transition to a new level of Scouting, and could include the presentation of his Arrow of Light Award, a Boy Scout handbook, and a troop neckerchief. A Webelos Scout who has earned the Arrow of Light Award has now completed all the requirements for the Scout badge and may join a Boy Scout troop. The key factor to improved Webelos transition is the ongoing working relationship of the leaders of a Cub Scout pack and a Boy Scout troop. Ideally a community organization would have both a pack and a troop with leaders who work together to help move Webelos Scouts into a Boy Scout troop the same way schools move students from elementary school to middle school.

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oin us for two days of fun at the 5th annu- three events Friday night (IMAX, WWII airal Venturing Ride at Evergreen Air Muse- craft private tour, & rocket building).  You um! September 18 & 19. will be responsible for your Help kick off the Cascade Paown meals for Friday dinner cific Council 2009-2010 Venand breakfast (you can cook turing year. This event is for in the camping area).  Friday all Venturing-age youth and arrival is at 6pm. The event adults—invite potential new unit will end at 4pm Saturday. members to come along! Build Full weekend cost is a Rocket and fire it into the air, $36 for youth and $27 for fly remote controlled planes, exadults. Saturday only is $27 plore historic remnants for avifor youth and $17 for adults. ation and space history, and Remember to bring your Venwatch a movie in the IMAX Theturing uniform, clothes for acater. tivities, and your own tents to Other fun activities will be use. available throughout Saturday. The 2009 Register at: www.cpcbsa.org/register. Venturing Leadership Award recipients will Contact Ben DeRemer, Event Chairman, 503be recognized at a special lunch held inside 666-7682, [email protected] or Mavis the Museum. Overnight camping is avail- Kent, Event Director, 503-667-8414x55008, able for those arriving Friday. There will be [email protected] for more information.

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Why Cub Scouting?

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he Cub Scouting program is uniquely designed to meet the needs of young boys and their parents, through offering fun and challenging experiences that boys and parents do together. Youth are looking for: • Camping • Hiking • Racing • Fishing • Swimming Parents are looking for: • Values • Variety of learning experiences • Building friendships • Building self-confidence • Learning social skills Young boys grow up fast. Give your son a valuable gift by encouraging him to join Cub Scouting today. The time you invest in him today will make a difference in the person he becomes tomorrow. Scouting is provided locally in neighborhoods across the country through churches, community organizations, or other groups of interested citizens. Please visit www.cpcbsa. org to help find a unit near you.

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ll units that camped out of council or held their own sum-

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complete an Independent Camp Activity report, which is due by August 31, 2009. The report is completed online at www.cpcbsa.org/register an takes only 3 minutes to complete!

New family camps at beach front property

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f your family likes to go camping at the beach, consider leaving all those noisy, unpredictable public campgrounds behind to head for the seclusion of Boy Scout beachfront property! Cascade Pacific Council offers family camps as members-only activities, giving families have a more peaceful and pleasant experience than they might have at public campgrounds, and more elbow-room and friendly faces throughout camp. At these relaxed events, families enjoy a variety of activities such as sand-castle building, beach walks to the tide-pools, beach games and more. The events are very loosely scheduled with an ‘open campus,’ so families can pick and choose from family camp activities, head into town to visit local attractions, or just enjoy the quiet coastline. Some comments from past family campers: “Great family experience; safe and fun for the whole family.” “The tents were in good shape; the shower-house was especially nice.” “Very reasonable – you can’t get all this at [other places] at the beach.” “Its a great deal.” “Fantastic schedule. We were able to enjoy some camp activities and explore the surrounding area each day.” “It was wonderful! We loved having pre-planned activities and the ability to attend or not to attend.” “Will definitely come again. Would love to see family camps at other camps.” “This was a wonderful experience; planning to come back in August.” “Please do it again next year! We had a fantastic time and want to come back.” “This was an awesome alternative to the typical holiday weekend we typically avoid! “ The next family camp will be held September 4-7 (Labor Day Weekend) at Camp Meriwether near Tillamook. For details and to sign up online, visit www.cpcbsa.org/familycamp.

Projects Available for Adoption Adoption of projects is needed at all council facilities and camps. Adoption of a project can be as simple as providing manpower or as complex as completely taking on a project from planning and funding to completion. Whatever your group’s abilities and ambition, camp rangers can find a project to meet your needs. A few sample projects are now featured at www.cpcbsa.org/adopt To inquire about a project, please contact Jim Hill at [email protected], who will connect you with the ranger at the camp in which you’re interested in serving. Adopt-a-Project hours do qualify for the popular Hodag Award.

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iger, Wolf, and Bear mascot costumes are available for checkout at the office. The mascots are a great hit at back-to-school nights, school lunch, recess, and classroom visits. Mascots need to be escorted by a ‘handler’ who will help the person wearing the costume. A $50 deposit per costume is due when they are picked up. Reservations can be made six months in advance at the Portland Volunteer Service Desk.

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Inner Tubes Needed We are seeking donations of new or used inner tubes (must hold air) for tubing at winter lodges. Please contact Dave Somann at 503.658.7077.

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Managing Risk- An emergency that doesn’t occur requires no response

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n injury that doesn't happen needs no treatment. An emergency that doesn't occur requires no response. An illness that doesn't develop demands no remedy. The best way to stay safe in the outdoors is to avoid getting into trouble in the first place. That requires planning, training, leadership, good judgment, and accepting responsibility—in short, risk management. We manage risk in almost every aspect of our lives. There is risk involved in stepping out of our homes in the morning, but we go anyway. There are risks in crossing a street, catching a bus, and taking part in sports, but we find ways to minimize these risks and maximize our safety and well-being. Risk management is so much a part of outdoor adventures that often we hardly notice we are doing it. When we fill bottles

with water from streams and lakes, we deal with the risk of parasites by treating the water with a filter or chemicals, or by boiling it. When we share the outdoors with bears, we protect them and ourselves by hanging our food out of their reach, eliminating odors from our sleeping areas, and keeping campsites spotless. When foul weather blows in, routes become uncomfortably exposed, streams swell, or snow loads make avalanches a possibility, we consider all the available information and then make decisions that keep risks at acceptable levels. Perceived risk can energize outdoor activities by bringing to them an immediacy that is sharper than what we normally experience. The actual risk on a well-managed ropes course, for example, is relatively low, but participants experiencing the events of the course might perceive

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e often hear that question. Most leaders know that they need to be trained, but are not sure exactly what that means. Below are the requirements for each position to be “trained” in the BSA computer tracking system. If you are registered for one of these positions and know that you have not taken all these courses, chances are that you’re not officially recorded as trained. Please see your District Executive or district training chair to figure out how to correct this. You and they can either get you the training you need, or use a Training Correction Form to update your records and show you have completed the training. Here are the requirements for many positions: • •

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completed This is Scouting and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position. Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specific training. Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.

Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee members are considered trained when

they have completed This is Scouting and Venturing Leader Specific Training.

that the risk is much higher than it actually is. That heightened awareness can take them beyond their usual comfort levels and encourage them to accept challenges that will stretch their abilities and build their confidence. The only way to eliminate risk completely in the out-of-doors is to give up the pleasures, challenges, and satisfaction of taking part in an adventure. Rather than attempting to do away with it, group members and leaders can manage risk by identifying its sources, understanding its boundaries, and tailoring their behavior to minimize exposure to danger.

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District Membership Chairs Council Vice President, Membership Jim Grabski

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Pacific Service Area Fort Clatsop Lewis & Clark Pioneer Sea Scouts Scoutreach Sunset Trail Tuality Wapiti

Karen Gill Pat Meyer Tom Maguire Tim Calderwood Benita Andrews Eric Hearn Jim Rossetti Todd McDonald

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Columbia Service Area Chinook Columbia Gorge Fort Vancouver Mid Columbia North Clackamas Silver Star Three Rivers Thunderbird

Jesse Ramieriz Morgan Andersen Maxine Davison Mike Vosika Jennifer Mooney Christopher Cone Andrea Raschio Sally Palmiter

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Cascade Service Area Calapooia

Dustin Johnson

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Eagle Valley

John Andrews

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Tillamook

Sharon Larson

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Willamette

Scott West

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ervice projects are at the heart of some of the most valuable learning experiences for young people. By combining service efforts and recruiting, we can create win-win situations for youth and our communities. Of course, membership isn't the main goal of a service project. But these efforts can raise the profile of Scouting, creating opportunities to invite youth and families to join the program. There are several important elements to developing service projects that support membership: Select activities that appeal to youth and families. All service projects should have achievable goals and a visible impact on the community. Service projects intended to involve families should also be fun and have a strong social aspect. These projects should also be kid-friendly. Clearly, some projects, such as home construction or projects that involve power tools and equipment, are inappropriate or dangerous for young children. However, fun runs, food or clothing drives, and community cleanup efforts are ideal for people of all ages. Make sure you have enough participation to get the job done. Generally, the more people who work on a project, the faster and easier it is to complete. To make sure you have enough participation, collaborate with other groups that also serve youth and families, including service clubs and religious organizations. Such collaborations not only increase participation and support, they can also build goodwill and help us accomplish things we could not do alone. (For more guidelines on collaborations, visit www.goodturnforamerica.org.) Let local media know about your service project. Be sure to emphasize the family involvement aspect of your project and the positive impact the effort will have on the community. Local media personalities may want to support your effort. Ask them. Ensure leaders are ready to "make the ask." The leading reason youth and parents give for not joining is that they've never been asked. Make sure volunteers know to

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tell potential members how much their participation was appreciated and to personally invite them to visit a pack, troop, or crew meeting. Get participants' names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses so leaders can follow up later and invite them to join. Business cards with the leader's name and contact information may also be helpful. Keep in mind that recruiting is not the first goal of a service project. The first goal is to benefit the community and our members. But a service project that meets those goals can send a positive message about the impact Scouting has in our neighborhoods and communities. That may be the most powerful recruiting message of all. 10 Service Events to Build Membership 1. Hold a family "Take a Hike" day at a local park or recreation area. 2. Conduct a community cleanup at a city park or school playground. 3. Conduct a book drive outside a book store or library to benefit a school or shelter. 4. Organize a Scouting fun run/health fair just for kids. Be sure to work with community service organizations and invite schools and churches to participate. 5. Work with local law enforcement to sponsor a child fingerprinting event in a high-traffic location such as a mall, library, or retailer. 6. Have Scout troops work with hospitals or Red Cross offices to sponsor "First Aid for Kids" events. 7. Collect clothing, toiletries, and supplies for people living in shelters. 8. Conduct "Helping Hands" glove drives outside hardware stores to support Habitat for Humanity chapters. 9. Assist in community beautification projects such as planting flowers and repairing and repainting homes. Invite church youth groups or school groups to participate. 10. Collect toys or gifts for children living in shelters. Additional service project ideas can be found at www.goodturnforamerica.org.

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he BSA National Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at their business meeting on May 22 to increase the traditional membership registration fee for all youth and adults to $15 from its current $10, effective Jan. 1, 2010. The last fee increase, which was from $7 to $10, was in 2003. The Exploring fee remains $10. A great deal of thought and consideration went into this decision by both the National Executive Board and the Membership Fee Task Force led by National Commissioner Tico Perez. Consideration was given to an expected deficit to the National Council operating budget, the impact to program and council support, the necessary funding required over the next several years, the cost of implementing fee increases annually in systems and forms, as well as the overall fees paid by councils. Input was sought and received from staff and volunteers at the council level. Finally, given all these considerations, it was determined that the best approach was to increase the fee to the level chosen and make every effort to hold that level for a period of at least three years.

