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COMPASSNovember- December 2007Volume 65, No. 6Cascade Pacific CouncilBoy Scouts of AmericaPOINTSwww.cpcbsa.org

Page 22008 Family Friends of ScoutingThe Family Friends of ScoutingCampaign is designed to help councilsraise the funds needed to provide theScouting program in the communitiesit serves. Each year, starting in January,presentations are made at pack meetings,courts of honor, committee meetingsand other gathers of Scouts and theirfamilies. In 2008 it will cost the CascadePacific Council $160 per Scout to provideit’s program for youth. As with much ofwhat we purchase as families, the costof providing the Scouting program isincreasing also.For 2008 the council will be askingfamilies and other organizations to considera gift of $150. Units that attain the goalsthey set with their District Executive, havethe opportunity to attain “Presidential”status. This is a way the council canEveryyearwe comeup with a newFriends ofScouting cardto help shareS c o u t i n g ’ sstory as wellas collectdonations.As a partof our constantcost savingefforts we areproud to sharethat our inhouse designteam hascreated thisyear’s card.C o m i n gsoon for yourunit to usein sharingS c o u t i n g ’ sstory.noteworthythank you for your gift. Units that attain“Presidential” receive a discount onCascade Pacific Council summer and daycamps, and the opportunity to use councilcampsites for free and other overnightcamping discounts. There is still a smallcharge for the use of buildings, but this ismostly related to upkeep and utilities.Hopefully by the time you are readingthis article your District Executive hasalready contacted you to schedule yourpresentation. If not please give him/hera call and get your Presidential Goal setalong with the date of your presentation.If you ever have a question about FOS,please do not hesitate to give me a call orsend me an e-mail. Thanks, Dave Jarvis503-225-5721, djarvis@cpcbsa.org .Compass PointsWhat’s InsideKey Program Quality Indicators 6Advancement 4-5Camping 20-23Commissioner Service 13Good Turn For America 16Finance 7-8Membership 14-15Noteworthy 2-3Risk Management 17Scouting in Action 9-12,24-26Training 18-19District PagesCalapooia 27Chinook 28Columbia Gorge 29Eagle Valley 30Fort Clatsop 31Fort Vancouver 32Lewis & Clark 33Mid-Columbia 34North Clackamas 35Pioneer 36Scoutreach 37Sea Scouts 46Silver Star 38Sunset Trail 39Three Rivers 40Thunderbird 41Tillamook 42Tuality 43Wapiti 44Willamette 45Varsity/Venturing 46Compass PointsPublished Six Times Each YearCASCADE PACIFIC COUNCIL, BOY Scouts OF AMERICA2145 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland, OR 97201Distribution - 11,000Editor: Jeff Aradine503.226.3423/jaradine@cpcbsa.orgSubmission Deadlines:Jan-Feb: Dec 8; Mar-Apr: Feb 8; May-Jun-Jul: Apr 6;Aug-Sep: Jul 6; Oct: Sep 7; Nov-Dec: Oct 8Council Contact Information:Portland: 503.226.3423Administrative Fax: 503.225.5717Tour Permits/Camp Fax: 503.225.5733Vancouver: 360.693.1741Salem: 503.581.6601 Fax: 503.581.6602Council Officers:PresidentRichard L. SillimanCouncil CommissionerJeff SmithTreasurerDavid L. QuiveyScout ExecutiveRonald W. Garland

November-December 2007 Page 3At this Thanksgiving Time, I am ThankfulAs we approachThanksgiving2007, it is importantto share thankfulnesswith each other.Here are just some ofmine – I am thankfulfor:• The thousands•••Ron GarlandScout Executiveof volunteerleaders who areshaping and molding young people inCascade Pacific CouncilThe thousands of new families whohave joined the program this fall –looking for a fun experience that willdevelop a son or daughter into one oftomorrow’s leadersA successful popcorn sale, that willallow more youth the opportunityfor a camping experience and units tohave much needed funds to help theirunits succeedThe opportunity to experience abalanced budget for the council in2007, with just a little extra effort inNovember and December calling on anoteworthy Page 3few new friends asking for support• The more than 393 new Eagle Scouts,and their impressive communityservice projects done in the past year• The ongoing support provided by the70 full-time employees of CascadePacific Council, and their efforts tosupport the great volunteers in thecouncil. This includes the 8 dedicatedCamp Rangers and their familieswho work weekend after weekend toprovide support at our camps• A budget committee, composed ofknowledgeable volunteers, that hasrecommended a budget of $6.6 millionfor 2008, and the strategies that willlead to success• All of the units that have alreadymade summer camp reservations forsummer 2008, and those planning togo to PhilmontAnd the list could go on – but you getthe picture!Enjoy your Thanksgiving, and knowthat you are changing lives.I am proud to be a Scout.Scouting For Food- December 1, 2007The annual Scouting for Food drive iscoming up soon! We hope you willbe participating on the first Saturday inDecember. Last year Scouts in Oregon andsouthwestern Washington collected nearly361,000 pounds of food to benefit localhunger relief agencies. Let’s do it again!Scouting for food will kick off Fridaynight with Boy Scouts serving dinner formany of our community’s homeless people.Saturday morning Scouts will begin goingdoor-to-door asking residents to donatecanned and packaged foods for hungrypeople in their communityWhen participating in the food drive,please follow these hints:• Encourage people to donate cannedfoods such as tuna, chicken, beans,soups, stews and chili, or other nonperishablefoods like pasta, rice, andmacaroni and cheese.• Collect food only in your area. Tobe sure of your area, contact yourdistrict Scouting for Food coordinator.Roundtable is the best place to do this.• Use the buddy system and be safetyconscious. Scouts are never to ride inthe back of pick-ups and should alwayswear safety belts while riding in avehicle.• Be ready to start collecting at 8:30 a.m.If you starte a r l i e r ,you mayw a k ep e o p l eup, but ifyou waituntil later,p e o p l em a yalready begone forthe day.• Alwaysmake sureyou are accompanied by an adult.• Please wear your uniform and be sureScouts are friendly and courteous toeveryone you meet. Remember to thankpeople even if they don’t contribute.• Take collected food to the drop-offsite closest to your area.If you have any additional questions,please contact the council service center at503/226-3423. Good luck!Let’s go to Philmont!The council will be coordinatinga contingent to Philmont in 2008.Applications and initial information isavailable now at www.cpcbsa.org/register.Philmont Scout Ranch is located inCimarron, New Mexico and offers 12-daytreks throughp r e m i e r ewilderness area.This nationalhigh adventurebase is attendedby thousands ofyouth and adultseach year.S c o u t sshould be age 14 by January 1, 2008 or havecompleted 8th grade and be at least 13 yearsof age prior to participation. A deposit feeper Scout is due at the time of application,with the total price being $1,585. Depositfees are non-refundable. Adults applyingdo not have to submit deposit fees untilthey are selected. All adults will go througha selection process and will be selected onability, level of training and other skills.The dates for the council contingent:June 25 - July 10, 2008. There is a maximumof 50 participants. Crew size is limitedto 12 participants. Crews can be co-ed(both youth and adults). Crews are madeup of youth and adults from all over thecouncil.The contingent trip includes twodays of touring in Albuquerque witha travel company we charter with. Formore information contact Bob Leonardinnovateone@comcast.net or Brian Gormanbuffalobrian@comcast.net.CorrectionsOn page 9 of the October 2007 issue weprinted an article about the CouncilUniform Bank and how Gina Spadey isthe new coordinator. We unfortunatelymade a mistake and misprinted her phonenumber. Her correct phone number is503-756-6477. We regret any issues thatthis may have caused.The council uniform bank is a greatresource to get experienced uniforms foryourself, your family, or members of yourunit. The uniform is an important elementof Scouting and we don’t want anyone tomiss out on that part of the program. Ginacan also be reached via email atScout_uniforms@yahoo.com

Page 4Within the Council Advancementcommittee, there are subcommitteesthat provide advancement training,venturing, registrar/records, awards/recognition, and special needs Scouting.Another subcommittee of the counciladvancement team is the process and reviewcommittee. The primary responsibilities ofthe process and review committee are tohear and recommend the lifesaving and/ormeritorious action awards; requests timeextensions from National for youth beyondthe age of 18 years old; work through theappeals process with the unit and district;and request Eagle board of reviews beyondthe age of 18 and 6 months. In addition,the process and review committee worksvery closely with the advancement specialneeds committee.In assessing individuals who havebeen recommended for lifesaving andmeritorious action awards, these awardsare made only for outstanding and unusualacts that demonstrate unusual heroism,skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting idealsand are based on the following criteria:a d v a n c e m e n tCouncil Advancement Committees – Process and Review2007 Eagles and QuatermastersSeptemberJason L.Alexander Troop 215Zachary S.Buchanan Team 160Jesse L.Green Crew 55Patrick S.Harris Crew 125Joshua T.Kiser Troop 544Nathan R.Kolibaba Troop 24Ethan GLohse Troop 116Charles N.Maines Troop 874Daniel W. Molloy Troop 215Nathan A.McCaw Troop 282Matthew R.Paige Troop 320Steven R.Parks Jr. Troop 170Taylor M.Pease Troop 116Justin T.Rebitzke Troop 873Lucas C.Schwanz Troop 48Scott D.Scofield Troop 385Benjamin W.Sherman Troop 375Matzen R.Shirley Crew 104Andrew D.Snow Team 843Dayton L.Vaughan Troop 581Andrew J.Young Troop 6621. Honor Medal with Crossed Palms.Has demonstrated unusual heroism andextraordinary skill or resourcefulness insaving or attempting to save life at extremerisk to self.2. Honor Medal. Hasdemonstrated unusualheroism and skill orresourcefulness in savingor attempting to save life atconsiderable risk to self.3. Heroism Award. Hasdemonstrated heroism andskill in averting serious injuryor saving or attempting tosave life at minimum risk toself.4. Medal of Merit. Hasperformed an act of serviceof a rare or exceptionalcharacter that reflectsan uncommon degree ofconcern for the well-being ofothers.5. National Certificate ofMerit. Has performed a significant act ofCompass Pointsservice that is deserving of special nationalrecognition. Note: If the action is deservingof merit but does not qualify for a nationalaward, the Scout may be eligible for theLocal Council Certificate ofMerit.“Heroism” is defined asconduct exhibiting courage,daring, skill, and selfsacrifice.“Skill” is definedas the ability to use one’sknowledge effectively inexecution or performance.Special attention is given toskills earned in Scouting.Applications forlifesaving and meritoriousaction awards, can beobtained from the councilweb page and if there are anyquestions regarding theseawards or the process andreview committee, pleasecontact Robert McDonaldat 503.245.2564 (home) andmcdonaro@ohsu.edu.

November-December 2007 a d v a n c e m e n tPage 5ADVANCEMENT TRAINING – ADVANCEMENT EXTRAVAGANZA 2008Advancement Extravaganza 2008 willbe February 23 at the LDS BeavertonStake Center, 4195 SW 99th Avenue,in Beaverton. There’s something foreveryone at this day-long training in theadvancement policies and procedures ofthe BSA. Knowledgeable instructors willlead courses packed with information andtips designed to help adult leaders of CubScouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers maketheir unit’s advancement program the bestit can be.Council Advancement CommitteeVice President Shari Spencer 541.258.5327 spencers@teleport.comProcess & Review Rob McDonald 503.245.2564 mcdonaro@ohsu.eduSpecial Needs Scouting Kenneth Ettinger 503.526.0718 no e-mailAwards & Recognitions Robin Foleen 503.439.1441 robin.foleen@transcore.comAdvancement/Eagle ChairsCalapooia Both. Bill Bell 541.926.9914 no e-mailChinook Adv. Martha Hokanson 360.425.8571 martup@peoplepc.comChinook Eagle Gregory Booth 503.728.9294 no e-mailColumbia Gorge Adv. John Gentry 360 892.5231 jlgentry@comcast.netColumbia Gorge Eagle Ronald Shake 360.885.9467 no e-mailEagle Valley Adv Stephen Caldwell 503.852.4490 cldwllsteve@yahoo.comEagle Valley Eagle Randy Parker 503.434.1646 redfox@ipns.comFt. Clatsop Adv. Sam Dunkin 503.325.0132 dunkins@seasurf.comFt. Clatsop Eagle Mike Umbriaco 503.458.5387 umbriaco@pacifier.comFt. Vancouver Both Robert Ellingwood 360.573.9787 rgellingwood2@msn.comLewis &Clark Adv. D. Smith Piper 503.288.9234 dsmithpiper@msn.comLewis & Clark Eagle Scott Downing 503.282.4770 sdowning@greshamlaw.comLewis & Clark Eagle Barbara Williams 503.698.9920 yojimbo.forty@verizon.netMid-Columbia Both Helen Elsmore 541.298.5233 no e-mailN. Clackamas Adv. John McGrath 503.771.4513 mcgrath1@mindspring.comN. Clackamas Eagle Sally Warnke 503.698.6406 Swarnke@aol.comPioneer Adv. Lois Lowe 503.245.9138 loislowe@msn.comSilver Star Both. Debi McElveny 360.254.4301 mikendeb@spiritone.comSunset Trail Adv. Dawn Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.netSunset Trail Eagle. Michael Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.netThree Rivers Adv. Julie Lyman 503.632.7310 no e-mailThree Rivers Eagle Jay Edgar 503.632.4085 no e-mailThunderbird Adv. Mark Soots 503 491.5649 Scoutsplus@aol.comThunderbird Eagle John Miller 503.253.4194 no e-mailTillamook Adv. Perry Reeder 503.815.3937 no e-mailTuality Both Brett Carter 503.628.0130 brettmcarter@yahoo.comWapiti Adv. Ike Eisenbach 503.968.8734 ebach67@comcast.netWapiti Eagle Scott Young 503.590.6917 scottyoung7@yahoo.comWillamette Adv. Bud Pinkerton 503.585.1552 rpinkerton@direcway.comWillamette Eagle Bill Shaffer 503.393.1773 no e-mailQuartermasterOn-line registration begins January 5at www.cpcbsa.org. Register by February 9and pay only $12. Registration includes upto 5 classes, an official AE2008 notebook,advancement resources, class handouts,the opportunity to meet other interestingScouters, and lunch. Registration afterFebruary 9 is $20. The Nor’West ScoutShop will be on hand with a variety ofitems for sale.Look for class and registrationinformation on-line at www.cpcbsa.org andSea Scouts Adv. Cindy Calderwood 503.544.9313 silvac@ohsu.eduat Roundtable. Every unit is encouragedto have at least one person attend. Thisis a great opportunity to learn aboutadvancement policies and procedures andhave your advancement-related questionsanswered.Have questions? Contact yourdistrict’s advancement chair, or contactMichael and Dawn Huff at huffmdm@verizon.net or (503)-524-3242.Your Role as a ParentCub Scouting encourages closeness tofamily. The program will give youopportunities to take part in activities withyour son that you normally couldn’t do. Itprovides a positive way for parent and sonto grow closer together, and encouragesyou to spend quality time together. In thisway, Cub Scouting is a program for theentire family, and your involvement is vitalto the program’s success.The Cub Scout years are developingyears for young boys, falling between thedependence of early childhood and therelative independence of early adolescence.As he grows, your son will gain the abilityto do more things “on his own,” but atthis stage of his development, your help iscritical.The advancement plan is designedfor parents to use to create a learningenvironment in their home. With the CubScout handbooks as a resource, parents andboys work together to do the achievementsrequired for each badge.The advancement planprovides fun for theboys, gives them asense of personalachievement asthey earn badges,and strengthens familyunderstanding as adultfamily members work with boys onadvancement projects.While Cub Scouts will learn skills andbegin work on projects in their weekly denmeetings, the parent remains at the centerof the advancement program. As each taskis done or each skill is demonstrated, theparent signs the Cub Scout’s handbook torecord its completion. And when the boyhas completed all the requirements to earnan award, the parent presents that awardat the next monthly pack meeting.

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November-December 2007 f i n a n c ePage 7Popcorn “Funding Your Scouting Program”Cascade Pacific Council Units Earn $225,000to have it for sale. In fact the only othercouncil in the Western Region to have it intheir line up was the Longs Peak Council,in Greeley Colorado.Thanks to the effort of the DistrictPopcorn Kernels this year’s sale has gonevery smoothly. The next time you seeone of them please thank them for theiroutstanding efforts. This year our PopcornKernels were, (by district);• Calapooia – Tami Day,• Chinook – Ruth Ramirez & NikkiKersenbrock,• Columbia Gorge – Ed Brands,• Eagle Valley – Ellen Mills,• Ft. Clatsop – Karen Gill,• Ft. Vancouver – Sean Hawes,• Lewis & Clark – Mike Davis,• N. Clackamas – Daydra Blackburn,• Pioneer – Michele Parr,• Silver Star – Cheryl Peterson,• Sunset Trail – Cathrine Condron &Judy Leppla,• Three Rivers – Linsa Lee & CarolGirrens,• Thunderbird – Meg Winert,• Tillamook – Angi Parks,• Tuality – John Small,• Wapiti – Cindy Hillyard,• Willamette – Trish Crenshaw.Response to the Fall Popcorn sale hasbeen outstanding this year. This yearsShow N Sell has had more response thanour council has ever seen. Units perorderedmore than $800,000 in popcorn,and are committed to selling it all. That isan 11% increase over last years total sale.We sit in anticipation at what the unitsparticipating in the Take Order part ofthe sale will add to this total. Is this theyear we go over $900,000? That is yet to bedetermined, only time will tell.Last year we started some newrecognition programs that we continuedwith this year. The Fill it Up drawingshave once again been a success with moreScouts sending in copies of their filled uporder forms for a cash drawing. We arealso continuing the Above and Beyondrecognition for units. To qualify, unitsmust increase their sales over last yearby 25%. New units to the sale, or thosethat did not sell last year, may qualify byselling at $2,500 worth of popcorn. Unitsthat qualify will receive an additional 13%commission on the increase. Last yearmore that $18,000 in commission checkswere delivered at the January Roundtablesacross the council.As we prepared to kick off our salethis year, Trails End asked if we wouldtest market a new Trail Mix product in oursale. We gladly accepted the opportunityand it looks like it has been well received.We were the only council on the west coastJames E. West Fellowship AwardEver thought of honoring someone in yourpack, troop, crew, or post with a JamesE. Fellowship Award? If 10Scouters contribute $100 apiece in honor of a specialperson, why not have thembestowed with The James E.West Fellowship Award andHeritage Society member?This award is a Nationalrecognition for individualswho contribute $1,000 ormore in cash or securities tothe Cascade Pacific Council’sendowment trust fund.Organizations or individualsmay contribute an award inhonor of someone – an EagleScout, Silver Beaver recipient, councilpresident, or district chairman, or inmemory of a departed loved one, businessIn the next issue we will have acomplete listing of all our prize winnersand our sales totals. Thanks again to all ofour units that participated.associate or special Scouter. We saluteJames E. West Fellows for perpetuatingScouting’s future throughtheir generosity.Installment paymentscan be made over one tofour years with a checkor with Visa, Discover,Mastercard, or AMEX. TheJames E. West FellowshipAward is within everyScouter’s reach. Requesta form from the council’sfinance department andreturn it to the CascadePacific Council.Should you have anyquestions, please contactMike Egan, the Cascade Pacific CouncilEndowment Director, at 503.225.5779 ormegan@cpcbsa.org.Memorials andTributesSeptember 2007In Memory of C. M. Bishop, Jr.• Verna Ashton• Dr. & Mrs. Brodeur• Towner & Nancy Menefee• Donn Sullivan• Marilyn & Frank YoungmanIn Memory of Granville Mays• Guy & Jo Ann McMackinIn Memory of Gertrude Mockford• Mary E. ConrathIn Memory of Herb Richards• Ron & Barbara GarlandIn Memory of Leigh Spurlock• Sandra WoodsIn Memory of Colonel Pat Stevens III• Corinne G. KuhnIn Honor of Mike Van Dyke & RobWard• Dave TobiasTo Everything There Isa SeasonThe spirit of holiday giving? A lovefor Scouting? The need for more taxdeductions? Whatever the reasons, manydonors make their gifts near the end ofevery year. But it’s also the time whenour local council supporters review theirfinancial situation and strategies.Taking a little bit of time now – toreview your giving options and plans-- can certainly save a lot of time andtrouble later on. But it can also insure thatyour gifts have the maximum impact onScouting and a minimum loss to taxes.How you make your gift can oftenaffect how much your gift will be. Choosingthe best property and timing for your giftsmay even allow you to make a larger giftto your council at the same after-tax costto you! Also, saving taxes now may evenhave a “multiplier” effect as the moneyyou save continues to grow for the future.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT

