COMPASS

Cascade Pacific Council

POINTS
Boy Scouts of America

Volume 62, No. 3

Summer 2009

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Cascade Pacific Council
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A Fond Farewell, and Thanks for the Memories Scout Executive Ron
W hat a privilege it has been to serve as 3) Working with a caring, focused, and Garland Retires, New
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 opportu- the council has remained fis-
nity to work with the hundreds cally sound, and is recognized
(and thousands) of youth and in the community at large as
adult members residing in our an important program for
council. youth.
On July 31st I will retire 4) Being a part of a coun-
and complete 39 years of a cil staff – commissioned pro-

career in Scouting. Looking
back, there is no way I would
have traded for what the ca-
reer has meant to me and my
family. Working with commu-
nity 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 Cas-
cade Pacific Council, we should be thank-
ful 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 partici-
pate at activities / events in the most beau-
tiful camp properties in BSA.
2) Experience the many additional capi-
tal improvements at those camps since 2001.
The Meriwether Capital Campaign was the
largest, but every key property has seen im-
provements.
fessionals, support staff, and
rangers – who continue to
be committed to the devel-
opment and delivery of a
strong Scouting program.
5) Participating in a Na-
tional 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 Scout-
ing!
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 Scout-
ing, do your part to help this council contin-
ue being a leader!
I am proud to be a Scout!
R
on Garland, Scout Executive at Cascade
Pacific Council for the past seven years,
retired on July 31 after 39 years of pro-
fessional 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 selec-
tions committee of council board members
completed an intensive research and inter-
view process to select a new Scout Executive.
At a special summer executive board meet-
ing 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 Hu-
ron Council in Auburn Michigan. Matt and
his wife, Laura, and their three children are
making plans to move to Cascade Pacif-
ic Council where Matt will begin duties as
Scout Executive on September 1.

Units Play a Prominent Role in Gaining Positive Publicity

P 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 con-
and parents in your community. In addition, tacted for more information. Contact your
tos included with the story.
• Use your Web site and social network-
ing sites to promote Scouting
news stories recognizing the hard work, fun, local council for complete details and assis- • Make lists or cards with the first names
and accomplishments of the boys directly af- tance in selecting the marketing tools that and phone numbers of boys in the area.
fect your membership, recruiting, and fund- will have the most effective impact in your Have pack leaders call the night be-
raising efforts. neighborhood. fore the rally to ask parents if they
One of the best ways to increase the • Work with the local newspaper to pub- got the invitations and remind them of
amount of positive publicity is to provide lish new Eagle Scouts each month. In- the meeting.
local media with information that communi- clude service project details and pho- • Place yard signs in strategically good
cates the fun and values of Scouting. Com- tos of the Scouts. locations: at high traffic areas, bus stops,
munity newspapers are always looking for • Recruit a PR chairperson or committee. and lawns of current members. (Be sure
items with local relevance, especially pho- • Conduct a photo contest. Ask Scouts to you don’t violate city ordinances about
tos of Scouts having fun and providing ser- photograph your events and activities signs.)
vice to the community. and submit them for a photo contest. • Post flyers and posters on bulletin boards
The following is a list of promotion This will increase the number of photos throughout your area in key locations
ideas that can help you be more effective in available for use in publications and on (schools, religious institutions, communi-
getting your message to the boys and fam- your Web site. Work with the community ty recreation centers, day care centers,
ilies in your community. Be sure to include in newspaper to publish the winners. grocery stores, malls, public libraries,
all your promotional materials an invitation • Good Turn for America provides great pediatrician centers, etc.).
to your round-up event, including date, time, stories—their service projects and to no- • Tray liners and placemats may be used
place, and a brief but exciting description tify the media in advance to get pho- 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 Cont. from pg. 2
October 2, 2009 - Salem Conference Center

T he Salem Distinguished Citizen Dinner

will recognize Governor
Theodore (Ted) R. Kulongos-
The evening is a tribute to Gover-
nor Kulongoski. Governor
Kulongoski has set many
restaurants, direct mail, and grocery
stores (as grocery bag stuffers).
• Half-sheet bulletin inserts are great
ki for his upstanding charac- examples for each of us tools for delivering recruiting informa-
ter, steady leadership of the to examine and follow. He tion through chartered organization
State of Oregon and charita- has a passion for Oregon
ble commitments. The evening and all that Oregon has to mailings, church bulletins, community rec-
will provide opportunities to offer. He is recognized for reation centers, and as sporting event
learn about Scouting today, his efforts to make Oregon announcements.
and raise over $100,000 for a great place to live, work • Public service announcements, newspa-
the Cascade Pacific Council, and enjoy. Very important pers, radio, TV, billboards, and direct
whose mission is to “prepare among his many positive mail are also ways to communicate your
young people to make ethical attributes is his commitment invitation to join.
and moral choices over their and advocacy for the chil- • Ask schools to put joining information
lifetimes by instilling in them dren of his beloved state.
in student electronic mailboxes and on
the values of the Scout Oath and law. “
school Web sites. Automated messages
Meritorious Leadership Award Dinner can be programmed for boys in each
grade.
Honoring Nate McMillan September 8, 2009 - Waverly Country Club
• Grocery stores might print your message
N ate McMillan, head coach for the Port- ments. The evening will provide opportuni-
land 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 Coun-
on their grocery bags, if arranged for
early enough.
oped it into one of the up-and-coming teams cil. • Get local advertisers to include your mes-
in the league. The 2008-09 regular sea- The Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of sage in their “drop-in flyers.”
son proved to be McMillan’s America’s Meritorious Lead- • Use marquees to invite boys and their
finest since arriving in Port- ership Award was created in families to join.
land, leading the Trail Blaz- 2006 to annually recognize • Promote the round-up night with all
ers back to the NBA play- an individual who best ex- chartered organizations in your commu-
offs for the first time in six emplifies outstanding leader- nity (religious institutions, schools, service
years. ship in the pursuit of perfor- clubs, youth organizations, etc.).
In 2005, McMillan drew mance excellence, and who
• Set up a sample campsite outside in view
the attention of USA Basket- has done the most to further
ball and was named an assis- positive role models for youth of a high traffic area for boys and par-
tant coach on the U.S. Men’s and the greater community. ents to show them that Cub Scouts go
Senior National Team that The recipient of this award camping. (Good locations include malls,
captured the Gold Medal in is dedicated to the principles superstores, schools, religious institu-
the 2008 Olympic Games in described in the Scout Oath tions, child-development/day care cen-
Bejing, China. and Law. ters, parks and recreation centers, and
On Wednesday, Septem- Opportunities to honor community centers.)
ber 8, 2009, Nate McMillan will be recog- Nate by supporting the Meritorious Lead- • Set up a pinewood derby track at a
nized with the Meritorious Leadership Award ership Award Dinner include table sponsor-
high-traffic area for boys and parents
for his upstanding character, commitment, ships and individual tickets until ballroom ca-
steady leadership within the Portland Trail pacity is reached. For tickets contact Lloyd (see list above for suggested sites).
Blazer organization, and charitable commit- Lyman llyman@cpcbsa.org.
R. A. Rasmussen Sea Scout Base earns prestigious Oregon Clean
Marina Designation
O 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 con-
ter 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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features S ummer 2009

Volume 62, No. 3
6

Cub Scout Character Development
Learn more about the Values we teach in the Cub 2 Scout Executive’s Message
Scout program. 5 Advancement Chair Roster
15 Membership Chair Roster
9 100th Anniversary Field Guide
Learn how you can celebrate the 100th
18
12
Training Chair Roster
Commissioner’s Message
Anniversary of Scouting. 27-37 District Pages

10 Tigers Earn Emergency Compass Points

Published Four Times Each Year
Preparedness Award CASCADE PACIFIC COUNCIL, BOY Scouts OF AMERICA
2145 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland, OR 97201
Distribution - 11,000

17 2010 National Jamboree

Spaces are still available for this once in a
lifetime trip to the National Scout Jamboree!
Editor: Jeff Aradine
503.226.3423/jaradine@cpcbsa.org
Submission Deadlines:
Starting in 2009 issues will be published quarterly
Winter: Dec 22; Spring: March 22;
Summer: June 22; Fall: September 22

23 Sweet Sixteen of Safety

Council Contact Information:
Portland: 503.226.3423
Administrative Fax: 503.225.5717
Tour Permits/Camp Fax: 503.225.5733
Vancouver: 360.693.1741

39 New Scout Handbook Available

It’s green-friendly, it’s online, and it will
Salem: 503.581.6601 Fax: 503.581.6602

have it’s own iPhone application.
Council President
Council Officers:
Gene Grant
Council Commissioner Jeff Smith
Treasurer David L. Quivey
Acting Scout Executive Don Cornell

Endowment Fellowship Heritage Society Goes Back to the Beach

Week
The third annual Endowment Fellowship Week was Sbers
held August 4 – 6 at Camp Pioneer. The objec-
couting Heritage Society mem- is made up of Scouters who have named the
and Golden Eagles were Boy Scouts of America in their wills, trusts,
recognized August 15 at Camp or made an outright gift to the Council en-
tive for the week is to share information about the Meriwether. This year’s celebration dowment fund. Golden Eagles are Scouters
Cascade Pacific Council’s Endowment Campaign and luncheon presented by the Union who have contributed $1,000 or more to this
various techniques of Estate Planning. The sessions Bank of Cali- year’s Friends of
were held immediately following the daily adult fornia includ- Scouting cam-
leader camp meeting and presenters are available ed a bus ride paign.
for further discussions throughout the day. to camp from F o r
Each session is uniquely different and will moti- the Sunset more infor-
vate attendees to stay after and discuss their per- Transit Cen- mation on your
sonal situation in more depth with our guests. The ter, tour of gift planning,
camp environment offers a peaceful, relaxed at- camp, and contact Di-
mosphere to discuss some of life’s most important lunch in the rector of Fi-
question. dining hall nance Services,
For more information about Endowment Fellow- The Cas- Mike Egan, at
ship Week or any gift planning question you have, cade Pacific 503.225.5779
please call Director of Finance Services, Mike Egan, Council’s Her- or megan@
at 503.225.5779 or megan@cpcbsa.org. itage Society cpcbsa.org.

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Do You Know Who To Call With Questions? To Members of the
W 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 ques-
Silver Beaver
Association and
dedicated volunteers who are ready to help tions for units. Silver Beavers
answer your questions. In the chart below Advancement is such an important part of
we have listed the Advancement Chair and the Scouting program that we want to make T he Silver Beaver Association is planning to
hold our first general membership meet-
Eagle Chair for each district. Families should sure everyone has accurate information for ing on August 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM. The
start by talking with their unit leaders, but if their program. event will be held at the Evergreen Aviation
Council Advancement Committee & Space Museum in the Education Mezzanine
Vice President Shari Spencer 541.258.5327 sdsportland@yahoo.com
room 214. The cost of the event is $11.00
at the door, which will include a continen-
Process & Review Rob McDonald 503.245.2564 mcdonaro@ohsu.edu
tal breakfast, admission to one museum of
Training Coordinator Peter Harding 503.981.9269 wood_harding@msn.com choice and IMAX theater show.
Venturing Advancement Chair Robin Stoeckler 503.641.2956 coastymom@verizon.net In addition, the Evergreen Aviation &
Special Needs Scouting Kenneth Ettinger 503.526.0718 rshakeman@aol.com Space Museum will be holding their Merit
Awards & Recognitions Robin Foleen 503.439.1441 robin.foleen@transcore.com Badge University during this time and mem-
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 wfalk@dswebnet.com regarding this event, please go to the Cas-
Calapooia Eagle Jeff Thompson 541.740.8409 5thompsonsare@comcast.net cade Pacific Council website at http://www.
Chinook Adv. Martha Hokanson 360.425.8571 martup@peoplepc.com cpcbsa.org/register.
Chinook Eagle Gregory Booth 503.728.9294 no e-mail Christmas Cruise
Columbia Gorge Adv. John Gentry 360 892.5231 gentlejohn@mac.com
Our annual Christmas Cruise will be on De-
cember 14th. The cost will be $16.00 and
Columbia Gorge Eagle Ronald Shake 360.885.9467 rshakeman@aol.com
you will be able to register your seat by go-
Eagle Valley Adv Stephen Caldwell 503.852.4490 cldwllsteve@yahoo.com
ing to http://www.cpcbsa.org/register.
Eagle Valley Eagle Randy Parker 503.434.1646 redfox@ipns.com 2009 SBA Patch
Ft. Clatsop Adv. Sam Dunkin 503.325.0132 dunkins@seasurf.com The 2009 patches are here, please contact
Ft. Clatsop Eagle Mike Umbriaco 503.458.5387 umbriaco@pacifier.com Rob McDonald at mcdonaro@ohsu.edu for
Ft. Vancouver Both Robert Ellingwood 360.573.9787 rgellingwood2@msn.com those members who have renewed their
Lewis &Clark Adv. D. Smith Piper 503.288.9234 dsmithpiper@msn.com
2009-2010 membership.
Lewis & Clark Eagle Scott Downing 503.282.4770 sdowning@greshamlaw.com
SBA Membership – New and
Lewis & Clark Eagle Barbara Williams 503.698.9920 yojimbo.forty@verizon.net
Renewal Members
Membership in the SBA expires June 1
Mid-Columbia Both Helen Elsmore 541.298.5233 celsmore@netcnt.net of each year. New members and those
N. Clackamas Adv. John McGrath 503.771.4513 mcgrath1@mindspring.com members returning can register online at
N. Clackamas Eagle Sally Warnke 503.698.6406 dhwarnke@comcast.net http://cpcbsa.org/advancement/recogni-
Pioneer Adv. Lois Lowe 503.245.9138 loislowe49@gmail.com tion/sba/.
Pioneer Eagle Gary Chambers 503.635.5456 gary.chambers@comcast.net
Silver Star Adv. Debi McElveny 360.254.4301 mikendeb@spiritone.com Volunteer Services
Desk to be closed on
Silver Star Eagle Dick Lang 360.882.4982 dick@lang.org
Sunset Trail Adv. Dawn Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.net
Sunset Trail
Three Rivers
Eagle.
Adv.
Michael Huff
Dennis Nguyen
503.524.3242
503. 454.1999
huffmdm@verizon.net
dennisnguyen@comcast.net
Saturdays
Three Rivers
Thunderbird
Eagle
Adv.
Tom Helwig
Mark Soots
503.625.2714
503 491.5649
no e-mail
Scoutsplus@aol.com
T he Council Volunteer Services Desk in the
Portland office will be closed on Saturdays
Thunderbird Eagle John Miller 503.253.4194 no e-mail through September 6, because of the usual
Tillamook Adv. Perry Reeder 503.815.3937 no e-mail slowdown during the summer months. The Vol-
Tuality Both Brett Carter 503.628.0130 brettmcarter@yahoo.com unteer Services Desk will be open on Satur-
Wapiti Adv. Ike Eisenbach 503.968.8734 ebach67@comcast.net
days again beginning September 12th.
Wapiti Eagle Scott Young 503.590.6917 scottyoung7@yahoo.com
The Nor’West Scout Shop retail store will
Willamette Adv. Bud Pinkerton 503.585.1552 bpinkerton@hughes.net
remain open for business on Saturdays, from
Willamette Eagle Bill Shaffer 503.393.1773 no e-mail