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ur first general membership meeting will be August 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM. The event will be held at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in the Education Mezzanine room 214. The cost of the event is $11.00 at the door which will include a continental breakfast, admission to one museum of choice and IMAX theater show. In addition, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum will be holding their Merit Badge University during this time and members will be able to observe Boy Scouts learn and earn merit badges. For updates regarding this event, please go to the Cascade Pacific Council website at http://www.cpcbsa.org/register. For directions: http://www.sprucegoose. org/visit/directions.html

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2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree

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he highly anticipated 2010 National Scout Jamboree will be held July 26th through August 4th, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Eligible Scouts should not miss out on this “once in a lifetime” opportunity! Help spread the word so that every Scout in the council knows about this event. Look for youth applications at www.cpcbsa.org/register. Now is not too early for eligible Scouts to make the decision to apply for a spot in the council contingent. Tour Details: Our contingent will leave 7-10 days prior to the Jamboree and tour sites such as Washington D.C., Arlington Cemetery, the Capitol, all the monuments, the Smithsonian Museums, Gettysburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Mt. Vernon, Busch Gardens, and many other sites. A trip to the Jamboree is more than just a Scouting experience; the tour makes it an educational experience too! Where is Jamboree? It will be held at Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. After a once in a lifetime experience at the “Centennial Jamboree” we will return home a few days later. Who can Attend? Scouts: A Scout who has completed the 6th grade, or will be at least 12 years old and a 1st Class Scout by July 1, 2010, but will not have reached his 18th birthday by August 3, 2010. He also agrees to live and abide by the Scout Oath & Law, and the Jamboree Code of Conduct.

The limited number of Cascade Pacific Jamboree Troops is anticipated to fill very fast due to this being the Centennial Jamboree. When youth apply they will be placed into the nearest Jamboree Troop to them that is not full yet, so apply early! How Much Will it Cost? The fee for this very extensive trip is $2950 per Scout. Contingent Organization: Participating in National Jamboree can only be as a member of a Council Contingent. After youth apply they are placed into a “Provisional Jamboree Troop” of 36 youth, and 4 adult leaders. Don’t let youth miss out on this ultimate celebration of Scouting’s 100th Anniversary. Share information about this opportunity. For more information or answers to questions please contact: Shari Spencer, [email protected], (541) 258-5327 or Jack Branch, [email protected], (360) 751-2896. Already signed up? If you are already signed up to attend the Jamboree then you should be working on your fundraising. One of the experiences of attending the Jamboree is for the Scouts to earn their way to Washington D.C. There are many different ways that Scouts can raise the money. In a group or by themselves make sure to help them think outside the box for fundraising!

Local Scouts Receive National Eagle Scout Scholarship

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achary Whitman of Lewis & Clark and Joshua Hall of Ft Vancouver have each been selected to receive one of twenty-eight $2,500 Mabel and Lawrence S. Cooke Eagle Scout scholarships. Over 4,500 applications were submitted to different Eagle Scout scholarship programs. Zachary and Joshua’s selection as a Cooke scholarship recipient represents recognition of their superb records of accomplishments. The National Eagle Scout Association, under the direction of the National Development Department, national office, Boy Scouts of America, selects the winners of this scholarship by a committee. This committee also determines the number and size of all scholarships to be granted each year to deserving Eagle Scouts graduating from high school. Besides being a high school graduating senior, applicants must also be currently reg-

istered in the Boy Scouts of America, have been granted the Eagle Scout Award prior to submitting the application and have and SAT and/or ACT score acceptable to the standards set by the committee. Additionally, each candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activates outside of Scouting, possess a financial need and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally. One of the nation’s largest youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America currently has 2.8 million youth members and over a million adult volunteers. Applications for the 2010 Eagle Scout scholarship program will be available at www.nesa.org beginning in October 2009, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2010.

How to Properly Retire a Flag

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he United States Flag Code states: "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning". In Scouting and many other groups, the disposal of these flags are done at a Flag Retirement Ceremony. If you are attending a Flag Retirement with younger Scouts, you may want to take the time to explain about the ceremony. Some young Scouts may not see the difference between the flags being burned and the one being retired. A few minutes of explanation before the ceremony may save tears and worries during it. Where can a flag retirement ceremony take place? Many Scouting events lend well to ceremonies. What do I need? What you need often depends on the ceremony you choose. You will need a flag that needs to be retired, a fire, and an outdoor area to perform the ceremony. Where do I get a flag if I do not have one? The council office has flags available to units for retirement. Check with the Volunteer Service Desk in Portland for flags available for retirement ceremonies. What should I be careful of while doing the ceremony? First, you need a fire that is active but not huge. If a fire has just been started, the flag may put the fire out rather than burn. Next, be careful of wind. If it is windy, the flag may catch fire then blow out causing a problem. Make sure everyone knows their part in the ceremony. This will help insure things go well. Make sure all precautions are taken that would normally be done when a campfire is set. And last, beware of the flag material, some flags melt rather than burn, others will flare up when touched by flames. Where can I burn the flag for retirement? Campfires are often the main place flags are retired.

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Den Leader Resources Available at Scouting.org

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s you gear up for another great season of Cub Scouting, here are some of the basic documents you’ll need to run your Cub Scout dens. We’ve scanned all of our Cub Scouting resources looking for the most pertinent items, then added some notes of our own. You can quickly see what these documents contain without having to open each one. These PDF documents can be found at http://Scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/ CubScouts/Leaders/DenLeaderKit.aspx. We hope that this will help in your Cub Scout Program Planning.

Highly Recommended

Program Ideas for Your First Month of Den Meetings, If you are starting out with brand-new Cub Scouts, “Bobcats All” is the theme, and this little piece is pure gold. It is handy for new den leaders as well, making everything simple and straightforward. (8 pages) Cub Scout Program Helps for New Den and Pack Leaders, Perhaps the most essential document for new den leaders, this is their recipe book for three full months of den activity. The online edition covers all types of den plans for November 2009 through January 2010. (32 pages) These are available in a bound edition, for an entire year of program, through Scoutstuff. 2009–2010 Program Planning Insert, This is an especially helpful item in the annual Program Planning conference. The core is a planning chart that gives an individual leader the big picture of how den meetings should fit into advancement and the full year’s calendar of activities. (8 pages)

Also Helpful

Welcome, New Den Leader, A very basic primer for the brand-new leader, it contains an exhaustive list of literature and other resources. (6 pages)

Lost and found claim day Saturday, September 12 Summer camp lost and found items not claimed at camp will be available to reclaim at Scouters’ Mountain on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After the claim day, all clothing and related items are donated to local charities.

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Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines, This booklet gives a comprehensive view of outdoor Cub Scouting and directs the reader to more resources. You’ll find that it is an essential part of program planning meetings. (8 pages) So You’re a New Pack Committee Member, Introduction to the role includes a bulleted list of tasks and rewards of volunteering. It’s a useful handout for any training activity. Similar treatment is provided in the publications below (4 pages each): • So You’re A New Cubmaster, • So You’re A New Den Leader, • So You’re A New Tiger Cub Den Leader, • So You’re A New Webelos Leader, Cub Scout Pack Newsletter and Calendar Templates A handy set of Microsoft Excel tools to help you communicate with the pack community. These have been pulled together for issues through 2010.

Lost and found claim day Saturday, September 12 Summer camp lost and found items not claimed at camp will be available to reclaim at Scouters’ Mountain on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After the claim day, all clothing and related items are donated to local charities.

District Training Chairs Pacific Service Area Ft. Clatsop

Rod Clark

503.338.3806

Lewis & Clark

Mary Ellen Hepp

503.335.2738

Pioneer Sea Scouts Sunset Trail

Sherri McPherson Neal Smith Jim Holmstrom

503.558.8556 503.244.0342 503.524.7853

Tuality

Carl Yergen

503.647.5393

Wapiti

Tom Kroen

503.692.2799

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] olgriznmamabear@msn. com [email protected]

360.423.6564 360.693.1741 360.573.2401 541.386.4950 503.513.6265 360.687.3549 503.266.9456 503.668.8533

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Columbia Service Area Chinook Columbia Gorge Ft. Vancouver Mid-Columbia N. Clackamas Silver Star Three Rivers Thunderbird

Sharon Kuroda Bo Henderson Julie Pond Jeff McCaw Carolyn Frietas Dennis Moore Al Tate Dan LeBrun

Cascade Service Area Calapooia

Jon Aaberg

541.967.6855

Eagle Valley

Doug Reynolds

503.662.4112

Tillamook

Sharon Larson

503.472.3868

Willamette

Cott Thompson

douglas.f.reynolds@tek. com [email protected] [email protected]

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Work Weekends Dates Scheduled

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aldwin and Pioneer require special work days to prepare the camps for snowy and freezing conditions.

Camp Pioneer Black Bear Weekend

September 11-13

Baldwin Wood Cut Days

All troops planning to camp this winter at Baldwin are asked to help put up wood for winter use. Please help out…it will keep you warm this winter! October 10 October 17 (other dates available; contact Ranger Larry)

Winter Lodge Wood Cut and Cleanup Dates

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ach fall thousands of volunteers converge on the winter lodges to prepare them for winter use. One requirement of a unit making a reservation is that they participate in the wood cut or lodge cleanup days. For planning purposes: Wood Cut (Saturday, Sept. 19) is for Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venturing crews, and Explorer posts. To make a winter reservation, these units must attend and provide service at the wood cut. Lodge Cleanup Day (Saturday, October 10) is for Cub Scout packs. Adult leaders (no youths) from packs attend and provide service to qualify their pack to make a reservation. Details about lodges and service days can be found at www.cpcbsa.org/winterlodge.

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anitch and Aubrey Watzek Lodges will be available for tubing and other winter activities during the winter of 2009/2010. Timberline Ski Area and Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Areas are just a short distance away for downhill skiing and snowboarding, and for those who prefer crosscountry skiing, cross-country trailheads are near both lodges. Lodge dates are assigned though a lottery drawing of units that participate in a service day at the lodge. Unit numbers are randomly drawn; units then select open dates in order of selection. Two draws are held that day; first for early arrivals, the second for all others. Troops and crews must come to the Wood Cut on Saturday, September 19 to be eligible to use the lodge. Pick the lodge you would like to use this winter and register there between 8 and 9 a.m. on September 19 – Register before 9 a.m. to be in the early draw. More information is available at www.cpcbsa.org/winterlodge.

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anitch and Aubrey Watzek Lodges will be available for tubing and other winter activities during the winter of 2009/2010. Lodge dates are assigned though a lottery drawing of units that participate in a service day at the lodge. Unit numbers are randomly drawn; units then select open dates in order of selection. Two draws are held that day; first for early arrivals, the second for all others. Packs must send three or more adults (nobody under age 14) to the Lodge Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 10 to be eligible to use the lodge. Pick the lodge you would like to use this winter and register there between 8 and 9 a.m. on October 10 – Register before 9 a.m. to be in the early draw. More information is available at www.cpcbsa.org/winterlodge.

Phlox Ski Hut offers winter fun

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hlox Ski Hut is located on Pholx Point ski run just below Timberline Lodge; it makes an excellent starting place for skiing. Night skiing is also frequently open. The hut is available to Boy Scouts over the age of 13 and to Venturers. The hut has eight spaces and can accommodate co-ed groups. To reserve a date for your unit, you must attend the September 19 wood cut. Arrive at 9 a.m. at Phlox Hut to sign in. Bring gloves, splitting mauls and axes to move wood and clean the hut for winter use. After the work is complete, units draw for their hut dates. You can choose Friday or Saturday night between November 27, 2009 and April 24, 2010. Weekday nights are also available. Unit cost is $95 per night. More information is available at www.cpcbsa.org/ winterlodge.

Projects Available for Adoption

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doption of projects is needed at all council facilities and camps. Adoption of a project can be as simple as providing manpower or as complex as completely adopting a project from funding and planning to completion. Whatever your group’s abilities and ambition, the camp rangers can find a project to meet your needs. A few sample projects now featured at www.cpcbsa. org/adopt are: • Building washstands • Building outhouses • Painting buildings and outbuildings • Bridge replacement • Build river rock drinking fountain (masonry) • Door replacement and carpentry • Electrical upgrades and repairs • Plumbing repairs and upgrades • Carpentry projects • Grounds maintenance – trail upkeep • and many more! These service projects can be applied toward the Hoedag Award. To inquire about a project, please contact Jim Hill at jhill@ cpcbsa.org, who will connect you with the ranger at the camp you’re interested in.