Page 8The Best Property for a GiftOf course, there is no single “bestproperty” for everyone to give. Butmany people find that highly appreciatedproperty owned for more than a year canbe the most effective way to make a gift.One reason is that most of these gifts aredeductible at their full fair market value.This means that a gift to your councilof stock or other property can costconsiderably less than a similar cash gift.Example: Mr. and Mrs. James wouldlike to make a gift of $6,000 to their localcouncil. They are considering either cashor some stock with a basis of only $1,000.The comparison:Sell Stock:Capital Gains Tax Owed: $1,000Tax Deduction: $6,000Net Cost of $6,000 Gift: $7,000Give Cash:Capital Gains Tax Owed: $ 0Tax Deduction: $6,000Net Cost of $6,000 Gift: $6,000Give Stock:Capital Gains Tax Saved: $1,000Tax Deduction: $6,000Net Cost of $5,000 Gift: $4,000As you see, there’s often a bigdifference between gifts of post-tax dollarsand gifts of pre-tax property! Gifts of highlyappreciated property can be great ways toleverage your gift – to make a larger gift toScouting at a smaller cost to you.What about investments that decreasedin value? Of course, these can be donatedas well, but you will lose the benefit of acapital loss deduction. Consider sellingdepreciated property and donating theproceeds. Your tax deduction will be thesame as if you gave the property, but youwill also have a loss deduction to offset thetaxes on other gains you may have.Other Types of Year-endCharitable PlanningThere are about as many ways to giveas there are things to give! Of course, youshould discuss all gift and tax matters withyour own advisors and family to makesure you get the maximum benefits fromyour gifts and planning. But many donorschoose these ways to make their year endgifts:Life insuranceThere are many types of insurancegifts, but many people simply contributepaid-up policies they longer need, ortransfer new policies to the council andf i n a n c esend the premium payments to the councilevery year.Retirement plan designationsNaming our council eventualbeneficiary of an IRA, or splitting currentIRA’s into two parts: a charitable IRA and afamily IRA.Life EstatesWhere you continue to live and useyour home or vacation property for life,but receive an immediate income taxdeduction for naming the council as thesucceeding owner.Charitable Income PlansYou can receive a tax deduction in2000 and start getting income three monthslater by making a year end gift to fund agift annuity, pooled income fund gift,charitable unitrust or annuity trust.Itemizing DeductionsFor those who itemize their deductions,charitable gifts can be especially valuable.In general:• Gifts of cash — or property youhave owned for 1 year or less — aredeductible up to 50% of your AdjustedGross Income (AGI).• Gifts of property that you haveowned for more than 1 year aredeductible up to 30% of your AGI.• If you can’t use all of your taxdeduction in the year you madethe gift, you may carryover unusedcharitable deductions for 5 years afterthat.For example, if you must takedistributions from retirement funds anddon’t need the funds, consider makingyour gift to Scouting from those funds.The deduction will often “wash out”the income tax you would owe on theretirement distribution. The same is truefor distributions you receive from the saleof property, retirement, or other similarlump sums distributions.What if I Don’t Itemize?More than 73% of U.S. taxpayers donot itemize their deductions. Fortunately,getting a tax deduction is not whymost donors make their gifts. In fact, arecent survey of donors showed that atax deduction was only the eighth mostimportant reason for why they made agift.But there are benefits for non-itemizersas well. Current gifts – whether outrightor placed in a charitable trust or gift planCompass Points– are removed from your estate. This canreduce your current income tax burden,and potentially place you in a lower estatetax bracket. It’s a way to get tax benefitsnow for something you may want to doanyway in your will.Though any type of revocable gift willnot produce a charitable tax deduction,such a gift gives you the freedom to helpyour council and still change your mind ata later date. These would include bequests,loans, or charitable trusts where you retainthe right to end the trust at any time.Immediate Gifts to FamilyIf current gifts to family membersare an important part of your financialplanning, don’t’ forget to use your annualexclusion before the end of 2007. For manyfamilies, this is their most important taxplanning tool.You can give $10,000 per year to asmany people as you want without owingany gift tax. If you are married, yourspouse can give another $10,000. This isfor both outright gifts and gifts placed intoqualifying trusts.So, for example, if you have threechildren and two grandchildren you wantto benefit, you and a spouse can transfer$100,000 a year to them, tax free, eitherdirectly or in trust. This simple strategycan really add up after a few years. Alsoremember – spouses can transfer unlimitedamounts of cash and assets to each otherwithout owing any gift tax!For More InformationThank you for your interest andcontinuing support of Scouting. I would bepleased to visit with you or your advisorsabout these and other gift ideas. You mayalso want more information about whatScouting and your local council is doingfor our youth and community. Feel free tocontact me as follows:Michael P. EganEndowment DirectorCascade Pacific CouncilBoy Scouts of America2145 SW Naito ParkwayPortland, OR 97201503.225.5779megan@cpcbsa.orgREMEMBER ScoutINGIN YOUR WILL!

November-December 2007 Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nPage 9COPE Instructor Training at Camp CooperIf you are 18 years of age or older, and are interested in finishing the BSA COPE instructortraining, please consider attending the Cooper-specific training course on May 2-4, 2008at Camp Cooper.The Boy Scout Challenge Course is considered one of the industry’s finest programs. Itpromotes leadership and teamwork through games and problem solving, and culminatesin a high-ropes activity. There is a great deal of information to learn, so the training coursebegins Friday at 8pm and ends Sunday at 6pm. Please RSVP with Aaron Yoder at least twoweeks ahead of time, (503) 703-9246.We will open cabins, tents, shower houses, etc. Bring a warm sleeping bag, warm clothesand rain gear; we roll rain or shine. Participantsare advised not to bring their own climbinggear; but paper, pencil and a good attitude arerecommended. This training is being offered tohelp units add trained members to their ranks.Units interested in using the Cooper COPEcourse must now bring one trained COPEinstructor per six participants with them. There isno cap on numbers this weekend; come one comeall! That said youare invited evenis your unit isnot participatingin the COPEprogram. It iswildly fun andc h a l l e n g i n gweekend andthe more, themerrier.The Guy Miller Tree PlantSign-ups will begin at the Cub Scout Leader Pow Wow onNovember 3, 2007. Here is some information to get youpreapared are ready to pick your tree plant.WHY: Provide Cubs and Scouts with hands-onexperience renewing and understanding the importanceof our forests. Provide significant impact in Northwestreforestation.WHEN: Every weekend from December through May,actual plant time is about 2 to 4 hours, plus travel time.WHERE: Sites selected by public and private sponsorsin locations ranging from the coast to the Cascades in the15 counties of Oregon and Washington served by CascadePacific Council.LEADERSHIP: Each plant sponsor provides asupervisor to explain tree planting. Units provide three (3)adults per ten (10) youth for unit organization and control.INCENTIVES: A segment (purchased from theNor’west Scout Shop) is available for all Scouts whoparticipated in the tree plant. One Re-Tree Certificate willbe given by the council to each participating unit. OneGuy Miller Tree Plant ribbon will be given to each unit thatmeets the requirement of 10 seedlings planted per Scoutplus viewing the video. These items are available at thecouncil office, volunteer service desk.RESERVATIONS: Reservations can now be done online.When you signup you will know immediately which plantyou will be participating in. Watch www.cpcbsa.org for themost up to date information!

Page 10Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nScouting For Food- December 1, 2007The annual Scouting for Food drive iscoming up soon! We hope you willbe participating on the first Saturday inDecember. Last year Scouts in Oregon andsouthwestern Washington collected nearly361,000 pounds of food to benefit localhunger relief agencies. Let’s do it again!Scouting for food will kick off Fridaynight with Boy Scouts serving dinner formany of our community’s homeless people.Saturday morning Scouts will begin goingdoor-to-door asking residents to donatecanned and packaged foods for hungrypeople in their communityWhen participating in the food drive,please follow these hints:• Encourage people to donate cannedfoods such as tuna, chicken, beans,soups, stews and chili, or other nonperishablefoods like pasta, rice, andmacaroni and cheese.• Collect food only in your area. Tobe sure of your area, contact yourdistrict Scouting for Food coordinator.Roundtable is the best place to do this.• Use the buddy system and be safetyconscious. Scouts are never to ride inAE2008- Save the DateAdvancement Extravaganza 2008will be held February 23 (locationTBD). There’s something for everyone atthis training in the advancement policiesand procedures of BSA. Knowledgeableinstructors will lead courses packed withinformation and tips designed to helpleaders make their units the best theycan be. Choose from courses covering allaspects of advancement for all programs.On-line registration begins January5. Be sure to register early! The fee forindividuals registering by February 9 isonly $12 and includes a binder, a packet ofresources, class handouts, and lunch! Thefee after February 9 is $20. The Nor’WestScout Shop will be on hand with a varietyof items for sale.Watch for information on-line atwww.cpcbsa.org and at Roundtable. Weencourage every unit to have at least oneperson attend. This is the best opportunityof the year to learn about advancementpolicies and procedures and have youradvancement-related questions answered.If you’d like more information, emailMichael and Dawn Huff at huffmdm@verizon.net, call them at (503)-524-3242,or stop by the booth at Pow Wow onNovember 3.the back of pick-ups and should alwayswear safety belts while riding in avehicle.• Be ready to start collecting at 8:30a.m. If you start earlier, you may wakepeople up, but if you wait until later,people may already be gone for theday.• Always make sure you areaccompanied by an adult.• Please wear your uniform and be sureScouts are friendly and courteous toeveryone you meet. Remember to thankpeople even if they don’t contribute.• Take collected food to the drop-offsite closest to your area.• Scoutmasters — to avoid duplicationof segment requests, remember torecord the names of participating boysand exchange this list for segmentsat your December roundtable, at thevolunteer service desk, or by mail.If you have any additional questions,please contact the council service center at503/226-3423. Good luck!Compass PointsGood Turn Day 3/1/08In 1950 a tradition of collecting clothingand non-perishables was initiated thatinvolved the East Portland Rotary Club,Goodwill Industries, and the ColumbiaPacific Council (now the Cascade PacificCouncil), Boy Scouts of America.The first Saturday in March wasestablished as the annual day for this jointservice project. This project mobilizesCub Scouts and Boy Scouts council wide.Youth members go door to door collectingclothing and collectibles that are given toGoodwill Industries uses the process ofcleaning, mending, and retailing thesegoods to provide job training for disabledpeople.This is a chance to teach Scouts aboutcommunity service. This is the kind oftask that builds character, social skills, andcaring – qualities that we endeavor to teachour youth. This project promotes Scoutingand the good deeds that result fromprogram activities. The Scouts will earnsegments and patches, and are sure to havefun. District Goodwill Good turn chairswill be sharing additional information atlocal roundtable meetings.2010 National Jamboree Leader ApplicationsDo you want to celebrate the 100th year of the BoyScouts of America with over 35,000 Scouts from aroundthe world? Do you want to tour historic national sitesfor a week? Do you want to ensure a group of localScouts, and your own son, get to experience the bestScouting can offer? Then apply to be a 2010 NationalJamboree Leader starting September 1, 2007.The Cascade Pacific Council will be sending hundredsof Scouts to the Jamboree during the summer of 2010.During the two week trip, Scouts and their leaderswill tour the Washington D.C. area for one week andcamp at a national military base for another week. ThisJamboree is certain to be like no other as the Boy Scoutsof America celebrates its 100th anniversary.To learn more and apply, log onto www.cpcbsa.orgor call Steve Branch (503-385-6112) with questions. Seeyou at the 2010 National Jamboree!

Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nNovember-December 2007 Page 11POPCORN- Some of the “Fill-it-up” Award winners!Dustin Coffey of Troop 3XX in the Fort Vancouver District receives his Fill it Up Prize fromDistrict Executive Kate Benson.Christopher Jaeger of Pack 3XX in Sunset Trail with his Fill it Up Popcorndrawing prize.

Page 12Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nEagle Scout Scholarship Award ContestThe Sons of the American Revolutionpresent an opportunity to Eagle Scoutsto earn an $8,000 first prize in their NationalScholarship Award contest.This opportunity is open to any EagleScout who is currently registered and activeand has not yet reached his 19th birthday.Nationally three scholarships are awardedannually: the National First Place winnerreceives $8,000, the 1st runner up receives$4,000 and the 2nd runner up receives$2,000. The application year is the currentcalendar year.To apply for this special scholarshipopportunity the Eagle Scout mustcomplete an application which consists ofthe following 3 items:1 – the Application2 – the Four Generation Ancestor Chart3 – the 500 word essay on a patriotictheme.The scholarship competition isconducted on 3 graduating levels. Oncethe application, ancestor chart and essayare complete, they are submitted to theDon’t Forget Scouting for Food-December 1, 2007, See your districtchair for more informationLocal Chapter. If passed and awarded atthe Chapter level, the application packet isadvanced to the State Society and if worthy,advanced to the National office of the Sonsof the American Revolution.Once an application is submitted at theChapter level the same application set isused for all 3 levels and will be advanced.If deemed worthy by the review committeeit will be advanced to the appropriate level.A Scout may apply more than one year,but may not receive more than the $8,000National Prize.If a Scout is interested he shouldcontact the Oregon State Chairman, GrierIngebretsen at grier27@comcast.net orfor the Washington State Chapter LeeThomasson at lee.h.thomasson@wassar.addr.com to receive information regardingspecific state deadlines for submission.The Eagle Scout Scholarship Applicationand the Four Generation Ancestor Chartare available at www.sar.org/youth/eagle.Compass PointsBe sure and visit thecommissioner page atwww.cpcbsa.org andat www.Scouting.orgfor the most up to dateinformation and manytools to make yourjob as a commissionermore effective.PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERSBasketball Clinic(November 23, 2007)Pinewood Derby(February 1, 2008)3rd Annual Scout Campover(April 12, 2008)

c o m m i s s i o n e r se r v i c eNovember-December 2007 Page 13Commissioner Service CalendarNov 26 6:30PM Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting CPC OfficeNov 26 7:00PM Council Commissioner Meeting CPC OfficeNov 28 7:30PM Council Roundtable Commissioners Mtg CPC OfficeDec 17 6:30PM Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting CPC OfficeDec 17 7:00PM Council Commissioner Meeting CPC OfficeNo Roundtable Commissioners Meeting for DecemberCommissioners Conference 2008New for 2008 is the annual commissioner’s conference, this replaces the commissionercollege format. Next year’s conference will take place on March 15th at the samelocation First United Methodist Church, Portland, OR.More details will follow in coming months; your district commissioner will alsohave details as they come available. Make plans now to attend this great event.The Final CountdownAs we nearthe end of2007, our focusis on two items.The first beingour charterrenewal efforts.Units need toaccomplish thisturn-in processto the districtsby November15th. Everycommissioner in the council should beactively involved in this task, ask yourdistrict commissioner how you can help.The second item is the Centennial QualityUnit Award. Back in February units weregiven a commitment form to fill out and listgoals for 2007. And beginning on Oct 31st,units can review the achievement form tosee if they qualified for this award. Mostimportantly is it’s not too late for a unit tomake this commitment for 2007!Units still have time for an actionplan, to accomplish this task for 2007.The commissioner staff for each districtneeds to meet with individual units, tosee that every unit in the council has thisopportunity. Unit commitment forms for2008 are also available at this time; see yourdistrict commissioner for forms. Thankyou to the entire commissioner staff for allof your hard work and efforts for 2007, Ilook forward to meeting new challengesfor 2008. Special thanks to Phil Westover,Sue Hauser, Dolly Olson, Jeff Axel, SteveLeach, Sharon Kuroda, and Sharon Cox forall of your efforts behind the scenes.Also we are pleased to welcome ournew assistant council commissioner GaryJaskowiak; Gary is the new service areacommissioner, for the Columbia ServiceArea. He will help the district commissionersin the following districts: Chinook, SilverStar, Ft Vancouver, Columbia Gorge, Mid-Columbia, Thunderbird, North Clackamas,and Three Rivers. Welcome to the teamGary!-Jeff Smith, Council CommissionerTRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT

Page 14Peer to Peer recruitingm e m b e r s h i pThe most powerful and lasting form of advertising is word of mouth. Sharing anhonest experience with a friend or family member and asking them to join is mosteffective, because Cub Scouts and parents consistently see the value and benefit ofthe program in their own lives. Who better to talk about it than they? All units needto continue fall recruiting through November and December. Packs and Troops arefinding in their efforts to form and strengthen their program, the power of a personalinvitation has made the most impact in their growth.We all have a great opportunity to share the Scouting program. The values andexperiences we have had are available to those around us. Friends need to be invitedto join. Make sure to talk with families and leaders and make the effort through theend of the year to extend the personal invitation to join. New families are the lifebloodof any unit and a successful fun program. New youths and new parents benefit fromthe program and, in turn, strengthen the program through participation and servicein the unit. If you have questions about peer to peer recruiting, talk with your districtexecutive who will be happy to assist.Cub Scout Mascot CostumesYou Can Check Out Through The Volunteer Desk Tiger, Wolf And Bear Costumes ToHelp You With Your Join Activities. Do Not Forget The Tiger Truck Is Available , OneMust Be 25 Years Old Or Older , With Proof Of Insurance.Boys’ Life - Are your boys getting it?While units complete the annual charterrenewal process, make sure Scoutsare provided the opportunity to learn andhave with Boys’ Life.Boys’ Life magazineis designed forkids, and helpsScout leaders fightilliteracy. Witha Cub Scout andBoy Scout versionof Boys’ Life beingpublished eachmonth, Scoutsare guaranteedto receive a highquality, full-colormagazine they willbe able to read andenjoy.Do youremember the dayswhen you werea child and youreceived somethingin the mail with yourname on it? Thosefeelings of happiness and importanceare possible for all Scouts receiving Boys’Life. Please be sure to help Scouts whoalready subscribe to Boys’ Life renew theirsubscriptions, and encourage parents tosubscribe if their family is not receivingthis educational magazine. A Boys’ Lifesubscription is $12 a year, just $1 a monthfor this valued magazine. Compare thatto comic books orother popular youthmagazines. You willdefinitely see thevalue of Boys’ Life.Research shows that,on average, Boys’Life subscribers stayin Scouting two anda half times longerthan nonsubscribersand advance in rankfaster and more often.The advancementrate for subscribers ismore than twice thatof non-subscribers.Many unitshave decided thatBoys’ Life shouldbe a part of theirchartering processand included in theunit dues. Make sureunits are promoting Boys’ Life magazineto all families. Visit Boys’ Life at www.boyslife.org where you will find a greatsection of activity ideas in the workshopsection.Pack GrowthCoordinatorsCompass PointsEvery Cub Pack should have a chance togrow, guided by a year round plan.The coordination would be the jobof The Pack Growth Coordinator. Thiswould be someone who coordinates theefforts of the pack leadership and parentshelping to implement the plan. As a resultfamilies join and the pack grows. The PackGrowth Coordinator would be the funperson who maintains good relationshipswith the school and other neighborhoodorganizations. The Council has manyhelpful publications to handout at schools,join nights or in the community.Count down for yearend• Make sure you continue to puton joining opportunities• Get your Charters completedand turned into Council Office• Please turn in all new youthapplications timely• Offer every new memberthe opportunity for Boys’ LifeMagazine• Get all adults trained• Sign up for Scout Camp for2008• Have FUNPinewood Derby Carsfor Packs that GrowNow is the time to verify with yourDistrict Executive, if you have attained10% membership growth or agreed upong r o w t h .We will behappy togive all youractive youtha pinewoodderby car.

m e m b e r s h i pNovember-December 2007 Page 15Cub Scouting’s 12 Core Values- Is your pack teaching them?Cub Scout leaders should strive to use Cub Scouting’s 12 CoreValues throughout all elements of the program—serviceprojects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs, crafts, and all the otheractivities enjoyed at den and pack meetings. Here are the 12 CoreValues of Cub Scouting:1. Citizenship: Contributing service and showingresponsibility to local, state, and national communities.2. Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showingconcern for the well-being of others.3. Cooperation: Being helpful and working together withothers toward a common goal4. Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless ofour fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.5. Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on ourtrust in God.The Methods of Cub ScoutingCub Scouting uses seven specific methods to achieve Scouting’saims of helping boys and young adults build character, train in theresponsibilities of citizenship, and develop personal fitness. Thesemethods are incorporated into all aspects of the program. Throughthese methods, Cub Scouting happens in the lives of boys and theirfamilies.1. The Ideals: The Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, the TigerCub motto and Promise, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto,and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy’s senseof belonging.2. The Den: Boys like to belong to a group. The den is the place whereboys learn new skills and develop interests in new things. They havefun in den meetings, during indoor and outdoor activities, and onfield trips. As part of a small group of six to eight boys, they are ableto learn sportsmanship and good citizenship. They learn how toget along with others. They learn how to do their best, not just forthemselves but also for the den.3. Advancement: Recognition is important to boys. The advancementplan provides fun for the boys, gives them a sense of personalachievement as they earn badges, and strengthens familyunderstanding as adult family members work with boys onadvancement projects.4. Family Involvement: Family involvement is an essential part ofCub Scouting. When we speak of parents or families, we are notreferring to any particular family structure. Some boys live with twoparents, some live with one parent, some have foster parents, andsome live with other relatives or guardians. Whoever a boy calls hisfamily is his family in Cub Scouting.5. Activities: In Cub Scouting, boys participate in a wide variety ofden and pack activities, such as games, projects, skits, stunts, songs,outdoor activities, and trips. Also, the Cub Scout Academics and Sportsprogram and Cub Scouting’s BSA Family program include activitiesthat encourage personal achievement and family involvement.6. Home and Neighborhood Centered: Cub Scouting meetings andactivities happen in urban areas, in rural communities, in large cities,in small towns—wherever boys live.7. The Uniform: The Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scoutuniforms help build pride, loyalty, and self-respect. Wearing theuniform to all den and pack meetings and activities also encouragesa neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.6.7.8.Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keepingour minds and bodies clean and fit.Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up,even if it is difficult.Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to9.look for and find the best in all situations.10. Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to theirfullest.11. Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something orsomeone.12. Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, otherpeople, and ourselves.Cub Scout leaders support the family and take an active partin providing a fun-filled, worthwhile programDistrict Membership ChairsCouncil Vice President, MembershipJim Grabski 503.778.0800 jgrabski@jedunn-nw.comPacific Service AreaFort Clatsop Karen Gill 503.325.5108Lewis & Clark Mary Wardell 503.236.0826Pioneer Jordan Turel 503.225.5745Sea Scouts Tim Calderwood 503.639.4310Scoutreach Benita Andrews 503.289.7434Sunset Trail Tom Bohan 503.524.4282Tuality David Noyes 503.225.5731Wapiti Craig Bowen 503.625.5910Columbia Service AreaChinook Tami Perry 360.423.6960Columbia Gorge Julie Andersen 360.834.3232Fort Vancouver Maxine Davison 360.366.0296Mid.Columbia Bryan Gwinner 541.298.5022North Clackamas Scot Forbes 503.225.5736Silver Star Bennett Jacobs 503.225.5738Three Rivers Chris Baker 503.225.5707Thunderbird Scott Mischke 503.225.5729Cascade Service AreaCalapooia Dustin Johnson 541.905.5327Eagle Valley Sharon Larson 503.472.3868Tillamook Sharon Larson 503.472.3868Willamette Sue Thomas 503.363.4422Scouting and Soccer Service AreaAmericas Ramon Rendon 503.252.1159

Page 16Unit Honor Roll- August 2007Pack 7407Santiam Valley Grange #828 Lyons, ORLitter cleanup/community beautificationTroop 0483Kiwanis Club Vancouver East Vancouver,WALitter cleanup/community beautificationTroop 0462Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish Vancouver,WAConservationg o o d tu r n fo r am e r i c aPack 0494Family Of Christ Lutheran ChurchVancouver, WAOther service projectTeam 0840LDS Tualatin Second Ward Tualatin StakeTualatin, ORRepairing & maintaining homes/sheltersTroop 0423Tigard Christian Church Portland, ORMilitary Support / American SupportsYouCompass PointsT r o o p0530T u a l a t i nLions ClubT u a l a t i n ,ORO t h e rs e r v i c eprojectG r e a tjob to theseunits! Make sure to see your unit herenext month. Report your hours on www.goodturnformaerica.orgGood Turn for Americais a national call toserviceSince the BSA’s inception in 1910, membershave learned to live the principlesof the Scout Oath and Law throughcommunity services and “helping otherpeople at all times.” With that history inmind, the BSA has developed a serviceinitiative - Good Turn for America.What began with a singular act ofservice on a foggy London night quicklyevolved into daily Good Turns and theninto more encompassing national initiatives.These have included selling warbonds, collecting rubber and scrap metal,growing victory gardens during WorldWar II, and more recently, Scouting forFood.We now have the opportunity to raiseour levels of community service and increaseawareness of the Scouting programwithin our neighborhoods. Nationally, theBoy Scouts of America has partnered withThe Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity,the American Red Cross, the AmericanCancer Society, America’s Second Harvest,and the Department of Homeland Securityto increase our efforts in meeting thechallenges of the 21st century.Good Turn for America will buildon our members’ and participants’ currentservice efforts and will also includeimportant partnerships with othercommunity service organizations. Thesepartnerships will provide many additionalavenues for all of our members and participantsto provide community service intheir neighborhoods.

November-December 2007 r i s k ma n a g e m e n tPage 17Winter Camping and HypothermiaHypothermia is the most common of allcold-related injuries. It can happen onany winter/cold weather campout and atalmost any time of the day or night.Hypothermia is a fall in bodytemperature to below 96 F. It causesdrowsiness, lowers breathing, lowers heartrates and can lead tounconsciousnessand death ifleft untreated.It is caused byprolonged exposureto extremely coldweather, swimmingin cold water orwearing dampclothing in coldconditions.A personsuffering fromhypothermia isusually pale, puffyfaced and listlessand is often drowsyand confused.Persons suffering from mild hypothermiaMost accidents and injuries canbe avoided by proper planning,training, supervising and personalreadiness. However, accidentsand unforeseen illnesses dooccur, and Scout leadersshould be preparedto apply first aidin an efficientmanner, whichrequires a healthydose of common sense, c u r r e n ttraining in first aid skills, and a first aidkit stocked with basic supplies to include:• 2 2-inch roller gauze• 1 Bar soap• 2 1-inch roller gauze• 1 Chemical ice bag• 1 1-9nch adhesive tape• 1 Triangular bandage-40 inch• 12 3 x 3 sterile pads• 1 Sm. Bottle irrigation solution• 24 Alcohol swabs• 1 Box-assorted Band-Aids• 3 Assorted Steri-strip bandages• 6 Q Tips• 3 Ace wraps – 3 inch to 6 inch• 2 Safety pinswill usually respond when given warmbeverages and covering their heads witha dry, warm covering. Hypothermia is amedical emergency and anyone sufferingfrom it should receive immediate medicalattention!Following are tips anyone can usein preventing andor dealing withhypothermia:• Shirts and othergarments should beof a material thatwill stop wind andshed rain and snow.Some syntheticmaterials work well.Denim jackets andshirts are not theproper material thatScouts should bewearing on a wintercamp out!• As with coatsand shirts, the outerpair of pants should stop the windFirst Aid Preparedness- Some great Tips• 2 Pair latex gloves• Space blanket• CPR shield/mask• Water purification tablets• Antiseptic ointment• Scissors• Tweezers• Calamine lotionSpecific items can be placed in ziplockbaggies to both separate them forinventory and to keep them dry. Thecontainer for your first aid kit shouldmeet your needs for your activity (e.g. Azippered nylon pouch to fit in a backpackfor hikes, a waterproof fishing tackle boxfor car camping or water activities).Additional items to consider, based uponactivities and needs might include:• Flashlight w/ batteries• Thermometer• Splinting materials• Various over-the-counter medications:Tylenol, Benadryl, Antacids, Pepto-Bismol, Blistex, etc.• Bee Sting KitScout leaders should be aware oftheir Scouts’ existing medical problems,including allergic reactions to bee stings.and shed rain and snow. Some typesof ski pants do really well. The mostexpensive is not necessarily the best.Look for material that allows the skinto breathe both in and out. A 60%synthetic to 40% natural blend shouldallow the natural fibers to cut the windand allow moisture to pass through inboth directions.• Examine your campsite carefullybefore setting up your tent makingsure that in case it rains the rain willflow away from the tent.• Place a canvas under the tent, but becareful not to have your canvas extendbeyond your rain fly.• Be sure to use your ground clothbefore setting on a wet surface, evenif you are only taking a short breakduring a hike.• PREVENTING hypothermia shouldbegin with each individual Scout orleader, however it is mandatory thatthe leader check to make sure that allparticipants are dressed properly andhave the proper equipment beforegoing on an outing!The Oregon State Health Division allowscamp leaders, teachers and others involvedin supervising summer outdoor activitiesto become rained in the use of injectableAdrenaline for anaphylaxis (allergyshock). Because of our significant yellowjacket population, this training is highlyrecommended for Scout leaders. Furtherinformation can be obtained by contactingthe Oregon State Health Division or yourprivate physician.

Page 18What makes a Leader Trained?t r a i n i n gWe often hear that question. Most leaders know thatthey need to be trained, but are not sure exactly whatthat means. Below are the requirements for each positionto be “trained” in our computer tracking system. If you areregistered for one of these positions and know that you havenot taken call these courses, chances are that you note officiallytrained. Please see your District Executive or District TrainingChair to figure out how to correct this. You and they can eitherget you the training you need, or use a Training CorrectionForm to update your records and show you have completedthe training.Here are the requirements for many positions:• Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed New LeaderEssentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.• Scoutmasters and assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they havecompleted New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster LeaderSpecific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.• Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed NewLeader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specifictraining.• Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completedNew Leader Essentials, Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training (available April 2002),and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.• Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee members are consideredtrained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and Venturing LeaderSpecific Training.Compass PointsNew Troop LeadershipTraining Rolled OutTroop Leadership Training, No. 34306A,has been rolled out to replace theScoutmaster Junior Leader Training Kit. Itis organized into three one-hour modules,which can be taught individually or all inone session. The content of the first sessionfocuses on what a new leader must know;the second session on what a leader mustbe, and the third session on what a leadermust do. Completing all three modulesqualifies the Scout to wear the “Trained”patch under his badge of office.The new syllabus contains leadershipposition cards that define each position inthe troop. Completion of TLT prepares theyouth to attend National Youth LeadershipTraining.Boy Scout LeaderAssessment ToolWhether you have been in Scouting formany years or are just starting out, the BoyScout Leader Assessment Tool is for you.The online assessment will help Scouters ofall experience levels discover opportunitiesto refresh their understanding of Scoutingand determine how to update their skills.Specifically, the Boy Scout Leader AssessmentTool will:• Identify which BSA training courses••••would be most beneficial to theindividual Scouter.Allow local council trainerchairpersons to know and understandwhich courses should be offered.Remind long-term Scouters that thereare new and interesting skills for themto learn.Allow adult leaders to determine theirstrengths and weaknesses regardingBoy Scout training.Help our adult leaders to have thelatest and greatest skills to supportand mentor our Scouts.This assessment tool is available at www.Scouting.org/boyScouts/training/start.jspDistrict Training ChairsPacific Service AreaFt. Clatsop Vicky Iverson 503.738.6801 iverson@seasurf.netLewis & Clark Mary Ellen Hepp 503.335.2738 mhepp@fredmeyer.comPioneer Sherri McPherson 503.558.8556 sherri@orcpa.orgSea Scouts Mollie Smith mjsladyhawke@aol.comSunset Trail Jim Holmstrom 503.524.7853 Scouterjimh@comcast.netTuality Pam Beck 503.693.0847 pamjanebeck@aol.comWapiti Tom Kroen 503.692.2799 tkroen@yahoo.comColumbia Service AreaChinook Sharon Kuroda 360.423.6564 hoothoot@kalama.comColumbia Gorge Mario Raia 360.254.3603 Mario@combined-IQ.comFt. Vancouver Julie Pond 360.573.2401 juliejpond@msn.comMid-Columbia Richard Frost 541.478.2363N. Clackamas Aleta Long 503.757.3474 aklong@cpcbsa.orgSilver Star Dennis Moore 360.687.3549 dvldocmoore@aol.comThree Rivers Kathy Morse 503.829.7885 rangerk52@molalla.netThunderbird Dan LeBrun 503.668.8533 lebrun2@verizon.netCascade Service AreaCalapooia Jon Aaberg 541.967.6855Eagle Valley Doug Reynolds 503.662.4112 douglas.f.reynolds@tek.comTillamook Karen Graves 503.842.7038Willamette Dave Robinson 503.838.2062 Scoutert38@aol.com

November-December 2007 t r a i n i n gPage 19The World Needs Strong Leaders Now More than EverSogus JLTC-26, June 18-25 2008, Reservations Open in February 2008These are just a few of the quotes we are active participants in one of thereceive each year from Sogus attendees, most exciting, transformational learningparents and unit leaders:“Sogus was the pinnacle of my Scoutingexperience. I will never forget it.”“When he returned from Sogus, all myson could talk about was the new ideas he hadfor the troop and how he couldn’t wait to putthem into use.”“Though I’m now working on a muchlarger scale and in a different setting, my Sogusexperience prepared me for this like nothing elsecould have!”experiences they have ever been exposedto. When they return home, they do sowith a set of skills that only a precious few– youth or adult – will ever acquire. Theyreturn to their units well equipped to bethe most effective youth leaders you willever come across, but make no mistake: theskills they acquire impact their lives wellbeyond Scouting. Sogus trained Scoutsroutinely go on to become leaders in theirschools, churches, communities and career“You have had a tremendous affect of my fields. How do we know? We’ve beensons’ life. Thank you for the great skills you areteaching these young men.”Each June, a highly dedicated staffchecks 96 lucky Scouts into an 8-daydoing this for more than twenty five yearsand have trained sons and grand sons!The Sogus JLTC is all about leadership,is very hands on, and is set against the backcourse. Upon arrival, the Scouts aren’t drop of a BSA high adventure program.quite sure what to expect and wonder: “Isit like summer camp? Will it be hard? Willit be fun?”What they soon realize is that theyOn course, Scouts are given a set ofleadership tools which they apply to helpthem accomplish extremely challengingtasks. They form highly effective patrolsTEARS OF JOY PUPPET THEATRE ANNOUNCES PINOCCHIOTears of Joy kicks off its 35th anniversaryseason with a spectacular new show,“Pinocchio,” adapted by Jon Ludwigfrom the classic Carlo Collodi tale. Thelittle wooden puppet must answer toDoctor Fox and Professor Cat, straitlacedVictorian schoolmasters who tella “Cautionary Tale for Boys and Girls.”Kids will see through their laughablepretenses and root for the playfulPinocchio.Jon Ludwig, Associate ArtisticDirector of the Center for PuppetryArts in Atlanta, created this version ofPinocchio to be a play within a play. Liveperformers don the masks of Doctor Foxand Professor Cat, hucksters who keepPinocchio in check while presenting theirmoralistic folderol. Throughout the story,the wooden son of Gepetto comes nose-towoodennosewith somed e l i g h t f u lcharacters: FireEater, the BlueFairy, talkingd o n k e y s ,the ill-fatedL a m p w i c kand a magicalp e n g u i n .W h e nP i n o c c h i ofinally freesand learn how to be effective leaders - andeffective followers. They gain confidencewhile having the time of their lives, in atraining program optimized for the wayboys learn.Simply said: Sogus is unlike any otherLeadership Training most Scouts will everexperience.Interested? The Sogus JLTC-26 coursewill run from June 18-25, 2008 at CampCooper. The course fee is $230. Don’t missthis years’ course! Mark your calendar -online registration opens in early Februaryand closes when 96 slots are filled. Forms,attendee requirements and full details areonline at www.cpcbsa.org From the CPChomepage, search for Sogus. Dates andfees are subject to change.Questions? Contact David Nash, david@nashfamily.net 503-703-8080.himself from his masters, he can pursuethe hope of becoming real.Made possible by a grant from the JimHenson Foundation, Pinocchio features anornate set which recalls traveling puppettheatres of old Italy in the 1880’s. Thepuppets are Sicilian rod puppets, rodpuppets, and shadow puppets. Tears ofJoy’s Artistic Director, Nancy Aldrich, isgrateful to have worked with the talentsof scriptwriter Jon Ludwig and designerChristopher Harris. Original music is byEric Stern of Vagabond Opera.PinocchioFriday Nov. 9 7:30 pm*Saturday Nov. 10 11:00amSunday Nov. 11 2 & 4*Saturday Nov. 17 11:00amSunday Nov. 18 2 & 4*Saturday Nov. 24 11:00amSunday Nov. 25 2 & 4*Saturdays include children’s puppet-making.Tickets and Information:Ages 4 and up$13 children; $16 adults(360) 695-3050 or (503) 248-0557www.tojt.com

