Mar-Apr 2006.pub - the Cascade Pacific Council Home Page!

Volume 64, N o. 2: March - A p ril 2006 

2: Senator Gordon Smith 

Receives Award 

2: Chief Scout Executive 

Visits Council 

3: Annual Business 

Meeting 

8: Eagle Scout 

Recognition Banquet 

18: Adventure Cove 

Gets Showerhouse 

21: Adopt-A-Project 

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Council Information 

Council Honors Senator Gordon Smith by 

Meritorious Leadership Award 

Council President Richard L. Silliman meets with 

Senator Gordon H. Smith. 

ith an impressive audience of 

W local politicians, business 

leaders, and Chief Scout Executive 

Roy L. Williams, Cascade Pacific 

Council presented U.S. Senator Gordon 

H. Smith w ith the Meritorious Leader- 

Chief Scout Executive Visits Council 

oy L. Williams, Chief Scout 

R Executive, visited Cascade Pacific 

Council on February 21. Williams w as 

in the council to be a speaker at the 

Meritorious Leadership Dinner honoring 

Senator Gordon H. Smith. 

Williams visited the Rotary Club of 

Portland, sitting at a table full of 

Cascade Pacific Council Executive 

Board members. 

He also held a Fireside Chat w ith 

the council staff in the afternoon. 

Scouts from Troop 852 of Life Fellowship Church 

with Senator Gordon H. Smith 

ship Aw ard on February 21st in recognition 

of his lifetime of leadership. 

Smith, honored in 1968 as an Eagle 

Scout, and in 1999 w ith the Distinguished 

Eagle Scout Aw ard, has served 

Continued on page 8. 

Williams encouraged 

all staff 

members to w ork 

diligently tow ard 

achieving Quality 

District status in 

2006. He complimented 

the 

council on its Roy L. Williams 

quality program, Chief Scout Executive 

but encouraged a 

focus on membership grow th. 

Table of Contents 

Advancement...............................14-15 

Camping.........................................16-18 

Commissioner Service..................6-7 

Community Service.........................19 

Finance................................................8-9 

Membership......................................4-5 

Program..........................................10-11 

Simply Scouting..........................21-25 

Training..........................................12-13 

Venturing/Sea Scouts....................46 

Districts 

Calapooia ...............................................27 

Chinook .................................................28 

Columbia Gorge..................................29 

Eagle Valley ..........................................30 

Fort Clatsop..........................................31 

Fort Vancouver...................................21 

Lew is & Clark ......................................33 

Mid.Columbia ......................................34 

North Clackamas ................................35 

Pioneer ...................................................36 

Scoutreach.............................................37 

Silver Star...............................................38 

Sunset Trail...........................................39 

Three Rivers .........................................40 

Thunderbird..........................................41 

Tillamook ..............................................42 

Tuality.....................................................43 

Wapiti .....................................................44 

Willamette .............................................45 

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CASCADE PACIFIC COUNCIL 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 

2145 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland, OR 97201 

Distribution − 11,000 

Editor Jim Hill 

503.225.5744/jhill@cpcbsa.org 

Advertising/article submission contact 

Bonnie Lee 

503.225.5769/blee@cpcbsa.org 

Submission Deadlines: 

Jan−Feb submissions due Dec 8 

Mar−Apr submissions due Feb 8 

May−Jun−Jul submissions due Apr 8 

Aug−Sep submissions due Jul 8 

Oct submissions due Sep 8 

Nov−Dec submissions due Oct 8 

Council Contact Information: 

Portland: 503.226.3423 

Administrative Fax: 503.225.5717 

Tour Permits/Camp Fax: 503.225.5733 

Vancouver: 360.693.1741 

Salem: 503.581.6601 Fax: 503.581.6602 

Volunteer Service Center Hours: 

Monday − Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Volunteer Service Desk 

Monday − Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Council Officers: 

President........................Richard L. Silliman 

Council Com’r................Philip S. Westover 

Treasurer............................David L. Quivey 

Scout Executive ...........Ronald W. Garland 

Council Web Site: 

www.cpcbsa.org 

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Simply Scouting 

Scout Executive Message − Membership Growth − 

It IS Everyone’s “Opportunity” 

his month I 

T have chosen to 

focus on the subject 

of membership 

grow th, from the 

perspective that it’s 

every member’s 

opportunity and 

responsibility to 

spread the impact 

of the Scouting 

program. 

Statistical data supports that children 

w ho have five years of experience in 

Scouting have a very high degree of high 

school graduation – 98% compared to 

83% for non-Scouts, and college graduation 

of 40% versus 16% for non-Scouts. 

They also have a high propensity to 

assume leadership roles, value education, 

and make the honest, not the 

easiest, decisions. 

Research also tells us that youths 

w ho have an outdoor experience 

(summer camp) are impacted in the 

follow ing w ays: 

80% receive help w ith making a 

decision 

76% receive a compliment from an 

adult 

87% help clean up after meals 

84% listen to other’s opinions 

76% learn a skill from an adult 

volunteer 

86% try something they had never 

tried before 

If this statistical information 

addresses the need for membership 

grow th from one direction, allow me to 

address it also from another direction. 

• Cascade Pacific Council camps and 

camping programs are dependent 

upon member participation, if they 

are to continue to be offered and 

provided. 

• Our camp facilities represent tremendous 

assets, but they are costly to 

maintain if camp sessions are not 

filled. 

• The year-round services of our 

Camp Rangers are a critical support 

to units who use camps year-round 

for w eekend camping. 

For all of the data and reasons 

above, I hope that all of us w ill invite 

new families to join Scouting, and get 

them engaged in the summer camping 

program. 

I am proud to be a Scout. 

New Faces and Changes at Council Office 

Bennett Jacobs 

District Executive 

Silver Star District 

Ron Garland 

Scout Executive 

lease w elcome 

P Bennett Jacobs, 

the new District 

Executive for Silver 

Star District. Jacobs 

is originally from 

Rockamart, 

Georgia, w here he 

came up through 

the Scouting program 

and earned his 

Eagle. He graduated 

last May from the 

University of Montana w ith a B.A. in 

journalism and a minor in w ildlife 

biology. His hobbies include hunting, 

fishing, and w ood-w orking. 

Jim Hill, previously Program Director, 

has been promoted to the responsibility 

of Director of Camping and 

Properties. Jeff Aradine, previously 

Columbia Gorge District Executive has 

been promoted to Program Director. 

The follow ing district executives have 

recently assumed new roles: Todd 

McDonald − District Executive, Wapiti, 

John Rogers − District Executive, 

North Clackamas, Matt Dukeman − 

District Executive, Columbia Gorge, 

Scott Mischke − District Director, 

Thunderbird, 

Also, please w elcome new support 

staff members Calicoe Richir, program 

secretary and Tamara Van Hooser, 

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Annual Business Meeting 

Official Notice − 

May 17, 2006 

he annual business meeting of the 

T Cascade Pacific Council w ill take 

place on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 

noon. Lunch w ill be served for a cost 

of $20 per person. Reservations must be 

made w ith Robin Stoeckler at 

503.225.5757 or rstoeckler@cpcbsa.org 

no later than Wednesday, May 10. 

The annual meeting w ill be for the 

purpose of: 

• Receiving annual reports of the 

Executive Board, officers, and 

various committees. 

• Electing members-at-large, associate 

and honorary members, national 

council members, Executive Board 

members, and officers of the corporation 

other than the council Scout 

Executive. 

• Receiving and approving financial 

statements revealing the financial 

position of the corporation as of the 

close of its most recent fiscal year 

and the results of operations during 

such year. 

• Transacting other business. 

Continued on page 20. 

Pacific Service Area secretary. 

Richir recently made a move from 

Caroline County (home of the National 

Jamboree), Virginia to the great Northw 

est. She has a B.S. in Environmental 

Science. Her future goal is to w ork in 

the nonprofit field in environmental 

education. 

Originally from Walla Walla, 

Washington, Van Hooser is a graduate 

of UC Santa Cruz w ith a B.A. in 

Applied Linguistics and received an 

elementary teaching license from 

Warner Pacific College. She is a volunteer 

and den leader in her son’s Pack 

538 in the Tuality District.

Membership Corner 

2006 Plus One by June One 

arn a $5 rebate per Scout at camp 

E this summer by participating in the 

2006 Plus One by June One spring 

membership recruitment. Get troops 

excited about recruiting new youths into 

Scouting this spring by participating in 

the Plus One by June One membership 

plan. The goal is for each unit to conduct 

a troop open house and have one 

more youth registered in their unit by 

June than w as registered on 

December 31, 2005. Each troop that 

recruits fifth-grade youths and achieves 

their Plus One by June One goal w ill 

qualify for a $5 rebate per Scout w ho 

attends a Cascade Pacific Council camp 

program. Rebates w ill be paid in 

October after official camp attendance 

numbers are in and fees are paid in full. 

Troops can qualify by w orking w ith 

district membership chairs and district 

executives to plan troop open houses. 

The Troop Open House and A Year-Round 

Guide to Boy Scout Recruiting brochures 

provide excellent timelines and helpful 

hints that w ill lead troops to success. 

District execu-tives and volunteers 

Follow-up to the January Pack Growth 

Coordinator Kickoff Training 

n Saturday, January 28, 2006, 60 

O Pack Grow th Coordinators 

throughout the council joined together 

in Portland and Salem and w ere treated 

to a light breakfast and a great training 

to help them kick off the new year w ith 

ideas for “Fun at Every Turn.” They 

discussed the changing trends and 

circumstances that packs now 

encounter in sharing the message of 

Cub Scouting in schools and neighborhoods. 

There w as great conversation 

and brainstorming about fun, alternative 

methods for recruiting new Cub 

Scouts and meeting new families. 

Council Grow th Coordinator Chair 

Jim Grabski and Scout Executive Ron 

Garland spoke to the group. There w ere 

also testimonials and ideas shared from 

packs throughout the council on 

successful methods for inviting youths 

and families into the Scouting program. 

should also seek 

opportunities to 

talk to fifth 

grade youths 

about Scouting 

to encourage 

them to learn 

more about the 

Scouting 

program. 

Units can 

also utilize the 

Webelos-to- 

Scout Transition 

and the 

“Invite a 

Friend” 

campaign to 

help achieve 

Plus One by 

June One. 

Work together as a troop to set your 

sights on your Plus One by June One 

goal. Be sure that every youth is given 

the chance to join the Scouting 

program. 

To increase aw areness of opportunities 

to join Cub Scouts and improve 

pack strength, packs are w orking to 

identify their ow n Pack Grow th 

Coordinators. Over 140 have been 

identified and more are coming on 

board. 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 

April 8, 2006 for a quarterly Pack 

Grow th Coordinator Workshop to tune 

up our spring efforts in the “Race to 

Cub Scouting.” Focus w ill be on 

specific actions that packs can take to 

improve program and opportunities to 

join Cub Scouts. 

If you have questions, success 

stories, or w ould like to step up and 

help strengthen the pack program, call 

your district executive. 

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My Best Friend is a 

Cub Scout 

ow that 

N school is 

w ell underw ay, 

and packs have 

experienced their 

initial pack 

roundup activities, 

many leaders and 

parents are realizing that the most 

powerful tool in grow ing units this 

w inter is through a personal invitation 

to friends and neighbors. 

The most pow erful and lasting 

form of advertising is w ord of mouth. 

Sharing an honest testimonial or 

personal experience w ith a friend or 

family and asking them to join is most 

effective. Because Cub Scouts and their 

parents consistently see the value and 

benefit of our program in their ow n 

lives, w ho better to talk about it than 

they? 

Last fall packs throughout the 

Cascade Pacific Council continued 

roundup efforts by focusing on the 

“My Best Friend is a Cub Scout” peerto-peer 

recruiting plan. This effort of 

inviting youths and parents to den and 

pack meetings, and other pack activities 

is continued throughout the year. Packs 

are finding that in all their efforts to 

grow and strengthen their programs, 

the pow er of a personal invitation has 

made the most impact in their growth. 

Everyone has a great opportunity 

to share the Scouting program. The 

values and experiences w e enjoy are 

available to those around us. They just 

need to be invited to join. Make sure 

to talk w ith your families and leaders 

and make the effort to extend the 

personal invitation to join. New 

families are the lifeblood of a pack program. 

New youths and new parents 

benefit from the program and, in turn, 

strengthen the program through participation 

and service in the pack. 

If you have questions about the 

“My Best Friend is a Cub Scout” peerto-peer 

recruiting plan, please contact 

your district executive.

Membership Corner 

24 Ways to Invite 

Youths and Families 

to Join Scouting 

et excited about the fun of Cub 

G Scouting. Share your enthusiasm 

and love for the Scouting program. Take 

time to talk w ith friends and neighbors 

about the time, experiences, and fun you 

have w ith your son and family? Create 

opportunities to join w ith every pack 

activity. Listed are 24 w ays to invite 

youths and families to join Scouting: 

1. Invitation Flyers 

2. Classroom Presentations 

3. Teacher Endorsements 

4. Peer-to-Peer Invitations 

5. School Open House 

6. Personalized Letter of Invitation 

7. Invitation Article in Chartered 

Partner Publication 

8. Telephone Call to Each Eligible 

Family 

9. E-mail Invitation 

10. Point of Sale Display or Sign 

11. School Display Case 

12. Follow -up Rally 

13. Camping Posters for Scouts’ 

Bedroom 

14. Formal Invitations 

15. Cub Scouts Wear Uniforms to 

School 

16. Newspaper Announcements (PSA) 

17. Yard Signs 

18. Stickers w ith Rally Information 

19. Press Releases: Local Newspaper, 

Radio, and Television 

20. Outdoor Marquee 

21. Outdoor Billboards/Advertisement 

22. Cable Television Show s 

23. Television Announcements (PSA) 

24. Notes Attached to Hallow een Candy 

100% Boys’ Life Units Provide Reading Fun and 

Learning 

ach month Boys’ Life brings exciting 

E stories and valuable information to 

help boys in Scouting…and in life. 

Parents appreciate the positive role 

models portrayed in Boys’ Life - and that 

Boys’ Life upholds the values-based programs 

of the Boy Scouts of America. 

Scouts who subscribe to Boys’ Life stay in 

Scouting longer than non-subscribers 

(generally more than tw ice as long), and 

they advance in rank faster. 

Scouting families pay just $12 a year - 

12 issues - for Boys’ Life rather than the 

$21.60 non-member rate. Boys’ Life is an 

essential part of every Scout’s Scouting 

program. Boys’ Life publishes three 

demographic - age-specific - editions for 

subscribers, first-grade through high 

school. Each subscribed youth automatically 

receives the correct edition based 

on his BSA registration. 

Literacy professionals agree that a 

youth needs to be able to read at grade 

level by the 3rd grade or he/she w ill be 

behind the reading curve through adulthood. 

Because of this need, Boys’ Life 

developed demographic editions to 

better meet the reading level needs of 

every subscriber. 

• The low demographic goes to all 

Tiger Cubs and Cub Scout subscribers 

through age 8. 

• The middle demographic goes to 

all Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts 

9 years old and older and all adult 

Cub Scout leaders who subscribe. 

• The high demographic goes to all 

Boy Scout-age subscribers and all 

other subscribers not identified by 

the low and middle demographic 

editions. 

The mission of Boys’ Life magazine is 

to entertain and educate America’s 

youth and to open their eyes to the joyous 

w orld of reading. This is accomplished 

through a proven mix of news, 

nature, sports, history, fiction, science, 

comics, and Scouting. 

Units that make Boys’ Life subscriptions 

an emphasis w ill find that monthly 

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influx of Scouting 

in the home 

can help the 

unit’s endeavors 

to provide 

positive values 

for young 

members. 

Every unit is 

encouraged to 

ask each family 

to subscribe. 

The unit qualifies 

as a 100% 

Boys’ Life unit 

w hen the magazine 

is received 

at the home of 

every youth 

member, and 

members of 

Quality Units 

may w ear the 

special Quality 

Unit/100% 

Boys’ Life patch. 

Special points of interest: 

• O v e r 9 0 m i l l i o n 

Americans cannot read 

well. Over 33 million are 

functionally illiterate. Boy 

S c ou ts o f A me ri c a 

purchased Boys’ Life in 

1912 to support its Learning 

To Read program. For 

91 years Boys’ Life has 

provided good, clean 

wholesome reading for 

youth members. 

• Boys’ Life is thematic and 

stimulates rank advancement, 

making Scouts eager 

fo r mo re S c ou ti ng 

program. 

• Boys’ Life gives identity to 

Scouts as part of the 

group. 

• Boys’ Life is an anticipated 

re w a rd t h a t g iv e s 

continuity to the Scouting 

experience. 

• Boys' Life works during a 

youth's quiet time (they do 

have them). 

• Boys’ Life keeps a youth in 

touch with Scouting even 

when he misses some 

meetings. 

Boys’ Life in the home of every Scout 

in a unit strengthens the unit. Boys’ Life 

helps increase membership tenure for 

BSA subscribers. Boys’ Life plays a key 

role in youth member retention. The 

Boys’ Life Readers’ Panel (1995) indicated 

that Boys’ Life subscribers stayed in 

Scouting 2.54 times longer than nonsubscribers. 

Boys’ Life provides BSA 

thematic material for Scouts each 

month, thus helping leaders provide 

program materials. Boys’ Life goes into 

the home 12 times a year and helps 

make all family members more supportive 

of Scouting. 

Is your unit a 100% Boys’ Life unit? 

It can be so this month. Just ask your 

district executive to help get your unit 

on the road to better reading and more 

Scouting strength through Boys’ Life.

Commissioner Service 

Cascade Pacific Council 

Commissioner Service Calendar 

March 11.......... ........................Commissioner Basic Training.........................CPC Office 

March 22..........7:30 pm........Roundtable Commissioner Meeting 

March 27..........6:30 pm........Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 

March 27..........7:00 pm........District Commissioner Meeting 

April 24 ............6:30 pm........Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 

April 25 ............7:00 pm........Top Team Meeting 

April 26 ............7:30 pm........Roundtable Committee Meeting 

May 22..............6:30 pm........Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 

May 22..............7:00 pm........District Commissioner Meeting 

Does A Uniform Need to be Perfect? 

Philip S. Westover 

Council Commissioner 

ome Scout 

S leader development 

courses 

I’ve attended had 

a strong emphasis 

on uniforming – 

perfect uniforming. 

Perfect complete 

uniform 

parts (socks, 

shirts, hats, pants, 

belts, etc.) Perfect 

placement of insignia. Perfect w earing 

of the neckerchief, and so on. 

Many participants in this training 

took exception to the strong emphasis. 

They thought it w as too militaristic. Too 

rigid. But to “play the game,” they 

obliged to get their uniforms as perfect 

as possible. 

This came to my 

mind several years later 

w hen I saw a Scouting 

unit that had less-thanperfect 

uniforming (to 

say the least). Incorrect 

insignia placement w as just the 

beginning of w hat I saw . Shirts w ere not 

tucked in, Scout socks were w orn only 

by a few and in most cases, no one w as 

in a complete uniform – only parts. But 

then I realized something I had never 

thought of: Less-than-perfect uniforming 

is “normal” and is not noticed. After 

all, boys are boys, right? 

Most of us recognize the value of 

uniforming in developing pride and 

I recently visited a unit that had 

close to perfect uniforming. It 

almost looked like something 

out of Boys’ Life Magazine! 

unity among our members. But if 

“normal” is not a thing that is really 

noticed, do w e lose the opportunity for 

developing such pride and unity? I think 

w e do lose the opportunity. 

I recently visited a unit that had 

close to perfect uniforming. It almost 

looked like something out of Boys’ Life 

Magazine! But I, and other visitors 

present, noticed it! And I could see that 

those boys noticed it also! I could see 

and feel their pride. No one w as barking 

military commands. No leader appeared 

to be a hard core disciplinarian. Instead, 

I heard a lot of praise by youth and 

adult leaders w hich reinforced the unity 

and pride of that unit. Those boys w ere 

a solid team! 

I’m sure that if I did a uniform 

inspection w ith a ruler and the Insignia 

Control Guide, I could 

have found things out 

of line. But that unit 

w as closer to perfection 

than I had ever seen, 

and it show ed. I saw it, 

and they saw it! 

Does uniforming need to be perfect? 

No, but if it is close, w e are applying a 

pow erful Scouting Method to develop 

the character and citizenship of our 

members! 

For your unit, it might be w orth a 

try! 

−Philip S. Westover 

Council Commissioner 

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Commissioner’s Unit 

Visitation 

hings of importance for commissioners 

to check on during unit 

T 

visits in March and April. 

Friends of Scouting units should 

now have FOS family campaigns 

planned and underw ay. Unit committees 

must understand the importance of FOS 

and how the funds raised contribute to 

the council’s ability to deliver the high 

level of Scouting programs. The 

requested family gift is $140, w hich supports 

one Scout for one year. The 

district finance chair and FOS family 

campaign chair can assist w ith individual 

units and their campaign plans. 

Unit Summer Program Plan Units 

should sign up now for one of the council 

Cub Scout or Boy Scout summer 

camp programs. Summer programs are 

an integral part of the Scouting experience. 

Ensure that every Scout has an 

opportunity to participate in one of the 

council’s summer programs. 

Goodwill Day Units should plan 

to participate in Goodw ill Day, 

Saturday, March 4, and appoint a coordinator 

or chairperson. Goodw ill Day is 

one of the council’s most important 

community activities. It is a “good turn” 

that helps the entire community while 

building character in youth members. All 

units should plan to participate. 

Recognition and Awards 

Ceremonies Host regular advancement 

ceremonies or courts of honor. Recognize 

youth for their achievements and 

experiences in an appropriate forum. If 

units need assistance in setting up or 

“beefing-up” aw ards programs, contact 

district advancement chairs, district 

training chairs, or roundtable commissioners. 

Other items to check on include 

membership and retention. Is there a 

Webelos-to-Scout Transitions/ 

Program in Every Pack and Troop? 

See Commissioner Helps for Packs, 

Troops, and Posts (Booklet #33618) or 

contact district commissioners or assistant 

district commissioners for help and 

ideas.

Commissioner Service 

Commissioner Basic Training Offered 

ommissioner Basic Training - 

C Saturday, March 11 at the Portland 

Service Center. Registration begins at 

8:00 a.m. This is required training for all 

commissioners. If commissioners have 

not taken this basic training course in 

March Charter Presentations 

nit charters are typically 

U presented to the chartered 

organization in March. Commissioners 

should take full advantage of this 

opportunity to recognize the relations 

hip betw een Scouting and the 

chartered organization. 

The presentation of the charter 

should be staged at a regular meeting or 

activity of the chartered organization. 

This strengthens the relationship, puts 

the organization in a better position to 

recognize its unit leaders, and assures 

attendance of the largest possible 

number of organization members. 

Adult Leader Training 

hen you think about the challenges 

faced by den, pack, troop, 

W 

or crew leaders and the number of 

youths w ith w hom they interact, the 

importance of training becomes very 

apparent. Currently, only about 43% of 

top leaders throughout the council are 

trained. Trained leadership is the single 

most important aspect of healthy units. 