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Pow Wow is a day-long Cub Scout leader information extravaganza. It goes beyond New Leader Essentials training for Cub Scout leaders, providing tips and ideas in specific areas such as ceremonies, annual planning, skits, songs, crafts, outdoor cooking, and many more topics. Participants select their topics of interest. Pow Wow is the biggest one-day Cub Scout training event and the event of the year to renew knowledge, learn current policies, and share experiences in Scouting. All adult Cub Scouters are encouraged to attend. There’s something for everyone! An information sheet and registration form will be available in September at district roundtable meetings, volunteer service centers, and online at www.cpcbsa.org/register. The Pow Wow participation fee covers location rental, lunch, course materials (some classes have a small extra fee for special materials), and an informative resource CD. The 2008 fee was $20 with a $5 discount for early registrations. The 2009 fee is expected to be similar, and will be finalized and published on www.cpcbsa.org/register. It is a goal of the Cascade Pacific Council that all leaders in contact with Scouts receive Basic Leader training, and we encourage you to complete training before Pow Wow, if at all possible. This is not required to attend Pow Wow, but will enhance the experience.

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The Sweet Sixteen of BSA Safety

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ew youth organizations encompass the activity and should include appropriate breadth, volume and diversity of physsafety features. All equipment should ical activity common to Scouting, and none be checked for condition prior to the enjoy a better safety record. The key to activity and is properly used and mainmaintaining and improving this exemplatained during the activity. ry record is the conscientious and trained 6. Personal Safety Equipment: The superadult leader who is attentive to safety visor must assure that every participant concerns. has and uses the appropriate person As an aid in the continuing effort to protect al safety equipment. Boating activities participants in Scout activity, the BSA Narequire the use of a PFD; bikers, horsetional Health & Safety Committee and the back riders and whitewater kayakers Council Services Division of the BSA Nationneed helmets; skaters need protective al Council have developed the “Sweet Sixgear; and all need to be dressed for teen” of BSA safety procedures for physiwarmth and utility. cal activity. These 16 points, which embody 7. Safety Procedures and Policies: Common good judgement and common sense, are apsense procedures and standards can plicable to all activities. greatly reduce any risk. These should be known by all participants and the 1. Qualified Supervision: Every BSA acsupervisor must assure compliance. tivity should be supervised by a con- 8. Skill Level Limits: Every activity has a scientious adult who understands and minimum skill level, and the supervisor knowingly accepts responsibility for the must identify this level and be sure that well-being and safety of the youth in participants are not put at risk by athis or her care. The supervisor should tempting any activity beyond their abilbe sufficiently trained, experienced and ities. The swim test at summer camp deskilled in the activity and be confident fines conditions for safe swimming on of their ability to lead and teach the the basis of individual ability. necessary skills and to respond effec- 9. Weather Check: The risks of outdoor actively in the event of an emergency. tivities vary substantially with weather Knowledge of all BSA standards and conditions. Weather hazards and the a commitment to follow BSA policy and appropriate responses should be unprocedures are essential parts of the derstood and anticipated. supervisor’s qualifications. 10. Planning: Safe activity follows a plan 2. Physical Fitness: The supervisor should that bas been conscientiously developed receive a complete health history and by the experienced supervisor. Good medical form for all participants who planning minimizes risks and also anticare participating in activities. The suipates contingencies that may require pervisor should anticipate potential risks an emergency response or a change associated with individual health condiof plan. tions. Neither youth nor adults should 11. Communications: The supervisor needs participate in activities for which they to be able to communicate effectively are unfit. To do so would place both with participants as needed during the the individual and others at risk. activity. Emergency communications also 3. Buddy System: Using the “buddy sysneed to be considered in advance. tem” in Scouting has shown that it is 12. Permits and Notices: Tour permits, always best to have at least one othcouncil registration, government or lander person with you and aware at all owner authorization and similar formaltimes of your circumstances and what ities are the supervisor’s responsibility you are doing. when required. Appropriate notifica4. Safe Area or Course: A key part of the tions should be directed to parents, ensupervisors’ responsibility is to know forcement authorities, landowner and the area or course for the activity and others before and after the activity. to determine that it is well-suited and 13. First Aid Resources: The supervisor free of hazards. should determine what supplies to in5. Equipment Selection and Maintenance: clude among the activity equipment. Most activities require some specialThe level of first aid training approized equipment. The equipment should priate for the activity needs to be conbe selected to suit the participants, the sidered. A trek over remote terrain

requires more first aid resources than an afternoon activity in a local community. 14. Applicable Laws: BSA safety policies generally parallel or go beyond legal mandates, but the supervisor should confirm and assure compliance with all regulations or statutes. 15. CPR Resource: Any strenuous activity, remote trek, or aquatic program could involve a cardiac emergency. BSA strongly recommends that an adult trained in CPR be part of the leadership for any BSA activity. 16. Discipline: No supervisor is effective if they cannot control the activity and individual participants. Participants must respect their leaders and follow their directions. In addition to these general rules, safety concerns in certain BSA activities, including most of the aquatics programs, have been specifically addressed in more detailed guidelines. All leaders should review and comply with such guidelines in the respective activities. These include: • Swimming (all in-the-water activity) - Safe Swim Defense, No. 34370 • Boating (all activity afloat) - BSA Safety Afloat, No. 34368 • Boardsailing BSA Award Application, No. 20-935 • Winter Sports - Health & Safety Guide, No. 34409, Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416 • Cycling - Bike Safe, Health & Safety Guide, No. 34409 • Skating - Health & Safety Guide, No. 34409 • Snorkeling - Safe Swim Defense, Snorkeling Award application, No. 19-176 • Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416 • Camp Health & Safety, No. 19-308 • Venturing Reference Guide, No. 25-202 • Watersking - Safe Swim Defense, BSA Safety Afloat, Camp Program and Property Management, No. 20-920, Section IV

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The Latest First Aid for Wounds and CPR

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Treat all blood as if it is contaminated ost of us are concerned about the spread of bloodborne pathogens with bloodborne viruses. Do not use bare —such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hu- hands to stop bleeding; always use a proman immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the AIDS tective barrier; always wash exposed skin virus— and try to avoid exposing ourselves areas with water and soap immediately afto this hazard. Health professionals and am- ter treating the victim. Have available and use personal proateur first aiders like those of us in Scouting tective equipment that helps prevent direct may find ourselves faced with special contact with infected materials. This equipproblems in this regard. We must ment includes disposable, nonlatex gloves therefore know how to act (nitrile or vinyl) and breathing barand how to instruct the riers used when performing resyouth we lead. cue breathing. To help reduce The First Aid merit the risk of getting or transbadge pamphlet and othmitting infectious disease, er BSA handbooks used to adfollow these guidelines vocate direct hand pressure to stop for the use of protecbleeding in injuries. However, tive equipment: this action could involve getting the victim’s blood on the rescu• Wear er’s skin. If the victim has disposable, sinHIV or some othgle-use gloves er bloodborne whenever giving care, disease, the resparticularly if there cuer could be inis risk of contact with fected with the blood or bodily fluids. virus. If the res• We a r protective covercuer has open ings such as a mask, eyewear, or wounds on or gown when you are likely to come near his or her hands, in contact with blood or other bodithere is the risk of exly fluids that may splash. posure to the victim. • Cover any cuts, scrapes, Inrescuebreathing or sores prior to putting on protecthere is the risk of passtive equipment. ing airborne infectious diseases such as influenza from victim to res- • Use breathing barriers such as resuscitation masks or face shields when givcuer. But Scout leaders, parents, and youth ing rescue breaths. members should know that there is no evidence that a rescuer can be infected by the • Remove disposable gloves without contacting the soiled part of the gloves, hepatitis B virus or HIV either through conand dispose of them in a proper contact with human saliva or by giving rescue tainer. breathing. Studies show that both hepatitis • Change gloves before you care for a B and HIV are bloodborne illnesses. different victim. The BSA has checked with experts in the federal government’s Center for Disease • Remove jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and watches before putting on Control and Prevention and with the Amerdisposable gloves. ican Red Cross. These authorities suggest • Do not clean or reuse disposable that we should: gloves. • Maintain the BSA’s tradition of render• Do not use disposable gloves that are ing first aid to those in need. discolored, torn, or punctured. • Recognize that very often the victims we treat with first aid are friends and • BSA literature to be issued from now on will reflect these changes in first family members whose health we are aid. All BSA leaders are asked to corfamiliar with. rect literature that describes the old Therefore, in such cases, except methods and to direct youth members when we know they have infectious diseases, to do the same. we should not hesitate to render first aid. The BSA Health and Safety Committee rec- Source: pages 30–31; American Red Cross First Aid— Responding to Emergencies Participant’s Manual (Reommends the following. vised edition 2006)

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Volunteers Benefit From Scouting

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lthough the primary reason volunteers get involved in Scouting is their desire to share their skills and values with young people, volunteers also benefit by gaining skills through training and Scouting activities that help them become better parents, managers, employees, and citizens in their community. Volunteers show their commitment to improving themselves and the Scouting program by giving on average 20 hours of their time each month. They say volunteering for Scouting helps them develop in several ways. The following results and volunteer quotes were reported in the Volunteer Outcomes Study, No. 02-658.

Community service and citizenship:

• Helps them be better citizens (90 percent) • Increases participation in service activities (73 percent) • Volunteer for other youth organizations (66 percent) “Kids see a good example of their parents being involved with the community.” “I’ve joined other organizations because I have learned so much about leadership from Scouting.”

Enjoyment and self-esteem:

Adds more fun to their lives (85 percent) “You get to be a kid again in a way.”

Relationship skills:

• Helps them be a better parent (88 percent) • Builds friendships with other adults (73 percent) • Helps them relate to young people (70 percent) • Helps them be more patient with people (69 percent) “Scout volunteering teaches you to relate to your kids better.” “I think I learned to be more understanding of today’s youth.” Management and leadership skills: • Be a better manager/supervisor (74 percent) • Be a better employee (66 percent) • Deal with people of different ages (60 percent) • Build motivational and influencing skills (57 percent) • Resolve conflicts (50 percent) “You learn to work with people in Scouting— how to work as a team with other volunteers.”

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Managing Risk

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they believe to be of particular concern to their members. This chapter, for example, will discuss hypothermia, lightning, and several other potential risks of great interest to the Boy Scouts of America. A truly effective approach to risk management, though, is found not just in the details, but also in the willingness of everyone in a group to take an active role in maximizing his or her own safety and the safety of others. A leader who empowers group members with resources, training, and responsibilities for conducting successful treks often will find that they also can be trusted to do their part to manage risk. When each person has a part to play in the success of a trek, everyone has a stake in risk management. Group members are far better prepared to deal with illnesses or injuries if they are versed in response plans and if they know where they are, what resources are at their disposal, and what skills they can draw upon. On the other hand, leaders who expect group members simply to obey rules and instructions—to be followers rather than thinkers and problem solvers—might discover that their groups aren't able to deal effectively with the changing nature of risk. • Stay in good shape so you are ready for the physical demands of a trek. • Know where you are going and what to expect. • Adjust clothing layers to match changing conditions. • Drink plenty of water. • Protect yourself from exposure to the sun, biting insects, and poisonous plants. • Take care of your gear. A critical aspect of risk management is letting others know when you are having difficulties or are aware of a concern that might affect you or the group. Many people have a tendency to keep things to themselves. They don't want to slow down the group, or are worried about what others will think of them. But stopping for a few moments to deal with a hot spot on a heel can help avoid bringing the group to a long halt later in the day when blisters break out. Voicing concern about changing weather or questionable route decisions can bring important matters to the attention of the rest of your group.