Quartermaster
10 am to 4 pm.
Sea Scouts Adv. Cindy Calderwood 503.544.9313 silvac@ohsu.edu

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Cub Scout Character Development
S ince its origin, the program of the Boy
Scouts of America has been an educa-
tional experience concerned with values.
er resources to their fullest.
11. Respect: Showing regard for the worth
of something or someone.
addressing these three critical areas and re-
lating them to values is referred to as Char-
acter Connections.
In 1910, the first Scouting activities 12. Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to Character Connections asks the Cub
were designed to build character, take care of others and of ourselves. Scout to:
physical fitness, practical skills, • Core values are the ba- Know: Character development includes mor-
and service. These elements sis of good character develop- al knowledge—both awareness and reason-
were a part of the origi- ment. ing. For example, children must understand
nal Cub Scout program • Character must what honesty means and they must be able
and continue to be be broadly defined to to reason about and interpret each situa-
part of Cub Scout- include thinking, feel- tion, and then decide how to apply the prin-
ing today. ing, and behavior. ciples of honesty.
Just as character • Core val- What do I think or know about the core
development should ex- ues should be promot- value? How does the context of this sit-
tend into every aspect of a ed throughout all phas- uation affect this core value? What
boy’s life, so character devel- es of life. are some historical, literary, or re-
opment should extend into every Character can be de- ligious examples representing the
aspect of Cub Scouting. Cub Scout fined as the collection of core value?
leaders should strive to use Cub Scout- core values possessed by Commit: Character devel-
ing’s twelve core values throughout all el- an individual that leads to opment includes atten-
ements of the program—service projects, moral commitment and tion to moral motiva-
ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and action. tion. Children must
all the other activities enjoyed at den and Character de- be committed to
pack meetings. velopment refers doing what they
Program support ideas can be found in to the processes by know is right. They
Cub Scout Program Helps, in the Cub Scout which these core values must be able to under-
Leader Book, and at your monthly roundta- are practiced. stand the perspectives of
ble meetings. Character Connections others, to consider how oth-
Cub Scouting’s Twelve Core Val- Character development should ers feel, and to develop an ac-
ues not be viewed as something done tive moral conscience.
1. Citizenship: Contributing service occasionally as part of a separate Why is this core value important? What
and showing responsibility program, or as part of only one makes living out this core value differ-
to local, state, and na- area of life. For in reality, char- ent? What will it take to live out this core
tional communities. acter development is a part value?
2. Compassion: Having of everything a Cub Scout Practice: Character development includes
consideration does. Character devel- the development of moral habits through
and concern for opment lessons can be guided practice. Children need opportu-
the well-being found in every aspect nities to practice the social and emotional
of others. of the Cub Scouting ex- skills necessary for doing what is right but
3. Cooperation: Working perience. difficult, and to experience the core values
together with others to- In an effort to make in their lives.
ward a common goal. character development How can I act according to this core val-
4. Courage: Doing what is right an integral part of Cub ue? How do I live out this core val-
regardless of its difficulty or Scouting, the twelve core ue? How can I practice this value
the consequences. values are being inte- at school, at home, and with
5. Faith: Having inner strength and con- grated throughout the my friends?
fidence based on our trust in a high- boys’ handbooks and The goals of
er power. advancement pro- the Cub Scout lead-
6. Health and Fitness: Being personally com- gram. er are:
mitted to care for our minds and bod- When it comes •To seek out and
ies. to developing maximize the many
7. Honesty: Telling the truth and being wor- character, the com- opportunities to incor-
thy of trust. plete person must be porate character devel-
8. Perseverance: Sticking with something and considered. Character opment
not giving up, even if it is difficult. development involves at least •To convince the young Cub
9. Positive Attitude: Setting our minds to look three critical areas: 1—Know Scout that character is important
for and find the best in all situations. (thought), 2—Commit (feeling), and to the individual, to his family, com-
10. Resourcefulness: Using human and oth- 3—Practice (behavior). In Cub Scouting, munity, country, world, and to God.

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The Role of the Pack Summer Camp Programs Boost Cub Scout
I t should be the goal of the Cubmaster and
Webelos den leaders to graduate every Retention
Webelos Scout into a Boy Scout troop. The Did you know that most boys who drop out tention efforts.
key to accomplishing this is to begin promot- of Cub Scouting do so in May, June, and In a national study, one of five boys (21.1
ing Boy Scouting when Cub Scouts are still September? percent) who dropped out of Cub Scouts was
in their Tiger, Wolf, and Bear dens,and to Did you also know that dens that meet in a den that met less than twice a month. The
sell the sizzle of the great outdoors. Scout- more often have higher retention rates? top factor influencing the decision to leave
ing should be viewed as an ongoing adven- Studies reveal that youth who attend sum- Cub Scouting is that the meetings became
ture, and the progression should be as nor- mer camp and participate in other sum- boring. When boys are recruited into the
mal as moving from elementary school to mer activities are more likely to stay in the program, they are promised fun and chal-
middle school. program for a longer period of time. Sum- lenging outdoor activities. Take full advan-
mer camp often serves as the reason that a tage of summer programs, make sure each
The Role of the Troop young person will stay involved in Scouting. den is going to camp and every boy in a
B 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
pack has an opportunity to go to camp.
Work on the Summertime Pack Award Plan,
earn Cub Scout segments, this keeps fami-
would include developing a relationship with May or June. Summer becomes full of family lies involved in Scouting year-round. Good
the Cubmaster and the Webelos den lead- trips and activities. September rolls around communication with families and early plan-
ers. This person serves as a resource during and the family must decide what extracur- ning is key. Provide information on unit activ-
Webelos overnight activities and builds en- ricular activities they will take part in for the ities. Communicate with parents so they can
thusiasm among boys and their parents for coming school year. If this family’s pack be- plan vacations and weekends around troop
the exciting challenges that await them in came dormant over the summer, they may calendars.
Boy Scouting. now have a difficult time deciding whether Share the magic of Scouting this summer.
to stay in Scouting. This directly affects re-

Recruit Tiger Cub Leaders Now for More Success!

P acks are finding great success recruit- them to participate in the Scouting experi-
ing new Tiger Cubs by recruiting their ence by serving as a Tiger Cub Den Lead-
2008-2009 Tiger Cub Den Leaders now. er, or as a co-leader.
ents who would be good leaders. Hav-
ing a strong Tiger Cub recruitment in the
spring and fall is the key to keeping packs
Where do you find these wonderful lead- Some Packs have had success by visiting healthy.
ers? They are the parents of the new Ti- with their current Tiger Cub families and kin-
ger Cubs you are recruiting now! Just invite dergarten teachers to identify active par-

Pack Planning Resources Available at Scouting.org

A s you gear up for another great sea-
son of Cub Scouting, here are some of
the basic documents you’ll need to run your
acquiring strong leaders and a form to help
you work the process. (4 pages)
2009–2010 Program Planning Insert,
considered an essential part of program
planning meetings. (8 pages)
Ideas for Connecting Core Values with
Cub Scout pack smoothly. The National of- This is an especially helpful item in the an- Outdoor Activities,
fice has scanned all of their Cub Scouting re-nual program planning conference. The core This handy chart directly connects activities
sources looking for the most pertinent items, is a planning chart that gives an individu- and values; very helpful for pack program
then added some notes. You can quickly see al leader the big picture of how den meet- planning. (3 pages)
what these documents contain without hav- ings should fit into advancement and the full Also helpful:
ing to open each one. year’s calendar of activities. (8 pages) Cub Scout Pack Newsletter and Calendar
These PDF documents can be found at Planning Your “Ideal Year of Cub Scout- Templates
http://Scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/ ing” Program Budget, A handy set of Microsoft Excel (.XLS) tools
CubScouts/Leaders/PackPlanningResourc- A solid working document that breaks down to help you or your publicity chairman com-
es.aspx We hope that this will help in your the budget into 12 categories and shows municate with the rest of the pack communi-
Cub Scout Program Planning. how to build it back up into a tidy financial ty. These have been pulled together for is-
Highly Recommended: statement. (4 pages) sues through 2010.
Cub Scout Parent Information Guide, Pack Budget Template Outdoor Events for New Cub Scouts,
This is an attractive, colorful piece you’ll This Microsoft Excel (.XLS) template speeds A simple but useful tool for what to think
want to put into the hands of each new and the process of building your own. about when planning that major outdoor
returning Cub Scout parent. It explains the Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines, event; it comes with a sample agenda. (2
program, stressing values and outcomes for A lot of good ideas, packed into this small pages)
boys, and shows how they can enjoy Scout- booklet, give a comprehensive view of out- National Summertime Pack Award,
ing together. door Cub Scouting. A directory alerts the This sheet lists the requirements for this unit
Selecting Cub Scout Leadership, reader to more resources. This should be recognition, typically awarded in the fall,
This practical tool lays out the six steps to with an application form. (2 pages)

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Scouting in Hard Times - Thoughts from Calapooia District
H ard times have obviously hit us as a na-
tion and as a community. Linn County’s
unemployment at the time of writing this ar-
we are financially tight and making adjust-
ments, but with the help of our outstanding
volunteers, the community and people like
your charter organization.
• Membership growth equals resource
growth. The more youth, the more parents,
ticle was around 14.8% (June 09). Sever- you we will get through these hard times grandparents, aunts and uncles you can
al of us have lost jobs, undertook pay cuts and grow as a movement. touch, the better you can provide a quality
and furloughs. Our school districts and lo- How can a district grow with less money program and increasing your resources.
cal governments are struggling to balance than last year? By maximizing its resourc- • Partner with other Scout units or neigh-
their budgets. Public Services are being es, increasing its manpower, and being a borhood groups to increase your resources
cut and corporate and private giving has visible community service provider. In oth- and to obtain greater community visibility.
decreased. Despite the economy, this dis- er words make stone soup. Increasing the Share your pinewood derby race with oth-
trict sent over half of our Boy Scouts to a number of volunteers and youth is increas- er packs or local Girl Scouts or Camp Fire
summer camp, a dozen plus Eagle Projects ing our resources, thus more ingredients for group. That combines resources and devel-
and unit service projects were completed the soup at a lesser cost. The Calapooia ops goodwill. Soup is always better with
to serve our communities needs, over 110 Stone Soup recipe needs specifically: friends.
Calapooia Cub Scouts attended Day Camp • Providing quality programs at the pack, • Grow district level teams to provide qual-
and we have had an increase in Boy Scout troop, and crew. As well as at the district ity support to the units, especially trainers,
membership. Additionally, 37 units achieved level. commissioners and membership team mem-
Friends of Scouting Presidential goals. 96 • Invite, cajole, recruit (begging with style bers. Throw in some excited active fundrais-
plus individuals, clubs and businesses con- is authorized) more volunteers, helpers and ers for extra spice.
tributed to our community campaign this mentors to participate in Scouting. The more There are more ideas out there, you prob-
year, that’s 18 additional donors over last hands available, the lighter the load and ably have some also. Share them at Round-
year. The Scouting Movement in Calapoo- reduced per person costs. table or e-mail them to your district execu-
ia is strong and rich in quality program and • Utilize online resources to reduce costs tive or unit commissioner. With stone soup
outstanding volunteers and social network your unit. a community can feed itself. Join us in mak-
That is our message, our mantra: Scout- • Actively seek to increase your unit’s ex- ing a Scout’s stone soup experience a rich
ing is strong in Calapooia and rich in quali- posure in the neighborhood through service one.
ty program and outstanding volunteers. Yes, projects, community events, and supporting
Venturing Leadership Award 2009
T he 2009 Venturing Leadership Award re-
cipients received their awards at the Coun-
cil 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 Steenberg-
ern of Crew 174, James Wyatt of Crew 174
and Shari Spencer Council Advancement
Vice President and 2010 National Jambo-
ree 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 Ven-
turing Program and exemplify the Ventur-
ing Code. The first Saturday of each March
is the deadline for the submission of nomi-
nation packets. Each packet is required to
have the current years nomination form, an
essay about the nominee, and letters of rec-
ommendation from fellow Venturers, Scouts
and Scouters as well as acquaintances from
church, work and / or life in general. In ad-
dition any further information supporting the
nominee’s leadership actions is also encour-
aged. 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.
Visit the Awards and Recognition section
for the Council Website for the 2010 nom-
ination form and more information.

