Mid
January
2008
Spring Product
The annual product sale (candy, meat sticks,
cookie dough) runs from Feb. 23 to April
17. The district needs a chair for this event.
Please contact Bryan Gwinner.
Goodwill Good Turn
The district needs a chair for this February/March
event. Please contact Bryan Gwinner.
2008 & 2009 Summer Camps
Summer camp weeks for 2008 are filling up rapidly.
If your unit has not reserved a week yet, do so immediately so your Scouts have a great week of fun activities and rank
work. It is now possible to register
your unit for 2009 camp weeks also.
2008 Day Camp
We are trying to have more involvement by troops
and packs in day camp and need units
to sign up to set up
the various activity stations. The units don’t have to run the
stations but if they wish to, that would be great.
Cub & Boy Scout of the Quarter
This program is a great tool for both recruitment
and recognition of Scouts. We would
like to have each unit
submit the name of a Scout quarterly who exemplifies the ideals of
Scouting. We will be publicizing the chosen Scouts in the district and council
publications
and in the local
newspaper. Nomination forms have been sent out via e-mail or are
available at roundtable. Please turn your nomination forms in at roundtable.
Advancement Extravaganza
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable
training in both Cub and Boy Scout areas such
as advancements,
ceremonies & recognition, awards, projects, boards of review,
record keeping &
paperwork, etc. The classes are interesting and informative. The
classes will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 in
register in January. Get a partner and plan a carpool.
Philmont Trek
Council is offering a high adventure trip to the
national scout ranch in Philmont, New
routes for 11 days and
visit many of the 28 camps offering activities such as rock
climbing, black powder, blacksmithing, horseback riding, spar pole climbing,
etc. along the
routes. The cost is
$1,585.00. Boys must be 14 by Jan. 1, 2008. Go to
“www.cpcbsa.org/register” in order to get more
info and register. This is a trip of
a
lifetime for a Scout.
From --Chuck
Hiatt
A
second interview day for camp staff positions will take place Saturday, April
5. Full details available at www.cpcbsa.org/campstaff
Adults
and leaders, PLEASE share this information with any Scout or young person (boys
AND girls) who you feel would be a good role model for younger campers. The
council will hire about 300 persons age 15 and older for positions in day camps
and overnight camps. There are positions available for young men and young
women who are good role models and are energetic and enthusiastic.
Employment
applications and full details are available at www.cpcbsa.org/campstaff.
TAKE
YOUR FAMILY TO THE BEACH ON MEMORIAL WEEKEND Does your
family like to go camping over Memorial Day Weekend? Leave all those noisy,
unpredictable public campgrounds behind and head for the seclusion of Boy Scout
beach-front property! Cascade Pacific Council is offering FAMILY CAMP at
As
a members-only activity, your family is assured of a more peaceful and pleasant
experience than you might have at a public campground, not to mention more
elbow-room and friendly faces throughout the property.
Families
will enjoy a variety of activities such as sand-castle building, beach walks to
the tide-pools, sack-races, field games, and more. The weekend will be very
loosely scheduled with an ‘open campus,' allowing your family to pick and
choose from camp activities, head into town to visit local attractions, or just
enjoy the quiet coastline for the holiday weekend. Sign up now; space is
limited. www.cpcbsa.org/familycamp is
the place to go to get more information.
GOODWILL
DAY: MARCH 1, 2008
The
first Saturday in March was established as the annual day for this joint
service project. This project mobilizes Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from
This
is a chance to teach Scouts about community service. They will be traveling in
pairs, knocking on doors in their neighborhood, asking for donations of used
goods to help people with disabilities. This is the kind of task that builds
character, social skills, and caring – qualities that we endeavor to teach our
youth. This project promotes Scouting and the good deeds that result from
program activities. The Scouts will earn segments and patches, and are sure to
have fun. So sign Scouts up this year for Goodwill Good Turn
Day. District Goodwill Good turn chairs will be sharing additional
information at local roundtable meetings.