It is a commissioner’s duty to see that 

leaders in their assigned units have 

participated in appropriate training. 

District commissioners, in conjunction 

w ith the council’s training 

Seeking a Few Good Commissioners 

urrently, there are not enough 

C commissioners to meet the goal to 

have at least one designated unit 

commissioner for every three units. 

If you are an experienced Scouter 

(e.g., former den leader, Cubmaster, 

the last three years, they are strongly 

encouraged to attend this class as a 

refresher, as there have been a number 

of changes over the years. 

Contact your district commissioner 

or Phil Westover at 503.620.6846. 

The charter presentation must be 

made to the organization, not the unit. 

Often members of an organization w ill 

attend an organizational affair, but may 

not be motivated to attend a meeting 

conducted by the Scout unit. It is 

important to capture the interest of as 

many members of the chartered organization 

as possible. Parents of youth 

members w ill be just as likely to attend 

in either case. 

Consult the Commissioner Fieldbook for 

Unit Service, No. 33617 for more information. 

Contact your assistant district 

commissioner or district commissioner 

for ceremony ideas. 

committee, are to w ork w ith district 

leadership to ensure that districts have a 

strong leader training program and 

every untrained unit leader is invited 

(and is encouraged to invite their assistants 

and other leaders in the unit) to 

training. Diligently pursue direct leader 

training. Commissioner’s leadership 

assistance is needed. 

For more information, contact your 

district commissioner or district training 

chair. 

assistant Scoutmaster, etc.) w ho is interested 

in helping other units deliver the 

Scouting program, contact your district 

commissioner or district executive 

about possibly becoming a unit 

commissioner. 

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April is Youth 

Protection Month 

pril is Youth Protection Month. 

A This is an excellent time for commissioners 

to visit w ith unit leadership 

to review the BSA Youth Protection 

Standards. There is training for leaders 

and parents, as w ell as age-specific training 

for youth members of the unit. 

Using a video presentation and discussion 

guide, the causes, signs, and proper 

responses to and reporting of child 

abuse incidents are explained in detail. 

Every leader, including Merit Badge 

Counselors and parents w ho accompany 

a unit on outings, must receive this 

training. 

Commissioners should meet w ith 

leadership of each unit to ensure they 

understand the importance of Youth 

Protection Training. All volunteers and 

parents should participate in Youth 

Protection Training. Review the BSA 

policy on “Tw o-Deep” leadership w ith 

all unit volunteers. Help unit mentors 

guide youth w ith the “Three–R’s of 

youth protection” (Recognize, Resist, 

Report). Review BSA procedures for 

leadership selection and approval w hen 

new adult leaders are recruited. 

District Roundtables 

Provide Resources 

istrict roundtables are an integral 

D part of Scouting’s continuing 

education program. Each month leaders 

gather to acquire ideas on how to 

conduct unit meetings, learn w hat 

council and district activities are 

planned, and netw ork w ith other leaders. 

Scout leaders are committed to deliver 

the promise of a quality program to 

youth, and roundtable is w here they 

learn how to effectively deliver that 

promise. Ideas and tools offered at 

roundtables can simplify a leader’s job. 

Help deliver a consistent program – 

attend roundtable, and encourage unit 

leaders to attend.

Finance Service 

Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet − April 12 

odd Construction is proud to 

T sponsor the 2006 Eagle Scout 

Recognition Banquet on Wednesday, 

April 12 at the Governor Hotel in 

dow ntow n Portland. This annual event 

w ill honor the more than 470 members 

of the Eagle Scout Class of 2005. Each 

year hundreds of Eagle Scouts and their 

families share a meal and enjoy an inspirational 

message from the keynote 

speaker. This year is no exception, as 

the council w elcomes a great speaker. 

State Representative and Lieutenant 

Colonel, Special Forces, U.S. Army 

Reserve, Brian Boquist w ill speak to the 

group about his experiences in the Iraq 

conflict. His tie w ith the Scouting program 

w ill offer a new angle on the war 

as Boquist discusses the role that young 

military personnel are having on the 

rebuilding efforts in Iraq, as w ell as the 

re-starting of the Iraqi Boy Scouts. 

Other highlights of the evening include 

recognition of the year’s Venturing 

Silver Aw ard and Sea Scout Quartermaster 

Aw ard recipients, as w ell as 

the 2006 Bodley Scholarship recipients 

Spring Product Sale Participation 

he spring product sale is an excellent 

opportunity for Scouts to earn 

T 

their w ay to camp. 

• Units earn 32% commission on all 

products they sell. 

• Popular Nestle candy and Tillamook 

meat sticks are available. 

• Units can earn a $50 bonus by 

having no returns, selling a minimum 

$1,000 in product, or increasing 

sales 10% over last year’s sales, 

and by submitting all money and 

settlement forms on time. 

Every Scout w ho sells at least $64 

w orth of products is entered into a 

draw ing for a G.I. Joe’s gift certificate. 

Scouts are entered once for every $64 

sold. 

When units submit settlement 

forms, remember to: 

and presentation 

of the Cascade 

Pacific Council 

Eagle Scout Association’s 

annual 

scholarships. Gift 

sponsor Coast 

Cutlery w ill also 

present each Eagle 

Scout w ith a gift in 

recognition of his advancement to 

Scouting’s highest rank. 

The event is free to Eagle Scouts, 

w ith parents and other guests w elcome 

to purchase tickets for $40 per person. 

Eagle Scouts are matched w ith sponsors 

in their fields of vocational interest and 

sponsors are needed to host the Scouts. 

Individual sponsorships are $150 and 

include dinner for one sponsor or 

corporate sponsorships are $500 for 

tw o sponsor meals. 

For additional information or to 

make reservations, contact Shelley 

Staudinger at 503.225.5748 or 

sstaudinger@cpcbsa.org. 

• Review totals, submit one unit check 

made payable to the Cascade Pacific 

Council. Attach the check to the 

settlement form. 

• Submit the forms and one unit 

check to district product sale chairs 

no later than April 11. 

• Deadline to return products is 

April 11. Late returns w ill not be 

accepted. 

• Submit the unit master record sheets 

along w ith settlement sheets to district 

product chairs. This is the only 

w ay eligible Scouts are entered for 

the grand prize draw ing. 

All materials available on council 

w eb site, or contact Shelley Staudinger 

at 503.225.5748 or 

sstaudinger@cpcbsa.org. 

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Smith − con tinued from page 2 

as a Senator for the State of Oregon 

since 1997. 

Smith provided a moving address 

w hich related the importance of Scouting 

today to the courage and strength of 

the early founders of this country. Smith 

expressed his deep fondness for Scouting, 

and shared that Scouting has helped 

him in many ways throughout his life. 

The aw ard w as presented by Roy L. 

Williams, Chief Scout Executive. 

The Council plans to similarly honor an 

outstanding leader each year. 

The event w as sponsored by leading 

local companies including Presenting 

Sponsor Weyerhauser, and Supporting 

Sponsors 7-Up, Stimson Lumber, 

Evergreen Aviation Museum, and 

others. Cascade Pacific Council 

expresses gratitude for their support of 

Scouting. 

Sporting Clays 

Shoot Out − May 12 

he fourth Annual Kerr Contractors 

T Sporting Clays Shoot Out w ill be 

held Friday, May 12 at Mitchell’s Clay 

Target Sport Center in Gervais. Shooters 

can sign up for this action-packed day. 

Individuals w ill be challenged to hit 100 

targets in more than 17 different sporting 

clay events. The entry fee includes 

lunch, after-event refreshments and 

prizes. There are many different opportunities 

for participation: 

• Corporate Sponsor: $1,000/team of 

five, includes station sponsorship 

and exhibit space. 

• Corporate Team: $750/team of five. 

• Station Sponsor: $350 ($350 tax deductible). 

• Individual participation: $150/ 

person. 

Proceeds from this event will be 

used to expand local Scouting programs. 

Contact Shelley Staudinger at 

503.225.5748 for more information or to 

register.

Finance Service 

In Memory of Jason Aanderud 

• Jan Aanderud 

• John and Sarah Ferguson 

In Memory of Craig Ball 

• John F. Flanagan 

In Memory of Crystal Browne 

• Don and Ann Chilcote 

• Neil and Dorothy Farmer 

In Honor of Bill & Pat Crompton 

• James and Shirley Mallon 

In Memory of Marty Ennor 

• Arthur and Cheryl Snyder 

In Memory of William C. Gilmore 

• Gilbert and Mary Queitzsch 

In Memory of Lowell Joseph 

• Ronald Hunsaker 

• Roger and Joanne Jackson 

In Honor of Matthew Kaufman 

• William D. Kaufman 

In Memory of Donald H. Leng acher 

• Leland Ascher 

• Barbara J. Beck 

• Shirley L. Botti 

• Gary and Jean Braden 

• John and Lou Chapman 

• Mike Drake 

Endowment Country Store 

Endowment Country Store 

To Benefit the Cascade Pacific Council 

Endowment Fund. 

Saturday, March 18, 2006 

at 10:00 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. 

Council Service Center — Viking Room 

Items Available: Resource materials, camping 

equipment, mugs, patches/badges, and more! 

Contact Al Sakai at 503-225-5747. 

Memorial and Tributes 

• Jane Eichenberger 

• Ronald and Barbara Garland 

• Robert G. Kallen 

• Bennie W. Kinney 

• Daniel Klick 

• James and Betty Oliver 

• Marguerite L. Oliver 

• John Pedisich and Carol Ward 

In Honor of Ned and Marge Marshall 

• James & Shirley Mallon 

In Memory of Charles McDerm id 

• Barbara Kellner 

• Juanita McDermid 

In Memory of Vittz-James L. Ramsdell, Jr. 

• Lynn Roberts Ramsdell 

In Memory of Fred C. Roberts 

• Eleanor B. Giannini 

• Tracy M. Vogeltanz 

In Memory of Jim Sherman 

• M. R. Anderson 

In Memory of Dr. Glenn Sweeney 

• Ronald and Barbara Garland 

In Honor of James & Julie Wade 

• James and Shirley Mallon 

Friends of Scouting 

Presidential Unit Program 

ach unit in the council can take 

E advantage of the 15% discount on 

summer camp fees and property usage. 

Presidential status is reached w hen unit 

FOS giving reaches the unit goal. 

The presidential goal is determined 

w ith a simple calculation for: 

• Packs: 60% of families x $140 per 

family = Unit Presidential Goal. 

• All Other Units and LDS Wards: 

70% of families x $140 per family = 

Unit Presidential Goal. 

To be eligible for the camp and 

property use discounts, the Presidential 

status deadline is April 28, 2006. 

James E. West 

Fellowship 

id you know that you can make a 

D pledge of $1,000 to become a 

James E. West Fellow and make installment 

payments over three years w ith a 

check or by using your Visa, Discover, 

Mastercard, or AMEX? The James E. 

West Fellowship Award is w ithin every 

Scouter’s reach. Request a form from 

the council’s finance department and 

return it to the Cascade Pacific Council. 

Contact Al Sakai, Director of 

Finance Services, at 503.225.5747 or 

asakai@cpcbsa.org. 

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Program 

Guy Miller Tree Plant − There’s Still Time 

very Saturday through May, usually 

E 9 a.m. – 12 noon, the Guy Miller 

Tree Plant provides Cub Scouts and Boy 

Scouts w ith a hands-on experience 

renew ing and understanding the 

importance of our forests and provides 

significant impact in North-w est 

reforestation. Youths w ill have a chance 

to help in the reforestation of local 

areas, and later visit the seedlings as they 

grow into adult trees. 

Planting sites are selected by public 

and private sponsors in locations ranging 

from the coast to the Cascades in the 

18 counties of Oregon and Washington 

served by Cascade Pacific Council. Each 

unit provides its ow n transportation to 

and from the planting site. 

Each plant sponsor provides a supervisor 

to explain tree planting; units need 

ommemorative Lewis & Clark 

C Award Sets Tw o collectable commemorative 

sets from the popular Lew is 

& Clark Aw ards Program are now available 

on a pre-order basis. 

The Lewis & Clark Awards 

Program is a popular activity in packs 

and troops throughout the council. 

Scouts and adults earn aw ards for completing 

successive levels in this program 

that brings the Lew is & Clark expedition 

to life. Progressive levels include Bronze, 

Gold, Silver, and, through summer 2006, 

the Presidential Aw ard. Each award has 

an associated patch and medal. Soon 

these patches and medals w ill be available 

in limited edition sets. 

Tw o special sets are available. The 

“200th Anniversary Set” include three 

medals (Bronze, Gold, Silver) and five 

to provide tw o 

adults per ten boys 

for unit 

organization and 

control. 

A segment 

(purchased from 

the Nor’West Scout Shop) is available 

for all Scouts who parti-cipate in the 

event. One Re-Tree certificate w ill be 

given by the council to each 

participating unit. One Guy Miller Tree 

Plant ribbon w ill be given to each unit 

that meets the requirement of 10 seedlings 

planted per Scout plus view ing the 

video (check out at the Scout Office). 

There is still time for units to sign up 

for a tree plant. Contact the local council 

service center, visit www.cpcbsa.org, or 

contact Calicoe Richir at 503.225.5726 

(crichir@cpcbsa.org). This is a very 

popular event, so don’t miss the fun. 

Commemorative Lewis & Clark Award Sets and 

Awards Program 

Engraved 

on lid of 

Commemorative 

Awards Sets 

200th 

Anniversary Set 

Commemorative 

Presidential Set 

patches (Bronze, Gold, Silver, General 

green border and Fort Clatsop limited 

red border). The medals are nicely displayed 

in a stained wood box w ith a 

special laser-engraved lid. The patches in 

this set are presented in a display folder. 

This set is limited to 150, w ith a purchase 

price of $135. 

The second set, titled the “Presidential 

Set,” includes a specially-numbered 

Presidential level patch and matching, 

specially-numbered medal. The patch 

and medal are displayed in a stained 

w ood box w ith a special laser-engraved 

lid. This set is limited to 50, w ith a 

purchase price of $150. 

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April is Youth 

Protection Month 

hildren today are often faced w ith 

C choices that affect their development 

and safety. Scout leaders can provide 

education and guidance to prepare 

Scouts to make solid decisions. This can 

be achieved by talking w ith Scouts. 

Some subjects are easy to discuss – 

sports, grades, friends, and other daily 

events. Other things are more difficult to 

discuss, including child abuse. 

More than 3 million reports of child 

abuse are received each year, including 

one-half million reports of child sexual 

abuse. As a major youth-serving organization, 

the Boy Scouts of America has a 

unique opportunity to help protect the 

nation’s youth. 

April is Youth Protection Month. In 

an effort to protect Scouts, each unit is 

encouraged to participate in a youth 

protection activity: 

• Ensure unit leaders complete Youth 

Protection Training. 

• Discuss with youth in a unit meeting 

the exercises found in the How to 

Protect Your Children From Child Abuse 

pamphlet, w hich is found in the 

front of each youth and adult handbook. 

• Present the age-appropriate, aw ard 

w inning video-based training w ith 

the meeting guide to youth and 

parents: 

-Youth Protection Training – for Adult 

Volunteers and Parents 

-A Time to Tell – For Cub Scouts 

-It Happened to Me – for Boy Scouts 

-Youth Protection: Personal Safety 

Awareness – for Venturers 

Sales of these special sets support the 

ongoing administration of the Lew is & 

Clark Aw ards Program. 

An order form is available on the 

council w eb site at www.cpcbsa.org/ 

lew isandclark. Those w ho are interested 

are encouraged to place their order 

quickly, as the sets are in very limited 

numbers.

Program 

Pow Wow Resource CD 

Available 

f you missed 

I November 

Pow Wow for 

Cub Scout 

leaders, you can 

still get all the hints, tips, and ideas that 

w ere included on the Pow Wow 

Resource CD. This CD is jam-packed 

w ith Cub Scout leader resources, and a 

limited number are available at the 

Portland Volunteer Service center for 

only $5. The CD w ill w ork in PC or 

Mac computers. 

Day Camp Shirts Free to 

Early-birds 

ay camp 

D shirts w ill 

continue to be 

free in 2006 for 

youth w hose 

fees are paid by 

the early-bird 

date of May 19, 

2006 w hen the 

den also submits 

a Day Camp Shirt Order Form by that 

date. Dens get shirts pre-packaged as 

ordered making camp preparations easy. 

Dens w ho use the order form and are 

paid up by May 19 w ill find their shirts 

ready at camp w hether they attend the 

first camp session or later sessions. 

Pre-ordering shirts also helps camp 

directors so that they don’t under-order, 

enabling them to better serve campers. 

Each camp w ill also have on hand a 

number of extra shirts in youth and 

adult sizes for dens that do not preorder, 

and the cost for those non-preordered 

shirts w ill be $5 (youth) and $8 

(adult) from sizes available at camp. 

Every den is encouraged to pay fees 

by the early-bird date of May 19 and also 

submit the Day Camp Shirt Order Form 

by May 19. By doing these two things, 

the den w ill pay a reduced rate for camp, 

and be assured of their (free) shirts being 

ready for them upon arrival at camp. 

Scouting: “Out of This World!” At Day Camp 

ith an exciting space theme, the 

W universe w ill be charged w ith 

energy and excitement. Cub 

Scouts can expect fun…and 

lots of it…w ith exciting 

activities at each day camp. 

There is a day camp near you 

w ith three camps in the 

Portland Metro area, and 

seven serving rural areas. 

Tiger Cubs can also go to 

camp. Even the youngest Cub 

Scouts w ill enjoy camp as much as older 

Cub Scouts. To insure that parents and 

boys alike w ill find the camps a safe 

environment, each camp director is 

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preparing the camp w ith the guidance of 

BSA National Standards that focus on 

areas such as health, sanitation 

and medical personnel. Safety 

inspections of each property 

are required prior to the opening 

of the first session. 

Tiger Cubs and all Cub Scouts 

can sign up now by visiting or 

calling the Volunteer Service 

Center at 503.226.3423 from 

Portland; 360.695.1741 from 

Vancouver. Further information and 

reservation forms are also available on 

the w eb site at www.cpcbsa.org in the 

camping section. 

Need Tents? 

We’ve got great tents at fantastic prices! 

Jamboree tents are now available for units and families. Each tent w as new ly 

purchased for use at the 2005 National Jamboree, and is now being sold at great, 

low er-than-retail prices. Quantities are limited; get yours today! 

Save $150! 

Save $155! 

Eureka Timberline tent (includes 

vestibule, not shown) 

Retail $264.99 

Buy for only $115 

Eureka Equinox Cabin tent 10x10 

Retail $330 

Buy for only $175 

Photos represent the tents available, but may not be exactly the same. 

All tents are used and will show some wear. 

Please use the order form available at Volunteer Service Centers 

and online at www.cpcbsa.org

Training Talk 

Trainers’ Development 

Conference − 

March 11, 2006 

echarge your trainers’ batteries at 

R the Trainers’ Development Conference 

on March 11, 2006 at the 

Heathw ood LDS Building, 220 NE 

Heathw ood Blvd., Vancouver. Registration 

starts at 7:30 a.m., class sessions 

w ill be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Lunch, snacks, resource book and fun 

w ill be included. 

Now is the time to reserve this informative 

event on your calendar. Contact 

Karen Boardman at 360.904.4309. 

Safe Swim Defense 

Training Online 

he popular courses Safe Swim 

T Defense and Safety Afloat are available 

for online completion on the 

council w eb site at www.cpcbsa.org/ 

training. Much like the online Youth 

Protection course, these tw o courses 

w alk the learner through the essential 

information needed to safely conduct 

unit w ater-based activities. This training 

is a requirement of the Guide to Safe 

Scouting for w ater activities, and may be 

completed in less than one hour in the 

comfort of one’s ow n home or local 

library. The course w ill print a pocket 

certificate upon completion; the council 

does ask that you send (or fax) a copy of 

your completion certificate so that training 

records may be updated. 

Cub Scout Leader 

Pow Wow 

ub Scout Leader Pow Wow is an 

C exciting day of learning and sharing 

for Cub Scout leaders. Classes are 

offered on many topics of interest from 

crafts and games to outdoor cooking 

and pinew ood derby. 

If you missed Pow Wow last 

November, be sure to place Saturday, 

November 11, 2006 at Parkrose Middle 

School on your calendar. 

New Leader Essential Courses 

ew Leader Essentials is the first session that any new adult should attend. It 

N is designed to provide information that any adult w ill need, regardless of 

position, to understand the organization and how it works. Completion of this 

course is a prerequisite to taking a Leader Specific course, after w hich a leader is 

considered ‘trained,’ and may w ear the Trained emblem on his/her uniform. New 

Leader Essentials course dates are listed below : 

Date 

District 

March 4, 2006....................................................................................................Fort Vancouver 

March 9, 2006................................................................................................................Tillamook 

March 18, 2006...................................Chinook, Columbia Gorge, Thunderbird, Tuality 

April 1, 2006...................................................................................................................Calapooia 

April 15, 2006...........................................................................................................Fort Clatsop 

April 13, 2006.......................................................................................Lew is & Clark, Pioneer 

April 22, 2006.............................................................................Mid-Columbia, Three Rivers 

April 29, 2006...............................................................................................................Willamette 

May 6, 2006......................................................................................................North Clackamas 

May 11, 2006..............................................................................................................Sunset Trail 

These listings are for New Leader Essentials, the first segment of training for every 

adult member. Please find a date that w orks in your schedule, and contact the 

district training chairperson (listed in the chart below ) for details such as time and 

location. 

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District Training Chairs 

Pacific Service Area 

Ft. Clatsop.................Vicky Iverson.........503.738.6801......................iverson@seasurf.net 

Lew is & Clark ..........Rick Rambo............503.775.3962......................rickram1@msn.com 

Pioneer .......................Russ Garrett...........503.638.1179.........russ.garrett@bullivant.com 

Sea Scouts..................Mollie Smith...................................................mjsladyhaw ke@aol.com 

Sunset Trail...............Jim Holmstrom .....503.524.7855 

Tuality.........................Pam Beck................503.693.0847................pamjanebeck@aol.com 

Wapiti .........................Tom Kroen ............503.692.2799.......................tkroen@yahoo.com 

Columbia Service Area 

Chinook .....................Sharon Kuroda......360.423.6564................hoothoot@kalama.com 

Columbia Gorge......Jim Virgin................360.882.6502......................jvirgin@comcast.net 

Ft. Vancouver..........Julie Pond................360.573.2401....................juliejpond@msn.com 

Mid-Columbia..........Richard Frost.........541.478.2363 

N. Clackamas............Aleta Long..............503.757.3474........................aklong@cpcbsa.org 

Silver Star...................Jeannie Sherman ...360.256.4191....................jeannie@pacifier.com 

Three Rivers .............Kathy Morse ..........503.829.7885.................rangerk52@molalla.net 

Thunderbird..............Dan LeBrun...........503.668.8533.....................lebrun2@verizon.net 

Cascade Service Area 

Calapooia ...................Tom Corr................541.258.4361.......................sunhaw k@peak.org 

Eagle Valley ..............Doug Cummins.....503.472.0137.................cummind@verizon.net 

Tillamook ..................Kristen Hansell .....503.842.6974.........hansells@oregoncoast.com 

Willamette .................Dave Robinson.....503.838.2062.....................scoutert38@aol.com

Training Talk 

Outdoor Skills Institute 

April 21-23, 2006 

he Outdoor Skills Institute (OSI) 

T w ill be held at Scouters’ Mountain 

and w ill enable adult leaders to return to 

their units w ith enough hands-on practice, 

resources, skills, and confidence to 

teach new outdoor skills to youths. A 

reservation form is available at council 

service centers and online at 

www.cpcbsa.org. 