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Boy Scouts of America Turns 100 year old in 2010
B SA’s 100th birthday celebration is ap-
proaching fast and our Council’s 100th
Celebration Committee is inviting everyone
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
to join in the FUN next year and help cele- with units from other areas. Then in 450 are to be involved with Scouting and thank
brate this special time in Scouting. words or less, tell your story about them for their support.
One of the activities that are currently the nominee. Please be sure In the Guidebook, you will also find in-
taking place is the nominations for the Na- to read the print in red at formation on an opportuni-
tional Hall of Leadership. This is a chance the bottom before clicking ty to earn a special
for individuals to nominate those who have the submit button. This op- council commemora-
demonstrated extraordinary leadership and portunity closes February tive shoulder patch
Scouting virtues in ways that make a mean- 8, 2010 please take the celebrating Scout-
ingful difference in the lives of others. If opportunity and nomi- ing’s 100th birthday.
you would like to nominate someone to be nate someone TODAY. This is a special award
considered for this award, go to the coun- Make sure you find that you earn as a unit.
cil web site (www.cpcbsa.org) and click on a 100th Celebration BOY S
Casca
COUT
S OF A
The whole group works
the National Hall of Leadership icon on the Field Guide. The d
w w w e Pacific
.cpcb C
MERIC
s a . o r ouncil
A together to accomplish
g
left side. This will take you straight to the 100th Celebration the requirements and to-
nomination page. Committee is in- gether earn the right to
There are three age categories to choose cluding this in the receive and wear this spe-
from: 13 and younger, 17 and younger, and planning packet cial limited edition, coun-
18 and older. The person only needs to have so that when your cil commemorative shoul-
been registered for one year in Scouting unit plans it’s pro- der patch.
and do not need to be currently registered. gram for the next 1 0 0 The 100th Celebration
f i e lh da n n i v e r s a
t
There will be several choices of Scouting po- Scouting year, Committee is working hard
sitions as well as Community/Alumnus relat- you can include guidry to get the plans detailed and
ed positions to choose from. You will need lots of cele- e spread the word about the
the nominees contact information and if they bration ideas. many ways we can celebrate
don’t have email, your email in that box will There will be our Centennial.
do since it is required. You will also be asked ideas for District, Ship,
what Region/Area. (We are Western Re- Crew, Team, Troop and Pack events,
gion Area 1). For those who live within the as well as events for Squads, Patrols, and

Congratulations to Earn Special 100th Anniversary Awards

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 Stud-
ies. (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.
A 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 re-
gram 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
ica. There are five awards, eac h least three of the five requirements to
based on one of the five earn the award. You may want to do
core values of the all five requirements, but three is all
Boy Scouts of that you’ll need to qualify for the
America: Leader- award.
ship, Achievement, Awards may be earned Sep-
tember 1, 2009 through
Community Service,
Character and the December 31, 2010.
Outdoors. The award This program
is a uniquely designed will provide every Scout,
leader and alumnus
patch of the 100th Anni-
versary emblem with slots a fun and meaning-
to hold special award mark- ful way to par-
ers for each pillar of the program. ticipate in the
100th Anniver-
Individuals will be able to display
all earned awards at the same time sary. Each in-
on their uniforms by attaching award dividual participating
markers to the patch. will benefit, as will every unit and
Each award has different requirements community in the country. Go to www.
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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Tiger Cubs Earn the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award
T he Emergency Preparedness BSA Award was presented to
3 Tiger Cubs, Judson, Nolan and William of Pack 314, at
their Pack Meeting in Wash-
The Emergency Preparedness BSA Award has requirements for each
level of Scouting; Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, Webelos, Boy Scout
and Varsity Scout, Venturer,
ougal, Washington. Unit Volunteer and Council/
To fulfill one of their re- District Volunteer require-
quirements, the Scouts were ments. In this way the level
given a tour of the Clark of preparedness grows and
County Hockinson/Battle- expands as the Scout does in
ground Fire Station by Ja- the program.
son, a 10 year veteran of The Award can be
Fire District #3. Along with earned at each level. Once
a tour of the fire house and requirements have been ful-
equipment, the Scouts were filled, a completed applica-
taught how to splint a bro- tion should be turned into the
ken arm, make an emergen- Council Advancement Com-
cy knee brace and assem- mittee for review. The Award
ble a pressure bandage to consists of 2 pieces, a label
stop bleeding. pin and certificate. Once
This Award, not to be con- awarded the pin is not giv-
fused with the Emergency en again, but the certificate
Preparedness Merit Badge, can be presented each time
is designed to increase the a new level is awarded.
level of citizen prepared- The application form
ness across the United States. can be downloaded from the
It was developed in partner- national site www.Scouting.
ship with the Department of From left, Jadson, Nolan and William received the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award. org.
Homeland Security (DHS),
built upon the government’s Ready.Gov campaign, to help cit-
izens prepare for emergencies of all kinds.
Troop 224, Sherwood Oregon, Aids Troop 213, Biloxi Mississippi
S 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 fel-
gon 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 uni-
hurricane 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 pre-
sentation at a Sherwood Rotary breakfast
meeting and received help from the mem-
bers 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 to-
ward the project.
Their efforts met with tremendous suc-
cess, earning over $600. The Troop start-
ed 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
T 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 Pa-
beautiful 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 uni-
forms to walk the
1 ½ mile route in
order to show our
Scouting spirit and
support the local
community. The pa-
rade route took our
Cub Scouts through
the historic down-
town Oregon City
area and marched tors waving and marching along the route.
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 cel-
began. ebrate our State’s birthday… Cub Scout
Pack 470, Three Rivers District, marching in the Annual Teddy Bear Parade The Cub Scouts donated Style!
in Oregon City. and distributed candy to specta-
Cub Scout Outdoor Pinewood Derby Cars are Back
Activity Award
T he Cascade Pacific Council will once be providing pin-
ewood 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
Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and over the previous year. Be
Webelos Scouts have the opportunity to sure to attend your dis-
earn the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award. trict membership kickoff
Scouts may earn the award in each of the to get your Pinewood der-
program years as long as the requirements by goals.
are completed each year. The first time the Need more recruiting ideas? Be sure
award is earned, the Scout will receive the to talk to your district membership chair or your district executive when at-
pocket flap award, which is to be worn on tending your district membership kickoff to get more information on how to receive
the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. your cars.
Each successive time the award is earned,
a Wolf track pin may be added to the Donations Needed at Council Camps
C•
flap. Leaders should encourage Scouts to amps would welcome the donation of equipment in usable condition, such as these
build on skills and experiences from previ- suggested items:
ous years when working on the award for Hand tools and power tools • Plumbing supplies
a successive year. • Pickup trucks and trailers • Canoes and Rowboats
Information can also be found on the coun- • Generators (home size & up to 50 kv) • Health lodge supplies
cil web site at www.cpcbsa.org. • 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 jhill@cpcbsa.org. A list is available at www.cpcbsa.org/help/
campneeds.html

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 Page 12 commissioner service Compass Points
To be or not to be, National Commissioner’s Podcast
that is the question T hroughout his involvement with Scout-
ing, Tico Perez has worked tire-
sonally, or share them with others as a
training feature. Stimulate discussion
A s a commis-
sioner my
job is to be the
lessly to strengthen the organiza-
tion in underserved communities.
by playing a subject of interest
or use the entire program as a
As our new National Commis- wrap-up for a better grasp of
very best I can the subject.
sioner, Tico will bring his great
be, I want to The “Commissioner Pod-
talents as a communica-
give the units cast” will roll out new top-
tor to a job that also re-
of the Cascade ics of interest to commis-
quires a desire to bring
Pacific Council sioners throughout the
the best program to ev-
the very best year. You can download
ery child. Before taking on
in commissioner the .mp3 audio files direct-
this new role, Tico chaired
service. So how ly, for use on your computer or
the Southern Region Hispan-
do you do that? digital music player. You can also
ic Scouting Task Force and the Na-
That is the ques- subscribe to “Commissioner Podcast” via RSS
tional Scoutreach Committee. In 2006, he
tion. Well simply and your favorite podcast aggregator, by
facilitated a Scoutreach conference at the
put, it means that you have to function as a visiting www.Scouting.org/Scoutsource/Com-
Philmont Training Center.
commissioner first and foremost; you need missioners/Podcast
You may listen to these podcasts per-
to be trained in your job so that you can
bring experience and leadership to the units Commissioner Service Calendar
that you serve. Unit leaders look for guid-
ance and friendship, units look for informa- Aug 24 6:30PM Council Commissioners Cabinet CPC Office
tion and resources, units look for leadership Aug 24 7:00PM Council Commissioners Meeting CPC Office
from the district and council. Unit leaders
and their committees look for a friendly face, Aug 26 7:30PM Council Roundtable Commissioners Meeting CPC Office
someone to share trials and tribulations with. Sept 23 7:30PM Council Roundtable Commissioners Meeting CPC Office
Are you that person? Can you be that per- Sept 28 6:30PM Council Commissioners Cabinet CPC Office
son? If not, there’s no time like the present
to start. Deliver the promise of Scouting to Sept 28 7:00PM Council Commissioners Meeting, CPC Office
the leaders and units that we all serve, in
the Cascade Pacific Council. Roles the Commissioner Plays
Jeff Smith, Council Commissioner
Scouting CHANGES LIVES A commissioner plays several roles, includ-
ing friend, representative, unit "doctor,"
teacher, and counselor.
BSA. The commissioner helps represent the
ideals, the principles, and the policies of the
Scouting movement.
The commissioner is a friend of the unit. Of The commissioner is a unit "doctor." In their
Be sure and visit the all their roles, this one is the most important.
It springs from the attitude, "I care, I am here
role as "doctor," they know that prevention
is better than a cure, so they try to see that
to help, what can I do for you?" Caring is the
commissioner page at ingredient that makes commissioner service
their units make good "health practices" a
way of life. When problems arise, and they
successful. He or she is an advocate of unit will even in the best unit, they act quickly.
www.cpcbsa.org for needs. A commissioner who makes himself They observe symptoms, diagnose the ail-
known and accepted now will be called on ment, prescribe a remedy, and follow up on
updated information in future times of trouble. the patient.
The commissioner is a representative. The The commissioner is a teacher. As a commis-
and tools for the average unit leader is totally occupied in
working with kids. Some have little if any
sioner, they will have a wonderful opportuni-
ty to participate in the growth of unit lead-
commissioner staff. contact with the Boy Scouts of America oth-
er than a commissioner's visit to their meet-
ers by sharing knowledge with them. They
teach not just in an academic environment,
ing. To them, the commissioner may be the but where it counts most—as an immediate
response to a need to know. That is the best
Interested in Commissioner Service? adult learning situation since the lesson is in-

C 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, Ven-
turing crews and Varsity Teams. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy
stantly reinforced by practical application
of the new knowledge.
The commissioner is a counselor. As a coun-
Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that each unit selor, they will help units solve their own
reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members. problems. Counseling is the best role when
Are you a person who loves to help and serve in Scouting? Then maybe commis- unit leaders don't recognize a problem and
sioner service is just right for you. Do you know of someone who could assist units in where solutions are not clear-cut. Everyone
achieving their best? See your District Commissioner to find out how you can help. needs counseling from time to time.

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Scouting with Special Needs
V 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 spe-
cial 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 Scout-
ing programs, but with spe-
cial 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 lev-
els. 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 mem-
bership and participation will be highly flex-
ible depending on the capacity and poten-
tial of the individual Scout.
This program will include the full spec-
trum of Scouting programs, partnerships and
training. The emphasis will be on both FUN
and TRAINING. Things like camping, cook-
ing, first aid, hiking and swimming will be
at the core of the new program. Obvious-
ly, 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 tra-
ditional 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 Spe-
cial Needs, supporting an
individual member of the
troop, as part of the sup-
port team, leading day to
day programs or special
events, and as a program
charter sponsor, providing
financial support and com-
munity leadership.
The group is hoping to
start regular activities in
June, 2009. If you are in-
terested in participating in
some way or want more information, please
contact any of the following Boy Scout indi-
viduals:
Dennis Bishop, Chairman Pioneer District:
503-701-8525
Bruce Kerr, Cascade Pacific Council, board
of directors: 503-726-5678
Laddie Buck, Field Director: 503-225-
5724
Come share our vision and excitement –
help us provide youth education and out-
door adventure.
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Improved Webelos
Transition
B
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 We-
belos Scouts are ready to cross over, they
and their families should be familiar and
comfortable with the youth and adult lead-
ers of the troop, their role in the troop and
troop activities, and feel excited about be-
ginning this new adventure. The Webelos
Scout’s graduation ceremony should clearly
signify his transition to a new level of Scout-
ing, and could include the presentation of
his Arrow of Light Award, a Boy Scout hand-
book, and a troop neckerchief.
A Webelos Scout who has earned the Ar-
row 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 tran-
sition is the ongoing working relationship of
the leaders of a Cub Scout pack and a Boy
Scout troop. Ideally a community organiza-
tion 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 ele-
mentary school to middle school.