Page 20c a m p i n gNew family camps at beachfront propertyIf your family likes to go camping at the beach, consider leaving all those noisy,unpredictable public campgrounds behind to head for the seclusion of Boy Scoutbeachfront property!Cascade Pacific Council is offering Family Camps, including a Memorial DayWeekend Family Camp to be held May 23-26, 2008. As members-only activities, familiesare assured of a more peaceful and pleasant experience than they might have at publiccampgrounds, and more elbow-room and friendly faces throughout the property.At these relaxed events, families enjoy a variety of activities such as sand-castlebuilding, beach walks to the tide-pools, beach games and more. The events are looselyscheduled with an ‘open campus,’ so families can pick and choose from family campactivities, head into town to visit local attractions, or just enjoy the quiet coastline.At the close of the spring event we asked each family for their thoughts about thenew program:“Fantastic schedule. We were able to enjoy some camp activities and explore the surroundingarea each day.”“Great family experience; safe and fun for the wholefamily.”“Very reasonable – you can’t get all this at [otherplaces] at the beach.”“Its a great deal.”“Will definitely come again.”“Please do it again next year! We had a fantastictime and want to come back.”“This was an awesome alternative to a typicalholiday weekend we typically avoid! “A second End-O-Summer family camp willbe held August 16-19, 2008 at Camp Clark nearTillamook. For details and to sign up online, visit www.cpcbsa.org/familycamp. Signupsbegin Nov 5, 2007.Camp Employment OpportunitiesCascade Pacific Council hires morethan 300 people to serve as camp staffmembers at the best camps in America.Interviews will be held February1, 2008 in Salem and February 2, 2008 inPortland (locations will be announced).Applicants may acquire a camp staffapplication from any council service center,or can be downloaded from the councilweb site at www.cpcbsa.org/campstaff.Age requirements by June 15, 2008include: Age 14 (staff-in-training and paidstaff) for all day camps. Age 15 (staff-intrainingor 16 (paid staff) for all residentcamps.Compass PointsCamps Need Funds forAED’sThe council safety committee recognizesthe lifesaving capabilities of AutomatedExternal Defibrillators (AED) in emergencysituations, and wishes to place AEDs atcouncil camps and properties.An AED Selection Committee hasperformed extensive research oversix months to determine AED modelsand suppliers that will best suit theunique needs of camps. The units areable to withstand shock, humidity, andtemperature fluctuations, and are capableof both youth and adult rescue.O v e rthe next twoyears wea n t i c i p a t ean inventoryof up totwo dozenAED unitsd e p l o y e dat resident camps, offices and long-termactivities, representing over $40,000 inlifesaving equipment. Each AED will costabout $2,000. The council is investigatinggrants, but will need help to acquire fullcoverage for our camps.Individuals, troops, service clubs, andother groups are invited to sponsor oneor more AEDs for camp properties. TheWauna La-Mon’tay Lodge of Order of theArrow sponsored one AED, which will bea great help to providing these emergencydevices at high-risk areas.For information, contact Jim Hill at503.225.5744 or jhill@cpcbsa.org.Where will your dencamp in 2008?Another successful summer campseason recently concluded withalmost 1,000 youths experiencing CubScout day camp, Cub Scout and Webelosresident camp.Reservations for 2008 Cub Scoutresident camp and day camp will take placeat Cub Scout Pow Wow on November3 from 7 to 9 a.m. A detailed packet willbe mailed out in October to Cubmastersand committee chairs revealing datesand other critical information. It is highlyrecommended that packs sign up densearly to ensure desired sessions aresecured.

November-December 2007 c a m p i n gPage 21Design Contest Celebrates BSA’s Coming 2010 MilestoneCalling all Scouts! Nearly three million Scoutingyouth from every corner of the country are invitedto participate in a special contest launched today by theBoy Scouts of America to design the new logo that willshowcase BSA’s upcoming 100th anniversary. Centeredon the theme “Celebrating the Adventure, Continuingthe Journey,” the winning logo design will be chosenby a select panel of judges for use as the official symbolof the 100th anniversary beginning in 2008 and for theduration of BSA’s widespread celebration culminatingin 2010.“As we approach this important organizationalmilestone we’ll be working hard to inspire, engage,and empower the entire Scouting community,” saidincoming Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca. “Whatbetter way to create a logo that signifies the true spiritof Scouting than to go directly to the source—ourtalented youth? We are inviting every Scout to helpus develop a design that truly captures Scouting’s richheritage and the promise of our journey ahead.”The overall winner will work side-by-side withnationally recognized graphic artist and Eagle ScoutKit Hinrichs in his San Francisco office to preparethe design for the variety of formats required for itswidespread national use.Entries are due by midnight, November 30, 2007.In addition to a best overall design winner, judges willselect winners in four other categories: best design bya Webelos Scout or Cub Scout, a Boy Scout, an EagleScout, and a Venturer.Winners in each of the five categories will bechosen in January 2008 and will be honored at a specialBSA leadership meeting in May 2008. Every registeredScout who enters the contest will receive a specialpatch and certificate. Additionally, participation in thisSeeking Winter LodgeDirectorsEach year, the success of the winter lodge programis dependent on many volunteers who serveas winter lodge directors. These volunteers ensurethat lodges are ready for the winter season and giveguidance over the weekends.Applications are available at the Scout office. Serveas an assistant winter lodge director first to becomefamiliar with the buildings and proper procedures.Then serve as a director the following year. Pairing upwith an experienced director better prepares you toserve in this role. Contact Winter Lodge Chairman BobBlue at 503.325.5102 or Council Ranger David Somannfor the winter lodges at 503.658.7077.contest fulfills one of the requirements for a Graphics Arts Merit Badge.First incorporated in February 1910, BSA is known for the motto “BePrepared.” In keeping with that spirit of preparation, the organizationis planning a broad, purpose-driven 100th anniversary celebration overthe next few years to “reintroduce” Scouting in America—to celebrate theorganization’s past and to reinforce the important role Scouting will play inshaping the country’s future, Mazzuca said. The goal of the 100th anniversarylogo contest is to create a memorable design that captures and embodies thatmessage for the nation.“Scouting has been and continues to be an important part of my life,”Hinrichs said. “I am very excited to have been asked to be part of thiscelebration and contest, but I am even more excited to see what comesfrom the talent, creativity and teamwork from Scouts throughout this greatcountry.”Submissions may be entered through the BSA’s new 100th anniversaryWeb site, www.Scouting.org/100years, or by mail to: Boy Scouts of America;P.O. Box 152079; Irving, Texas 75015-2079; ATTN: Anniversary Logo Contest.

Page 22High AdventureProgramsStaff at Cascade Pacific Council are veryexcited to be working on challengeprograms for the year 2008. The goalis to have programs built to not onlyenthuse older youths (male and female)and adults in troops,teams, and crews, butto also have the abilityto accommodatelarger numbers ofparticipants.Reservation formsmay be downloadedat the council web siteat www.cpcbsa.org/register.C h a l l e n g eprograms include:horse treks, whitewater rafting on theDeschutes (3-day trips and 1-day trips),windsurfing, and weekend COPE sessions.All challenge programs are filled on a firstcome,first-served basis.Challenge programs are designed foradults as well as youth who are at least 13years of age or older. These programs arespecifically designed for high adventureexperiences.All sign-ups will begin on Monday,November 5, 2007 at the council office;some online at www.cpcbsa.org/register.• Horse Trek – Lottery signup online atwww.cpcbsa.org/register beginningNov 5.• Baldwin 1-day rafting - Available toScouts attending Camp Baldwin only.• Baldwin windsurfing - Available toScouts attending Camp Baldwin only.c a m p i n gBoy Scout Leadership Development ConferenceCompass PointsIt’s not too late to participate in the OA’s annual Leadership Development Conference.The date is Saturday, November 10th at LaSalle High School (11199 S.E. Fuller Road,Milwaukie, Oregon). On-site registration opens at 8:00 AM, with the conferencebeginning promptly at 9:00 AM. Cost is $10 and lunch is provided, and the conferenceconcludes by 4:00 PM. Questions can be directed to Phillip Kinsley, our youth LDCChairman, or our Lodge Adviser, Brad Harris at 503-539-8921 or email at brad@oa-442.org.ArrowCorps5Areminder that the Lodge is accepting applications for ArrowCorps5, Scouting’slargest service project ever planned. Be one of 5000 Arrowmen from around thecountry that spend a week during the summer of 2008 rebuilding trails, removingnon-native plants, cleaning dump sites, and other valuable work with the NationalForest Service -- 5000 Arrowmen at 5 sites over 5 weeks!Both youth and adult Arrowmen are invited to attend, and we are hoping to sendat least 50 members from our Lodge. Participants must meet the Philmont Guidelinesfor height and weight as shown on the ArrowCorps5 web site (www.event.oa-bsa.org). In addition to being in good physical condition, Scouts must be at least 14 yearsof age by June 1, 2008. Cost for the event is $250 plus transportation, which coversfood, recreational activities, and insurance. Application forms are available, andparticipation is on a first come, first serve basis. The Shasta-Trinity project scheduled forJuly 12-19 is expected to fill up fast, so don’t delay if interested. For more information,visit the website or contact our Lodge youth coordinator, Chris Rogers. You can alsocontact our Lodge Adviser, Brad Harris at 503-539-8921 or email at brad@oa-442.org.OA Vigil Honor NominationsAreminder that nominations for the Vigil Honor are due on or before November17th. This honor recognizes a select few Arrowmen who have providedexceptional service to the Lodge, the OA, our Scout camps, or to Scouting in general.Nomination forms can be found online at www.oa-442.org or at the Council Office.For more information or questions, please contact John Durbetaki, or Vigil AwardsAdviser, at johndurbetaki@att.net.OA New Member Elections2008 Summer Camp as of September 6, 20072008Boy Scout CampsBal d w i nMeriwetherPioneerJun 29-Jul 5BargainWeek!BargainWeek!Jul 6-12Sessions with asterick (*) are Monday start sessions.White boxes represent sessions offered.Jul 13-19Key:Order of the ArrowOur OA Chapters are in the process of contacting all Boy Scout troops and teamsin the coming month to schedule annual unit visitations and OA elections. Eachyear, we strive to visit every unit to promote Scout camping and to conduct electionsto recognize those eligible youth who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law ascandidates to the Order of the Arrow. Please reach out to your district OA Adviser formore information and to schedule your annual OA election, or contact Brad Harris atbrad@oa-442.org.Jul 20-26Jul 27-Aug 2Lots of spaceAlmost Full.Call today to get your spot.Aug 4-9Aug10-16Aug17-23Plenty of room, but reserve soonFull. Existing reservations mayadd youth.Medical Corps Neededat CampsMany camps across the countryprovide medical services eachsummer through visiting nurses anddoctors who plan a week or two to spendat camp. This makes for a fun escape forthe medical specialist, and is a great helpto the camp. Cascade Pacific Councilis interested in building up a MedicalCorps of professional medical volunteers(Physician, EMT, LPN, RN, NP, LVN, PA)that would like to plan a week or two ofvacation at a summer camp. Interested?Please contact Jim Hill at 503.225.5744 orjhill@cpcbsa.org.

c a m p i n gNovember-December 2007 Page 232008 Camp Directors Named - Expect a great time at camp this year!Cascade Pacific Council is proud topresent camp directors for 2008summer camps. Each of these fineindividuals have camping experience,strong leadership skills, and the abilityto manage an excellent summer camp forScouts. They are, in alphabetical order:Chris Cone (CampDiscovery) will bedirecting Camp Discoveryfor his first season as campdirector. Camp Discoveryis sure to have anothergreat season under Cone’sleadership.Chris ConeDale Foster(Willamette Day Camp) has spent a numberof years operatingsummer camps,including day campsand high adventurecamps. Foster is lookingforward to another funday camp season atDale Foster Camp Willamette.Missy Hill(Camp Baldwin) has been camp director atBaldwin for the past fiveyears and has servedon camp staff a total of15 summers. Over theyears, she has formed astrong staff who love toserve Scouts at this wellknownhorse and high Missy Hilladventure camp.Where will your troopcamp in 2008?The Cascade Pacific Council had anothersuccessful summer camp season withover 4,800 youths experiencing Boy Scoutresident camp.Sessions for 2008 Boy Scout residentcamp are filling quickly, especially midsummersessions. Troops should decidenow where they would like to attendsummer camp. Reservation forms can befound at council service centers and byvisiting www.cpcbsa.org.Monday – start weeks (LDS weeks)are offered at each camp in 2008.Reservations for 2009 Boy Scoutresident camp will be accepted beginningMonday, November 5, 2007.Bennett Jacobs (CampLewis) was campdirector at Lewis the pasttwo summers, and looksforward to another greatseason of day camp atLewis.Bennett Jacobs Todd McDonald(Adventure Cove) isheading to AdventureCove after many yearsat a number of camps,most recently directingCub World and buildingexciting programs forCub Scouts there. Toddhas 18 years of camp staffexperience, 8 as campdirector, and is looking forward to bringinghis unique and fun styleto this beachfront camp.David Noyes (CampIreland) is assuming therole of camp director atCamp Ireland as programDavid Noyesrafting program forthe council. David hasdirected Ireland beforeand is looking forwardto another excitingsummer of day camp atIreland.Curt Peterson(Camp Pioneer) is aTodd McDonalddirector, having spentthe past several yearsleading a successfulCurt Peterson12-year camp staffer who directed Pioneerlast year and had a terrific season. Hepreviously served as business managerfor five years at Camp Cooper, and hasprogram experience as a commissionerand nature director at Camp Baldwin.Peterson is excited to return with a strong,motivated staff who willprovide a great programat Pioneer.Jesse Roth (GilbertRanch) is pleased to bedonning the 10-galloncamp director hat atGilbert Ranch, havingJesse Rothspent 10 years staffingand in camp management at Baldwinand Gilbert Ranch. Roth looks forward toanother great summerof cowboy’in around theranch.Jeff Stewart (Cub World)is looking forward toleading Cub World on anadventure, having servedCub WorldLodges Offer Winter Excitement13 years on summercamp staff. Cub Worldis an immersive experience which CubScouts love.Steve Utter (CampMeriwether) having spent5 years directing camps,looks forward to a strongstaff offering excellentprogram for Scouts at thisgreat oceanfront camp. Steve UtterScouts in the Cascade Pacific Council enjoy a unique offering in the form of winteradventures at three winter lodges on the slopes of Mount Hood. Having threelodges is a very rare, and very exciting, programopportunity. Each lodge is scheduled for age groupuse on each weekend from November 23 through theend of April. Some weekends are designated for CubScouts, others for Boy Scouts, Varsity, Venturing orExploring. Age designations ensure compatibilityamong groups, and enhance safety on the tubinghills. Cub Scouts have day use of the lodges, whileolder groups stay overnight.Signups begin at special work days arrangedto prepare the lodges for use. These weekends havealready taken place, but there are still slots for whichunits can make reservations. Please visit www.cpcbsa.org/winterlodge for updated availability, orcontact Volunteer Services at 503.225.5759 or info@cpcbsa.org. A fee applies, and units are asked toprovide a service project at another camp in lieu ofattending the lodge work day.Phlox Lodge located 1/2 mile from TimberlineLodge

Page 24a d o p t a pr o j e c ta d v a n c e m e n tCascade Pacific Council is where greatadventures awaitCompass Pointssummer camp is just THE BEGINNINGCascade PacificCouncil adventuresbegin at summercamp with all the funtraditional programsyou’d expect, fromswimmingand boating to marksmanship andScout skills.Summer camps also providehigh adventure activities for olderScouts, from rock climbing tomountain-biking, river rafting towindsurfing. Cascade Pacific Council providesa wide variety of offerings to keep olderyouths active and engaged.Cub Scouts have great opportunities,also. Day camps and overnight campsSign Up for Camp!• 2008 Cub Scout campreservations will openNov 3, 2007 at Pow Wow.• Boy Scout camps are nowopen for 2008 reservations.2009 reservations beginNovember 5, 2007.• Make your reservationsoon to ensure you get thesession you desire.Summer Campprovides greatadventure andlearningprovide incremental activities and skillsdevelopment with just the right mix to keepyoung boys excited and smiling.Scouting isn’t just about summertimeactivities. Cascade Pacific Council providesyouth and families with plenty of year-roundcamping opportunities, and avariety of other high-adventureprograms.Community organizations canalso use Scouting facilities to holdmeetings, retreats, and events.This camping catalog details allthe exciting things Cascade Pacific Councilhas in store for your youth. We invite you tofind your year-round activities at CascadePacific Council facilities.Let’s get ready for camp!Start your adventure now!It’s time to start planning your nextsummer adventure. Use the reservationform in the center of this catalog tosign up for any summer camp. Welook forward to serving you and yourScouts at camp next summer.Make your reservationfor adventure today!Spaces fill fast...visit www.cpcbsa.org/availability to find an open summer camp session