cident in an American city, dial 911 and an writing if a group member requires medicaemergency team will probably be on the tions, has any medical issues, or deals with scene in minutes, ready to treat injuries and allergies. Always prepare a written itinerto provide transport to a medical center. ary of where you plan to be on each day The farther that group members are from and night of a trek. Leave copies with sevmedical facilities, the more important is their eral responsible people who will take apability to deal with emergencies on their own. propriate action if you haven't returned acResponding to incidents during trek adven- cording to schedule. tures can involve not only immediate treat- Emergency Response Plan ment, but also evacuating ill or injured per- Developing a written emergency response sons to the frontcountry, or stabilizing them plan requires group members to figure out and maintaining their safety for hours or the steps to be taken during trek emergeneven days until medical assistance arrives. cies and to write down contact information for Those who intend to travel in the back- agency personnel, law enforcement authorcountry should prepare themities, and medical response selves with first-aid training, networks. The plan should ideally including training outline strategies for contactHere are three keys ing help, in caring for injured and ill if help is needed. to effective risk persons in remote settings. Along with your group's rosAmong the training courses management: ter, itinerary, intended route, available in various parts of and expected time of return, -Everyone in the group the country are Red Cross give copies of the emergencommits to having a Wilderness First Aid Basic, cy response plan to support safe experience. Wilderness First Responder, persons in the frontcountry. Wilderness Emergency Medi For more on itineraries -Everyone understands cal Technician, and Mountainand emergency response and follows group eering Oriented First Aid. plans, see the chapter tiguidelines established Preparing a Group to tled "Planning a Trek." to minimize risk. Wireless Telephones and Manage Risk Risk Management Risks associated with the -Everyone has a say in Global positioning sysoutdoors can involve rain, recognizing and dealing tem (GPS) receivers allow wind, heat, cold, avalanche, with risks that arise travelers to pinpoint locawater, wildlife, vegetation, during a trek. tions, but they are no substiand falling. Human elements tute for mastering the use of affecting risk include lack maps and compasses. Likeof physical preparation, improper training, poor judgment, and unrea- wise, wireless telephones can be a convenient sonable expectations by group members, means for groups to contact emergency releaders, parents, and others. Many of these sponse personnel, but phones are useless if concerns can be addressed by leaders help- they malfunction, the batteries are exhausting group members decide upon activities ed, or distance and terrain prevent clear rethat are appropriate to their skills, experi- ception of signals. ence level, and interests. Preparing a group Frivolous use of wireless phones can serito manage risk also involves a certain amount ously diminish solitude, independence, and of pretrip paperwork and development of challenge in the outdoors. If you carry a portable telephone, stow it deep in your an emergency response plan. For more on matching groups with appro- pack and bring it out only for emergency priate activities, see the chapters titled "Or- calls. Most of all, never assume that having ganizing for Adventures," "Outdoor Lead- a portable telephone grants you any protection to attempt activities beyond your levership," and "Planning a Trek." els of skill and experience, especially if you Paperwork The policies of a given organization will are far from emergency support. determine the paperwork that must be com- Managing Risk in the Field Outdoor-Oriented First Aid pleted before a trek begins—releases for The degree of risk in a situation depends We often go to remote areas to get away medical treatment, for example, proof of on a host of factors that can change from from it all, but among the things we are get- health insurance, tour permits, and any forms one moment to the next. Take, for example, a ting away from is quick access to emergen- required by land management agencies. log that, a few feet above a stream, offers cy support and care. If someone has an ac- Leaders also should be fully informed in an inviting route for hikers to reach the far

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Order of the Arrow Spring Ordeals a Success

Following four very successful spring Ordeals, we have thus far inducted 380 new Arrowmen into our Lodge. Congratulations on their successful completion of their induction into the OA, and we look forward to having our newest members return in earnest to serve their units. Over four weekends in June, these new Arrowmen performed much needed service to our Council summer camps, getting them ready for a great season of summer camping. They were also supported by over 400 members who also attended the weekends to staff the Ordeals and lend a hand.

Fall Ordeal at Scouters’ Mountain

The final opportunity for candidates elected in 2009 to be inducted into the OA will be October 9-11 at Scouters’ Mountain. Unit leaders are encouraged to check with any outstanding candidates about their plans for attending the Fall Ordeal, and get them registered as soon as possible. Online registration is available at www.cpcbsa.org/oa.

OA Section Conclave

The biggest Scouting event in Oregon is scheduled for September 11-13 at Camp Baker (Oregon Trail Council, near Florence Oregon). The Section W-1S (our new section designation) Conclave promises to be a great event again this year. This exceptional weekend offers training, fellowship, fun, and adventure for all OA members. Go to www.sectionw1s.org to learn more, and to register on-line. The cost for the weekend is $35 if pre-registered, or $40 at the door. Unit leaders, please make sure Arrowmen in your unit know to get signed up early.

LDC Training

Unit Leaders are reminded to save the date: Saturday November 7, 2009 for their junior leaders to attend our Council’s sixth annual Leadership Development Conference (LDC). Organized and presented by the Order of the Arrow, this youth-led conference provides outstanding leadership training for troop leaders in a one-day event. The conference will be held again at LaSalle High School in Portland, and is designed for Scouts between the ages of 13-17. Cost is $10 (which includes lunch). More information and pre-registration at www.cpcbsa.org/oa.

NOAC Contingent Off to Indiana

On July 30th, our Lodge contingent heads off to Indiana for the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC). The weeklong conference is being held at Indiana University in Bloomington, and is expected to draw over 8000 Arrowmen from throughout the US. Our contingent consists of 19 youth, 8 adult leaders, and 7 staff members. The trip includes two days of touring in the St. Louis area (including a day at Six Flags), 5 days on-site participating in the national conference, and a final day of touring in Indianapolis before heading home.

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bank. On a warm day in a BSA local council camp, the risk involved in walking across the log might be very low. Even if you fall, it's not far to the water. If you get wet, you can go to your tent and change clothes. If you sprain your ankle, you are close to medical assistance. Do you walk over the log? Probably. During a backpacking trip, you come upon a similar log lying across a stream, but this one is located miles up a trail and the day is windy and cold. If you slip off the log, you have only the clothing you are carrying to replace wet garments. If your pack is submerged, the clothes, food, and gear stowed in it could become soaked. If you hurt your ankle, you might be stranded miles from a road. Do you use the log to cross the stream? Perhaps, but you might decide

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to lessen the risk by straddling the log and not yet fully understood. Take plenty of time scooting across in a sitting position, or you to consider your options. might wade if the stream is calm and shal- Anyone in a group should feel empowlow, or you might seek out a better place ered to call a halt to group activities whento cross. Each option will take longer than ever he or she perceives a risk that should walking the log, but not nearly as long as be addressed. In turn, group leaders and dealing with the possible results of a fall. other members must respect those concerns Managing risk often is a matter of con- and give them full consideration. sidering the "what if" of a situation. What While the tone of a group is best when if I fall? What if I lose my pack? What if I it is upbeat and members strive to see the sprain my ankle? Other considerations that positive in every situation, it's good to be a might be factors are the time of day, your pessimist about hazards, erring on the side group's level of fatigue, hunger, or anxiety, of too much caution rather than not enough. and the amount of experience you've had The risk management portion of your brain with similar situations. should be focused on what could go wrong Put lots of faith in your gut feeling about so that you can act in ways that increase the a situation. If it doesn't seem right but you're likelihood of things going right. not sure why, your instincts might be telling you something you need to know, but have

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calapooia district

Fall Round Up

for a Calapooia Membership Team member to visit you.

Last August 27th we held our district Fall Round Up Kick Off. Most of you know we need around 300 more Cub Scouts, 100 Boy Scouts and over 45 Venturers to achieve growth goals for 2009. Most of those Cub Scouts are recruited in September and October. So, the round up and fall recruiting are essential for our growth as a movement. Besides the resources provide by the council, the District Public Relations Committee has design a church bulletin insert, designed and posted flyers on community bulletin boards, wrote several articles and news releases about Scouting in Linn County and recruiting pitches, and acquired air time at KVAL radio station. Also, the district committee has recruited a membership team to assist with Joining Nights, School Night promotions, and provide recruitment assistance and coaching. Still, the best tool in the recruitment box is peer to peer. Boys recruiting boys, parents recruiting parents, and teens recruiting teens. This coupled with a prepared quality program will bring in the membership and retain them. Ask our successful packs and troops at September’s Roundtable or ask your Unit Commissioner or call 928-6694

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grocery shopping twitter. Posting your canoe trip pictures or video to Facebook has Recharter to be awesome compared to pictures of my Warning, Scout Leader, Warning. Rechar- uncle’s latest (3rd) wedding. ter is coming up in November; packets are The council website has links to Facebook going out in October. Be prepared; let’s and twitter accounts, check them out. These be the first district to completely recharter are additional tools for us to use in getting this year. Training will occur Thursday 25 our message out. At the district level this can September 7 pm at the district office or by be a method of updating meeting locations, special appointment arranged through your new additions to the committee, posting of unit commissioners. Commissioners will be district events information and pictures. As trained at the September 3rd Commission- well as links and downloads to district events. er’s Meeting. Questions contact our District Therefore, Calapooia District is looking for a Commissioner, Richard Chandler. District Twitter/Social Network Volunteer coScout Twitter…Social Networking ordinator to establish a district account and advise units on how to best use this emergYour Scout Unit to Success Generally, when someone asks about hear- ing technology. ing or seeing a twitter I look for the nearest tree or telephone wire trying to catch Tweety Bird. Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace can be great ways to social network your pack, troop or crew. Even for a technophobe like me. Besides keeping your membership informed, it can be used to inform others about Acting District Chairman the great fun and excitement a Scout pack, Dustan Johnson 541.928.6694 troop or crew can bring into one’s life. TwitDistrict Commissioner tering your friends about the great time you Richard Chandler 541.928.2865 and your son had at Day Camp. That’s got [email protected] to better than reading about someone’s

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Camporee 2009 a Huge Success

chinook district

Thanks to all the work from Doug Romjue organizing the event, we had 307 Scouters enjoying many different events. This was a Camporee to remember, and now we have a template to make them all bigger and better each year. The Black Powder was very popular, and the staff worked hard to help and make this a great event. Raymond Nugent did a great job as well with the staff and organizing things on his end. Camp Lewis worked out very well and the weather cooperated so next year we hope to have even more of the same great weather and fun.

online soon and is a great way to get your Webelos ready to move to Boy Scouts.

Training is Important for Our Scouts

Now, we all know that every child deserves a trained leader. Training is available – all you have to do is call and come. It is free and fun, and makes the position of leader so much easier. If we all do our jobs with the Fall Recruit, then we will fill up the first two training offerings for Leader Specific: September 26th to make sure that every youth has the op- in Longview and October 17th in St. Helportunity to enjoy Scouting and learn the val- ens. IOLS is being offered October 23-24 ues that will make a lifelong difference. We as well. Please call Sharon Kuroda to sign School Night (Fall Recruit) also have another date in August for train- up for these, 360-423-6564. ing and materials, so check with the Chinook Training Come to Roundtable in August to get mate- Shouter to make sure you don’t miss out on rials and learn about the Fall Recruit. For us getting the help that could make the differDistrict Chairman in particular – this is very important. We are ence for your unit. Vacant down in membership and need to bring in Webelos Woods October 2-4 District Commissioner over 200 new youth just to match last year. We have started planning for this event and Brad Pyl 503.397.5033 But we are Boy Scout heavy – we HAVE to it will be held at Trojan again this year. We [email protected] build up the Cub Scout packs now or we do this for the coverage in case it rains, and District Executive won’t have enough for the Troops. School the kitchen setup as we cook for all at this Tami Perry 360.423.6960 Nights and Fall Recruits are very important event. Get ready to sign up for this, it will be [email protected] www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/chinook/index.html

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Compass Points

Friends of Scouting

ment to be a success it is imperative that you can check with our surrounding districts you and your Pack Growth Coordinator at- and you may find training available on a tend this event. You will receive the tools day more convenient for you. that your pack will need to have a successful fall recruitment. Now is the time to schedule your pack’s Join Night. Once you have scheduled a date, time and place for your District Award’s Dinner pack’s Join Night please contact Bo HenderThank you to Julie Andersen and her diligent team of volunteers who helped us to son at 360-693-1741 ext 742 or email at have a great District Dinner. Thank you to [email protected]. If you have any Michele Sullivan and the awards commit- questions please do not hesitate to call. See tee for helping us to recognize our many you on August 13th! Training adult volunteers. Mark your Calendars! There will be a numPopcorn is Coming! It is now time to sign up for the Popcorn sale. ber of training opportunities coming up in Popcorn is a great way to fund your units September. The Following Training’s will be activities for the entire year. If you have held in the Vancouver Area Saturday Sepnot already done so, please call or email Ed tember 26th. For more information contact Brands to confirm you units participation in Kate Benson at 360-693-1741 ext 752. the sale. Ed can be reached at 360-608- Cub Scout Leader Specific District Chairman 0482 or [email protected]. Be sure Boy Scout Leader Specific Tom Crozier 360.335.8292 to act fast because the Early Bird Deadline Varsity Leader Specific [email protected] Venturing Leader Specific is August 11th. District Commissioner There will also be another opportunity on Fall Roundup 2009 Ed Green 360.254.2193 October 17th in Vancouver at the HearthIt’s that time of year to kick our recruiting [email protected] wood LDS Building. Please contact Goran into high gear. We will officially kick off District Executive our fall recruitment on Thursday, August 13th Martinson for more information 360-993Bo Henderson 360.693.1741 ext. 742 at 7:00p.m. at the Hearthwood LDS Build- 1913. All untrained volunteers should plan 503.225.5742 [email protected] ing (220 NE Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver). on attending training this fall. If the dates listed above do not fit into your schedule Cubmasters, in order for your fall recruitThank you to everyone for a great Family Friends of Scouting drive. It’s not too late to turn in money or pledges that you may have left. If you have questions please call Bo Henderson at 360-693-1741 ext742.