OSI welcomes any adult, 18 years 

and older, w ho would like the opportunity 

to learn and put into practice, 

through hands-on experience, outdoor 

skills. Classes are a minimum of four 

hours in order to provide resource 

material, B.S.A. approved safety 

methods, as well as time to practice the 

practical side of each subject. This 

w eekend spring event is open to every 

unit and committee member in the 

Council, and is taught by only the most 

qualified instructors in these subject 

areas: 

• Camping 

• Map & Compass 

• Climbing & Rappelling 

• Orienteering 

• Advanced Backpacking 

• Team-Building 

• Pioneering 

• Canoeing 

• Rafting 

• Safe Sw im Defense & Safety Afloat 

• Dutch Oven Cooking 

• First Aid /CPR Certification 

• And Others 

Polaris National Youth 

Leadership Training 

olaris is 

P the title of 

the Boy Scout 

National Youth 

Leadership 

Training course 

operated by the Cascade Pacific Council 

under the direction of the council training 

committee. It is a tested and proven 

program designed to provide Scouts 

w ith leadership skills and experience 

they can use in their home troops and in 

all situations demanding leadership of 

self and others. 

Polaris NYLT is open to Scouts age 

13 through 15 at the time of the course, 

at least First Class rank, and have not 

yet attended Sogus. They may be 

present or potential leaders in a troop. 

They need to be individuals w ho are 

self-motivated and live the Scout Oath 

and Law . 

Polaris 2006 w ill be held at Camp 

Cooper. Session One is July 9-14, and 

Session Tw o is July 16-21. There is 

room for only 64 Scouts per session. It 

is w ise to return the Troop Invitation 

Request forms w ith deposit or full 

payment. Most troops pay the individual 

fee ($200) in full or assist Scouts w ishing 

to attend. Single or several members 

of any troop may take the course. 

Affirming feedback from Scouts 

w ho attended Polaris and Scoutmasters 

w ho sent them, gives the staff confidence 

that Polaris can help Scouts and 

troops in very positive w ays. 

For more information, visit the 

council w eb site at cpcbsa.org/training, 

or contact Ken Mattson at 

mattson124@comcast.net. 

Inner Tubes Needed 

The w inter lodges are in need of inner 

tubes for snow -tubing purposes at 

these popular w inter destinations on 

Mount Hood. Donations of tubes are 

happily received by contacting Dave 

Somann at 503.658.7077. Thank you. 

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Key Program Quality 

Indicators 

District Status 

TRAINING YEAR END 2005 

Troop Top and Contact 

Leaders Trained 

Rank District % 

1 Thunderbird 55% 

2 Ft. Vancouver 52% 

3 Wapiti 50% 

4 Tillamook 47% 

5 N. Clackamas 40% 

6 Three Rivers 39% 

7 Tuality 38% 

8 Lew is & Clark 36% 

COUNCIL AVERAGE 36% 

9 Pioneer 35% 

10 Calapooia 34% 

11 Sunset Trail 34% 

12 Mid Columbia 34% 

13 Fort Clatsop 33% 

14 Willamette 32% 

15 Chinook 31% 

16 Silver Star 30% 

17 Columbia Gorge 26% 

18 Eagle Valley 24% 

19 Scoutreach 6% 

Pack Top and Contact 

Leaders Trained 


1 Chinook 51% 




5 Tuality 36% 




9 Wapiti 31% 




12 Mid Columbia 27% 

13 Pioneer 27% 


15 Fort Clatsop 26% 




19 Scoutreach 6%

Advancement Arena 

Advancement Reports 

December 

Ryan J. Aguiar, Troop 278; Kenneth G. 

Arnell, Crew 171; Joren B. Barraclough, 

Team 309; John H. Bartlett, Troop 396; Andrew 

H. Bean, Crew 55; Alex J. Brandt, Crew 

711; Jared E. Brown, Troop 351; Daniel J. 

Buckwalter, Troop 174; Ryan L. Clement, 

Troop 390; Harrison A. Collier, Team 311; 

Cameron R. Cox, Crew 496; Aron D. Curzon, 

Crew 157; Chase S. Dalton, Team 843; 

Ian J. Davis, Troop 499; Nathaniel J. Degler, 

Troop 271; Benjamin M. DeLora, Troop 847; 

Matthew C. Ellis, Troop 618; Nephi S. 

Esplin, Troop 452; John T. Hildenbrand, 

Troop 542; Eric A. Jergensen, Troop 562; 

Jason R. Johnson, Troop 542; Joel A. 

Johnstun, Crew 242; Aaron D. Kerschen, 

Troop 124; Daniel P. Koch, Team 171; Tyler 

B. Lehman, Crew 449; Crismon S. Lewis Jr., 

Crew 187; Geoffrey S. Michaelis, Troop 622; 

Christopher W. Morgan, Crew 157; Daniel A. 

Nelson, Team 67; James M. Newkirk, Crew 

324; Jason M. Page, Troop 695; Justin C. 

Plant, Troop 359; Jason S. Pluemke, Troop 

662; Andrew T. Roland, Troop 127; Stephen 

A. Ross, Crew 637; Jeffrey D. Rozman, 

Troop 124; Jeffrey K. Schachterle Crew 434; 

Alexander B. Scherzinger, Troop 38; Phillip 

C. Schwarz, Troop 14; Raymond M. 

Sienkiewicz, Troop 432; Bryan P. Sullivan, 

Troop 376; Wyeth B. Thomas, Team 77; 

Mitchell J. Thompson, Crew 637; Nicholas 

H. Weber, Troop 108; Stuart E. Wilson, Crew 

888; Tyler A. Woodhouse, Team 385; Kevin 

A. Yamauchi, Troop 396; Michael E. 

Zimmerman, Crew 262 

ubmitting an Advancement Report 

S w hen purchasing advancement 

emblems such as rank badges is an 

important piece in creating a history of 

activity for a Scout. The form is available 

at each Scout store, and all Volunteer 

Service Centers, and is easy to complete 

and submit. There is even a printout 

report in many popular computer 

Scouting record-keeping programs such 

as TroopMaster and PackMaster. 

As units turn in these reports, a 

record is built that can be accessed in 

the future if there are any questions 

about a Scout’s advancement, w hich is 

often critical for Scouts submitting 

application for Eagle rank. Advancement 

reports submitted now can save a 

Scout many hours of w ork in the future. 

2005/2006 Eagles/Quartermasters 

January 

Marcos J. Aguirre, Troop 410; Kyle P. 

Anderson, Troop 14; Daniel C. Arnold, 

Troop 18; Brady D. Beard, Troop 395; Jeffrey 

R. Bradley, Troop 18; Scott A. Bradley, 

Troop 18; Samuel J. Bryant, Troop 256; 

Travis J. Burk, Crew 589; Travis D. Carey, 

Troop 194; Marcus W. Chaney, Troop 911; 

Cory R. Crouchley, Troop 450; A.T. Tokujiro 

Kenani DeBord, Crew 333; Kyle G. 

Dunscomb, Troop 574; Nicholas J. 

Gambardella, Troop 365; Blaine J. Garner, 

Crew 434; James C. Gillum, Troop 535; 

Samuel W. Hopson, Troop 873; Joseph J. 

Howe, Troop 1; Dustin D. Johnson, Troop 

349; Joshua K. Kartchner, Crew 315; Andrew 

P. LaPlante, Troop 257; Dallin J. Larimer, 

Crew 589; Matthew T. Lewis, Troop 799; 

Andrew C. Meuser, Crew 221; Nathan J. 

Moore, Troop 168; Thomas W. Mortimer, 

Troop 516; David W. Nelson, Troop 358; 

Charles M. Paddock, Troop 618; Joel V. 

Palioca, Troop 574; Klain J. Pippert, Team 

559; Jesse E. Robles, Troop 121; Kurt G. 

SanAgustin, Troop 711; Andrew J. Shields, 

Team 244; Brandon S. Snook, Troop 139; 

Andrew S. Thompson, Troop 108; Joshua C. 

Torassa, Troop 9; Clark M. Vermillion, Jr., 

Troop 542; Benjamin F. Waldo, Troop 272; 

Matthew D. Warman Troop 358; Richard E. 

Welty, Troop 211; Daniel G. Woodman, 

Troop 14; Christopher H. Work, Team 355; 

Nicholas G.K. Young, Troop 419 

First Class/Ordinary 

Scout Special 

Recognition Ceremony 

April 9, 2006 

he Advancement 

Commit- 

T 

tee for the Cascade 

Pacific Council takes 

the opportunity to 

recognize Scouts 

w ho have attained 

the rank of First Class and Sea Scouts 

w ho have reached Ordinary Rank. All 

youth w ho have achieved the First Class 

or Ordinary Rank since the last ceremony, 

and have not previously attended 

a Council First Class & Ordinary Scout 

Recognition Ceremony, are invited to 

bring their family, friends, and unit 

leaders to this special event to be held 

Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at 

Golda’s Kitchen at Scouters’ Mountain. 

If you have any questions or 

comments about the First Class and 

Ordinary Scout Recognition, please 

e-mail to spencers@teleport.com; a 

flyer and maps are available online at 


Training for Eagle 

Board Members − 

May 17, 2006 

A 

Top Aw ard 

Board Training 

is scheduled for 

Wednesday, May 17, 

2006 from 7:30 p.m. 

to 9:00 p.m. Registration 

starts at 7:00 p.m. 

and classes promptly start at 7:30 p.m. 

This training session is for anyone w ho 

w ill be participating as a board member 

at Eagle or Quartermaster boards of 

review . No preregistration or fee is 

required. 

If you have questions, please contact 

Jean Etchemendy at 503.774.4943 

betw een 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. or e-mail 

Jean at jebobw hite@aol.com. 

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Advancement Arena 

Key Program Quality 

Indicator − 

District Status 

ADVANCEMENT YEAR END 2005 

Boy Scout Advancements 


1 Ft. Clatsop 95% 


3 Pioneer 73% 






9 Wapiti 60% 








16 Tuality 42% 

17 Mid-Columbia 35% 



Cub Scout Advancements 



2 Pioneer 87% 


4 Wapiti 76% 







11 Tuality 62% 






16 Mid-Columbia 47% 

17 Ft. Clatsop 30% 



Oregon Donor Program Seeks Scout Support 

regon Donor Program, seeks 

O Scout help in Oregon and Southw 

est Washington about the critical need 

for organ and tissue donors. 

Public education is crucial at this 

time because over 91,000 people in the 

United States are w aiting for an organ 

transplant. Of those, 1,900 live in the 

Pacific Northw est. 

This crisis can change if more people 

complete and carry a donor card and 

share their decision w ith their family. 

Scouts can do their part by distributing 

25 donor cards and earn a Donor 

Aw areness patch in the process. 

Contact Oregon Donor Program at 

503.494.7888 or 800.452.1369 ext. 47888 

or visit www.ordonorprogram.org. 

2006 Eagle and Advancement Chairs 

Council Advancement Committee 

Council Chair.........................Shari Spencer.........541.258.5327 ............spencers@teleport.com 

Process & Review.................Rob McDonald...... 

Adv. Training........................Jean Etchemendy...503.774.4943 ................jebobwhite@aol.com 

Venturing Advancement......Robin Stoeckler.....503.641.2956 ............t457mrss@comcast.net 

Cabinet Mbr. At Large.........Jeff Brannen...........503.557.8004 ...........j.brannen@comcast.net 

Special Needs Scouting........Kenneth Ettinger...503.526.0718 

Awards & Recognations......Robin Foleen.........503.641.3421 ...robin.foleen@transcore.com 

Advancement/Eagle Chairs 

Calapooia.............Eagle........William Bell............541.926.9914 

Calapooia.............Adv..........Mike Brink..............503.926.7240 

Chinook................Eagle........Gregory Booth.......503.728.9294 

Chinook................Adv..........Martha Hokanson.360.425.8571 ............martup@peoplepc.com 

Columbia Gorge.Eagle........Rod Pollock............360.254.4585 ...............fluidaire@yahoo.com 

Columbia Gorge.Adv..........John Gentry...........360 892.5231 ...............jlgentry@comcast.net 

Eagle Valley.........Eagle........Randy Parker..........503.434.1646 

Ft. Clatsop............Eagle........Mike Umbriaco......503.458.5387 ...........umbriaco@pacifier.com 

Ft. Clatsop............Adv..........Sam Dunkin...........503.325.0132 ..............dunkins@seasurf.com 

Ft. Vancouver......Eagle........Robert Ellingwood..360.573.9787 ......rgellingwood@prodigy.net 

Lewis & Clark......Eagle........Scott Downing.......503.282.4770 

Lewis &Clark.......Adv..........D. Smith Piper.......503.288.9234 ............dsmithpiper@msn.com 

Mid-Columbia.....Eagle........Helen Elsmore.......541.296.3436 

N. Clackamas.......Eagle........Sally Warnke...........503.698.6406 ....................Swarnke@aol.com 

N. Clackamas.......Adv..........John McGrath........503.771.4513 ...............JOMcGrath@usa.net 

Pioneer.................Eagle........Harold Lesch..........503.452.2597 ...........leschslive@comcast.net 

Pioneer.................Adv..........Lois Lowe...............503.245.9138 ..................loislowe@msn.com 

Silver Star.............Eagle........Debi McElveny......360.254.4301 

Silver Star.............Adv..........Debi McElveny......360.254.4301 

Sunset Trail..........Adv..........Mike Huff...............503.524.3242 

Three Rivers........Eagle........Jay Edgar................503.632.4085 

Three Rivers........Adv..........Julie Lyman............503.632.7310 ....................................no e-mail 

Thunderbird........Eagle........John Miller..............503.253.4194 

Thunderbird........Adv..........Mark Soots.............503 491.5649 .................scoutsplus@aol.com 

Tillamook.............Eagle........Lalo Guerra............503.815.8498 

Tillamook.............Adv..........Morris Grover........503.815.2815 

Tuality...................Eagle........Brett Carter............503.628.0130 

Wapiti...................Eagle........Ike Eisenbach........503.968.8734 .........ebach67@easystreet.com 

Wapiti...................Adv..........Paul A. White.........503.639.3106 ................paul.aw@verizon.net 

Willamette............Eagle........Bill Shaffer..............503.393.1773 

Willamette............Adv..........Bud Pinkerton........503.585.1552 

Quartermaster 

Sea Scouts............Adv..........AnnMarie Cowley..503.640.8626 .............runandsew@juno.com 

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Camping Connection 

2006 

BOY SCOUT 

CAMPS 

2007 

BOY SCOUT 

CAMPS (Next Year) 

CUB RESIDENT 

CAMPS 

CAMP SIGNUPS as of February 22, 2006 

Jul 

2-8 

Jul 

9-15 

Jul 

16-22 

Jul 

23-29 

Jul 

30-5 

Aug 

6-12 

Aug 

13-19 

Baldwin * 

Meriwether * 

Pioneer * 

Jul 

1-7 

Jul 

8-14 

Jul 

15-21 

Jul 

22-28 

Jul 

29-4 

Aug 

5-11 

Aug 

12-18 

Baldwin * 

Meriwether * 

Pioneer * 

(white boxes represent sessions offered) 

Jul 

7-9 

Jul 

14-16 

Jul 

21-23 

Jul 

28-30 

Aug 

4-6 

Aug 

7-9 

Aug 

11-13 

Cub World 

Jul 

6-8 

Jul 

9-11 

Jul 

13-15 

Jul 

16-18 

Jul 

20-22 

Jul 

23-25 

Jul 

27-29 

* Sessions with asterisk are Monday-Start sessions. 

Aug 

18-20 

Jul 

30-1 

Gilbert Ranch 

Jul 

9-14 

Jul 

16-21 

Jul 

23-28 

Jul 

30-4 

Aug 

6-11 

Adventure Cove 

CUB DAY CAMPS 

Calapooia 

Chinook 

(white boxes represent sessions offered) 

Jun 

19-23 

Jun 

26-30 

Jul 

2-8 

Jul 

10-14 

Jul 

17-21 

Aug 

13-18 

Jul 

24-28 

Jul 

31-4 

Discovery 

Eagle Valley 

Fort Clatsop 

 

Ireland 

Mid-Columbia 

Lewis 

Tillamook 

 

 

Willamette 

See KEY to the right... 

 

 

Aug 

7-11 

Aug 

3-5 

Resident Camp 

Payments Due 

he due date is approaching for 

T the second payment for all Boy 

Scout and Cub Scout resident 

summer camps. 

A second payment ($50/Scout) is 

due March 15 for each Scout w ho 

plans to attend a resident summer 

camp. 

Families should make each Scout 

payment to the troop or pack. The 

troop or pack makes the unit payment 

to the Cascade Pacific Council 

w ith one check. This payment w ill 

help families begin their summer 

planning around Scout camp. Units 

that do not submit payment on time 

risk losing spaces to w aiting units. 

To plan for camp, an accurate 

estimate of Scouts attending camp is 

needed. Any decreases completed 

prior to May 20, 2006 w ill result in 

all previously paid fees per Scout 

being transferable to the remaining 

Scouts on the reservation. 

• Decreases in youth attendance 

before May 20, 2006 w ill result in 

a transfer of the initial $10 

deposit and the $50 session guarantee 

payment per decreased 

youth attendance to other youth 

in that reservation. 


betw een May 21, 2006 and two 

w eeks prior to camp w ill result in 

a forfeiture of $60 per Scout. 

(These are the deposit fees.) 


less than tw o w eeks prior to 

camp means that Scouts need to 

meet refund criteria, as printed 

on the back of the sign-up form 

and in the Resident Camp Leader’s 

Information Guide, Refund request 

forms must be submitted at 

camp during check-in. 

KEY: 

Lots of space. 

Plenty of room, but reserve soon. 

Almost full. Call today To get your spot. 

Full. Existing reservations may add youth. 

(Shaded cells: camps not in operation.) 

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Need Summer Camp Information? 

he follow ing information can be 

T found on the council w eb site at 

www.cpcbsa.org: 

• Resident Camp Advance Planning 

Guidebook. 

• Trading Post Pre-order form (available 

in May) 

• Resident Camp Program Guide 

(available in May) 

• Virtual tour of all resident camps 

• Availability of spaces remaining per 

session (updated weekly) 

• 2006 Resident and Day Camp 

Reservation forms 

Work Weekend Dates Scheduled 

he council camps are a unique 

T shared asset of the program. The 

reason the council is able to provide 

such great camping experiences is the 

relationships betw een the volunteer 

committees responsible for camp, the 

rangers w ho w ork at the camps, and the 

dedication of the volunteers w ho use 

the camps. Each year thousands of 

Camp Baldwin Family Work Weekend 

May 19-21 

Butte Creek Family Work Day 

June 3 

Camp Cooper Family Work Weekend 

June 2-4 

Camp Ireland Work Days 

May 13, June 10 

Camp Lewis Work Days 

May 6 

Meriwether Scouters’ Work Weekend 

April 21-23 

Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award 

Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, 

and Webelos Scouts have the opportunity 

to earn the Cub Scout Outdoor 

Activity Aw ard. Scouts may earn the 

aw ard in each of the program years as 

long as the requirements are completed 

each year. The first time the aw ard is 

earned, the Scout w ill receive the 

pocket flap aw ard, which is to be w orn 

• 2007 Boy Scout Resident Camp Reservation 

form and availability 

To make a reservation for this 

summer, the camping department must 

have a completed reservation form and 

$60 per youth attending Cub Scout or 

Boy Scout resident camp. For day 

camps the fee is $10 per youth. Reservations 

may be faxed, mailed, or dropped 

off. If faxing, please include your credit 

card number and expiration date. 

To check availability and make a 

reservation, contact the Camping 

Department at 503.226.3423. 

hours of volunteer w ork is required to 

maintain and prepare the camps for the 

summer season. Without this help, the 

program w ould not exist. Your help is 

needed again. 

Mark the follow ing dates in calendars 

and make this an annual event for 

w ork w eekends and w ork days to get 

the camps ready. 

Camp Morrison Work Weekend 

May 19-21 

Camp Pioneer Beaver Weekend 

June 2-4 

Camp Pioneer Black Bear Weekend 

September 15-17 

Royce Finel Work Days 

March 4, May 13 

Scouters’ Mountain Work Day 

June 9-11 

on the right pocket flap of the uniform 

shirt. Each successive time the award is 

earned, a Wolf track pin may be added 

to the flap. Leaders should encourage 

Scouts to build on skills and experiences 

from previous years w hen w orking on 

the aw ard for a successive year. 

Information can also be found on 

the council w eb site at www.cpcbsa.org. 

Opportunity Fund 

Provides Financial 

Assistance 

o Scout should be denied the opportunity 

N to attend camp due to lack of funds. 

With this in mind, the council offers 

an Opportunity Fund w hich provides 

camperships for eager Scouts. 

Opportunity Fund applications are 

available at the Scout Service Centers. 

The form is tw o-sided and is dow nloadable 

from the CPC w eb site at 

www.cpcbsa.org. The Opportunity Fund 

is set up to help provide funding for 

Scouts w ho cannot afford to attend 

camp w ithout financial assistance. 

Use the Opportunity Fund form in 

lieu of the March session guarantee payment. 

All Scouts using the Opportunity 

Fund form should have a reservation 

and the $10 initial sign-up fee paid prior 

to submitting the form. 

Camperships are based on family 

need and processed on a first-come, 

first-served basis. Applications can be 

turned in at Volunteer Service Center. 

Applications may be faxed to the 

Portland Scout office at 503.225.5733. 

Applications w ill be accepted up to tw o 

w eeks prior to units attending camp. 

Members of the Boy Scouts of 

America in the Cascade Pacific Council 

attending a Cascade Pacific Council 

camp are eligible to apply. 

Cub Scout Dens 

Sign Up for Camp Now 

Summer camp is an important experience 

in the life of a Cub Scout. 

Options include both day 

camp and overnight camps 

for your summer adventure. 

Space is filling 

quickly. Sit dow n w ith 

your parents and commit 

to your summer plans 

today. A $10 deposit per 

Scout is needed for all reservations. 

Contact Volunteer Services at 

503.225.5759 or info@cpcbsa.org. 

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Summer Camp 

Staff Sought 

t is not too late to 

I express interest in 

w orking at the finest 

camps in America as 

summer camp staff. Submit 

your application to the 

council office w ith top camps marked 1, 

2 and 3. Your application w ill be given 

to the camp director to make arrangements 

for an interview . Camp directors 

w ill interview eligible candidates 

throughout the spring. 

Competition is keen and the number 

of positions limited. The best qualified 

w ill be selected. Spirit, experience and 

ability are important. Flexibility and 

w illingness to cooperate are essential. 

The Cascade Pacific Council is an 

equal opportunity employer. In keeping 

w ith the policies of the Boy Scouts of 

America, the rules for acceptance and 

participation in the camp programs are 

the same for everyone w ithout regard to 

race, creed, color, gender, national 

origin, or physical disability. 

Contact Jim Hill at 503.225.5744 

for information and age requirements. 

New Shower House at 

Adventure Cove 

ebelos leaders w ho have camped 

W at Camp Clark for Adventure 

Cove w ill certainly appreciate the new - 

est addition to the camp − a new 

show er house. The new structure is w ell 

underw ay, w ith the roof being placed 

this month, in plenty of time for camp 

opening this summer. 

New OA Lodge Flap 

New OA Lodge Flap for Summer Camp Staffers. 

auna La-Mon'tay Lodge is 

W w orking hard at Camp 

Lew is this spring. The annual 

Lodge Service Project for 2006 

includes building a handicapaccessible 

trail and campsite at the 

camp. Lots of help is needed at the 

Lodge, and Scouts are invited to any 

Order of the Arrow Corner 

Annual Lodge Service Project 

Rendezvous of the Order – March 10-12 

auna La-Mon’tay’s annual 

W spring fellow ship w eekend and 

recognition banquet is scheduled for 

March 10-12 at Camp Meriw ether. 

Rendezvous of the Order is the largest 

Lodge event of the year. 

Last Chance for 2006 National 

OA Conference (NOAC) – Contingent Planning 

here are still a few spaces remaining 

for OA youths interested in T 

attending the NOAC Conference at the 

University of Michigan this summer. 

The contingent w ill depart July 26 and 

return August 3. Any OA youths 

ll OA Arrow men should save the 

A dates of September 8-10 for the 

largest OA event held each year in 

Oregon. The Section Conclave w ill 

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service w orkdays. Bring garden 

tools and work gloves. Work begins 

at 9:00 a.m., includes complimentary 

lunch, and ends around 4:00 

p.m. Scheduled w orkdays include 

March 4, March 25, and April 15 at 

Camp Lew is. 

More information is available. And 

ahoy matey, get ye smartly to our 

Lodge w eb site at www .oa-442.org for 

more information about pirate adventures, 

says w e! 

Sign Up for OA Spring Ordeals 

oy Scout units that have completed 

OA unit elections and have completing this important next step. 

forw ard to seeing all the candidates 

B 

candidates for induction into the OA The Lodge is again offering five opportunities 

for spring inductions − Camp 

should be reminding Scouts to get registered 

for one of the upcoming Spring Lew is (May 12-13), Camp Meriw ether 

Ordeals. Being recognized by their (May 19-21), Camp Baldw in (June 2-4), 

peers through the election is just the Camp Cooper (June 9-11), and Camp 

first step in their induction journey. Pioneer (June 16-18). More information 

can be obtained at the Portland 

The Ordeal w eekend provides an 

opportunity to learn the meaning Scout office or visit www.oa-442.org. 

behind the Brotherhood of Cheerful For questions, contact OA Lodge 

Service and become a member worthy Adviser Brad Harris at brad@oaof 

w earing the OA sash. OA looks 442.org, or 503.539.8921. 

(under 21 years of age as of July 28) are 

eligible to attend and can learn more by 

visiting www .oa-442.org. They can also 

contact NOAC Contingent Adviser 

Steve Sullivan at suileabhain@juno.com. 

Planning Ahead − Section Conclave − September 8-10 

bring together over 600 Arrowmen 

again from around the state for a great 

w eekend of fun and fellow ship at 

Hoodoo Mountain Resort.

Community Service 

Service to the Community on Goodwill Day – 

March 4, 2006 

y giving Scouts a project in the 

B community, they learn about 

service to the community. 

Imagine Scouts traveling in 

pairs, knocking on doors in their 

neighborhoods, asking for donations 

of used goods to help 

people w ith disabilities. That’s the 

kind of task that builds character, 

social skills and caring − qualities 

that Scouting is all about. 

Neighbors w ill meet 

local Scouts and see that 

Scouting continues to 

prosper. Scouts w ill earn 

segments and patches 

and, most importantly, 

they w ill have fun! 

So sign them up for Goodw ill Day, 

Saturday March 4. 

Goodw ill Industries believes each 

individual deserves the opportunity to 

become self-sufficient through a fulltime 

job, regardless of disability or 

disadvantage. 

In just one day, a lifetime of dignity 

and independence for a fellow citizen 

can be provided. That’s w hy it is 

believed Goodw ill Day may be 

the most important project 

Scouts take on this year. 

To commemorate this important 

event, all participating 

Scouts w ill earn a segment. Plus, 

those w ho collect 10 or more 

bags also earn a Good Turn Day 

2006 patch. With everyone’s full participation, 

the goal is to reach 500,000 

pounds of donated goods. Here’s how it 

w orks: 

• Register Scouts by calling your 

district Goodw ill chairperson. 

• Scouts distributed bags in February. 

• Help Scouts pick up bags on 

Saturday, March 4. 

• Turn in participant roster at March 

roundtable. 

Sponsoring Blood Drives Helps NW Blood Supply 

he regional blood supply must be 

T replenished every w eek w ith at 

least 5,000 donations. 

In order for the local blood supply 

to meet demand, Red 

Cross needs help. When 

organizations sponsor 

blood drives, Red Cross 

is able to ensure hospitals 

and patients that their 

needs w ill be met. Boy 

Scout troops can host a 

blood drive and help 

accident victims, premature 

babies, cancer patients and others 

w ho depend on blood transfusions 

every day to save their lives. 

To make your blood drive as 

successful as possible, a Red Cross 

Consultant w ill w ork closely w ith you 

to organize and promote the event. 

For more information on hosting 

a blood drive, please contact Matt 

Hoffstetter at 503.528.5577 or e-mail 

hoffstem@usa.redcross.org. 

The American Red 

Cross is the sole supplier 

of blood and blood products 

to over 80 hospitals 

in Oregon, Washington 

and Southeast Alaska. 

The Pacific Northw est 

Region is the eighth 

largest of 36 American 

Red Cross blood regions 

and stretches throughout Southw est and 

Central Washington State and nearly all 

of Oregon. . For more information, visit 

www.pdxredx.org. 

Sponsoring a blood drive w ould 

make an excellent Good Turn for 

America service project. 

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2005 Service Tallied for 

Good Turn for America 

Projects 

ood Turn for 

G America, a national 

call to service, 

addresses three critical 

issues facing communities 

across the nation. In 

2005 w e worked together as a council to 

ease Hunger, Shelter, and Healthy Living 

issues in our local communities. Overall, 

units in our council reported 36,067 

hours, a very impressive representation 

of Scouting making a difference in our 

communities. Our district totals for 2005 

include: 

Calapooia .................................................264 

Chinook ........................................................0 

Columbia Gorge................................3,528 

Eagle Valley ........................................1,663 

Fort Vancouver.....................................396 

Lew is & Clark ....................................1,164 

Mid Columbia: ............................................0 

North Clackamas:.............................1,194 

Pioneer .................................................1,039 

Silver Star.............................................2,564 

Sunset Trail.........................................4,983 

Three Rivers .......................................1,866 

Thunderbird........................................6,648 

Tillamook .....................................................0 

Tuality...................................................5,805 

Wapiti ...................................................1,569 

Willamette ...........................................3,384 

Caretaker Sought 

for Camp Morrison 

The council is seeking a caretaker for 

Camp Morrison, a property 25 miles 

from Salem. The caretaker is responsible 

for security and safety of the property, 

simple maintenance, cleaning, and other 

small duties. The caretaker is provided a 

home and utilities in lieu of monetary 

compensation. 

Resumes accepted through 

March 31, addressed to Jim Hill, 2145 

SW Naito Pkw y., Portland, OR 97201.


Cub Scout Pack 248 Helped Collect Food 

Cub Scout Pack 248 helped collect food for 

the Kiwanis Food Baskets. Top row: Blake 

H., Jesse I., and Ian H. Bottom row: Kyle R., 

Ryan J., Alex C., and Chance M. 

These little guys, Kyle R. and Ian H. of 

Pack 248, helped in a big way! 

Annual Busin ess Meeting − con tinued from page 3 

Those eligible to vote at the annual 

meeting are: all registered chartered 

organization representatives; and registered 

duly elected council members at 

large, including current Executive 

Board, Advisory Board, and President’s 

Council members. 

Suggested nominees for the Executive 

Board may be offered by registered 

local council Scouters. Please submit 

nominees in w riting: c/o Nominating 

Committee Chairman, Cascade Pacific 

Council, 2145 SW Naito Parkw ay, 

Portland, Oregon 97201, prior to 

April 15, 2006. 

ub Scout Pack 248 w as one of the 

C “others” that helped collect food 

for the Kiw anis food baskets. Pack 248 

hit the streets of Sandy on December 3 

as part of the Scouting for Food campaign 

that Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts 

participate in each year. The food 

collected by Pack 248 that morning, 793 

pieces, w as donated to the Kiw anis for 

distribution to families in need in the 

Sandy area. 

It w as a cold, w et morning, but 22 

Scouts ranging in ages from 6 to 10, 

along w ith den leaders and parents, 

w ent door-to-door for tw o hours 

collecting food. For some of these Cub 

Scouts, this was their introduction to 

the Scouting tradition of community 

service and w hat a positive one it is. 

Watching them realize that they are 

capable of making a difference, that 

even though they’re little guys, they can 

help their community and those less 

fortunate in a big w ay, is a wonderful 

thing to see. 

“I'm very proud of these Cub Scouts 

and w anted to let the people of Sandy 

know w hat a terrific, caring group of 

boys w e have.” 

Article submitted by: 

−Donna Haggstrom 

Committee Chairperson 

Cub Scout Pack 248 

Those w ho offer names to the nominating 

committee should supply background 

information. Nominees accepted 

by the committee w ill be contacted by a 

committee member who w ill request 

permission of the candidate to stand for 

election and serve. 

Any items to be considered on the 

agenda of the annual meeting must be 

submitted in writing to Council 

President Richard L. Silliman, in care of 

the council, prior to April 15, 2006. 

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Beaverton Youth Earns 

Eagle Scout Award 

ichael W. 

M Fricke, 

16, of Beaverton, 

has earned 

the highest 

advancement 

aw ard the Boy 

Scouts of 

America offers 

to Scouts, the 

Michael W . Fricke Eagle Aw ard. 

Eagle Scout, Troop 841 Fricke w as recognized 

in a 

ceremony in December at the First 

United Methodist Church, Portland. 

A member of Troop 841 located at 

Shepard of the Valley Church in 

Beaverton, Fricke is one of approximately 

2.5% of all Boy Scouts w ho 

attain Eagle rank, according to Scoutmaster 

Lonnie Norris. 

Each candidate must earn 21 merit 

badges and successfully complete a 

community service project to earn his 

Eagle rank. Fricke earned 23 merit 

badges and chose to create a new 

section of trail to provide a safer route 

to one of the picnic areas at Henry 

Hagg Lake in w estern Washington 

County. 

Fricke has served as Patrol Leader, 

Assistant Patrol Leader, Scribe, and 

Troop Guide. He attended the National 

Jamboree in July 2005. 

Fricke is a member of First United 

Methodist Church, Portland involved 

w ith the youth group and he is active on 

the football team at Westview High 

School w here he is a sophomore. 

He is the son of Roger and Michele 

Fricke of Beaverton. 

Highlight an 

Eagle Scout 

See article on back 

cover.


Help Maintain Camps by Adopting-A-Project 

Troop 230 is proud of their project at Butte Creek. 

aintaining excellent facilities for 

M Scouts and leaders is a priority 

for Cascade Pacific Council. Often there 

are more projects that need to be completed 

than time and financial resources 

allow . With this in mind, a new program 

has begun to help renovate some of the 

more troubled facilities. 

Packs and troops can take on service 

projects at any council camp, as Troop 

230 and the Camp Meriw ether Staff 

Association have done recently at camps 

Meriw ether and Butte Creek. 

Troop 230 of Lake Osw ego saw a 

need to repair and improve Adirondacks 

and outhouses at Butte Creek Scout 

Ranch. More than 20 individuals helped 

paint, repair dry-rot and otherw ise improve 

the camp. This terrific project 

helped a camp w ith a real need, and the 

renovated Adirondacks have been since 

used by many groups. 

The Meriw ether Camp Staff Alumni 

Association recently built a shelter in 

the camp’s Scoutcraft area. This shelter 

greatly enhances the Scoutcraft area at 

camp. 

Thanks to Troop 230 and the alumni 

association for their efforts. These are 

but tw o examples of things units can do 

to help make camps better for everyone. 

A list of projects can now be found on 

the council w eb site, along w ith details 

about how to Adopt-A-Project. 

Adopting-A-Project may be as 

simple as providing a few hours of labor 

to complete a small project, or as 

involved as fully taking on a new project 

from fundraising for supplies to nailing 

the last nail. 

Everyone is invited to help Adopt- 

A-Project. Details may be found on the 

council w eb site at www.cpcbsa.org. 

The Catholic 

Committee on Scouting 

nvites YOUTH, Parents and 

I Interested ADULTS to… 

The Ad Altare Dei & 

Pope Pius XII Retreat 

This is a w eekend retreat for youth 

and adults who have a desire to earn the 

AAD or Pius XII medals or become 

counselors for Scouts interested in these 

aw ards. The retreat w ill cover requirements 

of the emblems, fellowship and 

provide theological information. Adults 

w ill participate w ith youth in addition to 

their ow n classes. This training is required 

if an adult wants to become a 

counselor. Come join the fellowship and 

theological discussions at this great 

retreat opportunity. There w ill be a 

Mass on Sunday. Food w ill be provided. 

Friday–Sunday, May 5-7, 2006 

At Butte Creek 

The cost is $25 

Contact Tony Galati at 503.297.8439 

for more information. 

Pre-register by returning the form found 

on www .cpcbsa.org/dow nloads/forms/ 

pdf/conference_flier.pdf along w ith $25 

made payable to BSA by May 1, 2006 to 

the council office. 

Scouts Receive Awards at the Annual God and Country Dinner 

Thomas Disher 

Recipient of the God and 

Life Award 

A pproximately 

180 

Scouts, Scouters, 

and Scouting 

families 

attended the 

annual God and 

Country Dinner 

in February. 

The evening 

w as not only a 

celebration of 

Scouting anniversary 

w eek, 

but w as also a 

recognition event for those youths w ho 

earned God and Country Aw ards in 

2005. In 2005, 40 Scouts earned the 

God and Me Award, 60 earned the God 

and Family, 7 earned the God and 

Church, and 3 earned the God and Life 

Aw ard in the Cascade Pacific Council. 

The dinner chairperson w as Bryan 

Austring, Pastor for Helvetia Community 

Church in Hillsboro. First United 

Methodist Church w as again the host 

for the event. Al Egg, Chaplain for the 

Scouts view the many awards displayed. 

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Portland Trailblazers, w as the keynote 

speaker. One of the highlights of the 

evening w as the presentation of the 

God and Life Award to Thomas Disher. 

A four-star recipient, Disher previously 

earned the God and Me, God and 

Family, and God and Church Aw ards. 

The Protestant Committee on 

Scouting that coordinates this yearly 

recognition dinner is responsible to 

secure chaplains for Cub Scout and Boy 

Scout resident camps. If you know 

someone interested in serving as a chaplain 

at camp in 2006 or w ould like more 

information, contact Staff Advisor 

David Noyes at 503.225.5731. If you are 

interested in information on how Scouts 

can earn a religious emblem, contact 

Tamara Van Hooser at 503.225.5727 or 

tvanhooser@cpcbsa.org.


Adventure is Calling...Rafting, High Course 

roops, teams, and crew s can still 

T sign up for exciting summer 

challenge programs in 2006. Spaces are 

still available. Reservation forms are 

available from council service centers or 

from the council w eb site at 

www.cpcbsa.org. Activities and camps 

are filled on a first-come, first-served 

basis. Challenge programs are designed 

for youth and adults at least 13 years 

of age or older, and are specifically 

designed for high adventure experiences. 

A Scout completes the high 

course at C.O.P.E. 

New Fort Clatsop 

Replica 

s a follow -up to the last issue of 

A Compass Points and just across from 

the pinew ood derby races one can view 

the new replica of Fort Clatsop being 

assembled. The first of the tw o sections 

of the Fort Clatsop replica has been 

sent off for pressure treatment. The 

second structure has also been completed 

and w ill be loaded on log trucks 

and sent off for pressure treatment. In 

about a w eek, the first set of logs w ill be 

delivered to Fort Clatsop. On 

February 22, crews w ill be formed to 

start the process of physically carrying 

the logs from the Fort parking lot 

Deschutes white water action is great fun. 

White Water Rafting: Several great 

trip options aw ait groups of older 

Scouts. Led by an expert team of raft 

guides, individuals can choose from 

one, three, or five-day trips. Experience 

some of the finest rapids in Oregon on 

one of these great trips. Space is limited 

to 20 individuals per trip. This is a fantastic 

w ay to build the teamw ork and 

fellow ship of Patrol Leader’s Council. 

C.O.P.E. Dates: C.O.P.E. (Challenging 

Outdoor Personal Experience) 

w ill help Scouts develop as a team. This 

program is offered each Saturday from 

April to October at Scouters’ Mountain. 

Limit is 30 individuals per day. Make 

your group of youth leaders a stronger 

team and more confident after successfully 

completing the high course. 

Camp Baldwin Rafting Available 

to troops attending Camp Baldw in 

during 2006. Spend one day on the 

Deschutes River rafting w ith a great 

team of guides. There is an additional 

charge, and reservations should be 

made prior to arrival at camp. Tw enty 

spaces are available each w eek. 

Baldwin Windsurfing: Scouts 

attending Camp Baldw in this summer 

may take part in a unique experience: 

learning to w indsurf. This one-day 

program takes place at a w indsurf 

school in Hood River, and carries an 

additional charge. What a great thrill to 

stand on a board w ith sail full of w ind, 

gliding on the mighty Columbia River! 

Participation limited to tw elve. Interested 

Scouts should sign up now to be 

assured of a spot. 

What a great thrill to stand on a board with sail full 

of wind, gilding on the mighty Columbia River! 

Meriwether Mariners: Available to 

troops attending Camp Meriw ether 

during 2006. Troops may choose adventures 

that may include crabbing, claming, 

Motor Boating Merit Badge, and riding 

in a dory boat from the fleet stationed in 

Pacific City. This program w as started in 

2004 w ith much success. 

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A new replica is being built of the original Fort 

Clatsop that burned down last fall. 

approximately 200 feet to the construction 

site. For the next several months, 

construction of the Fort, the formation 

of the floors, and the building of furniture 

w ill be evolving. This historic effort 

w ill require many man and boy hours. 

Scouts and volunteers, in or out of the 

area, have been cordially invited to 

participate in many w ays. Besides the 

excitement of seeing the Fort go up, w e 

can also w ork on community hours, 

merit badges and just have a good time. 

For any questions as how to get 

involved, contact Allan McMakin at 

503.325.5108 or e-mail info@iaips.com. 

You can also contact Park Ranger Bob 

Conw ay at 503.861.4400 or 

253.569.4193 to schedule a time to w ork 

at Fort Clatsop.


Cub Scouts from the Soccer and Scouting Program Give Opening, Invocation, 

and Pledge at the January Executive Board Meeting 

n 2004 the Executive Board of the 

I council approved implementation of 

the Soccer & Scouting program. Since 

that time ten packs w ith 250 youth have 

been formed. Cub Scouts from the 

Soccer & Scouting program Pack 650 

chartered to the Elks Lodge of 

Gresham, Pack 965 chartered to the 

Knights of Columbus, and Pack 994 

chartered to PALS (Parents Actively 

Lending Support) gave the opening, 

invocation and pledge at the January 

Executive Board Meeting. These Cub 

Scouts are from Glenfair and Alder 

Elementary Schools and have, thus far, 

participated in tw o soccer tournaments, 

Winter Lodge and a Stampede. 

One of the parents spoke of the 

importance of Scouting and w hat it 

means to his family and to the Latino 

community. 

“Scouting has brought my family closer 

together.” 

−Javier, parent 

Juan Mayoral, one of the parents, and a group of 

Cub Scouts getting ready to make their presentation 

at the January Executive Board Meeting. 

Juan Mayoral, District Executive 

Hispanic Emphasis, and Executive 

Board Members, Gene Grant, Senior 

Vice President of Operations and Tom 

Gornick, Vice President of Camping, 

talked about this new soccer program. 

Gornick and Grant w ere recognized 

w ith the William D. Boyce New Unit 

Organizer Aw ard, as they w ere instru- 

Scout Sunday at Rivercrest Community Church 

“There is still great potential throughout 

the council to expand this program, 

including reaching out beyond the 

Latino community to embrace all interested 

Cub Scouts.” 

−Gene Grant 

Sr. Vice President Operations 

mental in soliciting support from the 

Knights of Columbus to sponsor five 

new Cub Scout and Soccer packs. 

These new Cub Scouts giving the Pledge of 

Allegiance to the Flag. 

Sea Scout Ship 601, City of Roses, flag ceremony 

to honor Scout Sunday at services of the Rivercrest 

Community Church in Parkrose 

A 

Scout is Reverent. The Boy 

Scouts of America celebrate 

annually in February the Anniversary of 

the founding of the Boy Scout program 

by Lord Baden Pow ell in England. 

Scout Sunday w as added to the Scout 

celebration around the middle 1940s. 

Scouting’s anniversary is celebrated on 

February 8. Scout Sunday tradition w as 

started to make people in church aw are 

of Scouting and to allow Scouts to live 

out parts of the Scout Oath and Law 

they pledge each w eek. 

The Scout Law says that a “Scout is 

Reverent” and Scouts of all ages promise 

to do their “Duty to God.” These 

values strengthen youth character in 

their family, community and faith. 

On Sunday, February 12, youths and 

adults from Sea Scout Ship 601 “The 

City of Roses” attended services at the 

Rivercrest Community Church in 

Parkrose, w here they hold their w inter 

meetings. The Sea Scouts conducted an 

impressive flag ceremony to open the 

Scout Sunday services. 

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Kevin Stoeckler plays bugle at opening ceremony.

When you think of 

summer camp, do 

you think of hikers 

on a brush-laden 

trail stopping 

to admire a spider 

forming its web in a 

tree, boys engaging in 

activities on a grassy 

field, and groups of 

y o ut h fu l e nt ert a in e rs 

performing a skit or song at a 

campfire for parents at the end 

of a fun-filled week? These are 

common camp images, but 

hidden within the camp 

adventure lie the true benefits 

of a boy’s week at camp. 