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November-December 2007 c a l a p o o i a di s t r i c tPage 27District CalendarNovember14 Lock In Committee Mtg 6:30 pmEastside Church Grand PrairieRd The Eschilman’s 926-5482and/or the Harrison’s 259-44918 Roundtable 7 pm, LebanonLDS Stake Center8 Order of the Arrow 7 pmLebanon LDS Stake Center10 VETERANS’ DAY PARADE15 Recharters Due28 District Committee Meeting7 pm Old Albany Armory28 Lock In Committee Mtg 6:30 pmEastside Church Grand PrairieRd The Eschilman’s 926-5482and/or the Harrison’s 259-4491December3 Scouting For Food9 Lock In Committee Mtg 6:30 pmEastside Church Grand PrairieRd The Eschilman’s 926-5482and/or the Harrison’s 259-449110 Roundtable 7 pm10 Order of the Arrow 7 pm16 Public Relations Meeting30 District Committee Meeting7 pm Old Albany Armory30 Lock In Committee Mtg 6:30 pmEastside Church Grand PrairieRd The Eschilman’s 926-5482and/or the Harrison’s 259-4491MembershipThe Calapooia district is growing!!Thanks to the outstanding efforts of ourvolunteers we are so far showing growthover last year. We still have a ways togo to make the final end of year tally or1029 youth. But your efforts are showingimprovement. We are discovering that thesingle large joining night is not the cureall. So far only two packs have reportedmore that 6 sign ups during their JoiningNight. Several packs have held additionalJoining nights, done a specific grade visitto a school, and most have started thePeer to Peer recruiting or invite a friendto Scouting. A couple of packs have senttheir contact number home at least twothreetimes and are doing very well on thereferral calls. The key has been do not giveup and follow up on the calls and lists.Several units have shown some originalityDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanTom CorrH/541.258.4361in their campaigns. Pack 350 was on alocal radio talk show, Pack 88 hosted a BikeRodeo, Pack 391 use water bottle rockets,T-362 held a dutch oven demonstration.Again, great job and keep it up.RecharterDUE THE 15th of NOVEMBER. CONTACTYOUR UNIT COMMISSIONER FORPICK UP!Makeanappointment with yourCommissioner or theDistrict Executive topick up and reviewyour charter beforethe 15th!Weekends,evenings, daytime. Thedistrict will have turn instations at the NovemberRoundtable at 7 pmLDS STAKE CENTER inLebanon on 5th Str. The Calapooia DistrictOffice, 425 2d Ave SW, Albany, will be openfor Recharter Turn In on Nov 6 & Nov 13from 4 pm -8 pm. Nov 14th from 5 pm to8:30 pm at the Pizza Factory 1188 S. MainLebanon. Nov 15th the LAST CHANCEfor on time renewal is at the district officefrom 9 am to 9 pm.Scouting For FoodDecember 3rd is right ahead is your unitsigned up for Scouting for Food? ContactElaina March, our SFF Chair to sign upand coordinate your drop off point. (541)602-6194. Joiningus in feeding ourfellow Oregoniansof Linn County!Summer CampCongratulationsto the early signups for camp!Remember CubScouts camp signups are open Nov3 at POW WOW.Sign up early forCalapooia DayCamp this year.The Day Campcrew is alreadythrowing togethera great SeadogDistrict CommissionerRichard ChandlerH/541.928.2865echand1029@cox.netwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/calapooia/calapooia.html(Pirate) theme for you. Do not to forgetto sign up your 50 Milers and canoe tripsas independent camp and get credit foryour additional camping experiences.Questions about camping contact Chrisand Dan Williams (541) 926-2580 or thedistrict office, 928-6694.Ahoy Shipmates!LOCK IN is dead ahead 18-19 Jan 08at the island atoll of Timber Linn ExpoCenter in Albany! Over night “Pirate” funfor Cubs and parents! The marooningbegins at 6 pm Friday night and goes until8 am the next day. Games, movies, crafts,video games, and pizza! Argh! Earlyregistration is $8.50, Paying at the door willcost you more booty. On-line registrationat www.cpcbsa.org/register/ . Registerat Roundtable, at the Sale Service Office(503) 581-6601 ext 201, or at the districtoffice in Albany (541) 928-6694. Piratecrews (troops, crews & packs) interestedin hosting an activity or craft booth atthe Lock In contact Chief Buccaneer EricHarrison (541) 259-4491 to reserve yourspace by Dec 31, 2007.Buccaneers chiefs and pirate captainsmeet for Planning Committee Meetingsthe Second and Fourth Wednesday of themonth at the Eastside Church @ 6:30 pmPlease Contact The Eschilman’s 926-5482and/or the Harrison’s 259-4491 for moreinformation.District ExecutiveScott W. Johnson541.928.6694sjohnson@cpcbsa.org

Page 28District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting,7:30 pm, LDS Stake Center,900 11th, Longview1 District Commissioner Meeting900 11th, Longview6:30 pm, LDS Stake Center3 POWWOW8 Roundtable, LongviewLDSStake Center 7 pm, 900 11th8 Charter Turn in at Roundtable14 Charter Turn in at Scout office23 Key 3 meetingDecember1 Walk and Knock1 Christmas Parade, DowntownLongview6 District Committee Meeting,7:30 pm, LDS Stake Center,900 11th, Longview6 District Commissioner Meeting900 11th, Longview6:30 pm, LDS Stake Center13 Roundtable, Longview LDSStake Center 7 pm, 900 11th18 Key 3 meetingCharter Renewal Turn-inIn October at Roundtable we handedout the charters for all the units to completeand get back to us by November 15th. Weare heading towards that date and wouldlike to get all the charters in and get youregistered. Tami Perry is flexible with thehours in the office and can come in afterhours for you to use the computer kiosk wehave for online rechartering. The signaturesstill have to be done and applicationsturned in so please do not leave this tothe last minute and make it hard on us all.November Roundtable is a good time toturn in the charters. Need help? Call theScout office or your commissioner, Scoutoffice is 360-423-6960.The Chinook District is going for 100%turn in by November 15th and we willneed everyone to not procrastinate but fillout the charter and get it in.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanVacantc h i n o o k di s t r i c tPopcornWe have a great support system set upfor selling popcorn, and since this is GrandPooBah’s last year as Popcorn Queen (RuthRamirez) we would like to extend a greatbig THANK YOU for leading us in greatsales. Also, if you haven’t already doneso the due date for money turn in wasNovember 1st.Pow WowAre you registered to go to Pow Wow?It’s not too late, register now as it is onthe 3rd of November. Ensure your spot inthe biggest one-day Cub Scout Trainingevent we have. This is for ALL adult CubScouters and is the best information youcan get, along with a lot of fun. You will gettips, ideas, help, and a resource CD to use.You also get a wonderful lunch thrown in!Go online at www.cpcbsa.org/register andmake sure you get the classes you wantand the information you need.Recruit, Recruit, Recruit…Just because the open houses areover in the schools does not mean we arestopping the recruiting effort. Now is thetime to get those kids who signed up onthe school night form and didn’t show upfor the open house – give them a call ortwo and invite them. A personal invitationgoes a long way. We need to show kidsthere is life after sports and that the Scoutswill be here for them. Bring friends, askRuth to print flyers for the school, holdanother recruit night tied in with a CubScout meeting so the parents can see justhow much fun their kids will have. Let thekids sell the parents on the merits of CubScouting instead of the other way around.There are resources available just for youto use; call Jesse Ramirez, 360-274-7147 toget materials to use and help with yourrecruiting efforts.The Longview Downtown ChristmasParade is on the first Saturday ofDecember, and we will have the Cub Truckthere with lots of candy to hand out. Weneed Packs and Troops to enter into thisand show strength in numbers this year.We are here in great numbers and it is timefor the area to take notice and ask “Whatcan the Scouts do for me or my kids?”. Asyou register with the city please call theDistrict CommissionerBrad PylH/503.397.5033bradpyl@msn.comwww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/chinook/index.htmlCompass Pointsoffice and let us know who and how manythere will be.Scouting for Food DayThe Great Chinook District is againparticipating in this event and would likeeveryone to register. Please call the officewith the leaders name for the unit whois organizing the unit and we will getyour information to the coordinator. Wealready have areas for all the units we justneed the units to call and say “YES, weare participating”. This is also the firstSaturday in December, so the unit cancollect food and then march in the parade,talk about community service! This also isa Good Turn for America project so youcan earn two patches. The Scouting forFood segment is free at the Scout Shop andthe Good Turn America patch is availableat the Scout Shop as well.Remember to log on your hours forGood Turn for AmericaEvery time a project is done yourunit can log on the hours and show howmuch community service we do in theGreat Chinook District. To date only a fewhave done so, it is easy to do and keeptrack of what your unit is doing for thecommunity.Brad Pyl, Chinook District Commissioner, helping in thekitchen during the Camporee earlier this year.District ExecutiveTami PerryB/360.423.6960tperry@cpcbsa.org

c o l u m b i a go r g e di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 29District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting1 District Commissioner StaffMeeting 6:30PM HearthwoodLDS Building1 Charter Turn in HearthwoodLDS Church 7PM Ed Green360-254-21933 POW WOW, at Southridge HighSchool in Beaverton8 Roundtable, 7:00pm atHearthwood LDS Building (220NE Hearthwood)10 Veterans Day Parade, CallDarrell Howard at 360-254-911715 OA Chapter Meeting 7PM SteveSullivan 360-695-449316 Popcorn Distribution, Call EdBrands 360-253-9494December1 Walk and Knock Kim Cozzi360-253-30836 District Committee Meeting6 District Commissioner StaffMeeting 7PM Hearthwood LDSBuilding13 Roundtable, 7:00pm atHearthwood LDS Building (220NE Hearthwood)20 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00pmCharter Renewal Turn-InCharter Packets were handed out inOctober. They are now due and shouldbe turned in immediately. If you havequestions please call or email our DistrictCommissioner, Ed Green, at 360-254-2193or egreen1145@comcast.netFall Roundup 2007Congratulations to the many Cub ScoutPacks for their successful recruiting effortsso far this fall. In the months of Septemberand October several hundred new familiesjoined a Cub Scout pack in the ColumbiaGorge District. There are many familiesthat would still like the opportunity tojoin your pack in the months of Novemberand December. Thank you for continuingto invite new families to join. If you havequestions about what your pack can doto continue to reach out to new boys andtheir families please call Bo Hendersonat 360-693-1741 ext 742 or bhenderson@cpcbsa.orgDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanTom CrozierH/360.335.8292thomascrozier@prodigy.netPopcornA giant thank you to Ed Brands forall his hard work in coordinating theColumbia Gorge District Popcorn Sale.The sale was a great success and helpedmany units earn funds to provide a greatprogram for their Scouts and also providedfunds to help support the council anddistrict operations.Friends of Scouting 2008Now is the time to start planningfor a successful 2008 FOS Campaign. Wewill be kicking off the family campaignon Thursday, January 10th at 7:00pm atthe Hearthwood LDS Building on 220Hearthwood Blvd. As a part of yourcharter renewal each unit should turnin the form identifying your unit’s FOSChair. Your unit FOS chair should planon attending our Kickoff on the 10th ofJanuary. Unit FOS presentations should beaccomplished some time in February. Wewant to wrap up our campaign early thisyear. If your unit would like to start earlyin November or December or if you haveany questions regarding your unit’s 2008Family FOS campaign feel free to contactBo Henderson at 360-693-1741 ext 742 orbhenderson@cpcbsa.org.2008 Summer Camp SignupsIt’s not too late for Troops to Signupfor 2008 Summer Camp. Cub Scout Packscan sign up for camp beginning at PowWow on November 3rd. Please signupnow so you can secure your spot at one ofour great camps.District Email ListBe in the know! Frequently theColumbia Gorge District and the CascadePacific Council send out important andexciting information about upcomingevents and opportunities. Simply go towww.cpcbsa.org/email and sign up todayto receive these valuable updates.TrainingThank you to all of those leadersthat attended training in the months ofSeptember and October. By doing so youare helping to provide the program thatevery youth deserves. A special thanks toMario Raia our Training Chairman and ofhis dedicated training staff members.If you have not yet been trained therewill be one more training opportunity thisDistrict CommissionerEd GreenH/360.254.2193egreen1145@comcast.netyear. These trainings will be held Tuesdayevenings at 7pm at the Hearthwood LDSBuilding (220 NE Hearthwood Blvd).November 27th NLE and the cub generalsession will be held and on December 4thLeader specific sessions will be held. Formore information contact our DistrictTraining Chair Mario Raia at 360-254-3603or marioraia@comcast.net.New District Executive BeginsThe Columbia Gorge District hasa new addition this month. BouchaneHenderson, better known as Bo, will betaking over the role of District Executive,replacing Matt Dukeman who is movinginto a new position in the InlandNorthwest Council. Bo has been a residentof southwest Washington for 20 years andhas been actively involved in Scoutingsince Tiger Cubs at age six. An Eagle Scoutwith three palms earned and an Orderof the Arrow Vigil Honor recipient, Bohas been involved with the camp staff ofCamp Baldwin for the past six years mostrecently as the Program Director duringthe summer of 2007. He joins the DE staffas a highly recommended Scouter verywilling to jump in quickly in the ColumbiaGorge’s district operations. Welcome Bo!Bo Henderson, new District ExecutiveDistrict ExecutiveBo HendersonB/360.693.1741 ext. 742B/503.225.5742bhenderson@cpcbsa.org

Page 32District CalendarNovember1 Popcorn paperwork, checks, andextra product due date3 Pow-wow!!6 District Committee Meeting, 7pm, Hillcrest Church of theNazarene, 14410 NW 21st Ave.8 Roundtable, 7 pm, LDS StakeCenter, 9729 NE 50th Ave.8 Charter renewal turn in10 Veteran’s Day Parade15 Charter renewal turn in for thefolks who let it gather dust ontheir desk16 Take-order popcorn distribution,Cyber Acoustics, 3-6 pmDecember1 Walk ‘n knock4 District Committee Meeting, 7pm13 Roundtable, 7 pmCharter RenewalCharter packets need to be turned inby the November Roundtable. ContactDist. Com’r Dennis Roberts to schedulea turn-in time between 7 and 9pm onRoundtable night, or some evening inadvance. Questions? Contact Dennis608-5526 or Kate 693-1741 x752.Many folks look askance at thisprocess, and secretly harbor doubts aboutthe usefulness of the time spent on this.Your efforts are not in vain! Obviously,youth and adult registrations are impactedby this process, but many other things areas well: advancement, insurance coverage,Boys’ Life subscriptions, and ongoinginformation distribution to your pack ortroop. The council records are only as goodas the latest update, and this is your chanceto make them sparkle anew.New District ChairmanAfter ably serving for four years,former district chairman Gordon Rodewaldis stepping down to make room for…(drum roll, please): Rick Klaus!Compass Points: What brings you toVancouver, WA?Rick K.: I attended high school inWoodland, WA and WSU in Pullman.During the summers, I worked at HewlettPackard here in Vancouver and then startedDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanRick KlausH/360.887.7665,bsa@klausfamily.netf o r t va n c o u v e r di s t r i c tfull-time after graduating with my Mastersin Electrical Engineering.CP: What are some reasons you’ve stayedinvolved in Scouting?Rick: After spending 5 years as aScoutmaster and having a number Scoutsachieve the rank of Eagle, I know thedifference that Scouting can make in thelives of young men. Besides, it’s fun!CP: Do you have any ideas for what you’dlike to see in our district?Rick: I plan to learn from those who areserving now, and then see where we canimprove.New District Chair- Rick Klaus.Walk ‘n Knock- December 1stAs the holiday season approaches,don’t forget about the annual good turnin our county. Connect with DE Kate orJulia MacDougall to sign up for an area.360-907-0730, jbtmac@comcast.net.Friends of ScoutingThe council provides many benefits toyour pack or troop: camp properties andprograms, training materials, recruitingmaterials, a skilled (and humble, too)district executive, a council service center,and program support. Your annualregistration fees don’t support the counciltheygo to the national council to help payfor liability insurance, background checks,and program development. The Friends ofScouting (FOS) program helps to supportthe costs of the local council. Make surethat your FOS chair is identified when youturn in your charter renewal, and considerthe amount your family can give this yearto support our local Scouting programs.Thank you!District CommissionerDennis RobertsH/360.254.9128twobears25@earthlink.netwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/ft_vancouver/index.htmlCompass PointsWebelos-to-Scout transitionIf you haven’t already gotten started,now is an excellent time for Webelosleaders, parents, and Scouts to visit troopsin their area. While Boy Scouting continuesthe values and fellowship started in CubScouting, it’s an entirely new and excitingprogram for youth who are ready to join.Don’t miss out! District Exec Kate canprovide contact lists for nearby troops andpacks.Fall Round-up wrap upAs we approach the end of the year,every unit should be taking stock oftheir membership AND retention.These numbers are a good index for theprogram your pack/troop/crew/ward isproviding. If they have been droppingfor the past couple of years, review yourunit’s planning, communication, and levelof fun. If your retention and membershiphave been going up, rejoice! Be sure, too,to continue offering opportunities for thenew parents to get involved.Cub Scout Summer camp 2008Summer camp sign-ups for Cub Scoutcamps open up bright and early Saturday,November 3rd, at Pow-wow. If you sign upfor camp on this day, you’ll get the datesyou want before they fill up. Come join usfor a pre-dawn jig of camp sign-up glee,and stick around for the best cub leadertraining offered all year!Mmmmmm…donuts! Troop 328 taught Webelos how tomake donuts in camp. Photo courtesy Randy StarkelDistrict ExecutiveKate BensonB/360.693.1741 ext. 752kbenson@cpcbsa.org

l e w i s an d cl a r k di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 33District CalendarNovember6 District Committee/Staff Meeting3 POWWOW8 Roundtable & Order of theArrow11 Veterans’ Day15 Recharters Due17 Training, Training, TrainingDecember1 Scouting For Food Service Day4 District Committee/Staff Meeting13 Roundtable & Order of theArrow17 Eagle Board27 Key 3 MeetingKey Priorities for next 60 days.• Post-Sport Recruitment & turn in newkids.• Attend Training.• Log in to Good Turn for America andreport service projects.• Sign up for 2008 Summer Camp.• Turn in Completed Charter by Nov.Roundtable• PowWow• Secure Plans for Scouting for Food.Every Boy Deserves a TrainedLeaderThe BSA offers training to help orientleaders in their role, provide essentialresources, and inspire adults to give thebest program they can. Your boys willbenefit from the training you receive. NewLeader Essentials will be offered at theNovember 8 Roundtable. On November17th, Lewis & Clark will offer Leaderspecifictraining for all leaders. ContactTraining Chair Mary Ellen Hepp for detailsat 503 335-2738 ormaryellen.hepp@fredmeyer.com.Charter Renewal to be in byNov 15 Every year each boy,adult, and chartered organization mustre-register with the Boy Scouts of America.This process may be very simple or itmay be long and drawn out. If you area COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN you arealready done with or engaged in thisprocess. Each unit should plan to have thisprocess completed in November. If youhave not already done it, plan on pickingDistrict Contactsup your packet at October Roundtable andreturning it completed at the NovemberRoundtable. Your District CommissionerStaff is ready to help you. If you needany help contact your Unit Commissioneror District Commissioner Joe Carter at 503234-4075 or carterre@msn.com.Scouting for FoodDecember 1st is Scouting for FoodDay, a terrific service project for any unit.This is a Good Turn for America project, soyour Scouts will qualify for two patches:a Scouting for Food segment (free), andthe Good Turn for America patch (fromScout Stores). And they can be contactedfor questions and to sign up for this annualproject. Be certain to attend Novemberroundtable to pick up collection bags.Most units have done service hours butnot reported it. If your unit has participatedin Scouting For Food, Goodwill Good turn,a tree plant or the Flag Placement, chancesare you have qualified for the recognition.Other unit level service projects also apply.If you have lost your password pleasecontact Charles Freeman and he willprovide you with one. Otherwise go towww.goodturnforamerica.org and recordyour service you have done.District Chairman (Acting)Martin Cavinaw503.493.8629cavinaw@msn.comAmericaneeds to know the good Scouts do, andparticipating youth qualify for a specialpatch.(Hu)ManpowerOctober began the Unit CommissionerRecruitment Drive, so you may be seeingsome new faces at your unit meetings.As a representative of the District, yourUnit Commissioner is your experienced-Scouter friend, and is there to help you.Please make your Unit Commissioner feelwelcome, and let him or her know of anyneeds your unit may have.Be A Friend of Scouting PacesetterYour Unit can be a Pacesetter by comingto the Pacesetter Kickoff at the DecemberRoundtable. You must RSVP to CharlesFreeman to insure that your unit isenrolled in the Pacesetter Challenge. Thismeans you will have everything you needin December to start your FOS efforts.2008 LumberJax Scout NightOn Sunday February 17th the Jax hostdivision rival San Jose Stealth on their 2008season Scout day. All troops who attendhttp://www.cpcbsa.org/lewisandclark/this game will be able to purchase ticketsat the group rate ($4 below face valuewith no service fees attached), enjoy a postgame talk from some of the players andreceive a patch to commemorate the event.Fundraising opportunities for your unitare also available through the Lumberjax.For details, contact Group Sales ManagerKyle Chrisman at Direct: 503.963.3837 orkyle.chrisman@portlandjax.com.The Indomitable Butch Keepers Keeps Webelos Woods TraditionsAlivePack 47 is ready for a new year of Cub ScoutingNew Tigers in Pack 47District ExecutiveCharles FreemanB/503.225.5735cfreeman@cpcbsa.org