Day Camp

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Day Camp was a HUGE success this year with the leadership of Diane Jackson and Jody Hall. Over 100 cub Scouts enjoyed a week full of FUN and Western Adventure. Each boy had the chance to feel successful and interact with older boy Scouts, some of whom are Eagle Scouts. Thank you STAFFERS!!!

Fall Recruitment

Fall Recruitment training will be held on August 18th at 7 pm. Please have as many pack and troop leaders who care about membership attend. The agenda will include a sample join night and a dvd of Shawna Parsons, and a goody bag full of recruitment materials. September 26-28 is WebelosRee. (A Webelos Really Exciting Experience!) for ALL Webelos in the District. This event is to help boys have an opportunity to learn Boy Scout skills and have an outdoor experience.

Charter Renewal

Realize that the better your records are maintained now, the easier your charter renewal process will be.

Popcorn Kernel Training

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Popcorn Kernel Training will be held on August 27th at 7:00 PM at MAC COOP Ministries. Ellen Mills is our District Kernel again this year and she is excellent at contacting the units. If you have any additional questions, please contact her at ellenshome@ verizon.net.

Registration

Registration fees for all BSA Members will increase to $15 beginning January 1, 2010.

District Chairman Vacant

District Commissioner

Jody Hall 503.662.3052 [email protected]

Sr. District Executive

Sharon Larson 503.472.3868 [email protected]

Lost and found claim day Saturday, September 12 Summer camp lost and found items not claimed at camp will be available to reclaim at Scouters’ Mountain on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After the claim day, all clothing and related items are donated to local charities.

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dedicated men and women worked around are the parents of 2 girls. Doug has been transferred to many lo- the clock and restored power to the majorcations: West Jordan, UT; Dugway Proving ity of Pacific Power Customers with in three Ground, UT;. Evanston WY; Westport, OR; to five days. and finally Seaside, OR. He has found him- The Ft. Clatsop District considers it an honself working in the Scouting program in each or to have Quality Scouting Volunteers like location, serving as Cub Master, Committee Doug Peterson changing to lives of youth Member, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scout- each day. Thanks Doug for your exammaster. As a leader Doug has taken Scouts ple. camping in the desert and salt flats. He has taken them camping in weather hot and in weather below zero. Doug has earned the Scouters Training Award. In addition to Scouting, Doug has served as a Sunday School teacher for youth 9 – 10 years of age. In order to spend time with those two girls District Chairman of his he coached softball Geoff Liljenwall 503.325.0899 from 1994 – 2003. [email protected] During the AdDistrict Commissioner vent Storm of 2007, as Mike Umbriaco 503.458.5387 General Forman for [email protected] cific Power, he assembled District Director approximately 300 lineman and 200 tree David Noyes 503.225.5731 trimmers to restore power to our storm [email protected] aged community. After FEMA surveyed the area they projected it would be two weeks Scouting Coordinator before minimal power would be restored. Karen Gill 503.325.5108 Under the leadership of Doug, hundreds of [email protected]

LDS Church Astoria. POPCORN information! Great ideas for successful fall roundups; Leader Specific Training for Cub Scouts; Program ideas for Troops.

Roundtable September 17

LDS Church Astoria: POPCORN information; Leader Specific Training for Cub Scouts; Program ideas for Troops.

Train the Trainer

September 19 at Camp Rilea from 9 – 4. Registration fee of 10.00 due at roundtable September 17. Subway Lunch served. Each unit should have at least one trainer in attendance.

District Award of Merit 2009

The 2009 Ft. Clatsop Boy Scout District Award of Merit was presented May 21 to Douglas Peterson, Unit Commissioner for pack 839, troop 839,crew 839 and team 839 chartered by the LDS Church in Seaside. Doug, an Eagle Scout, has a 30 year career in Scouting, Community Service, and Service to Youth. The award was presented by Terri Wright who was the 2008 recipient. Doug began his career path working for Utah Power and Light after serving an LDS Mission in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1982 he married his sweetheart Kathleen and they

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chair or your district executive when atTraining The next training opportunity in Ft. Vancouver tending your district membership kickoff District is Saturday, September 26th. Plan to get more information on how to receive to have your untrained and not-trained-in- your cars. the-position-they’re-registered-in leaders at- Cub Scout Mascot Costumes tend. Questions, contact Julie Pond at 360- Tiger, Wolf, and Bear mascot costumes are available for checkout at the office. The 573-2401 or [email protected]. mascots are a great hit at back-to-school Webelos Woods All 1st and 2nd year Webelos Scouts, par- nights, school lunch, recess, and classroom ents, and their leaders are invited to the an- visits. Mascots need to be escorted by a nual Webelos Woods, October 16-18 at ‘handler’ who will help the person wearing Camp Lewis. This is a great opportunity for the costume. A $50 deposit per costume is webelos and parents to have fun together, due when they are picked up. Reservations visit with Boy Scout troops, and learn a few can be made six months in advance at the Scout skills. More information will be avail- Portland Volunteer Service Desk. Popcorn Sale able by mid-late August at www.cpcbsa. As the wind blows another fall through Van- org/register. Stay tuned! couver, Scouts will be popping up all over to Pinewood Derby Cars are Back District Chairman sell popcorn. Don’t miss out! A well planned The Cascade Pacific Council will be providRick Klaus 360.887.7665 and executed popcorn sale in your pack or ing pinewood derby cars to every registered [email protected] troop will help Scouts better understand Scout in packs that achieve a 10% growth budgeting, goals, and salesmanship, and in youth membership over the December District Commissioner give you a chance to take some pressure 31, 2008 report for their pack. This was a Eric Pond 360.573.2401 off the pack budget and parental pock- popular incentive for packs to recruit more [email protected] etbooks. You can still sign up to take part. boys over the previous year. District Executive Contact District Popcorn Kernal Don Baisley Need more recruiting ideas? Kate Benson 360.693.1741 ext. 752 at [email protected]. [email protected] Be sure to talk to your district membership Helloooooooo cub Scout leaders! Our fall round-up kickoff will be held Tuesday, August 18th, 7pm, at Leverich Park (the park that is tucked in just north of where SR 500 crosses I-5). Every pack should have at least one representative there to confirm information and pick up the pack goody bag. This will help all of us get on the same page as we roll into fall and invite hundreds of new cubs into packs across out district. We’ll also have sugar in various liquid and solid forms, good information, and possibly a dancing bear. Questions, contact Maxine Davison at [email protected].

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Compass Points

Tabor Heights Methodist’s Pack 408 was for a representative from every Pack to be District Dinner Our annual Lewis & Clark District Dinner at named Pack of the Year, Moreland Pres- in attendance so you can get the latest and All Saint’s Catholic Church was, once again, byterian’s Troop 64 was Troop of the Year, greatest info for this fall. We have a lot of and St Ignatius’ own Crew 351 was Crew new material and a really very exciting new a huge success. Crew 34 (three four, not thirty-four) sere- of the Year. Family of the Year went to the DVD for you to use at your Join events. September is the best time of year to innaded the attendees before the dinner and Keepers. played during the program as well. This Many thanks to all those involved in plan- vite new boys to join your pack as they beyear’s guest speaker was Gene Grant, pres- ning the evening including: Earl Wiest, Mar- gin a new school year and plan out their acident of the Cascade Pacific Council. Outgo- tin Cavinaw, Marty Martin, Dan Toyooka & tivities. Our membership chair, Pat Meyer is ing District Chair Martin Cavinaw and incom- son, and others. And let’s not forget an un- full of ideas and hints on inviting new boys ing District Chair Glenn Pelikan both briefly scheduled visit by Laddie Buck! See you all to join…please give them a call as you benext year!!!! gin your plans for fall recruiting. addressed the crowd, as well. Honorees included Joe Carter, Lewis & Pow Wow Clark’s newest Silver Beaver, District Award Pow Wow is on November 14 this year. Regof Merit recipients Bernice Coulter & Mary ister on-line at cpcbsa.org. If you don’t Wardell, Cubmaster of the Year Brad Noren, know what Pow Wow is . . . register online and Scoutmaster of the Year Chris Labuhn. at cpcbsa.org.

Troop 71 Celebrates 90 Years of Continuous Service this summer.

This momentous occasion was appropriately ceremonialized with a well attended BBQ, replete with impressive memorabilia and nostalgia. Here’s to at least another 9 decades of Scouting at Piedmont Presbyterian Church!

Fall Round Up

Fall Round up Training will be Thursday, August 13, at Rose City Park United Methodist Church, at 7 pm. Please make plans now

Crew 34 Serenades Dignataries Attending District Dinner

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mid - columbia district

District Chairman (Acting)

Martin Cavinaw 503.493.8629 [email protected]

District Commissioner

Joe Carter 503.234.4075 503.317.3178 [email protected]

District Executive

Charles Freeman 503.225.5735 [email protected]

el. The district congratulates and appreci- Fly-In at WAAAM Cub & Boy Scout of the Quarter The district is proud to congratulate two ates both boys’ participation in and contri- There will be a fly-in at the Western Automobile and Aviation Museum in Hood Rivboys. Jaydon Gabriel of Pack 282 was bution to Scouting. er September 11-13. They are looking for named Cub Scout of the Quarter. Luke Ihle Scouting Family of the Year of Troop 282 was named Boy Scout of the The Barry Murray family of Troop 551 was about 40 Boy Scouts, Venturers and ExplorQuarter. Both boys epitomize the qualities named the district’s Scouting Family of the ers to help with parking cars, picking up trash that make Scouting a great program. Con- Year. The entire family participates regu- and recycling collection at this event. Scouts larly in Scouting activities. Three sons are may camp on the museum grounds and work gratulations to both of these boys. members of the troop. Their active assis- on their camping and aviation merit badgCub & Boy Scout of the Year tance has been vital to the district. Thank es. All meals will be provided and a showThe Mid Columbia District was proud to name Robert Westhafer the district’s Cub Scout you to the entire family for all they do to erhouse will be available. All of this will be at no cost to the helpers. It should be fun. of the Year. Robert has been a member make Scouting successful. Please contact Carolyn Kirby (490-4303) of Pack 398 and has now crossed over into Webelos Woods This event will be held at Camp Baldwin Ocif you wish to participate. Troop 398. We look forward to his continued enthusiasm. Chris Rogers its Boy Scout tober 2-4. Even though this event is a ways of the Year. Chris, a member of Troop 378, in the future, please put it on your calenhas been active in Scouting beginning in Cub dars and start planning for it. It is a great Scouts. He has been very active in the Or- way to work on the Webelos rank, Arrow of District Chair der of the Arrow, holding positions at the Light, Outdoorsman badge (required for ArDon Arbon 541.340.4361 lodge level, organizing and running activi- row of Light) and the Naturalist and ForestDistrict Commissioner ties and attending NOAC. Chris was also a er badges. It is also a great recruiting tool Chuck Hiatt 541.386.3312 Patrol Leader at last summer’s Arrow Corps5 as you can invite boys to check out [email protected] project, rebuilding trails in the Shasta Na- ing by attending. We would like to have tional Forest. Chris recently completed his all the Webelos 1s and 2s in the district atDistrict Executive Eagle rank and will head off to college in tend so please plan on it. Bryan S. Gwinner B/541.298.5022 the fall. He has been a valuable asset to C/503.754.3546 Scouting at the troop, council and lodge [email protected] www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/mid-columbia/

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Summer 2009 Welcome to the District!