Service Opportunities Venturing Ride 2009 at Evergreen Air Museum

at Scout offices J oin us for two days of fun at the 5th annu- three events Friday night (IMAX, WWII air-
al Venturing Ride at Evergreen Air Muse- craft private tour, & rocket building).  You

U nits with
C u b
Scouts
um! September 18 & 19.
Help kick off the Cascade Pa-
cific Council 2009-2010 Ven-
will be responsible for your
own meals for Friday dinner
and breakfast (you can cook
or Boy turing year. This event is for in the camping area).  Friday
Scouts all Venturing-age youth and arrival is at 6pm. The event
seeking adults—invite potential new unit will end at 4pm Saturday.
ser vice members to come along! Build Full weekend cost is
hours for a Rocket and fire it into the air, $36 for youth and $27 for
rank ad- fly remote controlled planes, ex- adults. Saturday only is $27
vance- plore historic remnants for avi- for youth and $17 for adults.
m e n t might ation and space history, and Remember to bring your Ven-
consider assisting with land- watch a movie in the IMAX The- turing uniform, clothes for ac-
scaping and grounds keeping at ei- ater. tivities, and your own tents to
ther the Salem or Portland Volunteer Ser- Other fun activities will be use.
vice Centers. Projects include brush trimming, available throughout Saturday. The 2009 Register at: www.cpcbsa.org/register.
leaf raking, and weed-pulling. Venturing Leadership Award recipients will Contact Ben DeRemer, Event Chairman, 503-
Please contact Dave Somann at be recognized at a special lunch held inside 666-7682, ben@troop586.net or Mavis
503.658.7077 for information and to ar- the Museum. Overnight camping is avail- Kent, Event Director, 503-667-8414x55008,
range a service project. able for those arriving Friday. There will be mavis@pacifier.com for more information.

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Why Cub Scouting?
T he Cub Scouting program is uniquely de-
signed to meet the needs of young boys
and their parents, through offering fun and
challenging experiences that boys and par-
ents 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 per-
son he becomes tomorrow.
Scouting is provided locally in neighbor-
hoods 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.
Independent Camp
Information
A ll units that camped out of
council or held their own sum-
mer camp this year are asked to
complete an Independent Camp Ac-
tivity report, which is due by August
31, 2009. The report is completed
online at www.cpcbsa.org/register
an takes only 3 minutes to com-
plete!
Cub Scout Mascot Costumes
T 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 class-
room 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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Compass Points
New family camps at beach front property
I f your family likes to go camping at the beach, consider leaving all those noisy, unpre-
dictable public campgrounds behind to head for the seclusion of Boy Scout beachfront
property!
Cascade Pacific Council offers family camps as members-only activities, giving fami-
lies have a more peaceful and pleasant experience than they might have at public camp-
grounds, and more elbow-room and friendly faces throughout camp.
At these relaxed events, families enjoy a variety of activities such as sand-castle build-
ing, 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 ac-
tivities, 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 surround-
ing 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 Meri-
wether near Tillamook. For details and to sign up online, visit www.cpcbsa.org/familyc-
amp.
Projects Available for Inner Tubes Needed
Adoption We are seeking donations of
Adoption of projects is needed at all council
facilities and camps. Adoption of a project new or used inner tubes (must
can be as simple as providing manpower or
as complex as completely taking on a proj- hold air) for tubing at winter
ect from planning and funding to completion.
Whatever your group’s abilities and ambi- lodges. Please contact Dave So-
tion, camp rangers can find a project to meet
your needs. A few sample projects are now
mann at 503.658.7077.
featured at www.cpcbsa.org/adopt
To inquire about a project, please con-
tact Jim Hill at jhill@cpcbsa.org, 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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Managing Risk- An emergency that doesn’t occur requires no response

A 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 responsibil-
ity—in short, risk management.
We manage risk in almost every aspect
of our lives. There is risk involved in step-
ping 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-be-
ing.
Risk management is so much a part of out-
door adventures that often we hardly no-
tice we are doing it. When we fill bottles
with water from streams and lakes, we deal
with the risk of parasites by treating the wa-
ter with a filter or chemicals, or by boiling
it. When we share the outdoors with bears,
we protect them and ourselves by hang-
ing our food out of their reach, eliminating
odors from our sleeping areas, and keep-
ing campsites spotless. When foul weather
blows in, routes become uncomfortably ex-
posed, streams swell, or snow loads make
avalanches a possibility, we consider all the
available information and then make deci-
sions that keep risks at acceptable levels.
Perceived risk can energize outdoor ac-
tivities by bringing to them an immediacy
that is sharper than what we normally ex-
perience. The actual risk on a well-managed
ropes course, for example, is relatively low,
but participants experiencing the events of
the course might perceive
that the risk is much higher than it actual-
ly 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 con-
fidence.
The only way to eliminate risk complete-
ly in the out-of-doors is to give up the plea-
sures, challenges, and satisfaction of taking
part in an adventure. Rather than attempt-
ing 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 expo-
sure to danger.
Shared Management of Risks
Many outdoors-oriented organizations
have guidelines to address certain hazards
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District Membership Chairs

What makes a Leader Trained? Council Vice President, Membership
W 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
Jim Grabski
503.658.8088
jgrabski@jedunn-nw.com
position to be “trained” in the Pacific Service Area
BSA computer tracking sys- Fort Clatsop Karen Gill 503.325.5108
tem. If you are registered
for one of these positions and Lewis & Clark Pat Meyer 503.281.9289
know that you have not tak- Pioneer Tom Maguire 503.493.4922
en all these courses, chances Sea Scouts Tim Calderwood 503.639.4310
are that you’re not officially re-
corded as trained. Please see your District Executive or district train- Scoutreach Benita Andrews 503.289.7434
ing chair to figure out how to correct this. You and they can either get Sunset Trail Eric Hearn 503.225.5737
you the training you need, or use a Training Correction Form to update Tuality Jim Rossetti 503.648.9398
your records and show you have completed the training.
Here are the requirements for many positions: Wapiti Todd McDonald 503.225.5750
• Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have Columbia Service Area
completed This is Scouting and the Cub Scout Leader Specif- Chinook Jesse Ramieriz 360.274.7147
ic training for their position. Columbia Gorge Morgan Andersen 360.834.3232
• Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are con- Fort Vancouver Maxine Davison 360.696.9387
sidered trained when they have completed This is Scouting,
Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Train- Mid Columbia Mike Vosika 541.493.4011
ing, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills. North Clackamas Jennifer Mooney 503.225.5736
• Troop committee members are considered trained when Silver Star Christopher Cone 503.225.5738
they have completed This is Scouting and the Troop Commit-
tee Challenge as their Leader Specific training. Three Rivers Andrea Raschio 503.759.3764
• Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered Thunderbird Sally Palmiter 503.667.2109
trained when they have completed This is Scouting, Varsity Cascade Service Area
Scout Leader Specific Training and Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills. Calapooia Dustin Johnson 541.905.5327
• Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, and Eagle Valley John Andrews 503.487.1241
crew committee members are considered trained when Tillamook Sharon Larson 503.472.3868
they have completed This is Scouting and Venturing Leader
Specific Training. Willamette Scott West 503.769.0629

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Do a Good Turn for Membership
S ervice projects are at the heart of some
of the most valuable learning experienc-
es 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 opportuni-
ties to invite youth and families to join the
program. There are several important el-
ements 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 intend-
ed to involve families should
also be fun and have a
strong social aspect.
These projects should
also be kid-friend-
ly. Clearly, some
projects, such as
home construction
or projects that in-
volve power tools
and equipment,
are inappropri-
ate or danger-
ous for young chil-
dren. However, fun runs,
food or clothing drives,
and community cleanup ef-
forts are ideal for people of all
ages.
Make sure you have enough participa-
tion 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, col-
laborate with other groups that also serve
youth and families, including service clubs
and religious organizations. Such collabo-
rations 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 collabora-
tions, visit www.goodturnforamerica.org.)
Let local media know about your service
project. Be sure to emphasize the family in-
volvement 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 par-
ents 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 par-
ticipation was appreciated and to personal-
ly 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 im-
pact Scouting has in our neighborhoods and
communities. That may be the most power-
ful recruiting message of all.
10 Service Events to Build Mem-
bership
1. Hold a family
"Take a Hike" day at a
local park or recre-
ation area.
2. Conduct a com-
munity 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 partic-
ipate.
5. Work with local law enforcement to spon-
sor a child fingerprinting event in a
high-traffic location such as a mall, li-
brary, 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 out-
side hardware stores to support Habi-
tat for Humanity chapters.
9. Assist in community beautification proj-
ects such as planting flowers and re-
pairing 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.
Compass Points
Membership Fee to
Increase in 2010
T
he BSA National Executive Board unani-
mously passed a resolution at their busi-
ness meeting on May 22 to increase the tra-
ditional 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 consider-
ation went into this decision by both the Na-
tional Executive Board and the Membership
Fee Task Force led by National Commission-
er 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 consid-
erations, it was determined that the best ap-
proach 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.
Silver Beaver
Association General
Membership Meeting
O ur first general membership meeting
will be August 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM.
The event will be held at the Evergreen Avi-
ation & Space Museum in the Education Mez-
zanine room 214.
The cost of the event is $11.00 at the
door which will include a continental break-
fast, 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 mem-
bers 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
T 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 ap-
plications at www.cpcbsa.org/register. Now
is not too early for eligible Scouts to make
the decision to apply for a spot in the coun-
cil 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, Co-
lonial Williamsburg, Mt. Vernon, Busch Gar-
dens, and many other sites. A trip to the
Jamboree is more than just a Scouting ex-
perience; 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 Jam-
boree” we will return home a few days lat-
er.
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.
Local Scouts Receive National Eagle Scout
Scholarship
Z 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 Ea-
gle Scout scholarships.
Over 4,500 applications were submitted
to different Eagle Scout scholarship pro-
grams. Zachary and Joshua’s selection as a
Cooke scholarship recipient represents rec-
ognition of their superb records of accom-
plishments.
The National Eagle Scout Association, un-
der the direction of the National Develop-
ment Department, national office, Boy Scouts
of America, selects the winners of this schol-
arship by a committee. This committee also
determines the number and size of all schol-
arships 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-
The limited number of Cascade Pacific Jam-
boree 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: Partici-
pating in National Jamboree can only be
as a member of a Council Contingent. Af-
ter youth apply they are placed into a “Pro-
visional Jamboree Troop” of 36 youth, and
4 adult leaders.
Don’t let youth miss out on this ultimate
celebration of Scouting’s 100th Anniver-
sary. Share information about this oppor-
tunity. For more information or answers to
questions please contact: Shari Spencer, sd-
sportland@yahoo.com, (541) 258-5327
or Jack Branch, jackdbranch@yahoo.com,
(360) 751-2896.
Already signed up? If you are al-
ready signed up to attend the Jamboree
then you should be working on your fund-
raising. One of the experiences of attending
the Jamboree is for the Scouts to earn their
way to Washington D.C. There are many dif-
ferent ways that Scouts can raise the mon-
ey. In a group or by themselves make sure
to help them think outside the box for fund-
raising!
istered in the Boy Scouts of America, have
been granted the Eagle Scout Award pri-
or to submitting the application and have
and SAT and/or ACT score acceptable to
the standards set by the committee. Addi-
tionally, each candidate must have demon-
strated 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 develop-
ment organizations, the Boy Scouts of Amer-
ica 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.
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How to Properly
Retire a Flag
T he United States Flag Code
states: "The flag, when it is
in such condition that
it is no longer
a fitting em-
blem for
display,
should
be de-
stroyed in a digni-
fied 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 attend-
ing 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 cer-
emony may save tears and worries during
it.
Where can a flag retirement ceremony
take place?
Many Scouting events lend well to cere-
monies.
What do I need?
What you need often depends on the cer-
emony 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 Volun-
teer Service Desk in Portland for flags avail-
able 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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 Page 18 Compass Points
Den Leader Resources Available at Scouting.org
A s you gear up for another great sea-
son of Cub Scouting, here are some of
Cub Scout Outdoor Program Guidelines,
This booklet gives a comprehensive view of Lost and found claim day
the basic documents you’ll need to run your
Cub Scout dens. We’ve scanned all of our
outdoor Cub Scouting and directs the read-
er to more resources. You’ll find that it is an
Saturday, September 12
Cub Scouting resources looking for the most essential part of program planning meet-
pertinent items, then added some notes of ings. (8 pages) Summer camp lost and
our own. You can quickly see what these
documents contain without having to open
So You’re a New Pack Committee Mem-
ber,
found items not claimed
each one.
These PDF documents can be found at
Introduction to the role includes a bulleted
list of tasks and rewards of volunteering.
at camp will be available
http://Scouting.org/sitecore/content/Home/ It’s a useful handout for any training activi- to reclaim at Scouters’
CubScouts/Leaders/DenLeaderKit.aspx. We ty. Similar treatment is provided in the pub-
hope that this will help in your Cub Scout lications below (4 pages each): Mountain on Saturday,
Program Planning. • So You’re A New Cubmaster,
Highly Recommended • So You’re A New Den Leader, September 12 from 9 a.m.
Program Ideas for Your First Month of • So You’re A New Tiger Cub Den Leader,
Den Meetings, • So You’re A New Webelos Leader, to 4 p.m. After the claim
If you are starting out with brand-new Cub
Scouts, “Bobcats All” is the theme, and this
Cub Scout Pack Newsletter and Calendar
Templates
day, all clothing and related
little piece is pure gold. It is handy for new A handy set of Microsoft Excel tools to help items are donated to local
den leaders as well, making everything sim- you communicate with the pack community.
ple and straightforward. (8 pages) These have been pulled together for issues charities.
Cub Scout Program Helps for New Den through 2010.
and Pack Leaders,
Perhaps the most essential document for new District Training Chairs
den leaders, this is their recipe book for three
full months of den activity. The online edi- Pacific Service Area
tion covers all types of den plans for No- Ft. Clatsop Rod Clark 503.338.3806 rclark@cgcalert.uscg.mil
vember 2009 through January 2010. (32 maryellen.hepp@fred-
pages) These are available in a bound edi- Lewis & Clark Mary Ellen Hepp 503.335.2738
meyer.com
tion, for an entire year of program, through
Scoutstuff. Pioneer Sherri McPherson 503.558.8556 smcpherson@orcpa.org
2009–2010 Program Planning Insert, Sea Scouts Neal Smith 503.244.0342 neals@ndsii.com
This is an especially helpful item in the an- Sunset Trail Jim Holmstrom 503.524.7853 Scouterjimh@comcast.net
nual Program Planning conference. The core
is a planning chart that gives an individu- olgriznmamabear@msn.
Tuality Carl Yergen 503.647.5393
al leader the big picture of how den meet- com
ings should fit into advancement and the full Wapiti Tom Kroen 503.692.2799 tkroen@yahoo.com
year’s calendar of activities. (8 pages)
Columbia Service Area
Also Helpful
Welcome, New Den Leader, Chinook Sharon Kuroda 360.423.6564 hoothoot@kalama.com
A very basic primer for the brand-new lead- Columbia Gorge Bo Henderson 360.693.1741 Mario@combined-IQ.com
er, it contains an exhaustive list of literature
Ft. Vancouver Julie Pond 360.573.2401 juliejpond@msn.com
and other resources. (6 pages)
Mid-Columbia Jeff McCaw 541.386.4950 jeff@printitinc.com
N. Clackamas Carolyn Frietas 503.513.6265 carolyn_freitas@msn.com
Lost and found claim day Silver Star Dennis Moore 360.687.3549 dvldocmoore@aol.com
Saturday, September 12 Three Rivers Al Tate 503.266.9456 altate@teleport.com
Thunderbird Dan LeBrun 503.668.8533 lebrun2@verizon.net
Summer camp lost and found items not
claimed at camp will be available to Cascade Service Area
reclaim at Scouters’ Mountain on Saturday, Calapooia Jon Aaberg 541.967.6855
September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After douglas.f.reynolds@tek.
the claim day, all clothing and related Eagle Valley Doug Reynolds 503.662.4112
com
items are donated to local charities.
Tillamook Sharon Larson 503.472.3868 slarson@cpcbsa.org
Willamette Cott Thompson olcott@open.org