Page 34District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting:Charburger, Hood River, OR1 Key 3 MeetingCharburger, Hood River, OR1 Commissioner Staff MeetingCharburger, Hood River, OR3 Pow WowSouthridge H.S., 9625 SW 125th,Beaverton, OR5 2008 Boy Scout Sign-ups begin7 Boy Scout Leader TrainingPrint It, Hood River, OR8 RoundtableUCC, The Dalles, OR8 OA Chapter MeetingUCC, The Dalles, OR8 Re-charters dueUCC, The Dalles, OR22 Thanksgiving HolidayDecember1 Scouting for Food Service Day6 Key 3 MeetingCharburger, Hood River, OR6 District Committee MeetingCharburger, Hood River, OR6 Commissioner Staff MeetingCharburger, Hood River, OR12 Boy Scout Leader specifictraining Print It, Hood River, OR13 RoundtableUCC, The Dalles, OR13 OA Chapter MeetingUCC, The Dalles, OR31 New Years EveDistrict Executive Completes PDL-1TrainingMid-Columbia District ExecutiveBryan S. Gwinner was sent to beautifulDallas, Texas where he completed theinitial professional training required byBoy Scouts of America National Office.Bryan was able to enjoy a Dallas Cowboysfootball game while he was in Texas, theTexas State Fair and he learned much fromhis fellow classmates who hailed from allover the United States.Bryan stated, “It was one of the mostperfect learning experiences I have everhad. The instructors knew the topics andpresented the information in a timely andall encompassing manner. I look forwardDistrict Contactsm i d -co l u m b i a di s t r i c tto bringing back my experiences to have amore positive and enlightened influenceon the District.At the end of training, Bryan wascommissioned as a professional within theBoy Scouts of America.Webelos WoodsAlthough the numbers of youth werenot what OA Advisor Nick Kirby andCub Master Brian Spielman were lookingfor, the pair still went to Camp Baldwinfor Webelos Woods. A great campingexperience was had by all, there was muchlearning for these future Boy Scouts as theyenjoyed the camping experience that onlyCamp Baldwin can offer.Nick stated, “We held Webelos WoodsOct. 5-7 at Camp Baldwin. Only a coupleof packs were represented but all had agreat time. The Webelos all earned theirForester, Naturalist, and Outdoorsmanpins and got them all ready and enthusedto be in a Boy Scout troop!”Cub Scout & Boy Scout of theQuarterThe first Cub and Boy Scout of theQuarter was awarded for September, thisaward was developed to ensure the qualityand good of Scouting was ensured by allthose who participate in Scouting in theMid-Columbia district.Taylor Lage of Pack 378Taylor Lage of Pack 378 was awardedthe Cub Scout of the Quarter, his CubmasterScott Murahashi stated, “Taylor embodiedwhat it means to be a Cub Scout. He wasgiven a challenge to bring in one new cubthis summer; Taylor brought three! Healways has a winning attitude and enjoyshis friends and experiences. Taylor wasDistrict CommissionerChuck HiattH/541.386.3312cehiatt@charter.netwww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/mid-columbia/Compass Pointsinvolved in every activity that Pack 378 didduring summer.”David Stiles of Troop 438 wasawarded the Boy Scout of the Quarter,David displays what it means to be a BoyScout. He volunteered several times forD.E. Gwinner’s clean up crew, is activelyinvolved with the happenings aroundhis Troop and within the District.District ExecutiveBryan S. GwinnerB/541.298.5022C/503.754.3546bgwinner@cpcbsa.orgHecontinues to be an inspiration for thoseyounger Scouts within his Troop.Friends of ScoutingFriends of Scouting is the annualcampaign to ensure that Scouting willbe available for the many generations tocome. It is the opportunity for families toparticipate in the Scouting program withtheir donation to the FOS campaign. It istime for unit committees to start lookingfor that special someone within their unitto head up the unit efforts. The 2008family campaign will begin at the JanuaryRoundtable on January 3rd.Re-charteringMany of you are saying: “Has it beena year already?” Yes, it is that time of yearto get your re-chartering turned in. Mid-Columbia will start their re-charteringefforts at the October Roundtable, our goalthis year is to have ALL units re-charteredby roundtable in November! Re-Charteringcan be done online at http://www.cpcbsa.org/charter/onlinecharter.html.Scouting for FoodThis is a wonderful opportunity forScouts of all ages to be involved withcommunity improvement. The foodcollected goes to support local food banksin the Mid-Columbia district. Mark thedate on your calendar, December 1, 2007!Centennial Quality UnitAll units can qualify for the awardbeginning October 31. If a unit has notqualified at that time, an action plan can bedeveloped to help it qualify by December31. The vision behind the CentennialAward is “To Improve the quality ofprogram in every unit in America!”TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT

n o r t h cl a c k a m a s di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 35District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting3 Pow Wow5 2009 Boy Scout Camp signupsbegin8 Roundtable, 7 pm8 Order of the Arrow, 7 pm29 Key 3 meetingDecember1 Scouting for Food Service Day6 District Committee Meeting6 Charter turn-in13 Roundtable13 Charter turn-inWebelos Woods was a blast!On October 5th, the district had gobsof Cub Scouts come on up Camp Discoveryfor a whole lot of fun. They learned whatit was like to be a Boy Scout in one of thefantastic North Clackamas troops. Therewere all sorts of crafts, different Scout skilldemonstrations, BB Guns, Archery, andreal live Boy Scouts. Gourmet hot dogsand foil dinners were enjoyed by all, andthe rain didn’t show. The evening wascapped off by a great little campfire filledwith skits, songs, and laughter.District Committee andCommissioner Corps. looking forhandsThe North Clackamas Committee islooking to fill various leadership positionswith dedicated volunteers. If anyonehas the capacity and he enthusiasm toserve in Membership, Program, or asa Commissioner, please let the DistrictExecutive or the District Commissionerknow immediately. Service on the DistrictCommittee will be fun, gratifying workthat any volunteer can feel good about.The youth need some people to stand upfor this community. Throughout this lastmonth, the district has secured most of themajor positions. What it really needs noware people sit on the committees and tohelp the units along. Commissioners arethe biggest need by far.Recharter season still live andonlineThe District goal of October 31st forall of the charters has come and gone.District ContactsDistrict ChairLarry Chalew503.318.7288chalewl@pacifier.comPlease finish your recharter process onlineand get all of the necessary applicationsto complete the process. The DistrictExecutive and Commissioner are highlymotivated to help in any capacity to ensurethat every unit brings in their charter assoon as possible. It is very important thatTRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTwe get them in soon, before they get lostin the holiday mess. To get a head start,make sure that every adult and youth isregistered, and then do the simple onlinecharter renewal. It will be tempting to putoff the charter renewal because it is online,but after the charter is printed it needs tobe signed by a couple of different peoplebefore the process can be completed. Theprofessional and District Commissionerare standing by, prepared to help in theprocess. Do not hesitate to give them acall.Webelos to Scout TransitionAt the time of this printing, on paperthere are 67 Webelos Scouts who areavailable for Boy Scout Troops. Many ofthem are excited, having just come fromWebelos Woods. Now is the time to betroop shopping, and trying to find a goodfit for the next few years. Your DistrictExecutive has prepared a list of all of theCub Scouts who are eligible, and he canhelp you get a hold of them and transferthem over to the troop. Please make surethat when a Webelos crosses over, that theproper paperwork is turned in to signifythe change.Camp in 2008Memories are still fresh in the minds ofthe kids after their great summer campingexperiences. Some troops and packs areahead of their game, and have alreadymade plans to attend one of those fabulouscamps again next summer. This councilis known nationwide for it’s properties,and when summer comes and the cloudsclear out, it’s time to go out into the greatoutdoors. Any units that know of theirplans should tell the District ExecutiveDistrict CommissionerHank BrownH/503.577.8010hvbrown@verizon.netabout them. He will be excited to know,and he may visit during the summer.Signups start November 3rd at Pow wowfor Cub Scout camps, Boy Scout camps arelive now.Friends of Scouting2007 isn’t over yet, so any last-minutepledges can be directed to the DistrictExecutive. Please help out to wrap up theyear, and give the district hope of reachingits 2007 goal. 2008 is going to be a fantasticyear for fundraising. This district is one ofthe few that already has a team of dedicatedvolunteers for the 2008 campaign. Pleasefill out the paperwork that came in thecharter packet that includes who your unitcontact will be for the 2008 campaign. TheDistrict Finance Committee needs to knowthat soon so that we can organize nextyear’s campaign.William D. Boyce Award availableThe North Clackamas District isdedicated to bringing Scouting to as manyfamilies in the area as possible, and it’s wellknown that the best way for any communityto experience Scouting is by starting anew unit. Any volunteer who helps acommunity get a Scouting unit togethercan be awarded the William D Boyce NewUnit organizer award, which is a squareknot that can be worn on the uniform. Ifanyone knows of a church that needs ayouth program, a civic organization thatwants to serve young people, or a collectionof families that may need something likea Scouting program, please don’t hesitateto let the District Executive know. Anynew unit organizer will earn a spot on thegrowing membership committee, wherethey will have support.District ExecutiveScot ForbesB/503.225.5736sforbes@cpcbsa.org

Page 36District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting,7pm, Lake Oswego LDSStake Center, John Cullicott(503.699.4911)3 Pow Wow; CUB Scout CAMPSIGN-UP – BEGINS HERE!8 Roundtable, 7 pm gatheringtime; meeting begins at 7:15,Lake Oswego LDS Stake Center,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)8 District Commissioner StaffMeeting, 6 pm, Lake OswegoLDS Stake Center, 14903 SWWestlake Drive, Lake Oswego,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)8 OA Meeting, 7:15 pm,at Roundtable, Bill Norton(503.638.6127)8 Charter turn-in at Roundtable.14 Charter turn-in, 7 pm, Counciloffice15 Charter turn-in, 7 pm, Counciloffice; Final dateDecember1 Scouting for Food, BrianMcDowell (503.620.9049)6 District Committee Meeting,7 pm, Lake Oswego LDSStake Center, 14903 SW WestlakeDrive, Lake Oswego,John Cullicott (503.699.4911)13 Roundtable. 7 p.m. gatheringtime; Meeting begins at 7:15,Lake Oswego LDS Stake Center,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)13 District Commissioner StaffMeeting, 6 pm, Lake OswegoLDS Stake Center, 14903 SWWestlake Drive, Lake Oswego,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)13 OA Chapter Meeting,7:15 pm, Roundtable site, BillNorton (503.638.6127).Leader TrainingThis is a good time to think aboutgetting trained for your unit leadershipposition as the new year begins. Markyour calendar for Saturday, Jan. 19. ThePioneer District Training Team invitesyou to an all-day training session at theRoundtable site, the Lake Oswego LDSStake Center, 14903 SW Westlake Drive,District ContactsDistrict ChairmanJohn Cullicott503.699.4911cullicott@hevanet.comp i o n e e r di s t r i c tLake Oswego. The program will includeall major unit training: Cub Scout LeaderSpecific, Boy Scout Leader Specific, VarsityLeader Specific, Venture Leader Specific,New Leader Essentials, and YouthProtection. This is major way for yourunit’s volunteers to complete the trainingprocess and earn the “Trained” patch fortheir uniforms. Call the District TrainingChair, Sherri McPherson (503.558.8506), formore information. “Every Scout deserves atrained leader.”Scouting For FoodIs your unit signed up for ScoutingFor Food? The walk and knock day isupcoming Saturday, December 1. Pleasebe sure to give your boys the chance to takepart in this service opportunity. Contactthe District’s coordinator, Brian McDowell(Briankm10@aol.com or 503. 620.9049).Fall RoundupThank you for all your hard work.Congrats and Thank you to MaureenSpencer for coordinating the FallMembership Campaign to support CubScout Packs in the District!New boysand adults are enjoying Scouting becauseof you. Let’s continue our efforts to bringScouting into the lives of every boy in thisdistrict. If your pack would like to discusssome creative ways to recruit more boys,contact Shellye Dant (503.699.8294) orJordan Turel at 503-225-5745, and theywill certainly help. Remember that moreboys still want to join, and it is up to you tosimply ask them!Popcorn SaleFull steam ahead! Popcorn is the bestway to earn bucks for your unit! About 35%of the money goes to your unit, and around20% goes to Council to pay for loweringcamp costs. The remainder of the sale paysfor the product. If you are not signed upfor popcorn and still want to sell, you canstill sell through our TAKE ORDER sale.Contact Michele Parr (784-3227) ASAP forfurther details. Orders for any unit thatwish to sell in the Take Order sale mustsubmit their requests by October 29.Charter RenewalAll re-charter materials will be donethrough the INTERNET. All unit leadershave re-charter access codes to begin theDistrict CommissionerRuss Garrett503.816.6538russ.garrett@bullivant.comwww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/pioneer/District ExecutiveJordan TurelB/503.225.5745jturel@cpcbsa.orgCompass Pointsre-charter process, and Unit ID numbers toaccess unit rosters to complete this process.This process is vital to the existence ofyour unit, please do not procrastinate. Ifyou have questions pertaining to charterrenewal contact our District Commissioner,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538 or russ.garrett@bullivant.com).Please get your unit’scharter in by the District deadline ofNovember 15 to Russ Garrett or the counciloffice.Webelos WoodsCongrats to Troop 221 and Mo Blake forhosting this year’s District Webelos Woods.The event was first-rate as always withprograms held for boys and parents alikealong with a Webelos –to-Scout TransitionOrientation.Webelos Leaders feel freeto contact Shellye Dant (shellyedant@hotmail.com or 503.699.8294) or JordanTurel (jturel@cpcbsa.org or 503.225.5745)for information about local Scout Troops.Help WantedThe District Committee continues tostrengthen its support programs for yourunits. To do this, the committee needsadditional volunteers, especially for thesejobs:Membership Committee: Help packsand troops bring in new members witheffective and timely recruiting eventsduring the fall. This is a great opportunityfor someone with experience in Cubs orBoy Scouts who wants to share his or herknowledge with fellow volunteers.Unit Commissioner: Support packs,troops, and crews with current informationon key district concerns and activities.Camp Promotion: Help units learnabout the wide range of choices in thecouncil for effective summer campingexperiences and guide them in the sign-upprocess.These and other district-level positionsoffer an effective way for volunteers with a lotor just a little experience in Scouting to helpparents and other Scout leaders continueto improve our youth programs. If youwant to find out more, contact our districtc h a i r m a n ,John Cullicott(503.699.4911or cullicott@ SCOUTINGTRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDhevanet.com). CHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT

District ContactsDistrict ChairLou Boston503.590.3814Sco u t r e a c hNovember-December 2007 Page 37Novemberwho died in a January ‘07 car crash. Rich’s3 Pow Wowfamily donated items to Bergfreunde; and7 District Committee Meeting sold or donated to other organizations. To8 Roundtablehonor Rich and Anne’s love of Scouting andthe outdoors, the families and BergfreundeDecemberSki Club initiated a scholarship program1 Scouting for Foodto support camping experiences for at-risk5 District Committee Mtgchildren. Rich and Anne lived ordinary13 Roundtablelives but they did17-21 Winter Lodgeextraordinary things.19 Key 3 MtgBergfreunde Names ScoutreachThe Scoutreach program becamethe charity of choice for the BergfreundeSki Club in May 2007. By October 2007,Bergfreunde donations sponsored 23children and their families with a weeklong camping experience on Scouter’sMountain. For most it was their firstresidential camp experience.Former Eagle Scout, Rich Kinneyand companion, former Girl Scout, AnneBeckworth, were Bergfreunde membersWith donationss u p p o r t i n gScoutreach camping,perhaps urbankids will findinspiration forliving extraordinarylives, too! In aneffort to increasetheir support of theScoutreach programBergfreunde hasdecided to holdseveral fundraisingDistrict ExecutiveVernard TaylorB/503.225.5743vtaylor@cpcbsa.orgevents in 2008. Thanks Kris, Barbara, Jerryand the entire gang at Bergfreunde.Winter LodgeThis year’s Winter Lodge schedule isset for December 17-21 at Aubrey WatzekLodge. Participants should note a slightchange in this year’s lodge accessibility.Scoutreach participants from otherdistricts; Learning for Life, andExploring are being encouragedto attend this year’s event. Tomake your reservations contactScoutreach Executive VernardTaylor at (503) 225-5743 or emailvtaylor @cpcbsa.org.