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Training for all!

It is a pleasure to announce the arrival of The summer is in full swing and it is never too So you’ve signed up a new leader and they the new Senior District Executive serving early to make fall recruitment plans. Here look clueless. Send them to training! We will North Clackamas, Jennifer Mooney. She is are a few things to remember when pre- take care of them! There is training for all returning to the Pacific NW from Oklahoma paring for this fall: levels: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturwith her husband, Tom, and children, Keira • Attend our District Membership Kick- ing. So let us know if you need it and we and Seoan. She is really excited to return off on August 13th at 7:00pm at will put something together! to Cascade Pacific Council as a Professionthe Milwaukie LDS Church Building, al Scouter. She grew up across the river in 13520 SE Ruscliff Lane Vancouver and made her summer home on • Attend your school’s open house. Scouters Mountain for 5 years. With 6 years • Schedule a “Join Night” that does not experience behind her, the district is excitfall on a Pack Meeting night. ed to see what she can bring to the table. • Don’t forget flyers, posters, yard She looks forward to meeting all our great signs, and more flyers. Scouters and making North Clackamas “the • Have fun! Be crazy and exciting and best little district EVER!” the boys will follow!

Pinewood Derby at the Clackamas The Smell of Popcorn is in the Air Town Center One of the easiest and best ways to raise the

The district will have pinewood derby tracks set up at the Clackamas Town Center on August 15th. Tell a friend, bring a neighbor and show your support for the Boy Scouts at this fun community event. The Noodle Co. will also be supporting our local boys that day by giving us 25% of their profits for the day. So, come and race a car and eat some noodles!

always needed funds for your Scouts is by participating in the Council’s Popcorn Sales this fall. Make sure to sign up by August 14th (sign up forms will be available at August’ Roundtable Meeting). It’s a great chance to for the boys to learn to earn their way and work on their public speaking skills.

District Chair

Dennis Brown 971.227.3168. [email protected]

District Commissioner

Hank Brown 503.577.8010 [email protected]

District Executive

Jennifer Mooney 503.225.5736 [email protected]

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ton, The McDowell’s, and Blue Coyote CaUpcoming Roundtable Cub tering! Congratulations to our 2009 District Breakout Topics August- School Night Training/ Summer Award of Merit Recipients (Mike Kehoe and Barbara Robins) and also our Unit Scouter Camp Wrap Award Recipients! September- Popcorn!/ Fall Recruiting/ CharCamporee ter Prep Upcoming Roundtable Boy Scout Thanks to everyone for an Awesome 2009 Pioneer District Camporee! Also a special Breakout Topics August- Summer Camp Wrap/ Fall Recruit- “shout out” to those who braved the elements during our “exciting” Saturday aftering September- Popcorn!/ Fall Recruiting/ Char- noon. Joe Reinhart and Michele Parr, thank you for all the work you did in organizing ter Prep this event.

Friends of Scouting:

Pioneer District has a goal of $100k in the 2009 Friends of Scouting Campaign. 85% of each dollar donated goes directly back into the Scouting program. Each donation helps to ensure the continued success of Scouting in our community. Contributions from our communities are also encouraged. Contact Mark White ([email protected]) for assistance in our campaign.

Program Planning Packets

Program Planning Packets for Packs, Troop, and Crews were distributed at the May Roundtable. If you missed that meeting and need a packet please contact Mark White ([email protected]).

District Chairman

Dennis Bishop 503.701.8525 [email protected]

District Commissioner

Russ Garrett 503.816.6538 [email protected]

District Dinner

A Big “Thank You” goes out to all those who helped make the 2009 District Dinner a big success: Troop 127 and Crew 127, Lois Lowe, Mike Mick, John Cullicott, Jim Alber-

District Executive

Mark White 503.225.5745 [email protected] www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/pioneer/

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Compass Points

Helping fulfill your dreams for him

Make sure you invite a family to join Scouting this fall! silver star district

Fall Roundup Kickoff

longer a pack waits to hold their first Join Look forward to participating in eight difNight; the more likely potential new cubs ferent stations, such as the Geology, Natare more likely to get involved with oth- uralist, Forester and Outdoorsman. There er activities. With new cubs come potential will also be BB and archery ranges. After new adult leaders. dinner on Saturday, there will be an entertaining campfire program followed by the Popcorn It’s that time of the year again. Selling pop- always exciting Sasquatch Hunt. Registracorn is a great way for the Scouts and packs tion will begin in the latter part of August, troop teams and crews to earn money for so don’t forget to put this on your calendar new uniforms, membership dues, summer now! Boy Scouts and Adult leaders interestcamp, high adventure activities and even ed in staffing this event should contact Mike national jamboree. Some units in the dis- McElveny. 360.254.4301 trict made in excess of $3,500 in commission last year. The early bird deadline to See you in September! sign up and attend the meeting, receive an extra 3% commission is August 14th. The Base commission is 28% and cash in-lieu of prizes is 4%. To signup Chris Cone at 360693-1741 x738 or [email protected]. The Fall Roundup Weeks District Chairman The goal of every Pack and even Troops is dates and locations for these kickoffs will Dale Patterson 360.891.0832 to hold a well-planned and organized join be posted on the district website at www. [email protected] night during September. Then another in Oc- cpcbsa.org/silverstar. District Commissioner tober to hope get the youth who missed out Webelos Sasquatch Search Roger Jarvis 360.687.4857 on the first Join Night. This means that flyers Calling all 1st and 2nd year Webelos! Plan [email protected] have been ordered (contact Chris Cone) and to attend this year’s Sasquatch Hunt. This District Executive distributed at the school as well as any oth- years’ event will be held at Camp Lewis Chris Cone 360.693.1741 ext. 738 er promotions conducted. Keep in mind, the on the weekend of September 25th-27th. 503.225.5738 [email protected] The Silver Star District will be holding a special Fall Roundup Kickoff in place of August Roundtable on the 13th at 7pm at Firm Foundation School. This is also a district potluck so everyone should bring one of the following: salad, entrée, drink or dessert. I’ll be bringing my famous chili. It should be a lot of fun. One leader from every pack must to attend; I’d suggest either the Pack Growth Coordinator or Cub Master. Also every unit will have a goal to grow by 10% over their December 31, 2008 membership. If they do, every boy in the pack will receive a free Pinewood Derby car. Come ready to learn and share ideas on how to more effectively recruit and grow your pack. Refreshments will be provided.

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Summer 2009 School Night Kickoff

School Nigh Kickoff is scheduled for August 13th at Roundtable, @ the Beaverton LDS Stake Center at 6:30pm; as usual, our annual Burger Burn will also take place that night. We will have a BBQ dinner and then train and discuss the Fall School night program. Please bring a dessert to share with the group. Our School Night Chairman and members of the district will discuss the procedures and resources available to every unit. September is the only month the Beaverton School District will permit the distribution of school night flyers; however, do not overlook other avenues of advertising. The council will print up postcards that you can mail directly to boys at your school; you just have to come up with the addresses and pay the postage. This is a great supplement to the flyers!!! Come to Roundtable ready with a school night date, number of flyers needed, number of postcards needed, and the exact wording, and we will produce the flyers/postcards. The flyers must be ordered by August 16th to be approved and ready for distribution to your schools. Don’t forget the plan: 1) Have your flyers (including the date of the Join Night) at your school’s “Back to School Night”, 2) Mail out postcards inviting boys and parents to

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Venturing Roundtable has kicked-off and going strong. Anthony Mayernik is the Venturing Roundtable Commissioner leading each month’s program with new ideas, training features, and guest speakers. The Roundtable break-out is open to all Varsity and Venture Leaders and youth. In July, Harold Crawford with the NW Wilderness Medicine Friends of Scouting The Friends of Scouting program is winding Training Center will be discussing Wilderness down but far from ending. So far our Scout first aid. In August and September, we are Families have raised $122,567. Wow! How- planning on Orienteering and Wilderness ever, our district goal is $159,000. We are Survival Training. We continue to solicit sug77% of our goal to support the programs gestions for future breakout sessions. and facilities we enjoy. If you have pledge cards to turn-in, please do so. We would like to be at our goal soon. Let’s not disappoint our kids with an underfunded program. Let’s raise the money needed to fund our proDistrict Chairman grams. If your unit needs a FOS PresentaDavid Bennett 503.642.2645 tion, please contact Damon Bull, 2009 [email protected] trict Family FOS Chair (503-649-5025) , District Commissioner [email protected], Brent Monson, 2009 Wayne Olmstead 503.629.5657 District FOS Chair (503-645-3575), Eric [email protected] Hearn, District Director (503-225-5737), [email protected] or Adam Hough, DisDistrict Director trict Executive (503-225-5746), ahough@ Eric Hearn 503.225.5737 cpcbsa.org. Please do not overlook your [email protected] company’s matching gift program. MatchDistrict Executive ing gifts make a big difference. Adam Hough 503.225.5746 Venturing Roundtable [email protected]

the Join Night, 3) use the PTO’s newsletter, 4) Conduct a Join Night one week following the Back to School Night. DO NOT HAVE A PACK MEETING ON YOUR JOIN NIGHT!!!!! Doing too much will overwhelm your new Scouts. Come to the kick-off and BBQ and learn more.

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District Picnic and Membership Kick- September In September we will resume our normal cyoff

It’s that time of year to kick our recruiting into high gear. What better way to celebrate than with a picnic? Join us Thursday, August 13th at Canby LDS Building. (This is our regularly scheduled roundtable evening and location) This evening’s events will begin promptly at 6:30 pm with dinner cooked by our very own Three Rivers District staff, followed by breakout sessions for Cub and Boy Scout leaders. (There is no charge for dinner) Come get the tools, tips and tried and true techniques to recruit new kids this fall. Materials such as flyers, posters, post cards and yard signs will be on hand. All Cubmasters, Scoutmasters and Committee Chairpersons are strongly encouraged to attend. A minimum of at least one person from each unit should be in attendance. Please come with lots of questions and a big appetite! Questions contact, Chris Baker, 503-225-5707 or [email protected]

Regular Roundtables Resume in

cle of Roundtable meetings 7:00 p.m. Canby LDS building, 13th and Elm.

Popcorn Sale

It is now time to sign up for the Popcorn sale. Your unit can receive up to a 35% commission by signing up and attending a council popcorn kickoff. Popcorn is a great way to fund your units activities for the entire year.

Mark Your Calendars For Our Fall Trainings!

Cub Leader - Oct 17th, Canby LDS Ward Building Youth Protection – 8:00 pm This is Scouting – 9:00 am Cub Scout Leader Specific – 10:30 am (Den leader, Webelos Leader,Cub Master, Venture Leader Specific, Varsity Leader Specific) Scoutmaster October 16-18th, Camp Onahlee—15706 S Highway 211, Molalla, OR 97038 Friday 5:30 pm. End TIME: Sunday around 1:00 pm (LDS may leave after campfire on Saturday evening) The fee for this course is $25.00. www.cpcbsa.org/threerivers

For more information please contact: Robert Eastman at [email protected]

Lost and found claim day Saturday, September 12 Summer camp lost and found items not claimed at camp will be available to reclaim at Scouters’ Mountain on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After the claim day, all clothing and related items are donated to local charities.

