A Scout Color Guard is need for a national stamp show. The show will be held at the Monarch Hotel (in Clackamas) on Sunnyside Rd on June 14 ,2008. The ceremony will be held on that Saturday morning. It is a National Topical show and they would like the scouts in full uniform. Yes, they are non-profit. If you are able to get out there and represent the Council at this event, please contact Ron Sumner at 503-774-2344 or rmsumner1@juno.com.
Thank you!

Each spring the Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet recognizes the achievements of the Cascade Pacific Council’s finest youth members.

Each new Eagle Scout is invited to a first-class event honoring the approximately 600 Scouts who earn the rank of Eagle Scout rank each year. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. Only 3 out of every 100 that join the program achieve the coveted award.

Many famous leaders have earned the rank of Eagle Scout including the late President Gerald Ford, director Steven Spielberg, Oregon Senator Gordon Smith, astronauts Jim Lovell and Neil Armstrong, singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood and adventurer Steven Fossett.

The Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet not only recognizes Eagle Scouts, but also raises money to support the council advancement program and heighten community awareness of some of the successes of the Scouting program.

Todd Construction has proudly presented the event for the past five years. Other corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities are available.

Additionally, one Eagle Scout is honored with a $2,500 college scholarship, while four runners-up receive $500 scholarships. High school seniors who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average are eligible to apply. Application form available to download on this website: see Advancement and Recognition,
Scholarships for details.

For additional details please contact the Council Service Center at 503.225.5748 or by email sstaudinger@cpcbsa.org.

Register Online at cpcbsa.org

The University of Portland is hosting the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on our campus this year, and we are looking for some volunteers to set up and take down tables, chairs, etc. for our Relay course. The Relay starts on April 11th at 6pm, so we would need a team of volunteers starting at about 4pm (or whenever they get out of school) and the Relay is 18 hours, ending at noon on the 12th, when we would need volunteers to help us take down the tables and chairs and clean-up around the academic quad/Relay course.

If you have any troops that are looking for community service hours, please have them contact me as soon as possible. It may seem like short notice, and I apologize, but if possible, we would like to have our volunteer crew confirmed by Tuesday of next week (the 8th).

Thank you so much, and on behalf of the Relay for Life planning committee, I really really appreciate your help with this event.



Mary Catey

University of Portland
Relay for Life Logistics Chair
425.345.0666
mcatey@up.edu

Did you know Cub-O-Ree was held last weekend? This was one of the most unusual ones since it snowed up at Cub World during the activity. Not to mention the fact that it was mighty cold. But those who did come up got to enjoy fun activities:archery, BB guns, knot tying, lassoing a steer and den chief, not to mention a Pinewood Derby. Check out the pictures in the media gallery!

Dear Scout Leader,

You may already be aware that a District Level Leader (DLL) is a highly specialized expert, who, by gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership, operates, maintains, administers, and manages the District’s programs, support activities, or events. As leaders and technical experts, they provide strategic vision for the District, as well as valuable skills, guidance, and expertise to Direct Contact Leaders and their Scouting Units.

Opportunities are currently available on our District Committee, as well as on our District Commissioner Staff. If you are an individual who desires to take your operational and technical skills to a higher level and would consider becoming an District Level Leader please contact. . . me. I am ready to answer all your questions and assist you with the process.

Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly,


Charles Freeman
District Executive
Lewis & Clark, BSA
2145 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 225-5735

Pack 100 has contributed photos from their Pinewood Derby. Check them out in the "It's Pinewood Derby Time" album in the Media Gallery.

Thanks to Bob Russell and Veroy Bolles we've been able to increase the pictures of our Hawaiian-themed Klondike Derby. Take a look in the media gallery and see beach volleyball, snowball slingshots, a wild sled race and archery. Not to mention a lot of snow. Thanks also to Rita Charles for the photos she already supplied to the site.

Mary Wardell

Cub-o-Ree is fast approaching!

It’s going to be totally fun, but it will be way more fun if your Troop can help put on activities and games for the kids.

If you have Boy Scouts that can help, please contact Butch Keepers of Troop 120 and District Chair Martin Cavinaw at the e-mail addresses below:

BUTCH.KEEPERS@usbank.com
'cavinaw@msn.com'

What is it? BBs, archery, crafts and games, etc. This is a great time to invite kindergartners to see Ft.
Courage, the teepees & box cars

Who is it? Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and their friends & parents

Where is it? Cub World at Scouters’ Mountain
11300 SE 147 th Avenue, Happy Valley, OR 97086

When is it? Saturday, March 29, 2008
Two-hour sessions will be 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm,

Cost? Events are free!
Lunch is $5, or, you may bring a sack lunch.

Contact? District Executive Charles Freeman
cfreeman@cpcbsa.org, or, (503) 225-5735.

Dear Colleagues and Scouts:

Today, the Autism Society of America launched its new community-based event concept called "Bounce for Autism". I'm hopeful you will consider sharing this information with your friendship circles and possibly joining me for the Beaverton launch event on April 11!

Critical to our success will be the involvement of community groups like scouts. You can help in several ways:

1- post ASA Bounce for Autism event on your website

2-send out mass email to your network and personal contacts to get the word out

2-participate in the fundraising event Bounce for Autism and form a sock squad

3-volunteer to help assist at the event

4-donate

This is a wonderful opportunity to serve your community. People of Autism are the most under served group in your community that need your help-

More details below and on our micro site: www.bounceforautism.org

Sincerely,


Heather Bohannon
TEAM Bohannon Sock Squad
Heather Bohannon
Mother of 2 scouts Cascade Pacific Council
National Special Events
Autism Society of America
360-635-1752 (cell)
heatherbohannon@gmail.com

Media Contacts:
Kristen Miller or Monica Rutkowski
Fishman Public Relations
(847) 945-1300
kmiller@fishmanpr.com; mrutkowski@fishmanpr.com

Marguerite Kirst Colston or Carin Yavorcik,
Autism Society of America,
(240) 672-4734 or (301) 657-0881 x. 115
mcolston@autism-society.org; cyavorcik@autism-society.org

am pleased to inform you that we have a new Order of the Arrow Ceremonies Advisor, Ryan Martin. Please join me in welcoming Ryan to this vitally important leadership position within the District.

To schedule ceremonies and events for your Pack or Troop, please contact Ryan by e-mail at ryanmartin3@gmail.com.

Thank you very much,.


Charles Freeman
District Executive
Lewis & Clark