Page 38District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting,St.John the Evangelist CatholicChurch3 POW WOW, at Southridge HighSchool in Beaverton8 Non-LDS Charter Turn in,St.John the Evangelist CatholicChurch, 6PM8 Roundtable, St.John theEvangelist Catholic Church, 7PM15 Order of the Arrow ChapterMeeting, 7pm, Bethal LutheranChurch, Charles Moon(360-835-0574)15 LDS Charter Turn-in, 7PM,Vancouver North Stake Center16 Popcorn Distribution, CallCheryl Peterson (360-891-7838)December1 Walk and Knock , CherylNichols (360-687-0727)6 District Committee Meeting,7pm, St. John the EvangelistCatholic Church13 Roundtable, 7pm, St.John theEvangelist Catholic Church20 Order of the Arrow ChapterMeeting, 7pm, Bethal LutheranChurch, Charles Moon(360-835-0574)s i l v e r sta r di s t r i c tCharter Renewal Turn-InCharter Packets were handed out atOctober’s Roundtable. They are now dueand should be turned in immediately. Ifyou have questions please call or emailour District Commissioner, Roger Jarvis, at360-687-4857 or rapidroger72@aol.com.Fall Roundup 2007Congratulations to the many CubScout Packs for their successful recruitingefforts so far this fall. In September andOctober several hundred new familiesjoined a Cub Scout pack in the Silver StarDistrict. That being said, there are certainlymany families that would still like to join.They have just yet to be asked. Novemberand December can be good months forrecruiting as well, so don’t forget to staygrowth-minded. Thank you for continuingto invite new families to join. If you havequestions about what your pack can bedoing to continue to reach out to new boysand their families please call Bennett Jacobsat 360-693-1741 ext 738 or bjacobs@cpcbsa.orgPopcornThe Silver Star District owes atremendous thank you to Cheryl Petersonfor all the hard work she put in to makethis year’s popcorn sale a success.Friends of Scouting 2008Now is the time to start planning for asuccessful 2008 FOS Campaign. As a partCompass Pointsof your charter renewal each unit shouldturn in the form identifying your unit’s FOSChair. Unit FOS presentations should beaccomplished some time in February. Wewant to wrap up our campaign early thisyear. If your unit would like to start earlyin November or December or if you haveany questions regarding your unit’s 2007Family FOS campaign feel free to contactBennett Jacobs at 360-693-1741 ext 738 orbjacobs@cpcbsa.org.2008 Summer Camp SignupsIt’s not too late for Troops to Signupfor 2008 Summer Camp. Cub Scout Packscan sign up for camp beginning at PowWow on November 3rd. Please signupnow so you can secure your spot at one ofour great camps.District Email ListBe in the know! Frequently the SliverStar District and the Cascade PacificCouncil send out important and excitinginformation about upcoming events andopportunities. Simply go to www.cpcbsa.org/email and sign up today to receivethese valuable updates.TrainingThank you to all of those leadersthat attended training in the months ofSeptember and October. By doing so youare helping to provide the program thatevery youth deserves. A special thanks toDennis Moore our Training Chairman andof his dedicated training staff members.District ContactsDistrict ChairmanMike ParnellH/360.887.7190mike@wrrc.comDistrict CommissionerRoger O. JarvisH/360.687.4857rapidroger72@aol.comwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/silver_star/Silver_Star.htmDistrict ExecutiveBennett JacobsB/360.693.1741 ext. 738 or503.225.5738bjacobs@cpcbsa.org

s u n s e t tr a i l di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 39District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting/Commissioner Beaverton StakeCenter, 7pm3 Pow Wow8 Recharter Turn-in BeavertonStake Center, 7pm8 Roundtable/ OA ChapterMeeting Beaverton Stake Center,7pm8 Den Chief Training8 Charter Turn-in8 Online Advancement Orientation8 Scouting for Food BagDistribution9-10 Introduction to Outdoor Skills9-10 BALOO15 Charter Turn-in Beaverton StakeCenter, 7pm29 Eagle BoardDecember1 Scouting for Food6 District Cmte CommissionerMtg Beaverton Stake Center,7pm8 New Leader Essentials Training8 Cub Scout Leader SpecificTraining13 Roundtable/OA Chapter MeetingBeaverton Stake Center, 7pm13 Scouting for Food Segments13 New Leader Essentials Training19 Eagle Board27 Eagle BoardKey Priorities for next 60 days• Conduct Recruitment night and turnin all new youth to the council office.• Untrained Leaders should attendLeader Essentials Training.• Sign up for 2008 Summer Camp.• Prepare for Charter Renewal Turn inCompleted Charter and attend a turninnight.Fall RecruitmentNow is the time to recruit new Scoutsand grow your Pack, Troop, and Crew. Thecouncil office can provide flyers for yourrecruitment night. Lets give an opportunityto new youth to participate in Scouting.If you need assistance ordering flyers ordistributing flyers to the schools, pleaselet us know. Don’t miss this opportunityDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanErnie ThompsonH/503.642.3830etonker@aol.comto grow your unit. Please call Eric Hearnor Curtis Cox (503) 225-5737 for moreinformation.Every Boy Deserves a TrainedLeaderThe BSA offers training to help orientleaders in their role, provide essentialresources, and inspire adults to give thebest program they can. Your boys willbenefit from the training you receive. Youwill have a much stronger impact on theirlives. We have one date for Training inDecember. On December 8th, SunsetTrails District will conduct New LeadersEssentials Training beginning at 8 AM atthe Beaverton Stake Center, 4195 SW 99thAve, Beaverton. This training is required forall leaders. Questions should be directed toJim Holstrom (503) 524-7853.Charter Renewal in NovemberEvery year each youth, adult, andchartered organization must re-register withthe Boy Scouts of America. This processcan be very simple or it can be difficult.If you are serving as a COMMITTEECHAIRMAN you are about to enter intothis process. Each unit should plan to havethis process completed in November. Planto turn-in your completed recharter packeton one of the two turn-in dates (Nov. 8th& 15th). Your District Commissioner Staffis ready to help you. If you need someoneto help your unit with the charter, pleasecall the district commissioner or one of ourDistrict Executives.Scouting for FoodDecember 1st is Scouting for FoodDay, a terrific service project for any unit.This is a Good Turn for America project, soyour Scouts will qualify for two patches:a Scouting for Food segment (free), andthe Good Turn for America patch (fromScout Stores). and they can be contactedfor questions and to sign up for this annualproject. Be certain to attend Novemberroundtable to pick up collection bags.New District StaffWe are pleased to welcome our twonew District Executives. Eric Hearn willserve as a District Director and Curtis Coxwill serve as a District Executive for ourdistrict. Eric is an Eagle Scout and a ScoutLeader in Beaverton. Eric has served in threeDistrict CommissionerPeter VanHoutenH/503.439.9563petervanhouten@comcast.netDistrict DirectorEric HearnB/503.225.5737ehearn@cpcbsa.orgcouncils as ap r o f e s s i o n a lScooter, mostrecently for theGolden EmpireCouncil. Ericleft professionalScouting towork in theb u s i n e s scommunity. Hehas returnedEric Hearnto assist ourdistrict and thecouncil.Curtis Cox is new to professionalScouting. He has lived in Portland forlast elevenyears. Curtisis marriedand has fourc h i l d r e n .Curtis isb i l i n g u a lSpanish/English andwelcomes theopportunity toCurtis Coxserve Scoutingand ourDistrict.Summer Camp 2008It is not too early to sign-up forsummer camp. Leaders and parentsshould consider their camp plans for 2008.Boy Scout camps are beginning fill upand Cub camps will begin registration onNovember 3rd. The best campsites will fillup very quickly. Camp registration formscan be found at www.cpcbsa.org.Webelos WoodsA special thank you is extended to ourDistrict Activity Chairman, Bob Armstrong,the Webelos Woods Chairman, Joe Mueller,and the Webelos Woods Scoutmaster, ScottNewman. The event took place at CampMeriwether on October 29th -28th. Theevent was attended by approximately 350Scouts, leaders, and parents. There wasgreat fun and excitement for all. We aregrateful for the participation of all thosewho attended.District ExecutiveCurtis CoxB/503.225.5746ccox@cpcbsa.org

Page 40District CalendarNovember1 District Committee Meeting,7:00 pm, Miller’s HomesteadRestaurant, 1st and Ivy Streets,Canby3 Pow Wow5 2009 Boy Scout Camp SignupsBegin8 Roundtable7:00 pm., Canby LDS Chapel,13th and Elm8 Commissioner Staff Meeting,Roundtable15 OA Chapter Meeting7pm, A-frame, CanbyCommunity Park15 Charter Renewal Turn inALL CHARTERS DUE TOCOUNCILDecember1 Scouting for Food6 District Holiday Social8 District Trainings• Youth Protection• New LeaderEssentials Training• Cub Scout Leader Specific• Venture Leader Specific• Varsity Leader Specific• Troop Committee Challenge• Den Chief13 Roundtable7:00 pm., Canby LDS Chapel,13th and Elm13 Commissioner Staff Meeting,Roundtable20 OA Chapter Meeting7pm, A-frame, CanbyCommunity ParkKey Priorities for next 60 days• Attend Training.• Log in to Good Turn for Americaand report service projects.• Sign up for 2008 Summer Camp.• Turn in Completed Charter byNov. Roundtable• Secure Plans for Scouting forFood.Boy Scout Summer Camp SignupsCamp spots are already filling up quickfor this summer. If you haven’t made yourcamp reservation yet, do it very quickly toDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanMitch JorgensonH/ 503.829.4824t h r e e ri v e r s di s t r i c tbe sure you get the week you want! Visitor call the Volunteer Services Desk to makeyour reservation (503.226.3423).Thanks to all of the units thatmade Webelos Woods a Success!Special Thanks also to Tom Juratovacour 2007 Webelos Woods Chairman.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTNovember Migraines (Also knowas recharter)As many of you know all to well,Scouters all over the council beginexperiencing severe migraines during themonth of November. Is this the result ofseason allergies? NO, ITS RECHARTERTIME. Please help alleviate theseheadaches by rechartering your units ontime. How to make the process smoother?1) Turn in all new membership to thecouncil office before you begin the onlineprocess. This will ensure that when youdownload your unit’s roster it will becurrent, and will result in the least amountof data entry. 2) Stick to the deadline. Allunits are handed their recharter packetat the October roundtable and have untilNovember 15th to return their completedpaperwork. 3) Even though the recharterhas been submitted online, a signed papercopy along with supplemental paperworkmust be turned in. Don’t over look thisfinal step as your unit’s paperwork cannotbe processed until the signed hardcopiesare complete. If you have questions contactour District Commissioner, Dave Cox at(503) 829-8885.Scouting for FoodDecember 1st is almost here and thatmeans its time for Scouting for Food! Thisis a terrific service project for any unit, andScouts participating earn both service hourswhile qualifying for two patches. (Scoutingfor Food segment (free), and the Good Turnfor America patch available from the ScoutDistrict CommissionerDave CoxH/503.829.8885davejcox@peoplepc.comwww.cpcbsa.org/threeriversCompass PointsStore) Signups and bag distribution beginat the November Roundtable. For moreinformation please contact the DistrictScouting for Food Chairman, Kirk Wood(503-801-4612)Every Boy Deserves a TrainedLeaderThe BSA offers training to help orientleaders in their role, provide essentialresources, and inspire adults to give thebest program they can. Your boys willbenefit from the training you receive. OnDecember 8th at the Canby LDS Building,Three Rivers District will hold trainingfor:• Youth Protection• New Leader Essentials Training• Cub Scout Leader Specific• Venture Leader Specific• Varsity Leader Specific• Troop Committee Challenge• Den ChiefFor more information please contact ourDistrict Training Chairman Kathy Morseat (503) 829-7885.Good Turn for AmericaMost units have done service hours butnot reported it. If your unit has participatedin Scouting For Food, Goodwill Good turn,a tree plant or the Flag Placement, chancesare you have qualified for the recognition.Other unit level service projects also apply.If you have lost your password pleasecontact Chris Baker and he will provideyou with one. Otherwise go to www.goodturnforamerica.org and record yourservice you have done. Participating youthqualify for a special patch.District ExecutiveChris BakerB/503.225.5707cbaker@cpcbsa.org

November1 District Committee Mtg., 7pm,Gresham LDS Church1 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30pm,Gresham LDS Church2-4 Cooking Merit Badge Weekend,Scouters Mountain3 Pow Wow5 2009 Boy Scout Camp Signupbegins8 Roundtable/OA,7pm, GreshamLDS church8 Charter Turn-in @ RT10 New Leader Essentials Training10 Cub Scout Leader Specific26 Key 3 MeetingDecember1 Scouting for Food Service Day6 District Committee Mtg., 7pm,Gresham LDS Church6 Commissioner Meeting, 6:30pm,Gresham LDS Church13 Roundtable/OA,7pm, GreshamLDS church13 Webelos to Scout transitionNew Leader and Cub LeaderTrainings November 10thOur goal is 100% trained leaders!!!A Trained leader means success for yourunit. The more trained leaders a unit has;increases the probability of leaders andScouts staying involved with their unit. Besure to get all your new leaders to trainingon November 10th at the Gresham LDSStake 3600 SE 182nd. Training starts at8am with New Leader Essentials (requiredfor everyone who has not been to trainingbefore) Cub Scout leader specifics willfollow, 9:30am –1:30pm.Charter RenewalNovember 8th is the date to remember,this would be the best time to make surethey are turned in. To avoid problems;make sure signatures and the properinformation is provided in the correct spotson all forms. As far as turning them in; thesooner is the better!!! Be sure to contactBob Pierce 503 661-2931 if you have anyquestions.District ContactsDistrict Chairmanvacantt h u n d e r b i r d di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 41District Calendar Scouting for Food Service Day Eagle.Scouting for Food is just two months Thank You…away on December 1st, and a terrific • To all the leaders and adults whoservice project for any unit. This is a Good attend roundtable and encourageTurn for America project, so your Scouts more leaders and adults to attend.will qualify for two patches: a Scouting • To the training team that providedfor Food segment and the Good Turn for an excellent training for our new CubAmerica patch (from Scout Stores). Our Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturedistrict “Scouting for Food Chair” is Lorne leaders.Hofeld 503-695-3305, and can be contacted • A big Thank you to Meg Wienert andfor questions and to sign up for this annualproject. Be certain to attend Novemberroundtable to pick up collection bags.2009 Camp sign upNovember 5th is the day you andyour unit can start signing up to attendcamp in the summer of 2009. The councilhas several awesome camps to choosefrom. All boys and most volunteers wantto attend camp for various reasons. Pleasehurry and sign up before the weekend youwant disappears. See you all at Camp!Cub Resident Camp Sign UpsIt is now open season to sign up forour outstanding cub resident camps. Besure to make your reservation to get thesession you want before it fills up! CubWorld at Scouter Mountain is a three daytwo night cub resident camp. GilbertRanch at Butte Creek is a three day twonight webelos resident camp. AdventureCove is our week long resident camp forwebelos.And don’t miss your opportunityto sign up for our family camps at CampClark. There will be one on Memorial DayWeekend and one at the end of camp. Signup today!!Good bye Popcorn. Hello Candy!The popcorn sale was sure fun! Don’tmiss out on the opportunity to raise moremoney for unit activities. Like sellingpopcorn, the candy sale is a council widesponsored fundraising opportunity. Keepan eye open for upcoming candy trainingsto attend in order to raise your profits.Life To Eagle TrainingThunderbird district will once againoffer a Life To Eagle training for allparents and leaders on November 8, 2007at the November roundtable. Everyoneis welcome and no reservation is needed.Come learn all you need to know aboutthis important step in your boys trail toDistrict CommissionerDistrict DirectorBob PierceScott MischkeH/503.661.2931B/503.225.5729pierce1956@aol.comsmischke@cpcbsa.orgwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/cpcthunder/index.htmlall the units that participated in thePopcorn Sale!!Uniform Bank is still openJerry Freeman is still managing theThunderbird District uniform bank, but heneeds your help. Jerry is getting low onitems to give away and you can help bydonating any experienced uniforms thatcould be used by new Scouts. If you canhelp in any way, please call Jerry at 503665-4014.Good Turn for AmericaPlease do an inventory of all theservice projects your unit did for 2007 andcall Larry Wittmayer at 503 970-4944. Hewill be happy to enter the data onto thewebsite and print your certificate. Finda reporting form at roundtable tonight orvisit the district website.District ExecutiveChris ConeB/503.225.5741ccone@cpcbsa.org

Page 42District CalendarNovember3 Pow Wow, Cub Scout LeaderTraining15 Com’rs Meeting, DistrictCommittee Meeting andRoundtable, 7:00 PM TillamookLDS Church15 Charter Renewal Turn-inDecember1 Scouting for Food20 Roundtable – 7:00 PM, TillamookLDS Church31 Happy New YearCharter Renewal is happeningRemember, that every year we renewthe charter, which basically means thatthe Cascade Pacific Council partners withorganizations within the community toboth offer and provide a Scouting programto the existing youth and to those whowould like to make a difference. Scoutingcan be the avenue that young peopletravelThe task is simplified by going hightech. Go ahead, log on, download yourcharter, make the changes electronically,fill out NEW youth and adult paperwork,get the signatures and finally, turn itin at November’s Roundtable meeting.November 15th is the Council and Districtdeadline as well as Roundtable so pleasecome prepared with your signatures andapplications.Pow Wow is for all Cub ScoutLeadersNovember 3, 2007 is the annualcouncil-wide training for Cub Scoutleaders. To register, log on to www.cpcbsa.org/register, the click on Pow Wow. Do itas early as possible to get the classes youwould like, as it is a first come, first servebasis and limited class size in regards tofilling the classes. It is affordable, fun andyou meet and catch the spirit of Scoutingin a way you cannot describe to someone.I’m sure there will be some sort of prize forhaving the highest percentage of leadersin attendance. We can sooo take this one,ladies and gentlemen! We already have 3of our adults registered. we already have 10adults registered for Pow Wow. Bring yourfriends and enjoy learning together how tostrengthen your Cub Scout program.District ContactsDistrict ChairmanSteve JensenH/503.842.8428t i l l a m o o k di s t r i c tMembership CornerFall Roundup is well under way,as is Charter Renewal. We would liketo welcome to the Tillamook ScoutingFamily St. Peter Lutheran Church inTillamook for becoming a charter partnerand sponsoring a Cub Scout Pack – Pack616. The Committee chair is Katie Springsand the Cubmaster is Virginia Cole. Let’swelcome this new addition to our family!Camp Sign-upsMost of you have just returned fromyour weeklong summer camp experience,be it day camp, Cub Scout resident campor a Boy Scout Summer camp. It’s not tooearly to plan where you’ll be attending nextsummer. Many of you may have madeyour decision while at camp this year. Forour packs, summer camp sign ups begin atPow Wow, November 3rd. For troops, the2009 camping season opens on November5th. The reservation form may be foundonline at www.cpcbsa.org and then filledout and brought with a check for $10 peryouth participant. This process reservesyour unit, your camp, the correct weekfor your unit and helps the council to planaccurately attendance. Thanks for yourPREPAREDNESS!District CommissionerRon EllisonH/503.842.8222Ellison@tillamookbay.ccwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/calapooia/calapooia.htmlCompass PointsScouting for FoodScouting for Food will be organizedby Billy Springs and his Scout assistantJonathan Reeder. Please let Jonathanknow right away if your unit plans onparticipating and with how many walkersyou will have so that he can give you anarea that your pack, troop, team, or crewcan manage and collect as much food aspossible to help with this yearly effort.Please welcome St Peter LutheranChurch as the newest Charter Partner inTillamook District. They chose to partnerwith us for a Cub Scout Pack and so Pack616 has been born. Katie Springs will serveas Committee Chair and Virginia Cole willserve as the Cub master. They look forwardto helping the Cub program grow.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTNoah H of Pack 582 in Tillamook receives his Fill it Up Award from District Executive Sharon LarsonSr. District ExecutiveSharon LarsonB/503.472.3868slarson@cpcbsa.org