District Chairman

Mitch Jorgenson 503.829.4824 [email protected]

District Commissioner

Dennis Mills 503.631.4172 [email protected]

District Executive

Chris Baker 503.225.5707 [email protected]

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of sequence, you will not get the best re- please e-mail Patrick at pnance@cpcbThe District put out a special edition of Thun- sults. While you certainly don’t have to do sa.org. dering News in June. You may have picked it it if you don’t want to, the amount of dis- Things to Think About: up at Roundtable, or you found it attached to trict support will be greatest if you do the Popcorn sign-ups will begin in August! Show & recent emails sent to the district. We called seasonal things at the same time the district Sell orders are due on September 4th. Also, do you have enough leaders going into the it the Phoenix. A phoenix is a mythical bird; does. that will burst forth out of its own ashes in Sneak-Preview of the Cub Scout fall? Reference your leader handbook for great tips on recruiting leaders. re-birth. Similarly, this June edition is going Kick-off: August 13th to be used all summer, and will be repro- Do you remember when the Disney Chan- duced time and time again, after no doubt nel was a subscription channel? As a kid, Remember - keep the outing in Scouting, and being lost under couches and munched on we didn’t have it. But I loved the preview let’s go camping! weeks, where they unscrambled it for everyby our Canis familiaris’ (dogs). Inside, you’ll find a month-to-month de- one. Well! Here is you sneak-preview of the tailed guide on what your unit should be Cub Scout Kick-Off on August 13th: What to Bring doing, and when. The date of your September join night Don’t fight the ATM Have you ever used an ATM, and wished it The date of your school’s open house, and District Chairman would just hurry up!? It asks so many ques- who’s covering it John Anderson 503.465.2865 tions; and if you’re like me, you know the en- Date of your first pack meeting of the year [email protected] tire button sequence before it even comes in October District Commissioner up on the screen. The district is in many ways, What to Expect Gary Jaskowiak 503.492.1068 like an ATM. The BSA has been around for Program tips and resources on [email protected] 99 years, so we’ve learned a thing or two. Maximizing join nights and open District Director We know that with proper planning, and by houses Anna LaPointe 503.225.5741 doing things at a certain time, we can max- How to recruit parents [email protected] imize our results. That’s why we encourage An updated month-to-month guide on disDistrict Executive each unit to diligently follow the month-to- trict seasonal promotions Patrick Nance 503.225.5729 Lots of other fun stuff! month guide in the June Thundering News. [email protected] For a copy of the June Thundering News If you try and do things on an ATM out

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ewood derby incentive plan as well as a Over 60 boys and their leaders/parents DVD hosted by Shawna Parsons. Rememarrived at Camp Clark for five days of fun ber, Introducing yourself to the prospective parents with a short biography has been and excitement. The packs demonstrated Scouting Spirit and the found to be extremely helpful to the X and talent we saw come out in our Friday Camp- Y-Geners. Fall Popcorn Fundraiser fire program. We appreciate all of the hard work of Please welcome Lisa Crabtree, first year Candace Zaugg and the staff/station lead- District Popcorn Kernel. The time ers. We are grateful for Candace’s willing- line for the sale has been moved up just ness to put in a year’s worth of planning and about two weeks this year. A kickoff will executing so you can show up and have a be held for all unit popcorn kernels (chairs) fantastic summer adventure. What a deal in late August. The Show and Deliver order for the price, too! Scouting’s value cannot al- is due September 4th. One way to ensure ways be measured in dollars and cents and your unit has enough money for the year is we hope that your Cub Scout had an ex- to plan out the costs of all your activities for perience to remember and one he’ll tell his the year using the planning kits handed out in May. If you have any questions, please friends about come back to school time. Membership Recruitment Training come to Roundtable (always the 3rd ThursPacks, please have at least one (prefera- day of the month) and we’ll be do our best to address your questions. bly ALL interested folks) attend the Fall recruitment training on Au- Looking forward to a fantastic Fall with gust 20th at 7 pm for a demonstration of lots of new families, a strong recharter season and a great new Scouting year. Webea join night. Additionally, lots of information and re- los, look for information about a Webelos sources including details on the FREE pin- Ree JUST for you (and parents and leadhttp://www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/tillamook

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ers).

Registration

Registration fees for all BSA Members will increase to $15 beginning January 1, 2010.

District Chairman

Steve Jensen 503.842.8428

District Commissioner Vacant

Sr. District Executive

Sharon Larson 503.472.3868 [email protected]

Summer 2009 2009 District Award Of Merit Recipients Announced

tuality district Eagle Scout Board Of Review and Project questions, please contact Bob and Irene at [email protected].

Page 35 ing can earn a segment. Contact coordinator Susan Royce, [email protected] for information and questions. Time is 9am.

At the Tuality annual district recognition banCub Scout School Night For Scoutquet in May, 4 deserving individuals were Burger Burn August is a great month for a bbq so why ing Kickoff Meeting bestowed the honor of District Award Of not start the upcoming Scouting year right Ever wonder how to launch a successful reMerit Ann Marie Cowley has many years of ser- by attending our program kickoff meeting cruiting effort in your pack’s school. Or are vice to Scouting. Her son Andrew recently at August roundtable. The district will have you searching for some fresh information and received the Eagle Scout award from Troop burgers and hot dogs with all the fixins trying to add excitement to your pack’s proalong with chips, salad, and pop. Bring the gram. Tuality district will provide all of the 855. Patricia Spears has served as Den Leader, whole family and a side dish to share. Dinner necessary supplies and support at our kickPack Advancement Coordinator, and most starts at 6:30pm with the regular roundta- off and orientation meeting on 8/20. Time ble program beginning at 7 and concluding is 7pm and the location is the Hillsboro LDS recently helped organize Crew 706. Richard Keniston has served in countless at 8pm. We will have our normal Cub Scout Stake Center (same location as roundtable). and Boy Scout breakouts that evening. As Please have your pack’s cub master, comdistrict and unit level roles. Rob King has been Cubmaster of Pack always, roundtable is the best to add punch mittee chair, and/or pack growth coordinato your unit’s Scouting program. It is held ev- tor attend. Tuality will also introduce its new 874. ery second Thursday, Membership Chairperson Matthew Wood at Please congratulate these 7pm, at the Hillsboro this meeting as well. fine Scouters! LDS Stake Center on District Advancement District Chairman Jackson School Road. Committee Mark Mcomie 503.640.4600 District Rocket As of July 1st, Bob and Irene [email protected] Launch Barnes will be assuming the District Commissioner Again this year we will role of co Advancement CoorScott Harris 503.359.5312 be launching rockets at dinators. We thank Brett Carter [email protected] the Washington County for his many years of service in 2009 District Award Of Merit District Director Fairgrounds. The date this role, your efforts are deep- Recipients from lett: Patricia Spears, Rob King, David Noyes 503.225.5731 is August 15th and all ly appreciated! For all future Richard Keniston, Ann Marie Cowley [email protected] Cub Scouts participatwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/tuality/index.html

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master and Pack committee chair should have to put things in place, make your SeptemPopcorn Sale The Popcorn Sale begins in September. This been mailed a packet. If you have not re- ber Pack Meeting your Join Night, assume is a great way to make money to get your ceived one email Todd McDonald at tmc- parents know about what Scouting is about. “Scouting Year” off to a great start. Over [email protected]. Fun and excitement We can all have strong packs with strong $10,000 went into Pack and Troop coffers abounds so don’t miss out! leaders if we plan ahead, be committed to to support their annual program. They Now is the time to recruit your next Tiger growth, and think creatively. average unit will raise $2500. Some will Cub Den Leaders! raise over $5000. Last year Pack 710 February is a great time to start recruitsold over $10000. Every unit should re- ing your Tiger Cub Den Leaders for next cruit their Popcorn Kernel and sign up for year. Tiger Cubs Den Leaders who are recruited early have an easier time recruitthis year’s sale. Packs, Report to your Principal ing a full den of boys plus they can go to training in the spring or summer before the Now. den starts meeting. Here are three steps to Now is the time to start making plans for a successful fall recruitment campaign in your take this month to help identify Tiger Cub Pack. Cub Scout School night Pre-Kickoff Den Leaders: will be at Roundtable in August. All packs Cub Leaders, Your Attention need to have a representative at this meet- Please. ing. Packs should meet with their principal in Lets all take time and be organized in our May to set their Fall Recruitment Date. This planning for our fall recruitment. Some Key should take place within the first 3 weeks things that need to be done. District Chair of School. Come to get more information at Be committed to growth. Set your sights on Janice Essenberg 971.226.4230 roundtable. Also, put August 13th on your filling all of your dens and having a strong janice_essenberg@ ddouglas.k12.or.us calendar to attend the roundup kickoff at tiger den. District Commissioner 2. Set your date for the Fall Join Night. the Tigard LDS Church. Rob Sax 503.524.8110 Attend the Recruitment Kickoff on August Plan for an Exciting Webelos [email protected] 14th at Tigard LDS Church 7pm-8:30pm. Woods District Executive Get creative on how you invite youth to join. Put October 16-18 on your Calendar. Each Todd McDonald 503.225.5750 Registered Webelos, Webelos leader, Cub- Try to recruit your Tiger Leader before the [email protected] Join night. Do Not wait until the last minute

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ing, first aid, knots and so on. One or two can look to see if you made your goal for Last year was a record setting year for the Units will be needed to cook the meals on free pinewood derby cars, if not have the Willamette District. We sold more popcorn Saturday. There is also the need for Den boys invite friends and/or hold another rein 2008 than we ever have before. With Chiefs/Patrol Leaders to lead the Webelos cruit night. The office has all the materials that said, the challenge has already been Patrols through the day. that you need to carry out your fall recruitmade! We need everybody to sell pop- Packs, Troops and Crews will need to reg- ment just contact Steve or Brad at (503)581corn this year and really make it a goal ister online. So mark your calendar for Sep- 6601 to place your order. for the Boys to earn their money for Sum- tember 18 to 19, you don’t want to miss this Don’t forget that if you are need of more mer Camp 2010! Contact Trish Crenshaw fun event for Webelos. It should give you a leadership for your unit the easiest way to the district popcorn chair at campingmom- good feel for what to expect in Boy Scouts get them is to have new boys join, the boys [email protected] and she will make sure you and Troops these are your future Scouts you have the more parents you have to get get signed up. so come and show them how much fun Boy involved. Scouts really is. Sign up online at www.cpWebelos Woods We will be holding Webelos Woods at cbsa.org/register Butte Creek this year on September 18th Fall Recruitment to 19th with an option of staying on Sun- Even though we never stop recruiting in the District Chairman day the 20th until noon. All 1st & 2nd year Scouts the fall is the time when we see a Steve Anderson 503 587-3675 Webelos Dens/Patrols are invited to come. large influx of new Cub Scouts. Fall Recruit [email protected] We have a great program planned for this Training will be held on August 13th at the District Commissioner year. The Webelos will be doing some ba- 45th Street Chapel of the LDS Church and Steve Potter 503.873.2384 sic Boy Scout skills during Saturday with a August 19th at the Salem Scout Office, both [email protected] great camp fire program to start the event trainings will start at 7pm. District Director on Friday night. Key items to remember are to have a taSteven Utter 503.581.6601 ext. 208 The Order of the Arrow is heading up the ble at your school’s open house night, [email protected] program and needs the HELP of Boy Scout ticipate in 2 recruitment nights one during Sr. District Executive Troops or Venturing Crews. Units will be put- September and one during early October. Brad Burge 503.581.6601 ext. 206 ting on skill stations like fire building, cook- After the two nights have happened you [email protected]

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Summer 2009 Announcing the 5th Annual Cascade Pacific Council Venturing Ride for 2009

The full cost for Friday and Saturday is $36 for youth and $27 for adults. The Saturday only cost is $27 for youth and $17 for This event is a kick off for Venturing for the adults. Since a number of the activities occur 2009/2010 year and recognition of the Friday night, we a sure you will want to be Venturing Leadership Award. This year’s Ven- there on Friday. The Flier for this event has turing Ride will be held as the Evergreen Air been uploaded to the Venturing Yahoo site and Space Museum in McMinnville Septem- at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Venturber 18 and 19th. This event is open to all ing_CPC/ and can be obtained there. Use Venturing age youth (14 thru 20) and adults. this event as a recruiting event for new VenVenturing Ride includes overnight camping tures. near the Museum and number of exciting On-line registration is available at http:// activities. The event can also be attended www.cpcbsa. org/register/ . If you have as a Saturday only event. Activities include questions on this event please contact Denrocket building and firing of the rockets, nis McGary 503.579.3140. flying remote control planes, private tours on WWII aircraft, IMAX movie, and access to the Air Museum. Some of our Saturday activities will include several outdoor activities such as a climbing wall, Tomohawk throw, outdoor living history, and fly fishing orientations. Lunch will be provided inside the Museum which will include recognition of the Venturing Leadership Award recipients. If you arrive Friday night and camp you are responsible for dinner and breakfast, which can be cooked in the camping area. Arrival starts at 6pm Friday the 18th and the event ends at 4pm on Saturday the 19th.