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Work Weekends Dates Scheduled Phlox Ski Hut offers

B aldwin and Pioneer require special work days to prepare the camps for snowy
and freezing conditions.
winter fun
Camp Pioneer Black Bear Weekend P hlox Ski Hut is located on Pholx Point ski
run just below Timberline Lodge; it makes
September 11-13 an excellent starting place for skiing. Night
skiing is also frequently open. The hut is
Baldwin Wood Cut Days available to Boy Scouts over the age of 13
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! and to Venturers. The hut has eight spaces
October 10 and can accommodate co-ed groups.
October 17 To reserve a date for your unit, you must
(other dates available; contact Ranger Larry) attend the September 19 wood cut. Arrive
Winter Lodge Wood Cut and Cleanup Dates at 9 a.m. at Phlox Hut to sign in. Bring gloves,

E ach fall thousands of volunteers converge on the winter lodges to prepare them for splitting mauls and axes to move wood and
winter use. One requirement of a unit making a reservation is that they participate clean the hut for winter use. After the work
in the wood cut or lodge cleanup days. For planning purposes: is complete, units draw for their hut dates.
Wood Cut (Saturday, Sept. 19) is for Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venturing crews, You can choose Friday or Saturday night
and Explorer posts. To make a winter reservation, these units must attend and provide between November 27, 2009 and April
service at the wood cut.
Lodge Cleanup Day (Saturday, October 10) is for Cub Scout packs. Adult leaders 24, 2010. Weekday nights are also avail-
(no youths) from packs attend and provide service to qualify their pack to make a res- able. Unit cost is $95 per night. More in-
ervation. formation is available at www.cpcbsa.org/
Details about lodges and service days can be found at www.cpcbsa.org/winter- winterlodge.
lodge.

Boy Scouts and Projects Available for

Venturers – Attend
Wood Cut to have
winter lodge fun
N anitch and Aubrey Watzek Lodges
will be available for tubing and oth-
er 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 snow-
boarding, and for those who prefer cross-
country skiing, cross-country trailheads are
near both lodges.
Lodge dates are assigned though a lot-
tery 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 eli-
gible 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 ear-
ly draw.
More information is available at www.cp-
cbsa.org/winterlodge.
Cub Scouts – Attend
Lodge Cleanup Day to
participate in winter
lodge fun
N anitch and Aubrey Watzek Lodges
will be available for tubing and oth-
er winter activities during the winter of
2009/2010.
Lodge dates are assigned though a lot-
tery 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 (no-
body 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 be-
tween 8 and 9 a.m. on October 10 – Regis-
ter before 9 a.m. to be in the early draw.
More information is available at www.cp-
cbsa.org/winterlodge.
Adoption
A doption of projects is needed at all coun-
cil facilities and camps. Adoption of a
project can be as simple as providing man-
power or as complex as completely adopt-
ing a project from funding and planning to
completion. Whatever your group’s abili-
ties and ambition, the camp rangers can find
a project to meet your needs. A few sam-
ple projects now featured at www.cpcbsa.
org/adopt are:
• Building washstands
• Building outhouses
• Painting buildings and outbuildings
• Bridge replacement
• Build river rock drinking fountain (ma-
sonry)
• 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 to-
ward 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
F ew youth organizations encompass the
breadth, volume and diversity of phys-
ical activity common to Scouting, and none
activity and should include appropriate
safety features. All equipment should
be checked for condition prior to the
requires more first aid resources than
an afternoon activity in a local com-
munity.
enjoy a better safety record. The key to activity and is properly used and main- 14. Applicable Laws: BSA safety policies
maintaining and improving this exempla- tained during the activity. generally parallel or go beyond legal
ry record is the conscientious and trained 6. Personal Safety Equipment: The super- mandates, but the supervisor should
adult leader who is attentive to safety visor must assure that every participant confirm and assure compliance with all
concerns. has and uses the appropriate person- regulations or statutes.
As an aid in the continuing effort to protect al safety equipment. Boating activities 15. CPR Resource: Any strenuous activ-
participants in Scout activity, the BSA Na- require the use of a PFD; bikers, horse- ity, remote trek, or aquatic program
tional Health & Safety Committee and the back riders and whitewater kayakers could involve a cardiac emergency.
Council Services Division of the BSA Nation- need helmets; skaters need protective BSA strongly recommends that an adult
al Council have developed the “Sweet Six- gear; and all need to be dressed for trained in CPR be part of the leader-
teen” of BSA safety procedures for physi- warmth and utility. ship for any BSA activity.
cal activity. These 16 points, which embody 7. Safety Procedures and Policies: Common 16. Discipline: No supervisor is effective
good judgement and common sense, are ap- sense procedures and standards can if they cannot control the activity and
plicable to all activities. greatly reduce any risk. These should individual participants. Participants
be known by all participants and the must respect their leaders and follow
1. Qualified Supervision: Every BSA ac- supervisor must assure compliance. their directions.
tivity should be supervised by a con- 8. Skill Level Limits: Every activity has a In addition to
scientious adult who understands and minimum skill level, and the supervisor these general
knowingly accepts responsibility for the must identify this level and be sure that rules, safety con-
well-being and safety of the youth in participants are not put at risk by at- cerns in certain
his or her care. The supervisor should tempting any activity beyond their abil- BSA activities, in-
be sufficiently trained, experienced and ities. The swim test at summer camp de- cluding most of
skilled in the activity and be confident fines conditions for safe swimming on the aquatics pro-
of their ability to lead and teach the the basis of individual ability. grams, have been
necessary skills and to respond effec- 9. Weather Check: The risks of outdoor ac- specifically ad-
tively in the event of an emergency. tivities vary substantially with weather dressed in more
Knowledge of all BSA standards and conditions. Weather hazards and the detailed guide-
a commitment to follow BSA policy and appropriate responses should be un- lines. All leaders
procedures are essential parts of the derstood and anticipated. should review and comply with such guide-
supervisor’s qualifications. 10. Planning: Safe activity follows a plan lines in the respective activities.
2. Physical Fitness: The supervisor should that bas been conscientiously developed
receive a complete health history and by the experienced supervisor. Good These include:
medical form for all participants who planning minimizes risks and also antic- • Swimming (all in-the-water activity) - Safe
are participating in activities. The su- ipates contingencies that may require Swim Defense, No. 34370
pervisor should anticipate potential risks an emergency response or a change • Boating (all activity afloat) - BSA Safety
associated with individual health condi- of plan. Afloat, No. 34368
tions. Neither youth nor adults should 11. Communications: The supervisor needs • Boardsailing BSA Award Application, No.
participate in activities for which they to be able to communicate effectively 20-935
are unfit. To do so would place both with participants as needed during the • Winter Sports - Health & Safety Guide,
the individual and others at risk. activity. Emergency communications also No. 34409, Guide to Safe Scouting,
3. Buddy System: Using the “buddy sys- need to be considered in advance. No. 34416
tem” in Scouting has shown that it is 12. Permits and Notices: Tour permits, • Cycling - Bike Safe, Health & Safety
always best to have at least one oth- council registration, government or land- Guide, No. 34409
er person with you and aware at all owner authorization and similar formal- • Skating - Health & Safety Guide, No.
times of your circumstances and what ities are the supervisor’s responsibility 34409
you are doing. when required. Appropriate notifica- • Snorkeling - Safe Swim Defense, Snorkel-
4. Safe Area or Course: A key part of the tions should be directed to parents, en- ing Award application, No. 19-176
supervisors’ responsibility is to know forcement authorities, landowner and • Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416
the area or course for the activity and others before and after the activity. • Camp Health & Safety, No. 19-308
to determine that it is well-suited and 13. First Aid Resources: The supervisor • Venturing Reference Guide, No. 25-202
free of hazards. should determine what supplies to in- • Watersking - Safe Swim Defense, BSA
5. Equipment Selection and Maintenance: clude among the activity equipment. Safety Afloat, Camp Program and
Most activities require some special- The level of first aid training appro- Property Management, No. 20-920,
ized equipment. The equipment should priate for the activity needs to be con- Section IV
be selected to suit the participants, the sidered. A trek over remote terrain