Pow Wow November 3rd, 2007This ultimate Cub Scout trainingexperience will be held at Southridge HighSchool in Beaverton. All Cub Scout packsshould have representatives attend thiswonderfull leadership experience. Youmay register at www.cpcbsa.orgPopcorn SaleDelivery will take place on Friday,November 16th at Stewart Stiles Warehouse,495 N Holladay Street, Cornelius.Cub Scout RecruitingFall is the best time of the year to invitenew boys to join packs as they begin a newschool year and plan out their activities.Jim Rossetti, Tuality Membership Chair,has many ideas on how to invite new boysto join. It’s not too late to join Cub Scouts.You may contact Jim, jim.rossetti@jacobs.com regarding fliers, posters, stickers, orother recruiting materials.Introduction To Outdoor LeaderTrainingDo you want to become fully trainedDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanMark McomieH/503.640.4600mmcomie@verizon.nettuality di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 43as a Boy Scout leader? A “trained” patchDistrict CalendarStaff Holiday Partycannot be worn until this course has been All are welcome to attend this annualNovembercompleted. This training will be held at holiday gathering which will take place on1 OA Meeting, 7:17pm, HelvetiaCamp Cooper November 2-4. Carl Yergen Tuesday, December 4th immediate afterCommunity Churchis the Course Director and can be contact our normal monthly district committee2-4 Introduction To Outdoorat 503-647-5393. He will have a super meeting. Please bring a side dish to share!Leadership Skills, Camp Cooper.fantastic staff who will intruct all of the7pm Friday - 12noon on Sunday.outdoor basics. Adult leaders who have aPopcorn Sale TimelineCarl Yergen, Course Directorbetter concept of outdoor skills are betterAll unsold popcorn must be returned6 District Commissioners/prepared to offer a quality program forto John Small, district popcorn kernal byCommittee Meeting, 6:45pm,youth in the Boy Scouts of America. SpaceNovember 2nd. Any product not returnedJackson School Houseis still available! Contact Carl and sign upwill be charged to the unit’s sale. For units8 Charter Turn-In@Roundtable,today.participating in the take order sale, orders7pm, Hillsboro LDS Stake Centerare due no later than 11/7/07. Please include8 Roundtable Meeting, 7pm, Charter Renewalyour paperwork and one check made toHillsboro LDS Stake CenterIt’s time to renew your Scouting CPC to be held for deposit until December14 Charter Turn-In, 7pm, Hillsboro program for another year. All units are 3rd. Product distribution will take place atLDS Stake Centerencouraged to participate in on-line Stewart Stiles warehouse, 495 N. Holladay15 OA Meeting 7:17pm, Helvetia rechartering. Units should have their access St. in Cornelius on Friday, November 16thCommunity Churchcodes from the distribution in October and from 3-5pm. Please contact John Small orall charters are due November 15th. Contact David Noyes with any questions.DecemberDistrict Commissioner Brian Blaisdell to4 District Committee/schedule a turn-in or for any questions.Welcome Mark McomieCommissioner Staff HolidayMark has recently accepted the call toGathering, 6:45pm, Jacksonserve as Tuality District Chairman. He hasTRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSchool Housebeen in Hillsboro for 30 years and recentlySCOUTING13 Roundtable, 7pm, Hillsboro LDSserved as Bishop of the McKay Creek WardStake Centerin the Hillsboro LDS Stake. He comes with31 Good Turn For America Deadlinegreat character and aspirations. Feel free tocontact him with any questions, his contactCHANGES LIVES information is on this page. WelcomeOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTaboard!Friends Of ScoutingThe 2008 FOS campaign will bestarting soon. We cannot have a localScouting program without your unit’ssupport. Save the date of January 9th forour kickoff meeting. Time will be 7pm.Consider conducting a presentation on themerits of Scouting at your Troop’s CourtOf Honor or Pack Blue and Gold banquetnext spring. Feel good about supportingFriends Of Scouting!Scouting For Food- December 1,2007Scouting For Food addresses one ofour communities biggest need during theholiday season- hunger. This is a terrifficservice project for any unit. This is aGoodturn For America service project, soScouts may qualify for two patches: ASFF segment ( free) and the Good TurnFor America patch( From Scout Shop). Becertain to attend November roundtableto pick up flyers, bags, and receive unitterritory. Contact our SFF Chair RichardKeniston for extra bags or segments.Good Turn For AmericaDon’t forget to report unit servicehours by December 31, 2007. If you needyour access code, contact David Noyes. Ifyou don’t report your hours, the Scouts inyour unit may not qualify for a cool patch.District Committee/CommissionerDistrict CommissionerBrian BlaisdellH/503.681.8050Brian.blaisdell@intel.comwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/tuality/index.htmlDistrict DirectorDavid NoyesB/503.225.5731dnoyes@cpcbsa.org

Page 44District CalendarNovember1 District Committee, 7:30 pm,Hilltop Church 20200 SWMartinazzi, Tualatin1 New Leaders Essentials Training3 POWWOW8 Roundtable, Tigard LDS Chapel,15555 SW 98th. 7PM Gather, 7:30opening8 Commissioner Staff Meeting8 Roundtable8 Charters Due!15 Cub Scout Leader SpecificTraining29 Charter Turn In, Last ChanceDecember1 Scouting For Food6 District Meeting13 Roundtable13 Commissioner Meeting13 OA Chapter Meeting13 FOS Pacesetter KickoffKey Priorities for next 60 days1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Conduct Recruitment night and turnin new kidsAttend TrainingLog in to Good Turn for America andreport service projectsSign up for 2007 Summer CampPrepare for Charter Renewal; Attendtraining, Turn in Completed Charterby November RoundtableSell Popcorn and pay attention todeadlinesSign up for PowWowSecure Plans for Scouting for FoodFill up your Dens with Bring aBuddy RecruitingMany Dens across the district are lessthan 6 boys. (Especially Tiger Dens) Plana Bring a Buddy event in your den andhave boys invite their non Scout Friends.At the Scout office we are ready to sendout invitations, as long as you get us theinformation in advance. Have parentsalso invite other parents of Scout age boysto attend. This is a great way of adding acouple more families to your Dens.Popcorn SaleThank you for all units who haveDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanTom KroenH/503.692.2799tkroen@yahoo.comw a p i t i di s t r i c tparticipated in the Popcorn Sale. AllPaperwork and Monies are to be turnedin. The final Popcorn Pickup is November17th at Dennis Moving and Storage offAllen Blvd in Beaverton. If you have anyquestions please contact Cindy Hillyard at503 625-1428, markcindyhillyard@yahoo.com or Todd McDonald.Put the Spring Product Sale onyour Calendar!This year the candy has moved back toHerseys. Meat sticks are still on the productlist and introducing Cookie Dough. Eachunit can decide to sell one, two, or all of theproducts. Earlybird Sign up is February9thPOWWOW is just plain fun!If you have been to POWWOW youknow what I mean. If you have not been,you need to go. The single biggest eventof the year that will definitely help you. AllCub Scout Leaders are invited to attend.The cost is just $10 and you can registeronline by going to www.cpcbsa.org.Sign up for Camp!Cub Leaders can sign up for summercamp at POWWOW. Here is a piece ofadvice. Den Leaders, commit to attendcamp. Set a date you can go, and theninvite the rest of your den to come. Youdo a lot for your den you deserve theright to pick the date for camp. Forms andinformation about camp can be pickedup at roundtable, the council office or byvisiting www.cpcbsa.org/register.Charters due at Nov. RoundtableEvery year each boy, adult, andchartered organization must re-registerwith the Boy Scouts of America. Thisprocess may be very simple or it may be longand drawn out. If you are a COMMITTEECHAIRMAN you are about to enter intothis process. Each unit should plan tohave this process completed in November.Plan on picking up your packet at OctoberRoundtable and returning it completed atthe November Roundtable. Your DistrictCommissioner Staff is ready to help you.If you need any help contact Don Glazierat 503 639-6877 or GlazierD@ohsu.edu.Scouting for FoodDecember 1st is Scouting for Food Day, aterrific service project for any unit. ThisDistrict CommissionerDon GlazierH/503.639.6877glazierd@ohsu.eduCompass Pointsis a Good Turn for America project, soyour Scouts will qualify for two patches:a Scouting for Food segment (free), andthe Good Turn for America patch (fromScout Stores). and they can be contactedfor questions and to sign up for this annualproject.Be certain to attend Novemberroundtable to pick up collection bags.The deadline for Goodturn forAmerica is Dec. 31st.Most units have done service hours butnot reported it. If your unit has participatedin Scouting For Food, Goodwill Good turn,a tree plant or the Flag Placement, chancesare you have qualified for the recognition.Other unit level service projects alsoapply. If you have lost your passwordplease contact Todd McDonald and he willprovide you with one. Otherwise go towww.goodturnforamerica.org and recordyour service you have done. Participatingyouth qualify for a special patch.Be A Friend of Scouting PacesetterBlessed art those who get thingsdone early. Your Unit can be a Pacesetterby coming to the Pacesetter Kickoff at theDecember Roundtable. You must RSVP toTodd McDonald to insure that your unit isenrolled in the Pacesetter Challenge. Thismeans you will have everything you needin December to start your FOS efforts.A time of reflection and thanks.It is this time of year when weare surrounded by family and friends.Together we have a chance to reflect overthe past year. Each year there are ups anddowns. Also, there are special people whostand out in our lives. People who’s acts ofkindness and generosity fill our hearts. Wethink about all those parents and Scoutingvolunteers that have given so much toall our boys. The routine nature of thesegifts almost go unnoticed. Each Scout hasreceived a special blessing from adultswho genuinely care. These gifts of love andkindness are what build young people intoconfident and content adults. On behalf ofthe Great Wapiti District, we would like tothank each adult who has given their timeand money to make Scouting importantin the lives of these young people. Maythe Great Scoutmaster of all good Scoutsbless you and keep you safe this holidayseason.District ExecutiveTodd McDonaldB/503.225.5750tmcdonald@cpcbsa.org

Webelos WoodsWillamette District hosted anotherfantastic Webelos Woods at Butte Creek-Gilbert Ranch.Over 150 Webelos Scouts, Scouters,and parents camped over the weekendbeginning with aFriday evening Campfire programorganized and led by youth leaders fromTroop 20 with skits, songs, run-on’s and aU. S. Flag retirement followed by a crackerbarrel. On Saturday the participantsenjoyed a wide variety of Boy ScoutActivity stations. Fire building with Troop288 and cooking bacon and eggs in a papersack with Troop 20 were two of the favoritestations hosted by the Boy Scout Troops.Webelos said that finding out what theolder boys learn and get to do is what theyare looking forward to do when their BoyScouts. Den Chief Training was again thiswillamette di s t r i c tNovember-December 2007 Page 45year taught by leaders from Troop 108 andDistrict CalendarPopcorn it’s all around you!resulted in 3 new den chiefs receiving their With the District looking at reachingNovemberDen Chief Cords and certificates.another goal, Popcorn sales should reach1 Charter Turn-in (Districtthe 100,000 dollar mark this year TrishCommittee Meeting)Crenshaw nearly surpassed last years total1 District Committee Meeting/FOSsale with the first popcorn order (Show NKickoff, 7 PM, LDS Chapel, 45thSell) of over $$73,000. This would be a firstSt.not only for our District but for the Council1 Commissioners Meeting, 7 PM,as well. So for all of you selling and thoseLDS Chapel, 45th St.of us that are buying, we appreciate what3 PowWowyou do to make this important fundraiser5 2008 Boy Scout Sign-ups beginsuccessful.8 Roundtable, 7 PM, LDS Chapel,45th St.On Line Advancement8 Charter Turn-in, at RoundtableUnit advancement chairs needing12 Charter Turn-in,(District Office,help should call the District office to getSalem)assistance. On Line advancement speeds13 Charter Turn-in,(District Office,up the advancement process for your boysSalem)and will maintain your units membership14 Charter Turn-in,(District Office,roster. Don’t let this necessary membershipSalem)management tool get away from you. Start15 Charter Turn-in,(District Office,using it today!Salem)Salem Service Center Make Over29 FOS Community Kickoff 2008If you were driving down LibertyDecemberRoad looking out for the baby blue Scout1 Scouting for FoodOffice and ended up having to turn around3 Nominating Committee Meetingin Roth’ parking lot you now know that6 District Committee meeting, 7the office has a fresh coat of paint insidePM, LDS Chapel, 45th St.and out. Painting was accomplished with6 Commissioners staff Meeting, 7the help of the United Way, Target and thePM, LDS Chapel, 45th St.South Salem Rotary Club. In addition to the13 Roundtable, 7 PM, LDS Chapel,painting the Scout Shop is getting bigger45th St.with a remodel of the Scout Store to makeit easier to find what you need or maybe tosee something cool that you don’t have butgot to have. So stop on in and see what hasbeen going on its looking great.District ContactsDistrict ChairmanVance DayB/503.399.2667H/503.363.0748vddpc@aol.comScouting for Food -December 1,2007Service to those less fortunate can beas simple as asking for a can of soup. Thelargest national Scouting service project isScouting for Food, the annual food drive toreplenish the shelves of local food banks.Please make arrangements to have Scoutsout collecting canned goods for this worthycause.Friends of ScoutingThe district is completing FOS 2007andpreparing for 2008. Now is the time to thinktax deduction for this year and budgetingcontributions for next year.Anyone needing more informationregarding the importance of giving backto the Scouting program and safeguardingits future please contact Dale Foster at503.581.6601 ext 206.Centennial Quality AwardsThe successful implementation ofthis award program depends upon eachlevel of Scouting taking its role seriously.If everyone does their part, we will besuccessful in providing a quality programexperience. There are specific items to doat each level to monitor the success of theprogram. Units will be able to pick up their2008 Commitment Forms by January andwill need to have them turned in no laterthan February 15. These forms identifyspecific goals that will ensure that a qualityprogram is provided to all youth members.For more information on the award and itsguidelines please contact the Salem ServiceCenter 503-581-6601.District CommissionerSteve PotterH/503.873.2384spotter67@verizon.netDistrict DirectorSteven UtterB/503.581.6602sutter@cpcbsa.orgSr. District ExecutiveDale FosterB/503.581.6602 ext. 206dfoster@cpcbsa.org

Page 46District CalendarNovember27 Venturing Program meetingDecemberNo Scheduled MeetingsWinter lodge programsOn two weekends in February, (8-9for general and 22-23 being a special LDSweekend), there will be an opportunity forVenture Crews to go up onto the mountainand use our great winter lodges. It’s thebest chance to play in the snow. Sign up atthe Council Service Center, and Call DennisMcgary, the Council Vice President ofVenturing, for more info on the program.Adventure Trek multi-sport race2008Venture Crews can now sign up forAdventure Trek 2008 on August 4-9, whichContactsCouncil Vice President, VenturingDennis McGary503.579.3140drmcgary@comcast.netDistrict CalendarNovember1 Fleet Staff Mtg2-4 SALT8 Skippers and MatesDecember6 Fleet Staff Mtg13 Skippers and Mates10 -20 Christmas ShipsWelcome the newest member of the SeaScout family Lake Groove ship 73. Theunit is so new that the crew has not chosenits name. Chartered by the Lake GrovePresbyterian Church, Tom Helwig is theSkipper for 73 and Richard Van Hoomissenwill serve as the Committee Chair. 73entered the program demonstrating itsopportunism when Sea Scout DistrictCommissioner Phil Owens, made adonation Tom and his crew where Johnnyon the spot. As you can see in the picture73 is already enjoying the fruits of its labor.District ContactsDistrict ChairmanJim LarsenH/360.695.0867v a r s i t y an d ve n t u r i n gis our premiere competitive wildernessevent. Teams of 4-6 can sign up from crewsto compete. The trek will include racingon water, bikes, and running/hiking. Lookfor flyers at roundtable.Come on down to the CabinetmeetingAdults and youth alike are welcometo join the active Venturers in the CouncilCabinet. The Cabinet needs help putting onevents throughout the year, and promotingthe Venturing Program throughout thecouncil. They meet the fourth Tuesday ofevery month at the Council Office.Council Adviser to VenturingScot ForbesB/503.225.5736sforbes@cpcbsa.orgs e a Sc o u t sSkipper Helwig says the unit has severalneeds; an expert sailor to serve as mate,training, and a boat house. Ship 73 meetsevery Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at the LakeGrove Church, way to go guys!Follow upCity of Roses crewman Kevan Stoecklerhas completed his guest participate inthe US Coast Guard Academy’s AIMprogram. Kevan’s mom Robin Stoecklerwas beaming with pride when she spokeof Kevin’s participation; “Kevin loved it.He had an incredible time and it help hima lot”. Kevan has aspirations of attendingthe Coast guard Academy and becomingan officer in the Coast Guard. He is startinghis senior year in high school.America’s Tall Ship, the Coast GuardBarque Eagle, has announced its 2008summer training schedule, including astay in Astoria, Oregon. The Eagle willport June 12 - 16, 2008. on its tour of theU.S., Mexico and Canada. The Eagle, theDistrict CommissionerPhil OwenB/503.244.7986Lake Grove Ship 73 in actionDistrict ExecutiveVernard TaylorB/503.225.5743vtaylor@cpcbsa.orgCompass PointsTRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTonly square-rigged sailing ship in UnitedStates government service, was originallycommissioned the Horst Wessel in 1936by Germany and was used as one of threetraining ships operated by Nazi Germanyto train navy cadets. Taken as a war prizeby the United States in 1946 and renamed,the Eagle now allows the Coast Guard’sfuture officers to apply the navigation,engineering, and leadership training theyreceive in classes at the Academy to reallifechallenges on the sea.

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{INSERT YOUR COMPANYADVERTISEMENT HERE}Advertise with the Compass Points andReach a Targeted Marketof Over 11,000 Scouting Volunteers!For Ad Space Prices and Availability,Call 503.225.5767Donate a Car or BoatDonate any used complete vehicle orboat. (It could be a car, truck, recreationalvehicle, or boat.) The Cascade PacificCouncil, BSA and Volunteers ofAmerica, Inc. (VOA) have joined forcesin efforts to raise money for programs.Donations are tax deductible to theextent of the law and any vehicle willbe picked up for free. Contact ShelleyStaudinger at 503.225.5748Note: Tax laws changed on January 1, 2005. Forvehicles up to $500 in value, the donor will state thevalue. For vehicles over $500 in value, the donor willbe able to claim only the actual amount the charityreceives for the vehicle. In our case, vehicles are soldat auction by the Volunteers of America. As always,it is suggested that a donor consult his or her taxprofessional for information. These tax laws alsoapply for charitable donations of other goods as well.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT