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Page 22009 – First Quarter Report!Fantastic! Extraordinary!A winningcombination!! Congratulationsto allVolunteer Leaders!!The above wordsconvey my thoughtsas I write this edition’sScout Executive’scolumn. You, theRon GarlandScout Executivethousands of volunteers of Cascade PacificCouncil, are to be congratulated.Your council ended March as follows:• With membership growth in Cub Scouts,Boy Scouts, and Venturing• Sound financially – the FOS campaignhad raised $1,008,532, representing 53%of the total goal.• Summer camps were filling fast, exceedingeven the great year of 2008. Thisis particularly important in the current economicclimate.• 152 young men had achieved the rankof Eagle Scout.• The Order of the Arrow held a tremendouslysuccessful Rendezvous at Camp Meriwether.• Soccer & Scouting continued to grow.• Many community service projects completed.• Scouting’s 99th birthday celebrated inFebruary.• 11 troops filled for 2010 National Jamboree(419 youth and 56 adults).Hooked on ScoutingHow would you like to capture Cub Scoutsand their parents earlier, excite themmore & keep them longer? Spring recruitingis a critical step towards that goal!This time of year offers some key advantagesfor both packs and families. Scoutsthat join in the spring will have an opportunityto attend camp right away; this is ahighlight that will keep them and their parentsexcited and engaged well beyond theclosing campfire. Enthusiastic parents, whohave seen the benefit of Scouting firsthand,are then more likely to step up into leadershiproles.Beginning in March and continuingthrough June, packs across the council will beparticipating in a “Get Hooked on Scouting!”campaign. This coordinated spring recruitmentrelies on a three tiered approach:1. Peer to peer recruiting.2. Fishing derbies supported by the districtand council.100% Quality Districts in 2010noteworthyAs we continue with 2009 it is importantthat we look forward to the many excitingactivities and share those opportunitieswith our friends and neighbors.Here are some exciting things to lookforward to:• Summer camp - Every youth shouldhave the opportunity to spend sometime at one of our great camps.• Cascade Pacific Council CentennialAward - As a unit you can earn a greatcollectible council shoulder patch as youcelebrate Scouting’s first century.• A Year of Celebration - The Nationalprogram celebrating Scouting’s 100years.• Hooked on Scouting - What a fantasticway to get kids outside and excitedabout Scouting!I hope that you all will join me in a wonderfulspring and summer time of Scouting.Get out there and make sure our youth arehaving the best character building experiencespossible. Your hard work and dedicationto the programwill pay offdearly throughall the lives thatare changed.Thank you foryour commitment.Scouting reallydoes ChangeLives.3. Summer camp and summertime packactivities.Peer to peer recruiting- from both Scouts andpack leaders- is the most impactful way toreach out to new families. In a one on one,face to face conversation, enthusiasm forthe opportunities and fun of Scouting canshine through. Encourage pack parents totalk with other parents in the bleachers ofContinued pg. 3...Compass PointsEarly Bird CampPayments Due May15, 2009The early bird deadline for camp paymentsis nearly here, which is a great opportunityto save on camp fees. A few reminders:• Accurate attendance projections are important,as they allow as many Scoutsas possible to attend, and allow campmanagers to purchase adequate supplies.Please be as accurate as possiblewhen updating your reservation.Please inform the council whenever youanticipate an increase or decrease inyour unit’s attendance.• Decreases in youth attendance prior to••••May 16, 2009 will result in a transferof the initial $10 deposit and theMarch 15, $50 session guarantee payment.Decreases in youth attendance afterMay 16, 2009 through two weeks priorto camp will result in a forfeiture of$60 per Scout.Decreases in youth attendance less thantwo weeks prior to camp will result ina forfeiture of the entire fee.Scouts unable to attend camp for rea-sons that meet the council refund criteria,as printed on the camp reservationform and in the camp leaderguides, may qualify for a partial refundif and when a Refund Form is submittedwhile the unit is at camp.Please see the camp reservation form,pages three and four, for specific detailson camp payments and refunds.This information is also available incamp leader guides. All of these documentsare readily available at www.cpcbsa.org/downloads.