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The Latest First Aid for Wounds and CPR Volunteers Benefit
M ost of us are concerned about the Treat all blood as if it is contaminated
spread of bloodborne pathogens with bloodborne viruses. Do not use bare
From Scouting
—such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hu- hands to stop bleeding; always use a pro-
man immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the AIDS tective barrier; always wash exposed skin
A lthough the primary reason volunteers
get involved in Scouting is their desire
to share their skills and values with young
virus— and try to avoid exposing ourselves areas with water and soap immediately af- people, volunteers also benefit by gain-
to this hazard. Health professionals and am- ter treating the victim. ing skills through training and Scouting ac-
ateur first aiders like those of us in Scouting Have available and use personal pro-
tivities that help them become better par-
may find ourselves faced with special tective equipment that helps prevent direct
ents, managers, employees, and citizens in
problems in this regard. We must contact with infected materials. This equip-
their community.
therefore know how to act ment includes disposable, nonlatex gloves
Volunteers show their commitment to im-
and how to instruct the (nitrile or vinyl) and breathing bar-
proving themselves and the Scouting pro-
youth we lead. riers used when performing res-
gram by giving on average 20 hours of
The First Aid merit cue breathing. To help reduce
their time each month. They say volunteer-
badge pamphlet and oth- the risk of getting or trans-
ing for Scouting helps them develop in sev-
er BSA handbooks used to ad- mitting infectious disease,
eral ways. The following results and volun-
vocate direct hand pressure to stop follow these guidelines
teer quotes were reported in the Volunteer
bleeding in injuries. However, for the use of protec-
Outcomes Study, No. 02-658.
this action could involve getting tive equipment:
the victim’s blood on the rescu-
Community service and
er’s skin. If the victim has • Wear citizenship:
HIV or some oth- disposable, sin- • Helps them be better citizens (90 per-
er bloodborne gle-use gloves cent)
disease, the res- when- ever giving care, • Increases participation in service activi-
cuer could be in- par- ticularly if there ties (73 percent)
fected with the is risk of contact with • Volunteer for other youth organizations
virus. If the res- blood or bodily fluids. (66 percent)
cuer has open • We a r protective cover- “Kids see a good example of their parents be-
wounds on or ings such as a mask, eyewear, or ing involved with the community.”
near his or her hands, gown when you are likely to come “I’ve joined other organizations because I have
there is the risk of ex- in contact with blood or other bodi- learned so much about leadership from Scout-
posure to the victim. ly fluids that may splash. ing.”
Inrescuebreathing • Cover any cuts, scrapes, Enjoyment and self-esteem:
there is the risk of pass- or sores prior to putting on protec- Adds more fun to their lives (85 percent)
ing airborne infectious dis- tive equipment. “You get to be a kid again in a way.”
eases such as influenza from victim to res- • Use breathing barriers such as resusci- Relationship skills:
cuer. But Scout leaders, parents, and youth tation masks or face shields when giv- • Helps them be a better parent (88 per-
members should know that there is no evi- ing rescue breaths. cent)
dence that a rescuer can be infected by the • Remove disposable gloves without con- • Builds friendships with other adults (73
hepatitis B virus or HIV either through con- tacting the soiled part of the gloves, percent)
tact with human saliva or by giving rescue and dispose of them in a proper con- • Helps them relate to young people (70
breathing. Studies show that both hepatitis tainer. percent)
B and HIV are bloodborne illnesses. • Change gloves before you care for a • Helps them be more patient with people
The BSA has checked with experts in the different victim. (69 percent)
federal government’s Center for Disease • Remove jewelry such as rings, brace- “Scout volunteering teaches you to relate to
Control and Prevention and with the Amer- lets, and watches before putting on your kids better.”
ican Red Cross. These authorities suggest disposable gloves. “I think I learned to be more understanding
that we should: • Do not clean or reuse disposable of today’s youth.”
• Maintain the BSA’s tradition of render- gloves. Management and leadership skills:
ing first aid to those in need. • Do not use disposable gloves that are • Be a better manager/supervisor (74 per-
• Recognize that very often the victims discolored, torn, or punctured. cent)
we treat with first aid are friends and • BSA literature to be issued from now • Be a better employee (66 percent)
family members whose health we are on will reflect these changes in first • Deal with people of different ages (60
familiar with. aid. All BSA leaders are asked to cor- percent)
Therefore, in such cases, except rect literature that describes the old • Build motivational and influencing skills
when we know they have infectious diseases, methods and to direct youth members (57 percent)
we should not hesitate to render first aid. to do the same. • Resolve conflicts (50 percent)
The BSA Health and Safety Committee rec- Source: pages 30–31; American Red Cross First Aid— “You learn to work with people in Scouting—
Responding to Emergencies Participant’s Manual (Re- how to work as a team with other volun-
ommends the following. vised edition 2006)
teers.”
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Managing Risk Continued from Page 15
they believe to be of particular concern to cident in an American city, dial 911 and an writing if a group member requires medica-
their members. This chapter, for example, emergency team will probably be on the tions, has any medical issues, or deals with
will discuss hypothermia, lightning, and sev- scene in minutes, ready to treat injuries and allergies. Always prepare a written itiner-
eral other potential risks of great interest to provide transport to a medical center. ary of where you plan to be on each day
to the Boy Scouts of America. A truly effec- The farther that group members are from and night of a trek. Leave copies with sev-
tive approach to risk management, though, medical facilities, the more important is their eral responsible people who will take ap-
is found not just in the details, but also in the
ability to deal with emergencies on their own. propriate action if you haven't returned ac-
willingness of everyone in a group to take Responding to incidents during trek adven- cording to schedule.
an active role in maximizing his or her own tures can involve not only immediate treat- Emergency Response Plan
safety and the safety of others. ment, but also evacuating ill or injured per- Developing a written emergency response
A leader who empowers group members sons to the frontcountry, or stabilizing them plan requires group members to figure out
with resources, training, and responsibilitiesand maintaining their safety for hours or the steps to be taken during trek emergen-
for conducting successful treks often will find
even days until medical assistance arrives. cies and to write down contact information for
that they also can be trusted to do their part Those who intend to travel in the back- agency personnel, law enforcement author-
to manage risk. When each person has a country should prepare them- ities, and medical response
part to play in the success of a trek, every- selves with first-aid training, networks. The plan should
one has a stake in risk management. Group ideally including training outline strategies for contact-
members are far better prepared to deal in caring for injured and ill
Here are three keys ing help, if help is needed.
with illnesses or injuries if they are versed persons in remote settings. to effective risk Along with your group's ros-
in response plans and if they know where Among the training courses management: ter, itinerary, intended route,
they are, what resources are at their dispos- available in various parts of -Everyone in the group and expected time of return,
al, and what skills they can draw upon. On the country are Red Cross give copies of the emergen-
the other hand, leaders who expect group Wilderness First Aid Basic, commits to having a
cy response plan to support
members simply to obey rules and instruc- Wilderness First Responder, safe experience. persons in the frontcountry.
tions—to be followers rather than thinkers Wilderness Emergency Medi- -Everyone understands For more on itineraries
and problem solvers—might discover that cal Technician, and Mountain- and emergency response
and follows group
their groups aren't able to deal effectively eering Oriented First Aid. plans, see the chapter ti-
with the changing nature of risk. Preparing a Group to guidelines established tled "Planning a Trek."
• Stay in good shape so you are ready for Manage Risk to minimize risk. Wireless Telephones and
the physical demands of a trek. Risks associated with the -Everyone has a say in Risk Management
• Know where you are going and what to outdoors can involve rain, Global positioning sys-
expect. recognizing and dealing
wind, heat, cold, avalanche, tem (GPS) receivers allow
• Adjust clothing layers to match changing water, wildlife, vegetation, with risks that arise travelers to pinpoint loca-
conditions. and falling. Human elements during a trek. tions, but they are no substi-
• Drink plenty of water. affecting risk include lack tute for mastering the use of
• Protect yourself from exposure to the sun,of physical preparation, im- maps and compasses. Like-
biting insects, and poisonous plants. proper training, poor judgment, and unrea- wise, wireless telephones can be a convenient
• Take care of your gear. sonable expectations by group members, means for groups to contact emergency re-
A critical aspect of risk management is leaders, parents, and others. Many of these sponse personnel, but phones are useless if
letting others know when you are having concerns can be addressed by leaders help- they malfunction, the batteries are exhaust-
difficulties or are aware of a concern that ing group members decide upon activities ed, or distance and terrain prevent clear re-
might affect you or the group. Many peo- that are appropriate to their skills, experi- ception of signals.
ple have a tendency to keep things to them- ence level, and interests. Preparing a group Frivolous use of wireless phones can seri-
selves. They don't want to slow down the to manage risk also involves a certain amount ously diminish solitude, independence, and
group, or are worried about what others of pretrip paperwork and development of challenge in the outdoors. If you carry a
will think of them. But stopping for a few an emergency response plan. portable telephone, stow it deep in your
moments to deal with a hot spot on a heel For more on matching groups with appro- pack and bring it out only for emergency
can help avoid bringing the group to a long priate activities, see the chapters titled "Or- calls. Most of all, never assume that having
halt later in the day when blisters break out.ganizing for Adventures," "Outdoor Lead- a portable telephone grants you any pro-
Voicing concern about changing weather or ership," and "Planning a Trek." tection to attempt activities beyond your lev-
questionable route decisions can bring im- Paperwork els of skill and experience, especially if you
portant matters to the attention of the rest The policies of a given organization will are far from emergency support.
of your group. 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 Ar-
rowmen performed much needed service to our Coun-
cil summer camps, getting them ready for a great sea-
son 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 Scout-
ers’ 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 Or-
egon). 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 regis-
ter 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 an-
nual 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 week-
long 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 Indi-
anapolis before heading home.

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bank. On a warm day in a BSA local coun-
cil 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 med-
ical 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 carry-
ing 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
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 empow-
low, or you might seek out a better place ered to call a halt to group activities when-
to 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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Fall Round Up for a Calapooia Membership Team mem- grocery shopping twitter. Posting your ca-
Last August 27th we held our district Fall ber to visit you. noe trip pictures or video to Facebook has
Round Up Kick Off. Most of you know we Recharter to be awesome compared to pictures of my
need around 300 more Cub Scouts, 100 Warning, Scout Leader, Warning. Rechar- uncle’s latest (3rd) wedding.
Boy Scouts and over 45 Venturers to achieve ter is coming up in November; packets are The council website has links to Facebook
growth goals for 2009. Most of those Cub going out in October. Be prepared; let’s and twitter accounts, check them out. These
Scouts are recruited in September and Oc- be the first district to completely recharter are additional tools for us to use in getting
tober. So, the round up and fall recruit- this year. Training will occur Thursday 25 our message out. At the district level this can
ing are essential for our growth as a move- September 7 pm at the district office or by be a method of updating meeting locations,
ment. Besides the resources provide by the special appointment arranged through your new additions to the committee, posting of
council, the District Public Relations Commit- unit commissioners. Commissioners will be district events information and pictures. As
tee has design a church bulletin insert, de- trained at the September 3rd Commission- well as links and downloads to district events.
signed and posted flyers on community bul- er’s Meeting. Questions contact our District Therefore, Calapooia District is looking for a
letin boards, wrote several articles and news Commissioner, Richard Chandler. District Twitter/Social Network Volunteer co-
releases about Scouting in Linn County and Scout Twitter…Social Networking ordinator to establish a district account and
recruiting pitches, and acquired air time at Your Scout Unit to Success advise units on how to best use this emerg-
KVAL radio station. Generally, when someone asks about hear- ing technology.
Also, the district committee has recruited ing or seeing a twitter I look for the nearest
a membership team to assist with Joining tree or telephone wire trying to catch Tweety
Nights, School Night promotions, and pro- Bird. Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace can
vide recruitment assistance and coaching. be great ways to social network your pack,
Still, the best tool in the recruitment box is troop or crew. Even for a technophobe like
peer to peer. Boys recruiting boys, par- me. Besides keeping your membership in-
ents recruiting parents, and teens recruiting formed, it can be used to inform others about Acting District Chairman
teens. This coupled with a prepared quality the great fun and excitement a Scout pack, Dustan Johnson 541.928.6694
program will bring in the membership and troop or crew can bring into one’s life. Twit- District Commissioner
retain them. Ask our successful packs and tering your friends about the great time you Richard Chandler 541.928.2865
troops at September’s Roundtable or ask and your son had at Day Camp. That’s got echand1029@cox.net
your Unit Commissioner or call 928-6694 to better than reading about someone’s
www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/calapooia/calapooia.html
chinook district
Camporee 2009 a Huge Success online soon and is a great way to get your
Thanks to all the work from Doug Romjue Webelos ready to move to Boy Scouts.
organizing the event, we had 307 Scouters Training is Important for Our
enjoying many different events. This was a Scouts
Camporee to remember, and now we have Now, we all know that every child deserves
a template to make them all bigger and a trained leader. Training is available – all
better each year. The Black Powder was you have to do is call and come. It is free
very popular, and the staff worked hard and fun, and makes the position of leader
to help and make this a great event. Ray- so much easier.
mond Nugent did a great job as well with If we all do our jobs with the Fall Recruit,
the staff and organizing things on his end. then we will fill up the first two training of-
Camp Lewis worked out very well and the ferings for Leader Specific: September 26th
weather cooperated so next year we hope to make sure that every youth has the op- in Longview and October 17th in St. Hel-
to have even more of the same great weath- portunity to enjoy Scouting and learn the val- ens. IOLS is being offered October 23-24
er and fun. 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.
Training ing and materials, so check with the Chinook
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 differ-
in particular – this is very important. We are ence for your unit.
District Chairman
Vacant
down in membership and need to bring in Webelos Woods October 2-4
over 200 new youth just to match last year. We have started planning for this event and District Commissioner
But we are Boy Scout heavy – we HAVE to it will be held at Trojan again this year. We Brad Pyl 503.397.5033
build up the Cub Scout packs now or we do this for the coverage in case it rains, and bradpyl@msn.com
won’t have enough for the Troops. School the kitchen setup as we cook for all at this District Executive
Nights and Fall Recruits are very important event. Get ready to sign up for this, it will be Tami Perry 360.423.6960
tperry@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/chinook/index.html

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Friends of Scouting ment to be a success it is imperative that you can check with our surrounding districts
Thank you to everyone for a great Family you and your Pack Growth Coordinator at- and you may find training available on a
Friends of Scouting drive. It’s not too late to tend this event. You will receive the tools day more convenient for you.
turn in money or pledges that you may have that your pack will need to have a success-
left. If you have questions please call Bo ful fall recruitment. Now is the time to sched-
Henderson at 360-693-1741 ext742. ule your pack’s Join Night. Once you have
District Award’s Dinner scheduled a date, time and place for your
Thank you to Julie Andersen and her dili- pack’s Join Night please contact Bo Hender-
gent 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 bhenderson@cpcbsa.org. 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!
adult volunteers. Training
Popcorn is Coming! Mark your Calendars! There will be a num-
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 Sep-
not 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
0482 or edbrands@comcast.net. Be sure Boy Scout Leader Specific District Chairman
to act fast because the Early Bird Deadline Varsity Leader Specific Tom Crozier 360.335.8292
is August 11th. Venturing Leader Specific thomascrozier@prodigy.net
Fall Roundup 2009 There will also be another opportunity on District Commissioner
It’s that time of year to kick our recruiting October 17th in Vancouver at the Hearth- Ed Green 360.254.2193
into high gear. We will officially kick off wood LDS Building. Please contact Goran egreen1145@comcast.net
our fall recruitment on Thursday, August 13th Martinson for more information 360-993- District Executive
at 7:00p.m. at the Hearthwood LDS Build- 1913. All untrained volunteers should plan Bo Henderson 360.693.1741 ext. 742
ing (220 NE Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver). on attending training this fall. If the dates 503.225.5742 bhenderson@cpcbsa.org
Cubmasters, in order for your fall recruit- listed above do not fit into your schedule

eagle valley district

Day Camp Popcorn Kernel Training will be held on Au-
Day Camp was a HUGE success this year gust 27th at 7:00 PM at MAC COOP Minis-
with the leadership of Diane Jackson and tries. Ellen Mills is our District Kernel again
Jody Hall. Over 100 cub Scouts enjoyed a this year and she is excellent at contacting Lost and found claim day
the units. If you have any additional ques-
week full of FUN and Western Adventure.
Each boy had the chance to feel successful tions, please contact her at ellenshome@ Saturday, September 12
and interact with older boy Scouts, some of verizon.net.
whom are Eagle Scouts. Registration Summer camp lost and
Thank you STAFFERS!!! Registration fees for all BSA Members will in-
Fall Recruitment crease to $15 beginning January 1, 2010. found items not claimed
Fall Recruitment training will be held on
August 18th at 7 pm. Please have as many
at camp will be available
pack and troop leaders who care about to reclaim at Scouters’
membership attend. The agenda will include
a sample join night and a dvd of Shawna Mountain on Saturday,
Parsons, and a goody bag full of recruit-
ment materials. September 12 from 9 a.m.
September 26-28 is WebelosRee. (A We-
belos Really Exciting Experience!) for ALL to 4 p.m. After the claim
Webelos in the District. This event is to help District Chairman day, all clothing and related
boys have an opportunity to learn Boy Scout Vacant
skills and have an outdoor experience. District Commissioner items are donated to local
Charter Renewal Jody Hall 503.662.3052
Realize that the better your records are jodymhall@yahoo.com charities.
maintained now, the easier your charter re- Sr. District Executive
newal process will be. Sharon Larson 503.472.3868
Popcorn Kernel Training slarson@cpcbsa.org

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Summer 2009
Roundtable August 20
LDS Church Astoria. POPCORN informa-
tion! Great ideas for successful fall round-
ups; Leader Specific Training for Cub Scouts;
Program ideas for Troops.
Roundtable September 17
LDS Church Astoria: POPCORN information;
Leader Specific Training for Cub Scouts; Pro-
gram ideas for Troops.
Train the Trainer
September 19 at Camp Rilea from 9 – 4.
Registration fee of 10.00 due at roundta-
ble 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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are the parents of 2 girls. dedicated men and women worked around
Doug has been transferred to many lo- the clock and restored power to the major-
cations: 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 hon-
self 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 exam-
master. 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.
Geoff.liljenwall@gmail.com
During the Ad-
District Commissioner
vent Storm of 2007, as
Mike Umbriaco 503.458.5387
General Forman for Pa-
mudu@century.net
cific Power, he assembled
approximately 300 lineman and 200 tree District Director
trimmers to restore power to our storm rav- David Noyes 503.225.5731
aged community. After FEMA surveyed the dnoyes@cpcbsa.org
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 kgill@cpcbsa.org

fort vancouver district

Fall Round-up Kickoff Training chair or your district executive when at-
Helloooooooo cub Scout leaders! Our fall The next training opportunity in Ft. Vancouver tending your district membership kickoff
round-up kickoff will be held Tuesday, Au- District is Saturday, September 26th. Plan to get more information on how to receive
gust 18th, 7pm, at Leverich Park (the park to have your untrained and not-trained-in- your cars.
that is tucked in just north of where SR 500 the-position-they’re-registered-in leaders at- Cub Scout Mascot Costumes
crosses I-5). Every pack should have at least tend. Questions, contact Julie Pond at 360- Tiger, Wolf, and Bear mascot costumes are
one representative there to confirm informa- 573-2401 or juliejpond@msn.com. available for checkout at the office. The
tion and pick up the pack goody bag. This Webelos Woods mascots are a great hit at back-to-school
will help all of us get on the same page as All 1st and 2nd year Webelos Scouts, par- nights, school lunch, recess, and classroom
we roll into fall and invite hundreds of new 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
cubs into packs across out district. We’ll also
have sugar in various liquid and solid forms, Camp Lewis. This is a great opportunity for the costume. A $50 deposit per costume is
good information, and possibly a dancing webelos and parents to have fun together, due when they are picked up. Reservations
bear. Questions, contact Maxine Davison at visit with Boy Scout troops, and learn a few can be made six months in advance at the
teddiebears@gmail.com. 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
sell popcorn. Don’t miss out! A well planned The Cascade Pacific Council will be provid- District Chairman
and executed popcorn sale in your pack or ing pinewood derby cars to every registered Rick Klaus 360.887.7665
troop will help Scouts better understand Scout in packs that achieve a 10% growth bsa@klausfamily.net
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 ericpond@msn.com
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 baisleys06@msn.com. Be sure to talk to your district membership kbenson@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/ft_vancouver/index.html
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District Dinner Tabor Heights Methodist’s Pack 408 was for a representative from every Pack to be
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
a huge success. and St Ignatius’ own Crew 351 was Crew new material and a really very exciting new
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.
naded the attendees before the dinner and Keepers. September is the best time of year to in-
played during the program as well. This Many thanks to all those involved in plan- vite new boys to join your pack as they be-
year’s guest speaker was Gene Grant, pres- ning the evening including: Earl Wiest, Mar- gin a new school year and plan out their ac-
ident 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 be-
addressed the crowd, as well. next year!!!! gin your plans for fall recruiting.
Honorees included Joe Carter, Lewis & Pow Wow
Clark’s newest Silver Beaver, District Award Pow Wow is on November 14 this year. Reg-
of 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 appropri-
ately ceremonialized with a well attended District Chairman (Acting)
BBQ, replete with impressive memorabilia Martin Cavinaw 503.493.8629
and nostalgia. Here’s to at least another cavinaw@msn.com
9 decades of Scouting at Piedmont Pres- District Commissioner
byterian Church! Joe Carter 503.234.4075
Fall Round Up 503.317.3178 carterre@msn.com
Fall Round up Training will be Thursday, Au- District Executive
gust 13, at Rose City Park United Methodist Charles Freeman 503.225.5735
Crew 34 Serenades Dignataries Attending District Dinner Church, at 7 pm. Please make plans now cfreeman@cpcbsa.org
http://www.cpcbsa.org/lewisandclark/

mid - columbia district

Cub & Boy Scout of the Quarter el. The district congratulates and appreci- Fly-In at WAAAM
The district is proud to congratulate two ates both boys’ participation in and contri- There will be a fly-in at the Western Auto-
boys. Jaydon Gabriel of Pack 282 was bution to Scouting. mobile and Aviation Museum in Hood Riv-
named Cub Scout of the Quarter. Luke Ihle Scouting Family of the Year er September 11-13. They are looking for
of Troop 282 was named Boy Scout of the The Barry Murray family of Troop 551 was about 40 Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explor-
Quarter. 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
gratulations to both of these boys. larly in Scouting activities. Three sons are may camp on the museum grounds and work
Cub & Boy Scout of the Year members of the troop. Their active assis- on their camping and aviation merit badg-
The Mid Columbia District was proud to name tance has been vital to the district. Thank es. All meals will be provided and a show-
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
of the Year. Robert has been a member make Scouting successful. at no cost to the helpers. It should be fun.
of Pack 398 and has now crossed over into Webelos Woods Please contact Carolyn Kirby (490-4303)
Troop 398. We look forward to his contin- This event will be held at Camp Baldwin Oc- if you wish to participate.
ued 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 calen-
has 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
der of the Arrow, holding positions at the Light, Outdoorsman badge (required for Ar- District Chair
lodge level, organizing and running activi- row of Light) and the Naturalist and Forest- Don Arbon 541.340.4361
ties and attending NOAC. Chris was also a er badges. It is also a great recruiting tool District Commissioner
Patrol Leader at last summer’s Arrow Corps5 as you can invite boys to check out Scout- Chuck Hiatt 541.386.3312
project, rebuilding trails in the Shasta Na- ing by attending. We would like to have cehiatt@charter.net
tional Forest. Chris recently completed his all the Webelos 1s and 2s in the district at- District 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 lev- bgwinner@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/mid-columbia/
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Welcome to the District! School Night for Scouting 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 Ventur-
with 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 Profession- the 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 excit- fall 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 always needed funds for your Scouts is by
set up at the Clackamas Town Center on participating in the Council’s Popcorn Sales
August 15th. Tell a friend, bring a neighbor this fall. Make sure to sign up by August 14th
and show your support for the Boy Scouts (sign up forms will be available at August’
District Chair
at this fun community event. The Noodle Co. Dennis Brown 971.227.3168.
Roundtable Meeting). It’s a great chance to
will also be supporting our local boys that DRB_construction@comcast.net
for the boys to learn to earn their way and
day by giving us 25% of their profits for work on their public speaking skills. District Commissioner
the day. So, come and race a car and eat Hank Brown 503.577.8010
some noodles! hvbrown@verizon.net
District Executive
Jennifer Mooney 503.225.5736
jmooney@cpcbsa.org

pioneer district
Upcoming Roundtable Cub ton, The McDowell’s, and Blue Coyote Ca-
Breakout Topics tering! Congratulations to our 2009 District
August- School Night Training/ Summer Award of Merit Recipients (Mike Kehoe and
Camp Wrap Barbara Robins) and also our Unit Scouter
September- Popcorn!/ Fall Recruiting/ Char- Award Recipients!
ter Prep Camporee
Upcoming Roundtable Boy Scout Thanks to everyone for an Awesome 2009
Breakout Topics Pioneer District Camporee! Also a special
August- Summer Camp Wrap/ Fall Recruit- “shout out” to those who braved the ele-
ing ments during our “exciting” Saturday after-
September- Popcorn!/ Fall Recruiting/ Char- noon. Joe Reinhart and Michele Parr, thank
ter Prep you for all the work you did in organizing
this event.
Friends of Scouting:
Pioneer District has a goal of $100k in Program Planning Packets
the 2009 Friends of Scouting Campaign. Program Planning Packets for Packs, Troop,
85% of each dollar donated goes directly and Crews were distributed at the May
back into the Scouting program. Each do- Roundtable. If you missed that meeting and
nation helps to ensure the continued success need a packet please contact Mark White
of Scouting in our community. Contributions (mwhite@cpcbsa.org). District Chairman
Dennis Bishop 503.701.8525
from our communities are also encouraged.
dmbishop6@comcast.net
Contact Mark White (mwhite@cpcbsa.org)
for assistance in our campaign. District Commissioner
Russ Garrett 503.816.6538
District Dinner russ.garrett@bullivant.com
A Big “Thank You” goes out to all those who
helped make the 2009 District Dinner a District Executive
big success: Troop 127 and Crew 127, Lois Mark White 503.225.5745
Lowe, Mike Mick, John Cullicott, Jim Alber- mwhite@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/pioneer/
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Scouting 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 dif-
The Silver Star District will be holding a spe- Night; the more likely potential new cubs ferent stations, such as the Geology, Nat-
cial Fall Roundup Kickoff in place of August are more likely to get involved with oth- uralist, Forester and Outdoorsman. There
Roundtable on the 13th at 7pm at Firm Foun- er activities. With new cubs come potential will also be BB and archery ranges. After
dation School. This is also a district potluck new adult leaders. dinner on Saturday, there will be an enter-
so everyone should bring one of the follow- Popcorn taining campfire program followed by the
ing: salad, entrée, drink or dessert. I’ll be It’s that time of the year again. Selling pop- always exciting Sasquatch Hunt. Registra-
bringing my famous chili. It should be a lot corn is a great way for the Scouts and packs tion will begin in the latter part of August,
of fun. One leader from every pack must to troop teams and crews to earn money for so don’t forget to put this on your calendar
attend; I’d suggest either the Pack Growth new uniforms, membership dues, summer now! Boy Scouts and Adult leaders interest-
Coordinator or Cub Master. Also every unit camp, high adventure activities and even ed in staffing this event should contact Mike
will have a goal to grow by 10% over their national jamboree. Some units in the dis- McElveny. 360.254.4301
December 31, 2008 membership. If they do, trict made in excess of $3,500 in commis-
every boy in the pack will receive a free sion last year. The early bird deadline to See you in September!
Pinewood Derby car. Come ready to learn sign up and attend the meeting, receive an
and share ideas on how to more effective- extra 3% commission is August 14th. The
ly recruit and grow your pack. Refreshments Base commission is 28% and cash in-lieu of
will be provided. prizes is 4%. To signup Chris Cone at 360-
Fall Roundup Weeks 693-1741 x738 or ccone@cpcbsa.org. The 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. dpatterson@ehcmail.com
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 RapidRoger@aol.com
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 ccone@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/silver_star/Silver_Star.htm
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School Night Kickoff
School Nigh Kickoff is scheduled for August
13th at Roundtable, @ the Beaverton LDS
Stake Center at 6:30pm; as usual, our an-
nual Burger Burn will also take place that
night. We will have a BBQ dinner and then
train and discuss the Fall School night pro-
gram. Please bring a dessert to share with
the group. Our School Night Chairman and
members of the district will discuss the pro-
cedures and resources available to every
unit. September is the only month the Bea-
verton School District will permit the distri-
bution 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 fly-
ers (including the date of the Join Night) at
your school’s “Back to School Night”, 2) Mail
out postcards inviting boys and parents to
District Picnic and Membership Kick- September
off In September we will resume our normal cy-
It’s that time of year to kick our recruiting
into high gear. What better way to cele-
brate 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 be-
gin 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. Mate-
rials 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 mini-
mum of at least one person from each unit
should be in attendance. Please come with
lots of questions and a big appetite! Ques-
tions contact, Chris Baker, 503-225-5707
or cbaker@cpcbsa.org
Regular Roundtables Resume in
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the Join Night, 3) use the PTO’s newsletter, Venturing Roundtable has kicked-off and go-
4) Conduct a Join Night one week following ing strong. Anthony Mayernik is the Ventur-
the Back to School Night. DO NOT HAVE A ing Roundtable Commissioner leading each
PACK MEETING ON YOUR JOIN NIGHT!!!!! month’s program with new ideas, training
Doing too much will overwhelm your new features, and guest speakers. The Round-
Scouts. Come to the kick-off and BBQ and table break-out is open to all Varsity and
learn more. Venture Leaders and youth. In July, Harold
Friends of Scouting Crawford with the NW Wilderness Medicine
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 sug-
77% 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 pro-
grams. If your unit needs a FOS Presenta- District Chairman
tion, please contact Damon Bull, 2009 Dis- David Bennett 503.642.2645
trict Family FOS Chair (503-649-5025) , dbenhome@comcast.net
damonbull@yahoo.com, Brent Monson, 2009 District Commissioner
District FOS Chair (503-645-3575), Eric Wayne Olmstead 503.629.5657
Hearn, District Director (503-225-5737), wcj.olmstead@comcast.net
ehearn@cpcbsa.org or Adam Hough, Dis- District Director
trict Executive (503-225-5746), ahough@ Eric Hearn 503.225.5737
cpcbsa.org. Please do not overlook your ehearn@cpcbsa.org
company’s matching gift program. Match- District Executive
ing gifts make a big difference. Adam Hough 503.225.5746
Venturing Roundtable ahough@cpcbsa.org
three rivers district
For more information please contact: Rob-
ert Eastman at rbeastman@juno.com
cle of Roundtable meetings 7:00 p.m. Can-
by LDS building, 13th and Elm.
Popcorn Sale
It is now time to sign up for the Popcorn sale. Lost and found claim day
Your unit can receive up to a 35% commission Saturday, September 12
by signing up and attending a council pop-
corn kickoff. Popcorn is a great way to fund Summer camp lost and found items not
your units activities for the entire year. claimed at camp will be available to
Mark Your Calendars For Our Fall reclaim at Scouters’ Mountain on Saturday,
Trainings! September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After
Cub Leader - Oct 17th, Canby LDS Ward the claim day, all clothing and related
Building items are donated to local charities.
Youth Protection – 8:00 pm
This is Scouting – 9:00 am
Cub Scout Leader Specific – 10:30 am
(Den leader, Webelos Leader,Cub Mas-
ter, Venture Leader Specific, Varsity Lead- District Chairman
er Specific) Mitch Jorgenson 503.829.4824
Scoutmaster mjj@molalla.net
October 16-18th, Camp Onahlee—15706 District Commissioner
S Highway 211, Molalla, OR 97038 Dennis Mills 503.631.4172
Friday 5:30 pm. End TIME: Sunday around dj@pdquipment.com
1:00 pm (LDS may leave after campfire on District Executive
Saturday evening) Chris Baker 503.225.5707
The fee for this course is $25.00. cbaker@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/threerivers
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“The Phoenix” of sequence, you will not get the best re- please e-mail Patrick at pnance@cpcb-
The 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,
it the Phoenix. A phoenix is a mythical bird; does. do you have enough leaders going into the
that will burst forth out of its own ashes in Sneak-Preview of the Cub Scout fall? Reference your leader handbook for
re-birth. Similarly, this June edition is going Kick-off: August 13th great tips on recruiting leaders.
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!
by our Canis familiaris’ (dogs). weeks, where they unscrambled it for every-
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:
doing, and when. What to Bring
Don’t fight the ATM The date of your September join night
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 rlajka@comcast.net
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 g.jasko@comcast.net
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 alapointe@cpcbsa.org
imize our results. That’s why we encourage An updated month-to-month guide on dis-
each unit to diligently follow the month-to- trict seasonal promotions
District Executive
Lots of other fun stuff! Patrick Nance 503.225.5729
month guide in the June Thundering News.
For a copy of the June Thundering News pnance@cpcbsa.org
If you try and do things on an ATM out
www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/cpcthunder/index.html