Harris Interactive of New 

York designed a study on the 

impact of summer camp in the 

lives of Boy Scouts, Scout 

leaders, and parents of Scouts. 

Researchers concluded that 

within the typical six days of 

Boy Scout summer camp, boys 

are in an environment that 

comprehensively p rovides 

them with critical elements of 

healthy youth development. At 

camp, boys have time to 

Cascade Pacific Council offers exciting 

camps for Scouts of all ages, and is wellknown 

as a national leader in summer 

camping programs that deliver outdoor 

learning in fun ways! Your council 

offers day camps in every corner of the 

council so that boys can enjoy camp fun 

in their hometown, and overnight 

consider and reflect on 

their place in life. Strong 

p ersonal values and 

character are shaped as 

y o u n g b oy s ar e 

encouraged to take a 

p a r t i n 

decisions that 

imp act ot hers, 

reflect on personal 

values, and participate 

in patriotic activities 

regarding American 

citizenship. 

S i n c e i t s 

beginning in 1910, 

Boy Scout s of 

America has believed in 

p ersonal growt h through 

service. At camp, boys gain a 

positive sense of self-worth and 

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usefulness through serving 

others. Scout camp is a place 

where caring and nurturing 

relationships are 

dev e lop e d and 

d e e p e n e d . 

According to the 

study, most Scouts 

made a new friend 

or became better 

f r i e n d s w i t h 

someone while at 

camp . In t his 

e n v i r o n m e n t , 

friendships don’t 

stop at the peer level. Adult 

leaders develop respect and 

trust among Scouts as they 

mentor skills and share 

knowledge. 

Young boys seldom 

Attending day camp in Cascade Pacific Council 

is a fun way to experience camp and learn about 

the outdoors. Day camp is an excellent 

introduction to outdoor fun, preparing 

Cub Scouts for future overnight camping. 

With camps in every corner of the 

council, each offering crafts, games, 

sports activities, discovery and adventure, 

there’s sure to be an exciting day camp near 

your den: 

Camp Discovery in Happy Valley: weekly sessions July 

10-Aug 11 

Camp Ireland in Hillsboro: weekly sessions July 10-Aug 

11 

Camp Lewis near Battleground: weekly sessions July 17- 

Aug 4 

Camp Nee-Deep in Salem: weekly sessions July 10-July 

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Tillamook Day Camp near Tillamook: June 19-23 

Fort Clatsop Day Camp near Astoria: June 19-23

Cub Scouts & Webelos Camps: 

Each overnight camp is programmed to meet the 

needs of boys in specific age groups. Boys and 

adults stay overnight in these camps, from two to 

five nights. Boys may progress from a two night 

experience to a five night experience as they 

grow into Webelos. This progression of 

experience helps prepare them for Boy Scouts 

and extended overnight experiences. Overnight 

camps provide structured learning activities, 

great meals, an energetic staff, and lots of 

opportunity for fun. 

Cub World: Excellent experience for new 

Cubs! 

Cub World is a fun Tiger Cub & Cub Scout 

resident camp five miles from Clackamas 

Town Center. Cub World is usually the first 

overnight camp for a Cub Scout. Cubs love to 

sleep in teepees, a frontier fort, or authentic 

railroad boxcars. Sessions run Fri-Sun; July 7- 

Aug 20, with one Mon-Wed session Aug 7- 

9. 

Gilbert Ranch: Great for first-year 

Webelos! 

Gilbert Ranch is a Webelos resident camp where 

boys will enjoy a working ranch setting near 

Scotts Mills. Sessions run Sun-Wed and 

Thu-Sat; July 9-Aug 5 

Boy Scout Camps: 

Boy Scout camps are where it’s at! With 

three fun-packed camps to choose from, 

every troop in the council will find what 

they’re looking for...and more! These camps 

have programs for the first-year camper on up to 

the experienced Scout looking for high 

adventure; Scoutmasters can be assured that 

they’ll find something to interest every Scout in 

the troop. 

Camp Baldwin: Horses, Rafting, and more! 

Baldwin offers a wide range of activities, from 

the famous horse program to special rafting and 

windsurfing programs, along with traditional 

camp offerings and merit badges. Weekly 

sessions run July 9-Aug 19. 

Camp Meriwether: Beachfront Scouting at 

its best! 

Every Scout should camp at Meriwether at least 

once; it’s the place to be for exciting program at 

an oceanfront property. Weekly sessions run July 

2-Aug 19. 

Camp Pioneer: Mountain-top Scouting! 

Pioneer offers backcountry Scouting like no 

Reservation forms are available at 

www.cpcbsa.org or any Volunteer 

Service Center. Reserve your spot 

Older Scouts often express desire to do something ‘more,’ something other than 

what they did last year at camp. Your council’s Boy Scout camps offer just 

that...more, much more! We’ve got more excitement in High Adventure programs 

offered at Camp Baldwin like river rafting trips and windsurfing 

trips departing weekly from camp, and the Vulture Rocks 

Cliffhangers program, a week-long rockclimbing instruction 

program on real rockfaces. Scouts will find more adventure at 

Meriwether in the Frontiersman Program, where Scouts walk in 

the footsteps of mountain men; and in the Meriwether Mariners program, 

where troops can find adventures such as crabbing and ocean dory-boat 

tours. And Scouts at Camp Pioneer will find more excitement in 

backcountry expeditions they can take departing from this mountaintop 

base camp. 

Whatever your Scouts’ age, the camps in your council, Cascade 

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Historic Belmont Firehouse Gears Up for Scouting Visits 

hether Cub Scouts or Boy 

W Scouts, if you are looking for a 

great place to visit that incorporates 

advancement in all Scouting ranks, the 

Historic Belmont Firehouse is for you. 

Units can now visit the firehouse, 

located at 900 SE 35th Avenue (at 

Belmont), Portland, Oregon, and learn 

about the history and heritage of fire 

service in Portland. 

But that isn’t the most important 

part. As the city’s Safety Learning 

Center, the Belmont Firehouse 

offers a w ealth of safety and injury 

prevention education. Programs 

have been established that cater to 

all levels of Scouting from Tigers to 

Boy Scouts. 

Through scheduled visits, units 

can make a family activity for Tigers, 

earn achievements for Wolves and 

Bears, complete Readyman Pin 

requirements for Webelos, or complete 

about 85% of the Fire Safety 

Visitors to the Belmont Firehouse talk to firefighters about 

safety, careers, and the history of the fire service. 

Merit Badge. This unique experience 

takes one to tw o hours, depending on 

the level and size of the unit. 

To make arrangements, contact Don 

Porth at the Belmont Firehouse at 

503.823.3615 or e-mail 

dporth@fire.ci.portland.or.us. Think 

Safe! 

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Calapooia District 


Calendar 

March 

1 ..........Board Meeting, 12 noon, Wyatts 

4 ..........Goodw ill Day 

8 ..........FOS Turn-in, 5-6:30 pm, 

Elmers 

9 ..........Roundtable, Com’rs., OA, 7 pm, 

LDS Center, Lebanon 

13........Camporall Meeting, 7 pm, 

Albany Armory 

15........Public Relations Meeting, 

12 noon, Wyatt's 

15........FOS Turn-in, 5-6:30 pm 

22........District Committee Meeting, 

FOS Turn-in 

29........FOS Turn-in 

April 

1 ..........Community Cleanup Day 

5 ..........FOS Turn-in 

9 ..........Spring Product Sale Ends 

13........Roundtable, OA, Com’rs. Meeting, 

7 pm, LDS Center 

19........FOS Turn-in 

19........Public Relations Meeting 

22........District Fishing Derby 

22........District Pinew ood Derby 

Special Thanks 

Thanks to Keith and Brenda Eschilman 

and Eric and Tina Harrison for their 

leadership at the 2006 Calapooia Lockin. 

Over 600 Scouts attended. Many 

hours of hard w ork paid off as an “out 

of this w orld” event w as experienced by 

all. Thanks to the OA and Gary Bennett 

, Scoutmaster for Troop 350, for 

their leadership at the 2006 Klondike 

Derby in February. 

Camporall − May 19-20 

A five-district camporall is coming up 

for Boy Scouts. Planning meetings have 

been scheduled for the second Monday 

of each month at the Albany Armory at 

7:00 p.m. This is an event that should 

not be missed. Registration is through 

the Salem office. “Then and Now ” is 

the theme w ith civil w ar reenactments. 

There w ill be OA “call-outs” and 

Webelos cross-overs at camporall. Contact 

Jim Jones at 541.258.2271. 

District Pinewood 

Derby − April 22 

Cub Scouts w ill be busy w ith the district 

pinew ood derby. This race is all those 

w ho took top honors in their individual 

pack derby races. Come and support 

your Cub Scouts at Waverly Park on 

April 22 and have some fun! For more 

information, contact District Activity 

Chair Susan Thompson at 

541.926.5988. 

District Fishing Derby − 

April 22 

The fishing derby is open to all Scouts 

and Scouters. It w ill also be held at 

Waverly Park, rain or shine. Come w ith 

your fishing pole. There w ill be recognition 

for the largest fish caught.! For 

more information, contact District 

Activity Chair Susan Thompson at 

541.926.5988. 

Goodwill Day − March 4 

This important event is coming up the 

first Saturday in March. It benefits 

Goodw ill Industries. The community 

needs everyone’s efforts this year w ith 

the extra need from Katrina depleting 

many supplies. If a unit needs bags, 

contact the office at 503.928.6694. 

Spring Product Sale 

The spring product sale (candy and 

meat sticks) ends April 9. Provide 

Scouts every opportunity to “earn their 

ow n w ay” by taking part in the programs 

that are available to all Scouts 

through the council. Candy Chair 

Tami Day can be contacted at 

503.497.3239. 


Family FOS campaign: Once a year all 

units are asked to help support the 

Scouting program in the Calapooia District 

by having an enrollment event this 

spring. The council provides incentives. 

This year draw ings are being done for 

tents for Presidential units. Community 

FOS campaign: The new Community 

FOS Chair is Jim Haggert. A strong, 

Serving Linn County 

short campaign is planned in order to 

reach the Calapooia community goal. All 

help and enthusiasm is w elcomed as the 

community supports Scouting programs 

in the great Calapooia District. 

Camping 

A Scouting program and the retention of 

youths depend on a long-term camping 

experience. All members of packs, 

troops, teams and crew s should be out 

there having fun and taking the opportunity 

to camp at one of the fine council 

camps. The new camping district 

co-chairs are Chris and Dan Williams. 

Let’s all go Camping! 

Training 

Richard Chandler is the district training 

chair. He and Connie Van Epps, the 

Cub Scout trainer, and their teams have 

made great efforts to provide many 

opportunities to get leaders trained. 

They w ill have training at roundtables 

for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Contact 

Richard Chandler at for additional trainings 

at echamd1029@cox.net. Every 

Scout deserves a trained leader. 

Activities Chair 

Susan Thompson is the new activities 

chair. She, and her husband, Jeff have 

spent many years leading events in the 

Calapooia District. Thanks to both of 

them for all the years and all the help. 

District Contacts 

District Chairman 

Chuck McLaran 

H/541.917.7502 

District Commissioner 

Jim Jones 

H/541.258.2271 

jjjones2002@centurytel.net 

Sr. District Executive 

Eileen Schnee 

541.928.6694 

eschnee@cpcbsa.org 

www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/ 

calapooia/calapooia.html 

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Chinook District 


Serving Cowlitz, Wahkiakum and 

Part of Columbia County 

Calendar 


2 ..........District Com’rs. Meeting, 7 pm, 

Gibbs & Olson Conf. Rm., 3rd 

Floor, Monticello Hotel, 

Longview , WA 

2 ..........District Committee Meeting, 

7:30 pm Gibbs & Olson Conf. 

Rm, 3rd Floor, Monticello Hotel, 

Longview 

9 ..........Roundtable, 7 pm, 900 11th Ave., 

Longview 

9 ..........Order of the Arrow , 6:30 pm, 

900 11th Ave., Longview 

18........OMNIBUS Training, 1731 30th 

Ave., Longview 


6 ..........District Com’rs. Meeting, 7 pm, 

Gibbs & Olson Conf. Rm., 3rd 

Floor, Monticello Hotel, 

Longview , WA 


7:30 pm, Gibbs & Olson Conf. 

Rm., 3rd Floor, Monticello Hotel, 

Longview 

13........Roundtable, 7 pm, 900 11th Ave., 

Longview 

13........Order of the Arrow , 6:30 pm, 

900 11th Ave., Longview 

28-30..Camporee, Camp Wilkerson, 

Rainer, OR 


All units are reminded to submit service 

hours on this outstanding service project 

to Good Turn for America. Initial 

log-on pass codes are available at the 

district office from the district executive 

or from Sue Mortimer. The district executive 

w ill also have a copy available at 

each roundtable. Show America w hat 

these great Scouts have been doing to 

strengthen America! 

Camporee − April 28-30 

Are you ready for Survivor − Boy Scout 

style? Then sign up for the 2006 Great 

Chinook Camporee, w hich w ill be held 

at Camp Wilkerson, near Rainier, 

Oregon. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. 

This Survivor w eekend is about team- 

w ork, skill and know ledge. The fee is 

$11 per person. The fee covers camp 

rental, insurance, a cool patch, aw ards 

and program material. Registration 

forms are available at roundtable or the 

district office. Information pamphlets 

w ill be distributed at the March roundtable. 

OA is providing staff this year. 

Interested Arrowmen may contact 

Chapter Chiefs. 


The family FOS campaign is off and 

sailing on its Journey of Discovery. This 

year the district has three levels of recognition 

for packs, troops, teams, and 

crew s. The Presidential level is for those 

w ho achieve their goal and w ill receive a 

10% discount. Significant Contributor is 

for those w ho achieve a significant portion 

of their goal. And a 100% FOS 

Participation is for those units that have 

100% of families participating in the 

FOS campaign. Packets can be turned in 

at the district office, or contact the 

district executive for a pick up. The 

Presidential goal is due by April 28. The 

office w ill be open until 8:00 p.m. every 

Thursday night in April w ith assistance 

available. 

Membership 

Have Webelos crossed over yet, or have 

they had a crossover ceremony? If not, 

the OA is holding a district-w ide crossover 

ceremony at Hudson Park in 

Rainier on March 30 at 6:00 p.m. Interested 

den leaders, contact Joe McGilvra 

at 503.397.4696 to be included. 

Pack Growth 

Coordinators 

Spring is a great time to grow Cub 

Scouts. Field trips, district Scoutcapades, 

and day camp opportunities are 

available to excite both Cub Scouts and 

parents. Look at boy-recruiting-boy type 

of events. Think about Tiger recruiting 

this May. Have den leaders seek out 

Tiger adult partners as future den 

leaders. Ask them about friends and 

grandparents for possible adult helpers. 

This April, the district membership team 

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is conducting a “lost boy survey.” This 

survey attempts to contact each Scout 

w ho has dropped off last year’s charter 

and find out why the Scout is no longer 

in Scouting. Troops and packs w ill be 

asked to participate. 

District Recognition 

Awards 

Submit names of outstanding Scout 

leaders w ho have done great things for 

their units (by putting spark in the program) 

for the “Sparkplug Aw ard.” Also, 

if they have given exceptional service 

and leadership to your unit you may 

submit their names for one of three 

possible District Awards of Merit. 

Forms are available at the district office 

and from the district executive. Forms 

are due by the end of April. 

Order of the Arrow 

The local chapter of the OA w ould like 

to introduce its new Chapter Advisor 

Brian Vaerw yck of St. Helens, Oregon 

Brian is from Troop 252 and is an 

Arrow man of long standing. He plans to 

initiate a strong ceremonies team and 

alternating OA meetings betw een Longview 

and St. Helens. He and the Chapter 

Chief Larry Nuggent w ant to build the 

program. Many Scouts and Scouters 

have been tapped out (selected to join), 

but few have renew ed dues or attended 

meetings. Contact the district office or 

the Chapter Chief if you w ould like to 

renew your membership. 



Bruce Cardw ell 

H/360.423.4501 


Brad Pyle 

H/503.397.5033 


Scott W. Johnson 

B/360.423.6960 

sjohnson@cpcbsa.org 

www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/ 

chinook/index.html

Columbia Gorge District 


Serving East Vancouver, Camas, 

Washougal, and Skamania County 

District Calendar 


2 ..........Com’r. Staff Meeting, 6:30 pm, 

Hearthw ood LDS Bldg. 


7:30 pm, Hearthw ood LDS 

Bldg. 


9 ..........Roundtable, 7 pm, Hearthw ood 

LDS Bldg. 

18........Training: NLE, CS, BS, VAR, 

VEN, YP 

21........Boy Scout Training Session 2 

24-25..Outdoor Leader Training Boy 

Scout Session 3 

24-26..Webleos Woods 

30........OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, 

Mill Plain United Methodist 

Church 


6 ..........Com’r. Staff Meeting, 6:30 pm, 

Hearthw ood LDS Bldg. 


7:30 pm, Hearthw ood LDS 

Bldg. 


13........Roundtable, 7 pm, Hearthw ood 

LDS Bldg. 


Mill Plain United Methodist 

Church 

28-30..Camporee ,Wind River Nursery 


The spring product sale is under w ay 

and runs until April 9. The question 

remains, Which unit w ill be the top selling 

unit? Remember, the sale ends April 

9, and all money and product needs to 

be returned at that time. Contact Steve 

Kennedy at 360.254.3275 or e-mail 

sw ayk3033@msn.com. 


The FOS effort is heating up in the 

great Columbia Gorge District. Some of 

units have already met their Presidential 

goal. Many units are doing better this 

year than ever before. If packets have 

not been turned in, please bring them to 

roundtable. For questions relating to 

your unit’s FOS campaign, contact 

Family FOS Chair Frank Wastradow ski 

at 360. 256.0538 or e-mail at 

Bullgoose4@aol.com. 

District Awards 

Nominations 

Every year the Columbia Gorge District 

presents aw ards in the follow ing areas: 

District Aw ard of Merit, Outstanding 

Spark Plug Aw ard, Community Service 

Aw ard, Rookie of the Year Award, 

Inspirational Aw ard, Distinguished 

Aw ard, Scouting Family Aw ard, and the 

Extra Mile Aw ard. All nominations for 

any of these aw ards are due to Michele 

Sullivan by April 13 roundtable. For 

questions, contact Michele Sullivan at 

360.695.4493 or suileabhain@juno.com. 

District Awards 

Dinner − May 5 

Mark your calendars for the District 

Dinner/Aw ards Ceremony, w hich w ill 

be held Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. at 

Fishers Grange, 814 NE 162nd Ave., 

Vancouver. This w ill be the first opportunity 

to meet the new ly elected district 

officers for 2006-2007. Also, there w ill 

be up to four District Aw ard of Merit 

recipients. Please come and join us in 

recognizing them for their outstanding 

w ork. Contact Bob or Gracie Warden at 

360.896.6678 or bob@w arden.biz. 

Camporee − April 28-30 

This year camporee w ill be held at 

Wind River Nursery. Packets w ere 

mailed out w hich contained the materials 

needed to register for this event. The 

fee is $9 for each person w ho attends. 

Please return the registration form by 

March 31. Each person w ho attends 

camporee w ill receive a camporee patch. 

In addition to having fun at camporee, 

this event encourages youths to sharpen 

their Scouting skills, teaches them new 

activities, and prepares Webelos for the 

troop method of Scouting. Contact 

Dennis Woods at 360.253.3820 or 

e-mail w oodsz@pacifier.com. 

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Training − March 18 

Training w ill be held on March 18 at the 

Hearthw ood LDS Building beginning at 

8:00 a.m. New Leader Esssentials, Cub 

Scout Specific Training, Venturing 

Training, and Boy Scout Training w ill 

be offered. The second portion of Boy 

Scout Training w ill be held on March 21 

and the third session, Outdoor Leader 

Training, w ill be held March 24-25. 

Webelos Woods − 

March 24-26 

Webelos Woods w ill be held at Camp 

Currie. Webelos can experience a w eekend 

of camping adventure. Contact 

Rich McKinney at 360.944.8199 or 

e-mail troop95bsa.msn.com. 

Spring Recruiting 

If packs or troops have not developed a 

spring recruiting plan, now is the time 

to recruit new youth into units. Packs 

should invite Kindergartners to pack 

events and hold a spring pack join 

night. Each troop should hold a troop 

open house beginning in March. This is 

a great opportunity for new families to 

experience the fun that units offer and 

for families that are not currently in 

Scouting to have the opportunity to join 

and go to summer camp w ith a unit this 

summer. If help is needed in creating a 

spring recruiting plan, contact Matt 

Dukeman at 360.693.1741 ext 742. 



Greg Brow n 

H/360.335.0598 

GregoryBrown@riverviewbank.com 


Ed Green 

H/360.254.2193 

egreen1145@comcast.net 


Matt Dukeman 

B/360.693.1741 ext. 742 

B/503.225.5742 

mdukeman@cpcbsa.org





7 pm, United Methodist Church 

Library 

2 ..........FOS Turn-in, 7 pm, United 

Methodist Church Library 

4 ..........Goodw ill Day, Council-w ide 

Service Project 

9 ..........Roundtable, United Methodist 

Church Media Center and a 

Classroom 

9 ..........FOS Turn-in at Roundtable 

15........Camp Payments Due Today 

23,30..FOS Turn-in, 7-8:30 pm, 

Shari’s Restaurant, McMinnville 



7 pm 

13........Roundtable, 7 pm, United 

Methodist Church 

29........Eagle Valley Scout Expo Day, 

Sterling Bank, McMinnville 


In order to ensure Quality District 

Status, financial goals must be reached. 

Hopefully this year’s campaign can be 

completed by mid-month, so by 

March 15 all FOS packets should be 

turned in and presentations have taken 

place. The goal is to raise $40,000, and 

the district is on its w ay. Don’t forget to 

look for opportunities in the 

community. 


The sale runs through April 9. This is a 

great last-minute fundraiser w ith very 

little risk for boys to earn money needed 

to pay for their ow n camping experience. 

Being “thrifty” is a great thing to 

learn w hile young. This is a very easy sell 

because every item costs only $1. To 

make sure units have product to sell, 

contact Ellen Mills at 503.538.0749 or 

ellenshome@verizon.net. 

District Dinner − 

May 16 

The dinner w ill be held at 6:30 p.m. on 

Tuesday, May 16 at the Federal Training 

Eagle Valley District 

Facility in Sheridan, Oregon. The purpose 

of this meeting is to conduct the 

official business of the Eagle Valley 

District and to recognize those Scout 

leaders w ho demonstrate the ideals of 

the Scout Oath and Law . Because there 

are so many w ays to serve in Scouting, 

reflection and nomination should be 

given careful attention. Please nominate 

someone w ho provides a great example 

to follow in terms of Scouting in the 

Eagle Valley District. Perhaps it’s a new 

leader w ho jumped in w ith both feet or 

a leader w ho has been constant for the 

last 15 years. Nomina-tion forms for 

recognizing these Scouters w ill be provided 

at roundtable soon. There are 

many w ho are qualified for such aw ards 

and are serving youth w ithout recognition 

or glamour. 