A Departed Friend

On Sunday June 7, 2009 Sea Scouts lost one of its most beloved souls Cristi Elaine Wilkins; She died of coronary failure at age 50. Cristi, born in Portland, raised in Lake Oswego, is survived by her husband of 29 years, Patrick Clifton Wilkins II; sons, Nathaniel and Ian Wilkins; sister, Paris Gordon; mother, Pauline Gordon of Portland; aunt, Gladys Burlingham of Barview; and her beloved dog, Rizzo. Cristi’s passion in life was her family, her youth group development, and sailing, which she was able to combine under the Boy Scouts of America. She was the founding “skipper” of the Sea Scout ship 202- Deja vu. She worked tirelessly to bring the sailing community into the Sea Scout program. She often scheduled her weekends and holidays around teaching kids the art of sailing. Cristi nearly always closed her e-mails with “I’d rather be sailing!”

Adventure on the River 2009

While things have gotten off to a rocky start there is sunlight at the end of the tunnel. As many of you are aware the first session of the program (June 25-28) was cancelled.

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However we are definitely preparing to offer the July 9-12 session. Allison and her team are busy putting the final touch on this inaugural event.

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Council Adviser to Venturing Chris Baker 503.225.5707 [email protected]

Event Chairman

Ben DeRemer 503.666.7682 [email protected]

Event Director

Mavis Kent 503.667.8414 x55008 mavis@pacifier. com

United States Naval Academy. Kevan is a 2008 graduate of Sunset High School. He is a Sea Scout Quartermaster, and an Eagle Scout. He received the Brotherhood Honor Order of the Arrow. He wishes to join the Coast Guard with his brother after graduating from an academy.

To all Skippers, there is still one last chance to qualify for next year’s Koch Cup. To all that Upcoming Events where unable to attend the previous quali- July 12th Annual S.E.A.L. event; 25th Marifying regattas the Newport Beach, CA So- time Heritage Festival; 26th Sail Race August Cal Sea Scouts Championship may be your 8th Porker Run Clean Marina; 9th Council last chance. The championship will serve as Regatta Sail Race; August 15th & Septemqualifying Regatta for the 2010 Koch Cup. ber 19th Reliant Charter The Championship is scheduled for September 12, 2009 at the Newport Sea Base. For more information please contact: Berkeley Green at [email protected] or at 949-642-5031.

Update

Former Sea Scout and Quartermaster achieving his dream: On July 9, 2009 Kevan Stoeckler will join the class of 2013 at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, New York. Kevan, son of Henning and Robin Stoeckler, has been awarded nominations from Congressman David Wu to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and the

District Chairman

Jim Larsen 360.695.0867

District Commissioner

Phil Owen 503.244.7986

District Executive

Vernard Taylor 503.225.5743 [email protected]

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Risk Management Corner Entering the Risk Zone

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t’s early afternoon, and except for a brief stop for lunch, you’ve been driving for close to six hours on your way home from a spring break high adventure activity. In the van with you are six Boy Scouts. But in sharp contrast to the loud talk and horseplay that marked the beginning of the trip, all of them are now fast asleep – and so is the Scouter in the other front seat, who was supposed to stay awake and talk to you. In the past few minutes, you’ve noticed your own eyes getting heavy, too, as some of the blood that carries oxygen to your brain and keeps you alert is diverted to your stomach to help digest your lunch. You yawn. In your rearview mirror, you can see a second, well-loaded van carrying the rest of the troop, but as you squint at the arrowstraight highway ahead, you feel very much alone. Before you realize it, you nod off. Your eyes seem to close for only a split second, but by the time you jerk awake, two wheels of the van are almost on the shoulder of the road. You shake yourself vigorously and turn up the radio. “I’m O.K.,” you tell yourself. “I just got a little groggy. I’ll be fine in a minute.” Whether you know it or not, you’ve just entered “the risk zone” – a dark region of physical and mental fatigue in which sudden death could lie in wait for you and the Scouts whose safety is in your hands. More than 43,000 Americans die in traffic accidents each year. According to studies conducted on several major U.S. turnpikes, roughly half of all fatal crashes were caused by drowsy motorists who ignored “the risk zone” and kept on driving. So what are you going to do? When you find yourself in “the risk zone,” the National Safety Council, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, and other authorities unanimously urge stopping the car as quickly as possible and allowing the fatigue and drowsiness to pass – even if it means being late to your destination. Surprisingly perhaps, statistics show that 2 p.m. is one of the most dangerous times during the daylight hours for fatigue-related collisions. But taking even a short break can help tremen-

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dously. By far the most dangerous time for drivers, however, is late at night. The number of fatigue-related collisions in an average day soars from just over 200 per hour at 7 p.m. to 900 per hour by midnight and peaks at more than 1,100 at 2 a.m. After that, the number declines sharply, but doesn’t return to the 200-to-300-per-hour level until nearly 9 a.m. The BSA’s Risk Management and Marketing divisions have created a nationwide campaign aimed at alerting volunteer Scouters to the perils of “the risk zone.” “Studies of over-the-road truckers show that even professional drivers can’t always determine their

sleep at night. • Take a break every 75 to 100 miles, especially in the afternoon. • Travel with two adults in each vehicle whenever possible. If this can’t be done, assign an older youth to be your “co-pilot” and make sure he stays awake. • Always stop when you detect even one of the following critical warning signals: continual yawning; difficulty focusing or keeping your eyes open; trouble keeping your head up; wandering or disconnected thoughts; drifting between lanes or onto the shoulder; repeatedly jerking the steering wheel to stay on course; missing traffic signals and warning signs.

Vehicle Safety Guidelines Please remember the following guidelines pertaining to vehicle safety: •

own mental condition, and there’s also a lot of denial about being too tired to drive,” says BSA Director of Audiovisual John Clarkson. “We hope to raise Scouter’s awareness that the leading risk factor in driving is when one isn’t in tiptop condition for it.”

How to Avoid the Risk Zone To recognize when you’re in “the risk zone” and help you steer clear of it, safety experts offer tips below: • Make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before a trip. • Drive only during the daytime. Stop and

Comply with all state and local traffic laws, including posted speed limits. • Drive defensively, including watching traffic, taking no chances, and using extra caution. Remember that aggressive drivers take unnecessary risks. • Meet the driver qualifications on the tour permit, and limiting driving time according to BSA specifications. • Limit the number of passengers to the number of seats with safety belts. Ensure that passengers remain in their seats with belts secured. Ensure that no one rides outside the passenger compartment or cab of any vehicle. • Drive with headlights turned on, because the extra moments of visual contact provided by the headlights might be enough to prevent some accidents. • Review, understand, and comply with all BSA rules and procedures that pertain to vehicle safety. • File a Local and/or National Tour Permit. Pay attention to each of the policies and reminders printed on the Tour Permit form. • Check the vehicle for good mechanical condition.

New Boy Scout Handbook Is 21st Century Guide For Life It’s green-friendly, it’s online, and it will have its own iPhone application

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he Centennial Edition of the Boy Scout Handbook unveiled by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) prepares the 21st century Scout for new technology while celebrating the organization’s rich heritage. The 475-page paperback features nostalgic illustrations from the previous 11 editions alongside references to emerging technology and expanded online information. Touted by some Scouts as the ultimate adventure manual, the 12th edition Handbook teaches preparedness and responsibility in both traditional and new ways: think compass and GPS devices, tying a knot as well as a necktie, and first aid and Internet safety. For the first time, the printed Handbook is accompanied by an online site, www.bsahandbook.org, which contains expanded content and illustrations on handbook topics and advancement requirements. “The Handbook – like our organization – adopts new and modern methods while maintaining the message of preparedness, responsibility and self-reliance,” said Boy Scouts of America Chief Scout Executive Robert Mazzuca. “Earlier Scouts earned merit badges in bee farming, blacksmithing, and signaling, but now our Scouts work on 21st century subjects like composite materials, nuclear science, and oceanography.” Other features of the 12th edition Boy Scout Handbook include: • A first-ever iPhone application of the iconic guide available in September • 100-percent recycled paper printed using environmentally friendly processes, creating the first-ever “green” edition • Tips on long-term personal financial management and budgeting • Expanded sections on nutrition and physical fitness • Updated information on bullying, hazing, physical violence, and avoiding Internet dangers • A nostalgic look of past handbooks with 21st century technology • A Spanish version will be available in December Robert Birkby, an Eagle Scout and former conservation director at Philmont The 12th edition Handbook was written by Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Birkby also authored the previous two editions and the BSA Fieldbook. A lifelong Scouting and outdoor enthusiast, Birkby has traveled the world on mountaineering expeditions and backpacking adventures. Birkby is a respected outdoor leader, writer, and expert in trail construction and maintenance. He is also the author of Lightly on the Land and Mountain Madness. In celebration of the BSA’s centennial, the new edition of the Handbook models the first edition in its three main categories: • Scoutcraft —Preparing for Scouting’s adventures and for life • Woodcraft —Understanding, appreciating, and caring for nature • Campcraft —Learning skills useful along the trail, in camp, and beyond The 12th edition Boy Scout Handbook is available in Scout shops across the country and online at www.Scoutstuff.org. Since its first printing in 1910, the Boy Scout Handbook has sold more than 40 million copies. Additional information about the Handbook is available at www.bsahandbook.org.

How “Prepared” Are You? 3) What is a tripod lashing used for? 5) What are cravat bandages used for? a) Shelters a) To stop bleeding b) Signal towers b) Securing splints c) Rafts c) Supporting sprained ankles d) All of the above d) All of the above 4) What is a taut-line hitch used for? a) To start a lashing b) To hold your tent or dining fly in place c) To drag a log d) Tie around the waist to rescue someone

ANSWERS 1) E (If caught in water, you can use your pants, shorts, or a shirt as a floatation device—page 192.) 2) D (All of the above. If you do not have matches, you can use other methods. (Page 411) 3) D (All of the above—Lashings can help build shelters, signal towers, and rafts—page 399.) 4) B (A taut-line hitch is used to hold a tent or dining fly in place—page 385.) 5) D (All of the above—page 157.)

1) If you get caught in water and need a floatation device, what can you use? a) Pants b) Shorts c) A shirt d) None of the above e) All of the above 2) What should you use to light a fire if you don’t have matches? a) A magnifying lens b) Flint and steel c) Fire by friction methods d) All of the above

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Donate a Car or Boat

Donate any used complete vehicle or boat. (It could be a car, truck, recreational vehicle, or boat.) The Cascade Pacific Council and Volunteers of America, Inc. have joined forces in efforts to raise money for programs. Donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law and any vehicle will be picked up for free. Contact Shelley Staudinger at 503.225.5748 Note: Tax laws changed on January 1, 2005. For vehicles up to $500 in value, the donor will state the value. For vehicles over $500 in value, the donor will be able to claim only the actual amount the charity receives for the vehicle. In our case, vehicles are sold at auction by the Volunteers of America. As always, it is suggested that a donor consult his or her tax professional for information. These tax laws also apply for charitable donations of other goods as well.

How is your unit celebrating Scouting’s 100th Anniversary? Look for ideas in the 100th Anniversary Field Guide, field gui available at the de Scout office. Not only does it include 100 ideas of how to celebrate, it also includes the requirements for the National Year of Celebration award a special Cascade Pacific Council Centennial Award. See Page 9 or your District Executive for more information. BOY SCOUTS OF Cascade Pacific AMERICA Council

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