tillamook district
Day Camp ewood derby incentive plan as well as a ers).
Over 60 boys and their leaders/parents DVD hosted by Shawna Parsons. Remem- Registration
arrived at Camp Clark for five days of fun ber, Introducing yourself to the prospective Registration fees for all BSA Members will in-
and excitement. The parents with a short biography has been crease to $15 beginning January 1, 2010.
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.
fire program. Fall Popcorn Fundraiser
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
friends about come back to school time. in May. If you have any questions, please
Membership Recruitment Training come to Roundtable (always the 3rd Thurs-
Packs, please have at least one (prefera- day of the month) and we’ll be do our best District Chairman
bly ALL interested folks) to address your questions.
Steve Jensen 503.842.8428
attend the Fall recruitment training on Au- Looking forward to a fantastic Fall with District Commissioner
gust 20th at 7 pm for a demonstration of lots of new families, a strong recharter sea- Vacant
a join night. son and a great new Scouting year. Webe-
Additionally, lots of information and re- los, look for information about a Webelos
Sr. District Executive
Sharon Larson 503.472.3868
sources including details on the FREE pin- Ree JUST for you (and parents and lead-
slarson@cpcbsa.org
http://www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/tillamook

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2009 District Award Of Merit Eagle Scout Board Of Review and Project ing can earn a segment. Contact coordinator
Recipients Announced questions, please contact Bob and Irene at Susan Royce, pack169den9@yahoo.com for
At the Tuality annual district recognition ban- oce5759@yahoo.com. information and questions. Time is 9am.
quet in May, 4 deserving individuals were Burger Burn Cub Scout School Night For Scout-
bestowed the honor of District Award Of August is a great month for a bbq so why ing Kickoff Meeting
Merit not start the upcoming Scouting year right Ever wonder how to launch a successful re-
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 pro-
855. along with chips, salad, and pop. Bring the gram. Tuality district will provide all of the
Patricia Spears has served as Den Leader, whole family and a side dish to share. Dinner necessary supplies and support at our kick-
Pack Advancement Coordinator, and most starts at 6:30pm with the regular roundta- off and orientation meeting on 8/20. Time
recently helped organize Crew 706. ble program beginning at 7 and concluding is 7pm and the location is the Hillsboro LDS
Richard Keniston has served in countless at 8pm. We will have our normal Cub Scout Stake Center (same location as roundtable).
district and unit level roles. and Boy Scout breakouts that evening. As Please have your pack’s cub master, com-
Rob King has been Cubmaster of Pack always, roundtable is the best to add punch mittee chair, and/or pack growth coordina-
874. to your unit’s Scouting program. It is held ev- tor attend. Tuality will also introduce its new
Please congratulate these ery second Thursday, Membership Chairperson Matthew Wood at
fine Scouters! 7pm, at the Hillsboro this meeting as well.
District Advancement LDS Stake Center on
Jackson School Road. District Chairman
Committee Mark Mcomie 503.640.4600
As of July 1st, Bob and Irene District Rocket mmcomie@verizon.net
Barnes will be assuming the Launch District Commissioner
role of co Advancement Coor- Again this year we will
be launching rockets at Scott Harris 503.359.5312
dinators. We thank Brett Carter swhbsa@verizon.net
for his many years of service in 2009 District Award Of Merit the Washington County
Fairgrounds. The date District Director
this role, your efforts are deep- Recipients from lett: Patricia Spears, Rob King, David Noyes 503.225.5731
ly appreciated! For all future Richard Keniston, Ann Marie Cowley is August 15th and all
Cub Scouts participat- dnoyes@cpcbsa.org
www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/tuality/index.html

Make sure you invite a

family to join Scouting
this fall!
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 Page 36 wapiti Compass Points
Popcorn Sale master and Pack committee chair should have to put things in place, make your Septem-
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 donald@cpcbsa.org. 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 recruit-
sold 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 re-
this year’s sale. cruited early have an easier time recruit-
Packs, Report to your Principal ing a full den of boys plus they can go to
Now. training in the spring or summer before the
Now is the time to start making plans for a den starts meeting. Here are three steps to
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.
of School. Come to get more information at Be committed to growth. Set your sights on District Chair
roundtable. Also, put August 13th on your filling all of your dens and having a strong Janice Essenberg 971.226.4230
calendar to attend the roundup kickoff at tiger den. janice_essenberg@ ddouglas.k12.or.us
the Tigard LDS Church. 2. Set your date for the Fall Join Night. District Commissioner
Plan for an Exciting Webelos Attend the Recruitment Kickoff on August Rob Sax 503.524.8110
14th at Tigard LDS Church 7pm-8:30pm. Saxrj@cs.com
Woods District Executive
Put October 16-18 on your Calendar. Each Get creative on how you invite youth to join.
Registered Webelos, Webelos leader, Cub- Try to recruit your Tiger Leader before the Todd McDonald 503.225.5750
Join night. Do Not wait until the last minute tmcdonald@cpcbsa.org

Popcorn Sales 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 re-
in 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 recruit-
made! We need everybody to sell pop- Packs, Troops and Crews will need to reg- ment just contact Steve or Brad at (503)581-
corn 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
2go@aol.com 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.
Webelos Woods Scouts really is. Sign up online at www.cp-
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 andersonriskanalysis@comcast.net
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 spotter67@verizon.net
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 ta- Steven Utter 503.581.6601 ext. 208
The Order of the Arrow is heading up the ble at your school’s open house night, par- sutter@cpcbsa.org
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 bburge@cpcbsa.org

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Announcing the 5th Annual The full cost for Friday and Saturday is $36
Cascade Pacific Council Venturing for youth and $27 for adults. The Satur-
Ride for 2009 day only cost is $27 for youth and $17 for Council Vice President, Venturing
This event is a kick off for Venturing for the adults. Since a number of the activities occur Dennis McGary 503.579.3140
2009/2010 year and recognition of the Friday night, we a sure you will want to be drmcgary@comcast.net
Venturing Leadership Award. This year’s Ven- there on Friday. The Flier for this event has Council Adviser to Venturing
turing Ride will be held as the Evergreen Air been uploaded to the Venturing Yahoo site Chris Baker 503.225.5707
and Space Museum in McMinnville Septem- at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ventur- cbaker@cpcbsa.org
ber 18 and 19th. This event is open to all ing_CPC/ and can be obtained there. Use Event Chairman
Venturing age youth (14 thru 20) and adults. this event as a recruiting event for new Ven- Ben DeRemer 503.666.7682
Venturing Ride includes overnight camping tures. ben@troop586.net
near the Museum and number of exciting On-line registration is available at http:// Event Director
activities. The event can also be attended www.cpcbsa. org/register/ . If you have Mavis Kent 503.667.8414 x55008
as a Saturday only event. Activities include questions on this event please contact Den- mavis@pacifier. com
rocket 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 ac-
tivities 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 Gor-
don; 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 sail-
ing community into the Sea Scout program.
She often scheduled her weekends and hol-
idays around teaching kids the art of sail-
ing. 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.
sea S couts
However we are definitely preparing to United States Naval Academy. Kevan is a
offer the July 9-12 session. Allison and her 2008 graduate of Sunset High School. He is
team are busy putting the final touch on this a Sea Scout Quartermaster, and an Eagle
inaugural event. Scout. He received the Brotherhood Honor
2010 William I. Koch International Order of the Arrow. He wishes to join the
Sea Scout Cup Qualifying Regattas Coast Guard with his brother after gradu-
To all Skippers, there is still one last chance toating from an academy.
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 Mari-
fying 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 & Septem-
qualifying Regatta for the 2010 Koch Cup. ber 19th Reliant Charter
The Championship is scheduled for Septem-
ber 12, 2009 at the Newport Sea Base.
For more information please contact:
Berkeley Green at berkeleyg@ocbsa.org
or at 949-642-5031.
Update
Former Sea Scout and Quartermaster
achieving his dream: On July 9, 2009 Kev- District Chairman
an Stoeckler will join the class of 2013 at the Jim Larsen 360.695.0867
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, District Commissioner
New York. Kevan, son of Henning and Rob- Phil Owen 503.244.7986
in Stoeckler, has been awarded nominations
from Congressman David Wu to the United
District Executive
Vernard Taylor 503.225.5743
States Merchant Marine Academy and the
vtaylor@cpcbsa.org

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Risk Management Corner Entering the Risk Zone
I 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 horse-
play 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 car-
rying the rest of the troop, but
as you squint at the arrow-
straight highway ahead, you
feel very much alone. Be-
fore 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 vigorous-
ly 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 Foun-
dation for Traffic Safety, and other author-
ities 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. Surprising-
ly perhaps, statistics show that 2 p.m. is one
of the most dangerous times during the day-
light 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 driv-
ers, 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 near-
ly 9 a.m.
The BSA’s Risk Management and Market-
ing divisions have created a nationwide cam-
paign aimed at alerting volunteer Scouters
to the perils of “the risk zone.” “Studies of
over-the-road truckers show that even pro-
fessional drivers can’t always determine their
own mental condition, and there’s also a lot
of denial about being too tired to drive,”
says BSA Director of Audiovisual John Clark-
son. “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 ex-
perts offer tips below:
• Make sure to get plenty of sleep the night
before a trip.
• Drive only during the daytime. Stop and
Compass Points
sleep at night.
• Take a break every 75 to 100 miles, es-
pecially in the afternoon.
• Travel with two adults in each vehicle when-
ever possible. If this can’t be done, as-
sign 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 be-
tween lanes or onto the shoulder; re-
peatedly jerking the steering wheel
to stay on course; missing traffic sig-
nals and warning signs.
Vehicle Safety Guide-
lines
Please remember the following
guidelines pertaining to vehi-
cle safety:
• Comply with all state
and local traffic laws, includ-
ing posted speed limits.
• Drive defensively, includ-
ing watching traffic, taking no
chances, and using extra cau-
tion. Remember that aggres-
sive drivers take unnecessary
risks.
• Meet the driver qualifi-
cations on the tour permit, and
limiting driving time according
to BSA specifications.
• Limit the number of pas-
sengers 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 compart-
ment 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 per-
tain to vehicle safety.
• File a Local and/or National Tour Per-
mit. Pay attention to each of the pol-
icies 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

T 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 de-
vices, 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 main-
taining 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, cre-
ating 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 Inter-
net dangers
• A nostalgic look of past handbooks with 21st century technology
• A Spanish version will be available in December
The 12th edition Handbook was written by Robert Birkby, an Eagle Scout and former conservation director at Philmont
Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Birkby also authored the previous two editions and the BSA Fieldbook. A life-
long 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 Moun-
tain 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 Hand-
book is available at www.bsahandbook.org.

How “Prepared” Are You?

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
3) What is a tripod lashing used for?
a) Shelters
b) Signal towers
c) Rafts
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 some-
5) What are cravat bandages used for?
a) To stop bleeding
b) Securing splints
c) Supporting sprained ankles
d) All of the above
5) D (All of the above—page 157.)
place—page 385.)
4) B (A taut-line hitch is used to hold a tent or dining fly in
signal towers, and rafts—page 399.)
3) D (All of the above—Lashings can help build shelters,
use other methods. (Page 411)
2) D (All of the above. If you do not have matches, you can

c) Fire by friction methods one

shirt as a floatation device—page 192.)
1) E (If caught in water, you can use your pants, shorts, or a
d) All of the above ANSWERS
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