Camporee Weekend − 

May 19-21 

All troops, teams, and crew s are invited 

to participate in the Lew is & Clarkthemed 

camporee to be held at Camp 

Cooper. Please register units as soon as 

possible so that staff w ill know how 

many youths and adults to plan for. This 

w ill be a good w eekend of friendly competition. 

Please get the w ord out to 

youths and leaders, and invite friends. 

Packets w ill be available at roundtable in 

March and April. Be Prepared! 

Cub Scout Day Camp 

Congratulations to Packs 215 and 522 

for already registering for Cub Scout 

day camp. Other packs have begun the 

registration process and others are 

encouraged to hold a reservation w ith a 

$10 deposit. This $10 deposit also 

secures a spot for Cub Scout resident or 

Webelos resident camp. If you are 

unfamiliar w ith resident camps, contact 

Sharon Larson at 503.472.3868 or visit 

www.cpcbsa.org and click on camping 

and then Cub Scout Resident Camp. 

Boy Scout Resident 

Camp 

Congratulations to Troops 215, 264, 

269, 270, 279, 295, and 520 for already 

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Serving Yamhill and Polk Counties 

registering for Boy Scout resident camp. 

Please reserve a spot at one of our great 

camping properties, or submit the 

proper Intent to Hold an Independent 

Camp form found at www.cpcbsa.org/ 

dow nloads/forms/pdf/independ.pdf 

if you are signed up for a camp that is 

not one of our council camps. This 

information is greatly appreciated. 

Remember, a w ise man once said, “you 

can never step in the same river tw ice.” 

Camp at a council camp. 

Webelos-to-Scout 

Transition 

Make sure Webelos 

patrols are visiting 

w ith local troops so 

they can choose a 

troop to cross over 

into. Also, troops, 

make sure you know 

local packs and invite the Webelos 

Patrols. 

Fireside Chats 

Fireside Chats hosted by the Eagle 

Valley District Committee w ill be held 

throughout the district during March. 

Please w atch for invitations for details 

on location, dates, and times. It is hoped 

that leaders and parents w ill be able to 

attend at least one of these Fireside 

Chats to discuss w hat is done at the 

district level, how the district supports 

units and how units can also assist the 

district. 



John Plett 

B/503.472.9482 

jplett@chemeketa.edu 


Jennifer Parker 

randypar@viclink.com 


Sharon Larson 

B/503.472.3868 

slarson@cpcbsa.org

Fort Clatsop District 





7 pm, Medix, 2325 Dolphin 

Avenue 

14........Key 3 Meeting, 6 pm, Medix, 

2325 Dolphin Avenue 

14........District Com’r. Meeting, 7 

pm, Medix, 2325 Dolphin 

Avenue 

15........Roundtable, 7 pm, Grace 

Episcopal Church, 1545 

Franklin Avenue 



7 pm, Medix, 2325 Dolphin 

Avenue 

18........Key 3 Meeting, 6 pm, Medix, 

2325 Dolphin Avenue 

18........District Com’r. Meeting, 7 

pm, Medix, 2325 Dolphin 

Avenue 

19........Roundtable, 7 pm, Grace 

Episcopal Church, 1545 

Franklin Avenue 

Scoutcapades 

Scoutcapades came to a photo finish as 

nearly all packs in Fort Clatsop came to 

prove their w ares. Due to the efforts of 

a couple of volunteers, the district w as 

able to hold this exciting event at the 

Clatsop County Fairgrounds. 

What has been an expense for the 

district in the past kept monies in the 

district coffers because boy pow er w as 

offered in exchange for use of the 

Aloha Surplus 

Come see our 

selection of 

Great 

Merchandis e 

• Wool 

• Outdoor 

• Uniform 

Serv ing the area 

since 1986 

www.alohasurpl us.net 

facilities. Thanks to those w ho made it 

happen! There w ere booths, demonstrations, 

recruiting, and, of course, the 

main event, the pinew ood derby races. 

There w as lots of excitement at the finish 

line. What is an exciting event under 

normal circumstances got even more 

exciting as electricity w as lost about ten 

times during the event. As one might 

guess, the new and improved digital 

finish line did not get as much use as 

hoped for. Thanks to Scouts, parents, 

volunteers, and Clatsop County Fairgrounds 

staff for their time and support. 

Fort Clatsop Replica 

As a follow -up to the last issue of 

Compass Points and just across from the 

pinew ood derby races one can view the 

new replica of Fort Clatsop being 

assembled. The first of the tw o sections 

of the Fort Clatsop replica has been 

sent off for pressure treatment. The 

second structure has also been completed 

and w ill be loaded on log trucks 

and sent off for pressure treatment. In 

about a w eek, the first set of logs w ill be 

delivered to Fort Clatsop. On 

February 22, crews w ill be formed to 

start the process of physically carrying 

the logs from the Fort parking lot 

approximately 200 feet to the construction 

site. For the next several months, 

construction of the Fort, the formation 

of the floors, and the building of furniture 

w ill be evolving. This historic effort 

w ill require many man and boy hours. 

Scouts and volunteers, in and out of the 

area, have been cordially invited to 

Serving Clatsop County 

participate in many w ays. Besides the 

excitement of seeing the Fort go up, w e 

can also w ork on community hours, 

merit badges and just have a good time. 

For any questions as how to get 

involved, contact Allan McMakin at 

503.325l.5108 or e-mail info@iaips.com. 

You can also contact Park Ranger Bob 

Conw ay at 503.861.4400 or 

253.569.4193 to schedule a time to w ork 

at Fort Clatsop. 

Friends of Scouting/ 


The district is in the middle of Friends 

of Scouting, and the spring product sale 

is just under way. Even though there is 

a w onderful contingent of faithful 

volunteers, additional support w ould 

not be turned aw ay. Not only are volunteers 

sought to make calls from time to 

time, but also individuals w ho can help 

the Scouts in the district in specific 

areas such as finance chair, volunteer 

resource chair, membership chair, public 

relations chair, or district product 

sales chair. Remember, volunteering is a 

rew arding Scouting experience. Work is 

not done for the Scouts; help is given 

the Scouts for them to come up w ith an 

objective and then help them reach it. 



Chris Schumacher 

H/503.325.8400 


Mike Umbrianco 

H/503.458.5387 

mudu@friendly.com 

District Director 

David Noyes 

B/503.225.5731 

dnoyes@cpcbsa.org 

Paraprofessional Executive 

Allan McMakin 

B/503.325.5108 

info@isips.com 

amcmakin@cpcbsa.org 

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Fort Vancouver District 


Serving Clark County 



2...........District Committee Meeting, 

7 pm, Hillcrest Church of the 

Nazarene, 14410 NW 21st 

Ave. 

4...........Goodw ill Day 

8...........Eagle Boards – Bob 

Ellingw ood (rgellingw ood 

@prodigy.net) 

9...........Roundtable, 7 pm, LDS 

Stake Center, 9729 NE 50th 

Ave. 

9...........FOS Turn-in at Roundtable 

22.........FOS Turn-in, 6:30-8:30 pm, 

Salmon Creek Roundtable 

Pizza, Kate Benson 

(360.693.1741 x752) 


6...........District Committee Meeting 

12.........Eagle Boards 

13.........Roundtable 

28-30..Camporee, Pleasant View 

Farm in Felida 

District Award of Merit 

It’s not too late to turn in a nomination 

for the District Aw ard of Merit. This is 

indeed a special district recognition for 

those volunteers w ho do everything 

they can to serve and train youth and 

fellow leaders. Don’t let this task collect 

dust – only those leaders w ho are 

nominated by their peers can be recognized. 

Nominations and questions can 

be directed to Gene McGlothlin at 

360.695.9755 or elmcglothlin@ 

comcast.net. 

Camporee − “The 

Journey Home” − 


Camporee w ill be held at Pleasant View 

Farm in Felida, close to home this year. 

In recognition of the anniversary of 

Lew is & Clark’s Journey, the district 

theme is “The Journey Home.” As in 

year’s past, troops w ill be responsible 

for hosting the different stations and 

activities; Dennis Roberts w ill provide 

some ideas and a sign-up sheet at the 

next Boy Scout roundtable breakout. 

Camporee w ill be on the shore of Lake 

River, w hich opens up the possibilities 

of canoeing, kayaking, and row ing (be 

sure to have the proper number of 

adults trained in Safety Afloat if a troop 

participates in one of those activities). 

The approximate cost w ill be $9/ 

person; it’s a slight decrease from last 

year due to the low er cost of the site. 

More details and registration forms w ill 

be available via the district e-mail 

distribution list. If you are not on the 

district e-mail list, sign up w ith Kate 

Benson at kbenson@cpcbsa.org. For 

questions or concerns, contact Dennis 

Roberts at 360.254.9128. 


Have fun participating in this councilw 

ide service project to the community. 

Segments and patches recognizing 

participation w ill be available at 

roundtable on March 10 – be sure to 

bring a roster of the Scouts w ho took 

part to trade for patches and segments. 

District E-mail 

Are you getting all the information you 

need as a parent and Scout leader? Sign 

up for the Vancouver District e-mail, 

w hich is sent out a few times a month. 

No spam! E-mail addresses are not 

shared, and the missives are sent out via 

a blind cc (no “reply to all” option). 

Everything that’s useful is throw n in. 

For more information or to subscribe, 

e-mail kbenson@cpcbsa.org. 

Spring Membership 

Drive 

The future leaders of Cub Scout packs 

and Boy Scout troops are parents of 

youths w ho have not yet joined. New 

families should be invited to join to 

continue to have a positive impact in 

the communities. Imagine, Cub Scouts 

join in the spring, earn their Bobcat 

Aw ard, and go to summer camp right 

aw ay. It’s a w onderful w ay to start the 

Scouting experience. 

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On a cold, blustery day in February, Soccer and 

Scouting Pack 945 participated in their first 

tournament in Gresham. Way to go! 


Your district executive’s driving goal 

this year is to share the Scouting story 

w ith every family, and to let them know 

how the council supports their efforts. 

The second goal is to get a pledge card 

from every family, no matter the 

amount, so there is a record of w ho’s 

been asked. If you have any questions 

or concerns, please contact Kate 

Benson at 360.693.1741 ext. 752 or 

kbenson@cpcbsa.org. 



Gordon Rodew ald 

H/360.574.9266 

g3rodew ald@comcast.net 


Dennis Roberts 

H/360.254.9128 

eagle525@earthlink.net 


Kate Benson 

B/360.693.1741 ext. 752 

kbenson@cpcbsa.org 


ft_vancouver/index.html

Lewis & Clark District 


Serving North, Northeast, South, and 

Southeast Portland 




7 ..........District Committee and 

Com’r. Staff Meeting, LDS 

Church, 2931 SE Harrison St. 

9 ..........All District Roundtable/OA 

Meeting, Rose City Park 

United Methodist Church, 

5830 NE Alameda (just off 

of Sandy) 

11........Cub-O-Ree, Cub World, 

Scouters’ Mountain 

20........Eagle Board 

26........First Aid Meeting 

28........Key 3 Meeting 


4 ..........District Committee and 

Com’r. Staff Meeting, LDS 

Church, 2931 SE Harrison 

8 ..........Pack Grow th Coordinator 

Meeting, TBA 

9 ..........Candy Sale Ends 

13........All District Roundtable/OA 

Meeting/Training NLE, 

Rose City Park United 

Methodist Church, 5830 NE 

Alameda 

17........Eagle Board 


28-30..District Camporee, PGE 

Roslyn Park Campground 

(Map and Info on District 

part of Council Web Site, 

www.cpcbsa.org) 

28........Deadline for Friends of 

Scouting Presidential Status 

Note: The full stop training scheduled 

for April 15 has been cancelled 

(Easter w eekend). It’s rescheduled 

the Saturday after the District 

Camporee on May 6. 

2006 Camp Sign-ups 

Register units now for the 2006 summer 

camp season. The camps w ill be 

opening soon for the one experience 

that generates the greatest memories 

and does the most for retention. The 

Cascade Pacific Council is blessed w ith 

many w orld-class camping properties, 

so keep your unit in a council camp. 

(It’s also the best deal in the entire 

Pacific Northw est!) 


The district is in the home stretch for 

reaching its FOS goal. Presidential 

status can save money on summer camp 

fees and make short-term camping free 

during the remainder of the year. This is 

also the money that buys canoes, hay 

for horses, pays for full-time rangers at 

the camps, and all that free leader training. 

All units are encouraged to complete 

FOS pledges by the end of March. 

Help is available. 

Cub-O-Ree − March 11 

All Cub Scouts are invited to this year’s 

Cub-O-Ree at Scouters’ Mountain. This 

day-long event w ill offer archery, BB, 

and a number of other Scoutcraft 

oriented stations for youth to enjoy. 

This is also a great opportunity for a 

Scout to bring a friend to show him 

how much fun Scouting can be. 

District Camporee − 


The fabulous Lew is & Clark spring 

camporee is coming soon. Last year 

over 250 Scouts came out for a great 

w eekend of fun, games, Scout activities, 

and fellow ship. Those w ho attended 

had a w onderful time − just ask anyone 

w ho w as there. It is also a great opportunity 

to invite some Webelos along to 

show them how much fun Boy Scout 

camping can be. This one promises to 

be better than ever. Let’s double last 

year’s attendance. Information and 

maps can be found on the council w eb 

site www .cpcbsa.org under Districts/ 

Lew is and Clark/Camporee, or contact 

Noah Horw itz at bsanoah@gmail.com. 

The cost is only $9 per person and 

comes w ith a really neat patch besides 

all the activities. (Some troops are still 

needed w ho are w illing to run an activity 

station.) 

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Transition 

Now is a good time for Cubmasters to 

take Webelos to some local troop meetings 

to check them out, so they can 

decide w hat troop they might w ant to 

join. 

Membership 

It’s never too late to run membership 

events for new Scouts. With summer 

approaching, a good join night can 

catch youth. Remember, there is no 

better tool than a Scout telling a friend 

how much fun Scouting is. Contact 

Laddie Buck at 503.225.5735 or 

lbuck@cpcbsa.org if flyers are needed. 

Pack Growth 

Coordinator 

It is very important that every pack have 

a volunteer solely responsible as their 

Pack Grow th Coordinator. The emphasis 

of the coordinator w ould be to help 

the pack grow in membership all year. 

This person w ould know the community 

and the schools involved. Their role 

w ould be to guide the pack in their 

recruiting methods. Mechelle Labuhn of 

Pack 100 w ill be glad to help any new 

coordinators w ith their mission of 

grow th. There w ill be a district meeting 

on April 8 for all coordinators. 



Mike Hogan 

C/503.803.4761 

mmhogan66@comcast.net 


Martin Cavinaw 

503.493.8629 

cavinaw @msn.com 

Senior District Executive 

Laddie Buck 

B/503.225.5735 

lbuck@cpcbsa.org 

www.cpcbsa.org/districts/ 

lewis-clark/index.html

Mid-Columbia District 


Serving Wasco, Hood River, Sherman, 

Klickitat and Skamania Counties 




7 pm, Hood River Charburger, 

Steve Gudmunson 

(541.298.5022) 

4...........Goodw ill Day, Mary Louise 

Wilcox (541.298.8169) 

9...........Roundtable/OA/Com’rs. 

Meetings, 7 pm, United 

Congregational Church, 111 

E 5th, The Dalles, Terry 

Trapp-Roundtable 

(541.296.4817), Nick Kirby- 

OA (541.354.1323), Chuck 

Hiatt-Com’rs. (541.386.3312) 

11.........District Pinew ood Derby, 

10 am, The Dalles High 

School Gym, Barbara Cole 

(541.296.3723) 





13.........Roundtable/OA/Com’rs. 



E 5th, The Dalles, Contacts 

Same as March 

22.........Adult Leader Training- 

Essentials, 7 pm, United 


E 5th, The Dalles 

May 




11.........Roundtable/OA/Com’rs. 


Congregational Church, 

Contacts Same as April 

11.........District Dinner, Angela 

Rogers (509.538.2070) 

19-21 Spring Camporee (Outdoor 

Training), Angela Rogers 

(509.538.2070) 

District Pinewood 

Derby − March 11 

The big race is Saturday, March 11 at 

The Dalles High School gym. Cars can 

be turned in on March 2 at the Hood 

River Charburger Restaurant from 6:00- 

7:00 p.m. Cars must be the correct 

w eight. Help w ill be available at the 

turn-in to correct the w eight. Submit 

correct full name and rank of each 

Scout entering. The cost is $4. 


The annual FOS campaign is underw ay. 

Hopefully each pack and troop has 

completed their presentations and 

collected money and pledges. If you 

have any questions, contact Steve 

Gudmunson at 541.298.5022. 


The council provides a spring fundraiser 

so units may earn funds for pack and 

troop treasuries. Training w as held at 

the February roundtable, but units can 

still sign up. Contact Steve Gudmunson 

at 541.298.5022. 


Youths w ill canvas 

neighborhoods to collect 

reusable items for 

Goodw ill Industries 

and other local charities. 

For information, contact 

Mary Wilcox at 

541.298.8169. 

Webelos Cross-Over 

Now is the time for 5th grade Webelos 

to move to Boy Scouts. Provide 

Webelos an invitation to visit a Boy 

Scout troop (or tw o, or three!) so they 

can experience a new exciting w orld of 

Scouting. Cubmasters, please contact 

your local Scoutmasters and vice versa. 

Help each Webelos cross-over. Contact 

Steve Gudmunson at 541.298.5022. 

Training 

Adult Leader Essentials training is for 

all adult Scout leaders. It is scheduled 

for April 22 at 9:00 a.m. Outdoor 

training for all adult leaders w ill be held 

during the spring camporee on May 19- 

21. There is no charge. Cub Scout 

leaders contact Melody Ticknor at 

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541.298.6936, Boy Scout leaders contact 

Ken Onstott at 541.298.1154. If these 

training dates are not convenient, 

contact Steve Gudmunson at 

541.298.5022 w ho can arrange a training 

to meet your schedule. Others w ill then 

be invited to attend. 

Spring Camporee − 

May 19-21 

Activities include games, campfire, and 

lots of fun. Everyone should be excited 

and signed up for camporee. Webelos 

are invited to attend w ith a troop of 

their choice. Contact Angela Rogers at 

509.538.2070. 

District Day Camp − 

“Scouting Out of This 

World” − June 26-30 

The Mid-Columbia District day camp 

w ill be held at Hess Park, Dallesport, 

Washington. There w ill be camp 

activities Monday through Thursday, 

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday, 12:30 p.m. 

to 8:00 p.m. (family dinner starts at 

5:30 p.m.). For further information, 

contact Camp Director Todd Farrell at 

541.298.4228 or Program Director 

Karen Leavitt at 541.296.3622. 



Al Perry 

H/541.296.3915 


Chuck Hiatt 

H/541.386.3312 

cehiatt@charter.net 



B/541.298.5022 

sgudmunson@cpcbsa.org 


mid-columbia/index.htm

North Clackamas District 


Serving North Clackamas County 




7 pm, LDS Church on 

Ruscliffe 


9 ..........Roundtable, 7 pm, LDS 

Church on Ruscliffe 

9 ..........Commissioner Staff Meeting, 

LDS Church on Ruscliffe 

9 ..........OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, 


10-11..Outdoor Leader Skills, 

Scouters’ Mountain 

17-19..Shindaro’s Quest 

28........Key Three Meeting 



7 pm, LDS Church on 

Ruscliffe 


13........Roundtable, 7 pm, LDS 


13........Com’r. Staff Meeting, LDS 




20........Training: Youth Protection 



25........Top Team Meeting 


The Friends of Scouting campaign 

should conclude for all units. Every 

family in your unit needs to fill out a 

pledge card and turn it in to the council 

office by March 15. After March 15, 

telefunds w ill begin, and every family 

that has not turned in a pledge card w ill 

be contacted so they may have the 

opportunity to support Scouting. 

Thanks to everyone for all the hard 

w ork this year. 

Shindaro’s Quest − 


Come join us for a variety of aw esome 

activities. There w ill be so many they 

can’t possibly all be described in this 

miniscule space. More details w ill be 

available at the March roundtable or 

through pack and troop leadership. 

Contact John Rogers at 503.225.5736. 


Dinner − June 1 

Each June another successful year of 

Scouting is celebrated in the North 

Clackamas District w ith the annual 

District Recognition Dinner. This year’s 

event, to be held Thursday, June 1 at the 

LDS Church on Ruscliffe, promises to 

be a fun and exciting evening for Scouts 

and Scouters. Nominations for the 

District Aw ard of Merit are now being 

accepted and should be forw arded to 

Richard Allen or John Rogers no later 

than Friday, May 19. The dinner is open 

to Scout leaders, all Scouts and their 

families. More details w ill follow at 

upcoming roundtable meetings and in 

the May issue of Compass Points. 


Thanks to all units that participated in 

the candy/meat stick sale this year. 

Your sales are not only a great benefit 

to your unit, but also to the council. 

Please don’t forget that all paperw ork 

and returns are due no later than 

Tuesday, April 11 to John Rogers. 

Contact John Rogers at 503.225.5736. 


The North Clackamas District has a 

great history serving the community and 

those in need. Once again there is an 

opportunity to participate in Goodw ill 

Day. This is a great event that thousands 

of people in the community 

benefit from. There is a rising need for 

clothing and food for those less fortunate. 

Please mark your calendars for 

Goodw ill Day and be part of a great 

tradition in the great North Clackamas 

District. 

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Scouts love the outdoors! 

Summer Camp 

Summer is fast approaching, so make 

sure to sign up for summer camp. The 

Cascade Pacific Council has a multitude 

of camps to choose from, so finding a 

new experience should be easy. The 

space for many of the camps is filling up 

quickly so the time to sign up is now . 

Summer camp is a great w ay for leaders 

and youths to get excited again about 

Scouting. Youths w ho have a camp 

experience are more likely to stay in the 

program and obtain their Eagle Aw ard 

than those w ho do not participate in 

camp. 



Richard Allen 

H/503.698.7495 

Rma.designer@comcast.net 


Jeff Brannen 

H/503.774.2555 

J.brannen@comcast.net 


John Rogers 

B/503.225.5736 

jrogers@cpcbsa.org

Pioneer District 


Serving SW Portland, Riverdale, 

and Lake Oswego 




7 pm, Lake Osw ego LDS Stake 

Center, 14903 SW Westlake Dr., 

John Cullicott (503.699.4911) 

9 ..........Roundtable, 7 pm, Lake Osw ego 

LDS Stake Center, Larry 

Salimena (503-246-7971) 

9 ..........District Com’r. Staff Meeting, 


Center, Larry Salimena 

(503.246.7971) 

9 ..........Youth Protection Training, 

6:15-7:15 pm, new Roundtable 

location, Russ Garrett 

(503.638.1179) 




Center, 14903 SW Westlake Dr., 

John Cullicott (503.699.4911) 

13........Roundtable, 7 pm, Lake Osw ego 

LDS Stake Center, Larry 

Salimena (503.246.7971) 

13........New Leader Essentials Training, 

6:15-7:15 pm, Roundtable site, 

Russ Garrett (503.638.1179) 

13........Boy Scout 1 Training, 7:15- 

8:30 pm, Roundtable site, Russ 

Garrett (503.638.1179) 

19........Boy Scout 2 & 3 Training, 6:30- 

9 pm, Scout Office, 2145 SW 

Naito Pkw y., Russ Garrett 

(360.737.3363). 