noteworthy Page 3Spring 2009 Page 3Hooked on ScoutingContinued from pg. 2...soccer and baseball games; reach out toparents of kindergarten-age boys and invitethem to a pack picnic (or a fishing derby!);and talk with other parents at churchor while volunteering at a school. Youth cantake “business cards” or pack event invitationsto school with them, and hand themout to other boys in the classroom and inthe younger grades.There are few things that are more funthan fishing! Council wide packs will have anopportunity to participate in district fishingderbies. These events add excitement to thecampaign, but are also an excellent venuefor peer to peer recruitment. Participantsat these events will have an opportunity toboth catch fish and qualify for two awards;the fishing belt loop and the BRAND NEWfishing segment.To set the hook for new Scouts and theirparents, provide a short calendar listing denand pack activities through the balance ofthe spring and summer. Once they register,they can participate with your pack or denat a pack picnic, summer camp (current kindergartnerscan attend day camp this summer),family camps, hikes throughout thearea, and any other fun activities you haveplanned this summer.While supplies last, new Cub Scouts willreceive a Plano six compartment tackle boxwith gear. As it all starts with excited units,packs that grow by 10% over June 30th oflast year will receive a special patch foreach of their member. Check out www.cpcbsa.org/hookedonScoutingfor more information.(Tackle box)Get Hooked on Scouting is generouslysponsored by The Oregon Wildlife HeritageFoundation, Horning’s Hideout, andthe Oregon and Washington Departmentsof Fish and Wildlife.Where is a Fishing Derby Near You?April 18th - Eagle Valley DistrictLocation: Sheridan PondTime: 9am - 12 pmApril 19th - Calapooia DistrictLocation: Waverly ParkTime: 7am - 12 pmApril 25th - Willamette DistrictLocation: Cascade Gateway ParkWalter Wirth PondTime: 10am - 2 pmMay 2nd -Three Rivers DistrictLocation: Canby PondCanby Community ParkTime: 9am - 12pmMay 2nd - Chinook DistrictLocation: Trojan ParkTime: 8am - 12pmMay 2nd - Sunset Trail DistrictLocation: Horning’s HideoutTime: 10am - 2pmwww.horningshideout.comHooked on Scouting isgenerously sponsored by:May 9th - Thunderbird / NorthClackamas DistrictsLocation: Salish PondsTime: 8am - 1pmMay 9th - Mid-Columbia DistrictLocation: Camp BaldwinTime: am - pmMay 9th - Wapiti / Pioneer DistrictLocation: St Louis PondsTime: 10am - 2pmMay 9th - Tuality DistrictLocation: Dorman PondTime: am - pmMay 16th - Ft. Vancouver, ColumbiaGorge, Silver Star DistrictsLocation: Salmon Creek ParkKlineline PondTime: 9am - 2pmFor more information, please visit www.cpcbsa.org/hookedonScouting.Or ContactChris Baker @ 503 225-5707100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 4Be a part of history with The Centurion Achievement AwardThe Cascade Pacific Council EndowmentCommittee has created a significant wayto encourage growth to the endowment fundand unique way to recognize donors withthe Centurion Achievement Award campaign.This campaign is to help celebrate our Centennialin 2010, encourage contributions,and stimulate planned giving. A Centurionis a person, couple, estate or foundationthat gives or commits to give at least $100for each of the 100 years Scouting has existedin America. This contribution is in additionto, and should not diminish or replace,annual gifts to the council’s Friends of Scoutingcampaign.A Centurion gift will be credited tothe council’s Endowment Fund to perpetuateScouting’s mission in the council overthe next 100 years. A gift may be made100% Quality Districts in 2010in lump sum cash, in paymentsover time, in stock,in a form that can be liquidatedwith a value of atleast $10,000, a life insurancepolicy or a beneficialcommitment in LastWill and Testament.A donor is recognizedwith a unique CenturionAchievement Awardframed certificate, goldfleur de lis medallion, lifetimemembership in theScouting Heritage Society,and special presentationat a Board of Directorsmtg. The campaign runsthrough Dec. 31, 2010.Compass Pointsf e at u r e s SPRING 20097 2009 Silver Beavers AnnouncedJoin us in celebrating these outstandingvolunteers at the Council Court of Honor.8 BSA Fiscal PoliciesMany units have questions about their taxstatus. Here are some FAQ’s to help.9 Boy Scouts of America Turns 100Council’s 100th Celebration Committee isinviting everyone to join in the FUN!14 OA Project at Camp IrelandWauna La Montay Lodge of Order of theArrow is actively building an obstacle coursefor Cub Scouts to enjoy this summer.16 New BSA Medical FormThere is a new medical form that willreplace the current Class I/II and ClassIII forms.25 Scouts Shine at the ShowCPC volunteers showcased their outdoor andgardening knowledge at the Yard, Garden &Patio show in their “Kids Digs” display.Volume 62, No. 22 Scout Executive’s Message5 Advancement Chair Roster15 Membership Chair Roster18 Training Chair Roster12 Commissioner’s Message27-37 District PagesCompass PointsPublished Four 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:Starting in 2009 issues will be published quarterlyWinter: Dec 22; Spring: March 22;Summer: June 22; Fall: September 22Council 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:PresidentGene GrantCouncil CommissionerJeff SmithTreasurerDavid L. QuiveyScout ExecutiveRonald W. GarlandCascade Pacific Council’s Endowment Committee and the first six Centurions celebrating100 years of Scouting. Robert Dernedde, Chair, Matthew Kibbe, Endowment CommitteeMember, Brian Bell, Endowment Committee Member, Ted Simpson, Endowment CommitteeMember, Richard Silliman, Past Council President, Michael J. McKelvey, Pacific UniversityDevelopment Director.