NOW
TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR DAY CAMP
For
many Day Camp is a boy's first exposure to camp. We
strive to give these boys a wonderful experience that will have them wanting to
come back. For those who are returning for a second or third time we ensure
that there are new and exciting activities for them to experience. For five
days, participating Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and WebelosScouts
will travel to another time as they explore, learn and play as young men. While
on this grand excursion they will discover new Scout skills, work on advancement
and have a great time with new and old friends. During camp, these Scouts will
have the opportunity to learn proper skills on our BSA accreditedBB
and archery ranges. They will participate in games, crafts and a plethora of
other Scouting fun. Adult leaders will have just as much fun as their Scouts as
they participate in five days of fun. Current availability and reservation
forms can be found on www.cpcbsa.org/availability.
Go today to ensure your spot!
GOOD
RE-TURN
For
the month of February, the Nor'West Scout Shop will
conduct a
We
will accept uniform shirts, pants, and shorts only. Each donation will provide
a $5.00 discount on a pair of Switchbacks or S2s. This is a one for one offer -
meaning one piece of clothing equals one $5.00 discount on a pair of pants. For
example, if a customer brings in three items they will receive $5.00 off each
of the three pairs of Switchbacks/S2s - not $15.00 off of one pair."
2010
NATIONAL JAMBOREE
The
Cascade Pacific Council Jamboree contingent will leave
We
will arrive at Fort A.P. Hill for the Jamboree encampment on Monday the 26th of
July 2010. After a once-in-a-lifetime experience at
the Jamboree, we may continue with a few more days of touring or return home
immediately. The Cascade Pacific Council's tour will precede and/or follow the
jamboree encampment. The tour portion of the trip will be 6-8 days long.
Specific dates of the touring will be confirmed by June 2009. 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 not have reached his 18th birthday by Aug3, 2010 and lives
and abides by the Scout Oath and Law and the jamboree code of conduct may
participate in the Jamboree. Register your son now at www.cpcbsa.org/register.
HELP
NEEDED AT ROYCE-FINEL
Work
days to repair December storm damage to Royce-Finel
are scheduled for Saturday, March 1 (8:30am-1pm), and Saturday, May 17
(8:30am-1pm). The camp committee is asking for persons 18 and older only for
safety reasons. A couple of small boats are needed to ferry people and
equipment across the lake to the camp. Dress warm, gloves, heavy boots and
bring water, and snacks. Anyone interested please contact camp chairman Tom
Grimm (503-861-1724 Home 503-325-3211 ext 256 Work, tgrimm@teleport.com) for questions
and/or to RSVP.
The
Sea Scout Motor Vessel RELIANT, owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of
America, is available for another year of fun on the river. Currently the ship
is taking reservations for the 2008 year. The boat holds up to 40 passengers of
any age, and is an excellent place for holding classes, parties or just
watching the world go by. For more information, contact Shari Austero, Harbormaster at 503.288.1677
The
Sea Scout program is for 14-21 year-old boys or girls, and is a program of
water activities. Sea Scouts are organized to promote better citizenship and to
improve members’ skills and knowledge through instruction and practice in water
safety, boating skills, outdoor activities, social and service experiences, and
knowledge of our maritime heritage. Members are expected to attend meetings,
and maintain the ship's motor and sail boats.
NOW
ACCEPTING SILVER BEAVER NOMINATIONS The Silver Beaver Award was established in
1931 and is presented for distinguished service to young people within a local
Boy Scouts of America Council. It is the highest National award which may be
presented by a local council. A recipient must be a registered adult member of
the Boy Scouts of America. The Cascade Pacific Council salutes the commitment
and hard work of these Scouters!
Annually,
volunteers nominate men and women who are doing an outstanding job as Scouters for the Silver Beaver Award. These nominations are
reviewed by the Council Awards Committee each year, and the most outstanding
men and women are selected to receive this special recognition. The committee
welcomes all nominations and encourages you to recommend those Scouters you believe worthy of this high honor at any time.
All names not selected in any given year will automatically be reviewed for
consideration the following year. If you know someone who should be nominatedfor the Silver Beaver please download the
application today!
District Publicity & News
If your unit has a newsworthy story or photo that
you would like to see publicized in the
council’s Compass Points, the district newsletter or the local newspapers,
please
contact Carolyn Kirby (541-490-4303 or ckirby@gorge.net). Digital photos are
preferred as they can be submitted by e-mail. We would like to get the good news
about Scouting and your out there for everyone to see,
so submit your photos and stories!