26........Cub Scout Training, 6:30-9 pm, 

Location TBA, Russ Garrett 

(360.737.3363) 


March and April are great times to make 

sure units have “asks” made to all 

families. Units w ith Presidential FOS 

status made by end of April w ill qualify 

for a 15% discount on camp fees and 

free access to council properties in the 

off season. This fundraising campaign is 

vital in maintaining all the support and 

programming Scouts enjoy. District staff 

are happy to give quick presentations to 

units, if requested. Contact Jordan Turel 

at 503.225.5745. 

Sign Up Now for 

Summer Camp 

Cub Scouts (including Tigers) and Boy 

Scouts can attend summer camp, w hich 

is a tremendous opportunity to keep 

them excited about Scouting. Contact 

the council office at 503.226.3423 for 

available sessions, or visit 

www.cpcbsa.org for an up-to-date list of 

open dates and reservation forms. 


May 5-7, 2006 

Camporee w ill be held at Champoeg 

State Park. This venue change, after 

nearly a decade at Scouters’ Mountain, 

w ill feature competitive events, service 

projects, aw ards, and special opportunities 

to see the park as it celebrates Founder’s 

Day. Founder’s Day w eekend 

recognizes the establishment of the 

Oregon Territory. All Boy Scout and 

Webelos-aged youths are w elcome. Unit 

leaders need to contact Russ Garrett at 

russ.garrett@bullivant.com or 

360.737.3363 or for pre-registration 

details (no on-site registration). 

Training 

Contact Russ Garrett to coordinate 

special trainings for your unit. 

Congratulations/Thanks 

Congratulations to the leadership of 

the district training team led by Russ 

Garrett in arranging a very successful 

training in January. Many thanks to the 

LDS Church, overseen by John Falk, for 

hosting and providing lunch. Special 

thanks to all trainers w ho made this a 

success: Russ Garrett, Aleta Long, John 

Cullicott, Lois Low e, Brian McDow ell, 

Tom Kroen, Charles Bagley, Steve 

Ratto, Randall Glenn, Bonnie Hostetler, 

Royce Norman, and Carl Yergen. This 

w as truly a team effort and the most 

successful training Pioneer has seen in 

many years draw ing about 100 people 

including folks from Salem and 

Tillamook. Plans are being set to hold 

future all-day trainings. 

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Relationship Event 

The district w ill hold a charter relationship 

visit with organization leaders 

March 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scout 

office in Portland. Charter representatives 

and executive officers of all BSA 

sponsors in the area w ill be extended 

invitations. This event is an opportunity 

for chartered organizations to become 

more aw are of what the intended relationship 

betw een the BSA and a chartering 

organization is. Structural organization, 

insurance, adult leadership, voting 

responsibilities w ithin the district committee, 

and a question/answ er session 

w ill be slated topics. Contact District 

Chairman John Cullicott at 503.699.4911 

or Jordan Turel at 503.225.5745. 



Don’t forget to buy tickets for the 

Pioneer District’s spring volunteer 

recognition dinner to be held at Lake 

Grove Presbyterian Church in Lake 

Osw ego. Join fellow volunteers for a 

special night of friendship and fellow - 

ship. Help celebrate the end of an energetic 

and successful school year of 

Scouting. Sign up at the Scout office 

beginning April 1. For details, contact 

District Chairman John Cullicott at 

cullicott@hevanet.com or 503.699.4911. 



John Cullicott 

503.699.4911 

cullicott@hevanet.com 


Larry Salimena 

503.246.7971 

giosal@aol.com 


Jordan Turel 

B/503.225.5745 

jturel@cpcbsa.org 


pioneer/index.html

Scoutreach & Hispanic Emphasis 


Scoutreach 


9 ..........Soccer Tournament/ 

Ceremony, Alder Elementary 

X.........Roundtable w ith Lew is & 

Clark 

26-31..Safe Haven Spring Break 



13........Roundtable w ith Lew is & 

Clark 

Eagle Accomplishment 

Patrick Staufer, a 

16 year-old, w ill 

become the first 

Scoutreach 

participant to 

earn the rank of 

Eagle. Staufer 

w ill be 

recognized for 

earning 

Patrick Staufer 

Eagle Scout of Troop 852 

Scouting’s most 

prestigious aw ard 

on March 4, 

2006. Staufer is a junior at Portland’s 

Roosevelt High School, w here he excels 

as an “A” student (enjoys math) and has 

a three-sport letterman in football, 

w restling and baseball. The son of 

David Staufer, the native Oregonian is 

from a family of siblings that have 

excelled in the Scouting program. 

Donate a Car or Boat 

Staufer’s older brothers Scott and 

Michael set the bar high for their 

younger brother as they are both Eagle 

Scouts. Patrick Staufer has continued 

that tradition by maintaining the 

standard for younger brother Daniel, 

w ho is 7-years-old and w ell on his w ay 

follow ing his brothers through the ranks 

of Scouting. Staufer earned his badge as 

a member of Troop 852, w hose 

Scoutmaster is Anthony Rugh. Troop 

852 began on February 15, 2002. 

Currently it meets at Life Fellow ship 

Church located at 3935 N. Lombard 

Street, Portland, Oregon. At present 

there are 14 Scouts, of w hich there are 

four Life Scouts w ho are almost ready 

to test for their Eagle rank. Troop 852 

has a very competitive spirit at every 

Scout camp. Last year they w ere 

aw arded the Top Troop Aw ard at 

camporee. Staufer is a natural-born 

leader. When he is not at camp or 

involved in some other Scouting 

activity, this young Eagle Scout can be 

found in the recording studio. That’s 

right, Staufer is also the lead guitarist for 

a local band know n as the “Corvettes.” 

So w hat’s in the future for this young 

man? Maybe he w ill go on to college or 

find fame as a musician, but for now 

Staufer has to complete his junior year 

at Roosevelt…Great going! And keep 

on rising to the challenge and raising 

the bar. 

Donate any used complete vehicle or boat. (It could be a car, truck, recreational 

vehicle, or boat.) The Cascade Pacific Council, BSA and Volunteers of America, Inc. 

(VOA) have joined forces in efforts to raise money for programs. Donations are tax 

deductible to the extent of the law and any vehicle w ill be picked up for free. 

Contact Shelley Staudinger at 503.225.5748. 

Note: Tax laws changed o n January 1, 2005. For vehicles up to $500 in value, the dono r will state the 

value. For vehicles over $500 in value, the dono r will be able to claim only the actual amount the charity 

receives for the vehicle. In our case, vehicles are sold at auction by the Volunt eers of America. As always, 

it is suggested that a donor co nsult his or her tax professional for i nformation. These t ax laws also apply 

for charitable donations of other goods as well. 

Scouts from Troop 852 of Life Fellowship 

Church with Senator Gordon H. Smith 


Hispanic Emphasis 


Juan Mayoral 

B/503.225.5758 

jmayoral@cpcbsa.org 

Scoutreach 


Vernard Taylor 

B/503.225.5743 

vtaylor@cpcbsa.org 

Copy Paper Needed! 

The council needs 

your help! 

The council 

needs your 

help! Our paper 

inventories are low , and 

w e are seeking donations of 

8½ x 11-inch copy paper – both white 

and color. Each year thousands of reams 

of paper are utilized to promote Scouting 

activities. 

If you can help solicit donations of 

copy paper, please contact Gail Olson at 

the Scout office at 503.225.5755 or 

golson@cpcbsa.org. Thank you! 

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Silver Star District 





7 pm, Maple Grove Middle 

School 

4...........Goodw ill Day 

9...........7 pm, Maple Grove Middle 

School 

16.........OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, 

Bethal Lutheran Church 

24-26..Webelos Woods, Camp 

Lew is 



7 pm, Maple Grove Middle 

School 

9...........Spring Product Sale Ends 

13.........Roundtable, 7 pm, Maple 

Grove Middle School 


Bethal Lutheran Church 

28-30..Camporee, Camp Currie 

(LaCamas Lake) 




remains, w hich unit will be the top 

selling unit? Remember the sale ends 

April 9, and all money and products 

need to be returned at that time. Contact 

Cheryl Peterson at 360.891.7838 or 

petersonclan5@msn.com. 


The Friends of Scouting ball has started 

rolling in the Silver Star District. Many 

units are nearing their Presidential Goal. 

If packets have not been turned in, 

please bring them to roundtable. For 

any questions relating to the unit FOS 

campaign, please contact Silver Star 

District Executive Bennett Jacobs at 

360.693.1741 ext. 738 or e-mail 

bjacobs@cpcbsa.org. 

District Dinner/Awards 

Ceremony − May 6 

Mark your calendars. This ceremony 

w ill be held Saturday, May 6, from 7:00 

to 9:00 p.m., after the Camp Lew is 

w orkday. The location has yet to be 

determined. This w ill be the first opportunity 

to meet the new ly elected district 

officers for 2006-2007. Please come and 

join us in recognizing them for their 

outstanding w ork. For more information, 

contact Silver Star District 

Executive Bennett Jacobs. 

Camporee 2006 − 


This year’s camporee w ill be held at 

Camp Currie on LaCamas Lake. 

Information packets w ere provided at 

the last roundtable, w hich included all 

registration dates and fees. Each person 

w ho attends camporee w ill receive a 

camporee patch. In addition to having 

fun at camporee, this event encourages 

youths to sharpen their Scouting skills, 

teaches them new activities, and prepares 

Webelos for the troop method of 

Scouting. There w ill be a site visit on 

March 11 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Any 

event directors or other staff are 

requested to attend in order to get a 

layout of the property for an 

understanding of how their part of the 

camporee w ill fit in the areas available. 

For questions about camporee or the 

site visit, please contact Mike Parnell at 

360.225.1100 or mike@w rrc.com. 

Training − March 11 

and 18 

Training w ill be offered, courtesy of the 

Fort Vancouver District, on March 11 at 

the Hazeldell LDS Building beginning at 

8:30a.m. Training w ill include New 

Leader Essentials, Cub Scout Specific 

Training, Venturing Training, and Boy 

Scout Training. For more information, 

contact Julie Pond at 360.573.2401. 

Training w ill again be offered, courtesy 

of the Columbia Gorge District, on 

March 18 at the Hearthw ood LDS 

Building beginning at 8:00 a.m. Training 

w ill include New Leader Essentials, Cub 

Scout Specific Training, Venturing 

Training, and Boy Scout Training. The 

second portion of Boy Scout Training 

w ill be held on March 21 and the third 

session w ill be held March 24-25. For 

Serving North Clark County 

more information, contact Mario Raia at 

360.254.3603. 

Webelos Woods − 


Webelos Woods w ill be held at Camp 

Lew is. This event offers a great opportunity 

for Webelos to experience a 

w eekend of camping adventure. Contact 

Mike McElveny at 360.254.4301 or 

mikendeb@spiritone.com. 


If packs or troops have not developed 

spring recruiting plans, now is the time 

to start recruiting new youth into units. 

Packs should begin to invite Kindergartners 

to pack events and hold a 

Spring Pack Join Night. Troops should 

hold Troop Open Houses beginning in 

March. This is a great opportunity for 

new families to experience all the fun 

that units have to offer. Families that 

are not currently in Scouting w ill have 

the opportunity to join Scouting and go 

to summer camp w ith a unit this 

summer. If you need help creating a 

spring recruiting plan, contact Bennett 

Jacobs at 360.693.1741 ext. 738. 



Kevin Jones 

H/360.573.8604 

skylooscouter@comcast.net 


Rick Gifft 

H/360.892.3661 

ltuisis@aol.com 


Bennett Jacobs 

B/360.693.1741 ext. 738 or 

503.225.5738 

bjacobs@cpcbsa.org 


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Sunset Trail District 




2 ..........District Com’r. Meeting, 

6:30 pm, Portland Scout 

Office, 2145 SW Naito Pkw y, 

Jerome Jusell (503.649.8058) 

2 ..........District Staff Meeting, 

6:30 pm, Portland Scout 

Office, Ernie Thompson 

(503.642.3830) 

2 ..........FOS Turn-in, 7 pm to 8 pm, 

Beaverton Stake Center, 4195 

SW 99th, Gretchen Schmidt 

(503.690.3525) 

4 ..........Goodw ill Day, Bob 

Armstrong (503.690.7788) 

8 ..........Youth Protection Training, 

7 pm, St. Matthew ’s Lutheran 

Church, 10390 SW Canyon 

Rd., Beaverton, Mary Wolfe 

(503.646.4309) 

9 ..........Roundtable, 7 pm, Beaverton 

Stake Center, Jerome Jusell 

(503.649.8058) 

9 ..........OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, 

Beaverton Stake Center, 

Reggie Korbe (503.649.6639) 

9 ..........FOS Turn-in, 7 pm, Beaverton 

Stake Center, Gretchen 

Schmidt (503.690.3525) 

15........Eagle Board, By Appt., 

Beaverton Community 

Center, Mike Huff 

(503.524.3242) 

18........Boy Scout Leader Specific 

Training, 8:30 am, Beaverton 

State Center, Beaverton, 

Mary Wolfe (503.646.4309) 

18........Troop Committee Training, 

8:30 am, Beaverton Stake 

Center, Mary Wolfe 

(503.646.4309) 

23........Eagle Board, By Appt., 

Beaverton Community 

Center, Mike Huff 

(503.524.3242) 


6 ..........District Com’r. Meeting, 

6:30 pm, Beaverton Stake 

Center, Jerome Jusell 

(503.649.8058) 

6 ..........District Staff Meeting, 7:30 pm, 

Beaverton Stake Center, Ernie 

Thompson (503.690.3525) 

9 ..........Spring Product Sale Ends, 

Steven Statler (503.649.7036) 

13........Roundtable, 7 pm, Beaverton 

Stake Center, Jerome Jusell 

(503.649.8058) 


Beaverton Stake Center, Reggie 

Korbe (503.649.6639) 

19........Eagle Board, By Appt. Beaverton 

Community Center, Mike 

Huff (503.524.3242) 

27........Eagle Board, By Appt., Beaverton 

Community Center, Mike 

Huff (503.524.3242) 

28-30..District Camporee, Willamette 

State Park, Steve Weiss 

(503.629.5341) 



Mark your calendars for the District 

Dinner. The District Dinner is an 

opportunity to celebrate Scouting. All 

adult volunteers are invited to the dinner 

w here we w ill recognize Quality Units 

and present the District Award of Merit. 

The District Aw ard of Merit is a council 

aw ard given at the district level to 

recognize adult leaders w ho have shown 

outstanding service. Applications, 

criteria, and an explanation of the aw ard 

are available on the district w eb site. 

Contact Bob Armstrong at 503.690.7788 

for more details. 



Don’t miss the Sunset 

Trail District camporee 

at Willamette Mission 

State Park. This year, 

there w ill be more 

games, competition, 

activities and a larger 

midw ay all based on the 

Amazing Race. First-year Webelos are 

invited to attend as guests of a troop. 

More information w ill be available at 

roundtable or contact Steve Weiss at 

503.629.5341. 

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Join Cub Scouts! It’s fun! 

Serving Beaverton 

Merit Badge Counselor 

Renewal 

Kickoff for the Merit Badge Counselor 

Renew al process w ill be at the March 

roundtable. This process ensures 

accurate merit badge councilor lists and 

is very important for every troop to 

participate in. This year there w ill be a 

new online renew al option available 

only for current Merit Badge 

counselors. New Merit Badge 

Counselors must turn in an application 

and receive certification. To learn about 

the certification options or if you have 

questions, con-tact Jim Koch at 

503.579.9040. 



Ernie Thompson 

H/503.642.3830 

etonker@aol.com 


Jerome Jusell 

H/503.649.8058 

jjusell@msn.com 


John Lubbers 

B/503.225.5737 

jlubbers@cpcbsa.org 


Steven Branch 

B/503.225.5746 

sbranch@cpcbsa.org

Three Rivers District 


Serving Oregon City, Gladstone, Canby, West Linn, 

Wilsonville, Colton, Molalla, and Woodburn 




7 pm, Miller’s Homestead 

Restaurant, 1st and N. Ivy 

St., Canby 

9...........Roundtable, 7 pm, Canby 

LDS Bldg., 13th and Elm 

9...........District Com’r. Staff Meeting, 

at Roundtable 


A-frame, Canby Community 

Park 



7 pm, Miller’s Homestead 

Restaurant, 1st and N. Ivy 

St., Canby 

8...........Scoutcapades, 9 am-3pm, 

Canby LDS Bldg., 13th and 

Elm 

13.........Roundtable, 7 pm, Canby 

LDS Bldg., 13th and Elm 

13.........District Com’r. Staff Meeting, 

at Roundtable 


A-frame, Canby Community 

Park 

21.........Training Day for Cub Scout, 

8:30 am, Canby LDS Bldg., 

13th and Elm 




remains, w hich unit will be the top 

selling unit? Remember the sale ends 

April 9. All money and products need to 

be returned to Carol Girrens no later 

than April 11. Contact Carol Girrens at 

503.829.9969. 


The Friends of Scouting effort is 

heating up in the Mighty Three Rivers 

District. Some units have already met 

their Presidential Goal. Many units are 

doing better this year than ever before. 

If you have any questions relating to the 

unit FOS campaign, please contact 

Three Rivers Family FOS Chair Chris 

Reynolds at 503.682.1846 or 

scbbq@comcast.net. Remember, the 

deadline for units to reach Presidential 

and qualify for reduced camp fees is 

Friday, April 28. 

Race to Scoutcapades − 


Scoutcapades is coming up on Saturday, 

April 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cub 

Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers alike 

are invited to participate in this great 

event. Among other great activities, 

there w ill be a district Pinew ood derby 

and a Dutch oven dessert cook-off. So 

race to Scoutcapades w ith the fastest 

cars and best cooks. For more information 

and to register units, contact 

Debra White at 503.722.1061 or 

Debra.White@nw dc.net. 

Camporee − May 5-7 

This year’s camporee w ill be held at 

Willamette Mission State Park. The 

theme is “The Return to Brow nsea 

Island.” As in years past, our chapter of 

the Order of the Arrow developed the 

program for this year’s event. The fee is 

$8.50 per person. Each person w ho 

attends camporee w ill receive a camporee 

patch. In addition to having fun 

at camporee, this event encourages 

youths to sharpen their Scouting skills, 

teaches them new activities, and 

prepares Webelos for the troop method 

of Scouting. Contact Rick Heuchert at 

503.816.9967 or e-mail 

advisor_crew _427@yahoo.com. 

Know an Outstanding 

Scouter? 

Nominations are now being accepted 

for the District Aw ard of Merit. Any 

Scouter serving in the Three Rivers 

District may receive this aw ard. Take 

the time to submit a nomination for one 

or more amazing Scouters you know . 

The nominations need to be submitted 

to Herb Davis no later then April 1. 

Herb can be reached at 503.655.3133. 

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Training 

Thanks to Kathy Morse and her entire 

training team for all their effort during 

the month of February to put on great 

training events. The next opportunity 

for training is coming up in April. If you 

have questions about training or need to 

be trained, contact Kathy at 

503.829.7885. 


Transition 

Over the past 

several w eeks 

many youths have 

crossed over from 

Cub Scouts to Boy 

Scouts. In the 

w eeks to come 

many more w ill 

cross over. Now is 

a good time for Webelos to visit some 

Boy Scouts or go on a troop outing. 

Make plans for them to attend a 

summer camp. Register them in a troop. 

Arrange for advancement. The w eeks 

ahead w ill determine w hether or not 

these new Scouts make a great transition 

into a troop. Thanks to all those Scout 

leaders w ho go out of their w ay to make 

an impact on new Scouts in the troops. 



Dave Buel 

H/503.263.2835 


Dave Cox 

H/503.829.8885 

davejcox@peoplepc.com 


Jeff Ottosen 

B/503.225.5707 

jottosen@cpcbsa.org 


threerivers/index.html

Thunderbird District 


Serving Centennial, David Douglas, Parkrose, 

and Reynolds School Districts and the 

Gresham and Sandy Areas 



2 ..........District Committee 

Meeting,7 pm, LDS Church, 

3600 SE 181st 

4 ..........Goodw ill Day (All Day) 

9 ..........Roundtable, OA, Com’r. 

Meeting, 7 pm, LDS Church, 

3600 SE 181st 

9 ..........FOS Turn-in, Roundtable 

9 ..........Life to Eagle Training at 

Roundtable 

9 ..........JLT at Roundtable 

19........Super Saturday Training Day, 

LDS Church, 3600 SE 18th 

31-1....BSLT Overnight/Webelos 

Overnight Trng., Cub World, 

All Day 


6 ..........District Committee Meeting 

13........Roundtable, OA, Com’rs. 

Meeting 

13........Youth Protection Training 

and Cubmaster Specific 

Training at Roundtable 

22........Scoutcapades, All Day, 

St. Henry’s Church 

28-30..Pioneering Merit Badge, Cub 

World 

Scoutcapades − 


Scoutcapades is back and w ill be held at 

St. Henry’s Church in Gresham. Start 

planning now for a booth. Don’t miss 

this fantastic display of Scouting spirit. 

The district pinew ood derby w ill be held 

in conjunction w ith Scoutcapades. For 

more information, contact Bill or Nicki 

Meyers at 503.663.9402. 

Pinewood Derby 

The district pinew ood derby w ill take 

place at Scoutcapades again this year. 

Each pack may enter tw o cars per 

division from their pack run-offs. The 

divisions are Tigers, Wolves, Bears, 

Webelos 1, and Webelos 2. The cost is 

$5 per car to enter the race. There is an 

open class w here all Scouts can enter 

their cars. Prizes w ill be for the fastest 

cars and recognitions w ill be made for 

best designs. Contact Randy Veenker at 

503.668.0764. 

Super Saturday 

Training 

Training is the most important thing a 

leader can do to keep youth in the great 

Scouting programs. On Saturday, March 

18, training for all positions w ill be 

offered. The times are as follow s: 

8-9:30 am............New Leader Essentials 

9:30-1 pm.........Cub Specific/Boy Scout 

Leader/Venturing/Varsity 

9:30-2 pm.......................Den Chief/YLT 

1-2:30 pm.....................Youth Protection 

For more information, contact Dan 

LeBrun at 503.668.8533. 


Thanks to all the units signed up for the 

candy and meat stick sale. It’s not too 

late to sign up if units are still in need of 

extra money. The sale runs to April 9. 

A 32% profit can be made for your unit. 

Contact Jerry Freeman at 503.225.4014 

to sign up for a store front or get more 

product. 

Summer Camp 

The Cascade Pacific Council has the 

best camps in the country, so be sure to 

get Scouts signed up for camp. A 

Scout’s summer camp experience is the 

highlight of his Scouting year. If there 

are families w ho cannot afford camp, 

pick up an Opportunity Fund Application 

and turn it in to the council office 

by May 1. Contact Mike DeLaMater at 

503.668.3389 or mikedela@ipns.com. 

Spirit of Scouting 

Scholarship 

If you are an active Scout w ith the rank 

of Life or Eagle and w ill be graduating 

this year, you may qualify for the Spirit 

of Scouting Scholarship being offered 

through the David Douglas Educational 

41 

Foundation. The requirements to 

qualify for the $1,000 scholarship are 

available at the Counseling offices at 

David Douglas High School. 

Leadership skills at work. 



Tim Steenbergen 

H/503.492.0325 

rtsteen@comcast.net 


Bobby Pierce 

H/503.661.2931 

pierce1956@aol.com 


Scott Mischke 

B/503.225.5729 

smischke@cpcbsa.org 

A Scout is always 

hungry. 


cpcthunder/index.html

Tillamook District 




4...............Goodw ill Day − Councilw 

ide Service Project 

16.............Roundtable, 7 pm, 

Tillamook LDS Church 

16.............District Committee 

Meeting, 7 pm, Tillamook 

LDS Church 

16.............FOS Turn-in at 

Roundtable 


20.............District Committee 

Meeting, 7 pm 

20.............Roundtable, 7 pm, 

Tillamook LDS Church 

29.............Eagle Valley Scout Expo 

Day, McMinnville, OR 

May 

19-21......Camperall, Albany, OR 


Help those less fortunate through this 

community service project. Scouts w ill 

distribute bags in your neighborhoods 

and w ill then canvas those neighborhoods 

on Saturday, March 4 to collect 

reusable items for Goodw ill Industries 

and other local charities. This is a great 

opportunity for Scouts to give service 

and to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” 


When reaching our financial goals, 

Tillamook District w ill be on its w ay to 

achieving Quality District. It is hoped 

that the campaign can be completed by 

the middle of March, so by March 16 all 

FOS packets should be turned in and 

presentations have taken place. The goal 

is to raise $10,600. Don’t forget to look 

for opportunities in the community. 

Camping Corner 

Camp payments are due March 15 and 

final payments are due May 15. Please 

plan to attend Tillamook Day Camp 

held at Camp Clark the w eek of 

June 20-23. Camp w ill begin daily at 

9:00 a.m., except for Friday w hen there 

w ill be a late arrival and a campfire 

program w ith a potluck for families to 

come and see their Scouts participating 

in a real campfire. Contact Lisa Exton at 

l_exton@earthlink.net. 


The spring product sale begins February 

27 and runs through April 9. This is a 

great last-minute fundraiser, w ith no or 

very little risk to Scouts, parents and 

units. Scouts can earn money needed to 

pay for their ow n camping experience. 

Being “thrifty” is a great thing to learn 

w hile young. This is an easy sell because 

every item costs only $1. Contact Jane 

Flores. 

Council Camperall − 

May 19-21 

This year w ill be exciting because the 

Serving Tillamook County 

Cub Scout Pack 118 out of Garibaldi, Oregon 

collects food for Scouting for Food. 

focus w ill be on the Civil War, including 

a re-enactment. The Order of the Arrow 

w ill have Tap Out on Friday evening. 

There w ill be a huge evening program 

for all campers and leaders. True 

camporee spirit w ill be present including 

friendly troop competition. 

Tillamook Day Camp − 

June 20-23 

Tillamook day camp w ill be held at 

Camp Clark – Adventure Cove, just up 

Highw ay 101. We are so excited to 

camp this summer. Camp w ill begin 

daily at 9:00 a.m., except for Friday 

w hen there w ill be a late arrival w ith a 

barbeque/potluck and a real campfire 

program put on by Scouts and staff. 

Please attend summer day camp…it’s 

only $60 for a four-day program, w hich 

includes fun and excitement along w ith 

the opportunity to meet new friends. 



Steve Jensen 

H/503.842.8428 

sjensen@klamathfirst.com 


Ron Ellison 

H/503.842.8222 

Ellison@tillamookbay.cc 


Sharon Larson 

B/503.472.3868 

slarson@cpcbsa.org 

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Tuality District 




1 ..........FOS Turn-in, 7pm, Roundtable 

Pizza, Sunset 

Esplanade, Hillsboro 

2 ..........OA Chapter Meeting, 

7:17 pm, Helvetia 

Community Church 



7 pm, Jackson School House 


Stake Center 

9 ..........FOS Turn-in, Roundtable 

15........FOS Turn-in, 7 pm, Roundtable 

Pizza, Sunset Esplanade 

16........OA Chapter Meeting, 

7:17 pm, Helvetia 

Community Church 

18........Training, New Leader 

Essentials, Cub Scout 

Specific 


1 ..........Outdoor Leader Training, 

Camp Ireland 

1 ..........Boy Scout Leader Specific 

Training 


7 pm, Jackson School House 

6 ..........OA Chapter Meeting, 7:17 

pm, Helvetia Community 

Church 

6 ..........Youth Protection, Health and 

Safety, Safe Sw im Defense 

Training 



Stake Center 

13........FOS Turn-in, Roundtable 

20........OA Chapter Meeting, 7:17 

pm, Helvetia Community 

Church 

21........District Dinner 

Roundtable − Helps 

Build Scouting − And 

It’s Fun 

There’s lots to learn at Tuality District 

roundtable. Compete for pizzas for your 

unit, share ideas, find timely themes, 

solve Scouting challenges and learn how 

to improve the Scouting program. 

Breakout sessions currently include 

Tiger Cub den leaders, den leaders, 

Webelos leaders, committee chairs, 

Cubmasters, Boy Scouts, and Venturing. 

Varsity help is available now w ith a 

monthly breakout coming soon. Get an 

early heads-up on upcoming events and 

invite unit adults at all levels to come 

for special training. To join the roundtable 

team, volunteer to show case your 

unit, or for more information e-mail 

tualityroundtable@earthlink.net or 

contact Heidi Fillo at 503.547.8255. 

Do You Know an 

Outstanding Scouter? 

Nominations are now being accepted 

for the highest aw ard a district may 

bestow − the District Aw ard of Merit. 

District Nomination Coordinator Jean 

Carter may be contacted at 503. 

628.0130. Nomination forms must be 

submitted to Jean Carter by April 15 

and may be dow nloaded from the 

council w eb site. 


This service project is 

similar to Scouting for Food 

in that neighborhoods are 

visited for donations. 

Instead of food, reusable 

household items are 

collected for Goodw ill 

Industries. This is a Good Turn For 

America service project, so Scouts w ill 

qualify for tw o patches: a Goodw ill 

segment or patch and the Good Turn 

for America patch. Contact David 

Noyes for bags. Units may also pick up 

segments at March roundtable. 


The sale is an excellent opportunity for 

Scouts to earn extra cash for great 

summer experiences. Popular Hershey’s 

Candy and Tillamook Meat Sticks w ill 

be available for sale again this year. 

Each item is $1 and Scouts w ill earn 

32% commission on each one sold. The 

sale runs through April 9. Contact 

David Noyes for more information, to 

sign up, or to check out candy. 

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Serving Washington County 


Drive In Full Swing 

The Tuality District family FOS campaign 

is underw ay It is important that 

each individual Scouting organization 

participate in this important endeavor. 

Year 2006 is critical for the Cascade 

Pacific Council as recent funding 

reductions from the community at large 

and the Columbia Willamette United 

Way puts Scouting at a crossroads in 

Western Washington County. Scouting 

needs the financial support of families. 

Schedule a brief FOS presentation at 

troop Courts of Honor or pack Blue 

and Gold banquets. Please note FOS 

turn-in dates in the calendar, w hich 

makes it easy and convenient for unit 

FOS coordinators to submit pledges 

and monies. This year it costs $140 to 

sustain a youth for a year in the 

Scouting program. Thanks for your continued 

support! 

New District Committee 

Commissioner Staff 

Meeting Format 

A new combined meeting structure w as 

implemented in February. All unit commissioners, 

assistant district commissioners 

and roundtable commissioners 

are invited to attend monthly district 

committee meetings w hich are held the 

first Tuesday each month at 7:00 p.m. at 

Jackson School House in Hillsboro. 



Kevin Fillo 

H/503.869.6080 

Kevin.fillo@intel.com 


Brian Blaisdell 

H/503.681.8050 


David Noyes 

B/503.225.5731 

dnoyes@cpcbsa.org 


tuality/index.html

Wapiti District 


Serving Multnomah and 

Washington Counties 




7:30 pm, Hilltop Church, 

20200 SW Martinazzi, 

Tualatin 

4...........Goodw ill Day, Mike Johnson 

(503.598.8877 or 

mchb@aol.com) 

9...........Com’rs. Meeting, 6:30 pm, 

Tigard LDS Chapel, 15555 

SW 98th. 

9...........Roundtable, 7:30 pm, Tigard 

LDS Chapel 

9...........OA Chapter Meeting, 7:30 

pm, Tigard LDS Chapel 

15.........Resident Camp Guarantee 

Reservations Due 

18.........Training: BS 2 & 3, VEN, 

VAR 



7:30 pm, Hilltop Church 

7-8.......Boy Scout Outdoor Training 

9...........Candy Sale Ends 

13.........Com’rs. Meeting, 6:30 pm 

13.........Roundtable, 7:30 pm 

13.........OA Chapter Meeting, 

7:30 pm 

21-23..Outdoor Skills Institute 

28-30..Camporee, Willamette 

Mission State Park 

New District Executive 

Please w elcome Todd McDonald, the 

new district executive for Wapiti 

District. McDonald is know n for his 

involvement in summer camp. He 

helped reopen Camp Cooper in 1989, 

opened Cub World in 1991, and most 

recently directed Camp Meriw ether. For 

you Cub Scouters, you w ill see him this 

summer at Cub World. McDonald is an 

Eagle Scout from Castle Rock, WA, and 

a father of a Tiger Cub and new Boy 

Scout. Look for him at committee 

meetings and unit meetings as he w orks 

his w ay around the district getting to 

know everyone. 

Camping for Cub Scouts 

All dens and packs should sign up for a 

camping adventure at one of the three 

outstanding Cub Scout resident camps. 

Cub World, Butte Creek, and Adventure 

Cove offer exciting programs that are 

safe, creative and educational. Don’t 

forget to register for day camp for 

youths not ready for an overnight 

experience. The sessions are filling up, 

so reserve your space now . The deadline 

is March 15. 

Training 

Every job is easier w hen the expectations, 

tools and resources available to 

do the job correctly are know n. Serving 

as a Scouting volunteer shouldn’t be any 

different. The Wapiti District offers a 

variety of training opportunities. Please 

refer to the calendar for training dates. 

Contact Tom Kroen at 503.692.2799 or 

tkroen@yahoo.com. 


This sale offers a great opportunity for 

Scouts to earn extra funds for summer 

camp, uniform parts, or other important 

Scouting items. It is one of the easiest 

sells because there is no overhead for 

units and units can earn up to 32% 

profit. Individuals may also sign up and 

sell. For more information or to order 

product, contact Todd McDonald at 

503. 225.5750 or tmcdonald@ 

cpcbsa.org. 

FOS Turn-ins 

The family FOS timeline targets March 

roundtable for completion. If any unit is 

struggling to make that date, please contact 

Todd McDonald. Thanks to all 

those volunteers helping w ith this year’s 

campaign and especially to those w ho 

have chosen to put the BSA in their 

giving plans for 2006. 


Hundreds of families w ithin Wapiti 

District community w ould like to learn 

more about Scouting and how it can 

benefit their children. Each unit should 

provide an opportunity this spring to 

invite families and friends to learn more 

about the adventure of Scouting. Pro- 

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Troop 799 teaches good citizenship as Scouts 

learn the proper procedure to respectfully retire an 

American flag. 

motional flyers and reminder stickers 

are available at the council office. Boys 

recruiting boys and parents recruiting 

parents is another method that has 

proven successful. Attend roundtable 

each month for more information and 

resources, or contact Mike Johnson at 

503.598.8877 or mchb@aol.com. 

Attend Roundtable 

Get helpful information. Talk w ith 

other leaders and share stories, challenges 

and successes. Roundtable occurs 

monthly on the second Thursday at 

7:30 p.m. at the Tigard LDS Chapel at 

20200 SW Martinazzi, Tualatin. Leaders 

arrive a few minutes early to pick up 

materials from the resource table. At 

7:30 p.m. there is an opening ceremony, 

follow ed w ith breakouts for Boy Scout 

and Cub Scout leaders. There is another 

breakout hosted by Todd McDonald 

and Don Glazier for unit committee 

people to discuss unit level priorities. 



Tom Kroen 

H/503.692.2799 

tkroen@yahoo.com 


Don Glazier 

H/503.639.6877 

glazierd@ohsu.edu 


Todd McDonald 

B/503.225.5750 

tmcdonald@cpcbsa.org

Willamette District 


Serving Salem/Keizer School District 

and Marion and Polk Counties 




7 pm, LDS Church, 45th 

Street 

2 ..........Com’rs. Meeting, 7 pm, LDS 

Church, 45th Street 




10........Intro. to Outdoor Leader 

Skills (IOLS), Dallas, OR 

(TBA) 

11........Intro. to Outdoor Leader 

Skills, Outdoor Leader Skills 

for Webelos Leaders 

(OLSWL), Dallas, OR (TBA) 

17-19..Trainers’ Retreat (TBA) 



7 pm, LDS Church, 45th 

Street 

6 ..........Com’rs. Meeting, 7 pm, LDS 


7-11....Spring Product Sale 

Settlement and Returns 



29........New Leader Essentials, Cub 

Scout Leader Specific, Scoutmaster 

Specific, Varsity 

Coach Specific, Venturing 

Leader Specific, Youth Protecion, 

Dallas, OR (TBA) 

(See Council Web Site for Details) 

Willamette Scout Expo 

The turn out w as great for this year’s 

Expo at the Salem Armory w ith 

“Transportation” as the theme. Betw een 

400 and 500 people w andered in and 

out throughout the day to visit 20 

booths ranging from w orking w ith 

leather to camping to the “Space 

Derby” and bottle rockets. The DARE 

officers w ere there w ith a DARE 

vehicle. There w as a fire truck, school 

buses, and a w heelchair race area. This 

w as an excellent event put on by the 

packs and troops in the Cascade Service 

Area that show ed their creativity w hile 

show casing the transportation theme. 

Thanks to everyone w ho participated. 

And a special thanks to Chairperson 

Cindy Rains from the Scout Shop in 

Salem and to Geoff Shipley, Boy Scout 

and Venturing leader, and officer w ith 

the Salem Police Department for 

organizing this event. 

Spring Product Sale in 

Full Swing 

Sign up to sell those Nestle brand candy 

bars and Tillamook meat sticks so that 

units can earn 32% on sales. Remember 

there are top seller prizes. For every $64 

in product a Scout sells, he w ill earn one 

entry for a $250 GI Joe’s Gift Certificate. 

Anna Courter is the candy chairperson 

and she can be contacted at 

courterclan@comcast.net. There is also 

information available online at http:// 

cpcbsa.org/fundraising/candysale/ 

index.php. 

Web Sites 

There are a few units that have w eb 

sites…Aumsville Pack 405 and Stayton 

Pack 50. Their aw esome web site 

addresses are 

www.aumsvillepack405.org and 

www.staytonpack50.org. All units 

should check out the w eb sites and 

think about hosting one for them. The 

cost is a minimal yearly fee and w ould 

be a good information source for 

recruiting, as w ell as keeping families up 

to date on activities and events. Contact 

Scott West, Pack 50 at 503.769.0629. 

Eagle Scout Recognition 

Banquet − May 2 

The Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet is 

the time to honor and recognize all 

Scouts w ho obtained the rank of Eagle 

betw een April 2005 and April 2006. The 

new Eagles are hosted by a guest that 

pays for them to celebrate, have dinner 

and hear a keynote speaker. This year 

Willamette District is offering seats 

available to Calapooia and Eagle Valley 

Districts. New Eagles attend w ith 

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parent(s) and Scoutmaster to celebrate 

their achievements. Karen Minnis, the 

Speaker of the House of Representatives, 

w ill be the keynote speaker. The 

banquet w ill be held at the Salem 

Convention Center on Tuesday, May 2 

at 6:30 p.m. The cost w ill be $30 per 

person. Scoutmasters should plan to 

attend w ith their Eagles and their 

families to celebrate and recognize their 

dedication and hard w ork. 

2006 Cub Scout Day 

Camp 

Cub Scouts love 

day camp, and 

plans are in the 

w orks for a great 

time July 10-14 and 

July 17-21 at Camp Nee Deep. The 

theme for camp this year is “Out of 

This World.” The program director w ill 

be Yvonne Jessop and the assistant 

program director w ill be Anne Doak. 

Registrations need to be made as soon 

as possible − the deadline is May 19. By 

turning in the registration for the den 

before the deadline, each Scout w ill 

receive one free shirt. Otherw ise the 

shirts w ill be $6 each. Registration 

forms are available in the Scout office 

or by visiting the w eb site at 




Vance Day 

B/503.399.2667 

H/503.363.0748 


Steve Potter 

H/503.873.2384 

spotter67@verizon.net 


Jim Watson 

B/503.581.6602 ext. 206 

jw atson@cpcbsa.org 


Tami Perry 

B/503.581.6601 ext. 208 

tperry@cpcbsa.org

Calendar 

July 

17-22..Adventure Trek (New Date) 

Venturing Snow 

Weekends Were Great 

Successes 

The Venturing for Faith Snow Weekend 

held in February 10-12 filled up early 

w ith crews registering in December. 

Aubrey Watzek Lodge w as filled w ith 

excitement as 98 young men and 

w omen, felt the night skiing on Saturday 

w as the highlight of the w eekend, w hile 

others really enjoyed the Sunday 

w orship service at the lodge. 

The LDS Snow Weekend for young 

men, members of The Church of Jesus 

Christ of Latter-day Saints, had a great 

time on their overnight stay at Nanitch 

Venturing 

Lodge on February 24-25. This year 

there w as a rise in attendance w ith seven 

crew s bringing over 50 people. The late 

breakfast on Saturday is alw ays a hit 

w ith the group. Plan now to attend next 

year’s Venturing Snow Weekends. Also 

any unit large or small can make reservations 

to use one of the lodges by first 

participating in the annual w ood cut and 

then signing up for a w eekend. Contact 

your district executive. 

Adventure Trek 2006 

The Adventure Trek w ill be held 

July 17-22 at the Wasco County Fairgrounds 

in Tygh Valley, Oregon. Come 

bike, hike, raft and canoe in Oregon’s 

high desert. Four to six-person teams 

w ill compete in fun and exciting events 

all w eek. 

Venturing age youth 14 to 20 are 

eligible to participate − this includes 

Varsity Scouts and Boy Scouts w ho are 

14 to 20 years old. Co-ed Venturing 

crew s are w elcome and encouraged to 

Sea Scouts 

www.joinventuring.com 

attend. Each team w ill provide their 

ow n bicycles, backpacking gear and tw o 

support adults, and a vehicle to act as a 

“sag w agon” for this event. All food, 

permits, rafts, and canoes w ill be provided. 

Reservations are now being 

taken. There is a $50/person deposit 

that may be refunded up to May 15. Full 

team registration of $175/youth racer 

and $75/adult is due by June 17. 

Applica-tions are available on the 

council w eb site, forms page ,or contact 

Dennis McGary at 

Contacts 

Council Vice President, Venturing 

Dennis McGary 

503.579.3140 

Dennis.r.mcgary@opbu.xerox.com 

Council Adviser to Venturing 

John Lubbers 

B/503.225.5737 

jlubbers@cpcbsa.org 

Serving young men and women ages 14-21 with special 

outdoor high adventure and hobby interests 

Calendar 


6 ..........Fleet Staff Meeting 

13........Skipper’s & Mate Mtg. 

17-18..Portland Dealers Boat Show 


6 ..........Fleet Staff Mtg. 

9 ..........First Class Recognition 

(Ordinary Rank) 

20........Skippers & Mates 

21-22..Outdoor Skills Institute 

22........Area Regatta 

A Year of Optimism 

The year 2006 promises to be a successful 

one for Sea Scouts, that is if things 

continue as they have started. Sea 

Scouts have just completed one of two 

exciting opportunities. The first being 

this year’s Sportsman Show Service 

Project. Oh, by the w ay, it was a 

tremendous success. From the beginning 

crew s w ere eager to take part in 

this year’s show and they cheerfully 

took turns staffing the Sea Scout booth. 

One enthusiastic participant w rote “I 

thought I could easily take a turn or two 

at a booth to support the Sea Scout 

public service message…hand out 

flyers, etc. But, this is not that …it w as 

soooo fun. Smiling kids and painted 

birds.” The atmosphere at the event w as 

one of fun and excitement as smiling 

kids and painted decoys symbolized the 

positive impact Sea Scouts had on this 

show . For those w ho had tw o to three 

hours to spare and wanted to spend 

them serving, being a part of the show 

w as a w onderful experience and a great 

w ay to earn FOS credit for their ships. 

Included in the show w ere more 

hands-on things to do like fishing, boating 

and hunting. The show also featured 

a variety of vendors from as far aw ay as 

South Africa and Australia. How ever, 

the highlight of the event w as helping 

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people learn about Sea Scouts. All in all 

it w as a great several days for Sea Scouting. 

In the end over 250 decoys w ere 

painted and $1,500 was raised for FOS. 

Way to go guys and girls! 

Contacts 


Jim Larsen 

H/360.695.0867 


Stan Wetherell 

H/360.254.1875 


Vernard Taylor 

B/503.225.5743 

vtaylor@cpcbsa.org

Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri – 9 am – 5:30 pm 

Wednesday – 9 am – 8 pm 

Saturday – 10 am – 4 pm ▪ Closed Sunday 

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Highlight an Eagle Scout 

f you or someone you 

I know has completed an 

Eagle project or any Scout 

service, you are encouraged 

to submit a summary of the 

project and a photo or tw o 

(w ith captions), Scout’s 

name, phone number, unit 

number, city the troop is in, chartered organization, 

and Scout’s other accomplishments including 

leadership positions. 

Submissions may also be forw arded to community 

new spapers. E-mail submissions to 

jhill@cpcbsa.org or blee@cpcbsa.org. 

SEE OUR ONLINE 

COUNCIL WEB PAGES 

http://www.cpcbsa.org 

http://www.joincubscouts.com 

http://www.joinboyscouts.com 

http://www.joinventuring.com 

http://www.joinseascouts.com 

http://www.joinexploring.com 

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