Spring 2009 Page 5Do You Know Who To Call With Questions?When you have a question about advancementor Eagle projects do youknow who to call? In each district there arededicated volunteers who are ready to helpanswer your questions. In the chart belowwe have listed the Advancement Chair andEagle Chair for each district. Families shouldstart by talking with their unit leaders, but ifCouncil Advancement CommitteeVice President Shari Spencer 541.258.5327 sdsportland@yahoo.comProcess & Review Rob McDonald 503.245.2564 mcdonaro@ohsu.eduTraining Coordinator Peter Harding 503.981.9269 wood_harding@msn.comVenturing Advancement Chair Robin Stoeckler 503.641.2956 coastymom@verizon.netSpecial Needs Scouting Kenneth Ettinger 503.526.0718 rshakeman@aol.comAwards & Recognitions Robin Foleen 503.439.1441 robin.foleen@transcore.comAdvancement/Eagle ChairsCalapooia Adv. William Falk 541. 369.2394 wfalk@dswebnet.comCalapooia Eagle Jeff Thompson 541.740.8409 5thompsonsare@comcast.netChinook 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 gentlejohn@mac.comColumbia Gorge Eagle Ronald Shake 360.885.9467 rshakeman@aol.comEagle 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 celsmore@netcnt.netN. Clackamas Adv. John McGrath 503.771.4513 mcgrath1@mindspring.comN. Clackamas Eagle Sally Warnke 503.698.6406 dhwarnke@comcast.netPioneer Adv. Lois Lowe 503.245.9138 loislowe49@gmail.comPioneer Eagle Gary Chambers 503.635.5456 gary.chambers@comcast.netSilver Star Adv. Debi McElveny 360.254.4301 mikendeb@spiritone.comSilver Star Eagle Dick Lang 360.882.4982 dick@lang.orgSunset Trail Adv. Dawn Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.netSunset Trail Eagle. Michael Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.netThree Rivers Adv. Dennis Nguyen 503. 454.1999 dennisnguyen@comcast.netThree Rivers Eagle Tom Helwig 503.625.2714 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 bpinkerton@hughes.netWillamette Eagle Bill Shaffer 503.393.1773 no e-mailQuartermasteryou still have questions please look to yourdistrict volunteers. Volunteers work hardto be knowledgeable and to answer questionsfor units.Advancement is such an important partof the Scouting program that we want tomake sure everyone has accurate informationfor their program.Sea Scouts Adv. Cindy Calderwood 503.544.9313 silvac@ohsu.eduEarn Merit Badges atSummer CampThere is more to summer camp than just receivingmerit badges. A partial completionof a merit badge is okay. The fact thata merit badge is offered at camp is not anassurance that badge requirements can becompleted in full at camp. Many badges nowrequire work that covers a period of timelonger than five days, or for other reasonsmay not be completed at camp. Scouts (andleaders) should be counseled that a ‘partial’is not a failure…it is partial completion towardan eventual success.Requirements for merit badges offeredat camp will be honored as printedin the current Boy Scout Requirements book(#33125B). Requirements cannot and willnot be altered by summer camp staff; andwill be taught as fully as possible at camp.Partials will be awarded for badges whererequirements are not possible to fully completeat camp so that Scouts may completethem with a local merit badge counselor athome. Partials may be completed any timeprior to a Scout’s 18th birthday (there is noone-year limit). A Scoutmaster may certifyin writing that a Scout has completed individualrequirements prior to camp (such asnight camping or hikes completed), whichwill satisfy the camp counselor.Contact the camping departmentat 503.226.3423 or Council AdvancementVice President Shari Spencer at541.258.5327.Look for your 100th Anniversary FieldGuide at the May Roundtable!100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 6Risk Management Corner - Entering the Risk Zone100% Quality Districts in 2010Compass PointsIt’s early afternoon, and except for a brief ers, however, is late at night. The number of drivers take unnecessary risks.stop for lunch, you’ve been driving for fatigue-related collisions in an average day • Meet the driver qualifications on theclose to six hours on your way home froma spring break high adventure activity. Inthe van with you are six Boy Scouts. But insoars from just over 200 per hour at 7 p.m.to 900 per hour by midnight and peaks atmore than 1,100 at 2 a.m. After that, the •tour permit, and limiting driving timeaccording to BSA specifications.Limit the number of passengers to thesharp contrast to the loud talk and horseplaythat marked the beginning of the trip,all of them are now fast asleep – and so isthe Scouter in the other front seat, who wassupposed to stay awake and talk to you. Inthe past few minutes, you’ve noticed yournumber declines sharply, but doesn’t returnto the 200-to-300-per-hour level until nearly9 a.m.The BSA’s Risk Management and Marketingdivisions have created a nationwidecampaign aimed at alerting volunteer Scouters•number of seats with safety belts. Ensurethat passengers remain in theirseats with belts secured. Ensure that noone rides outside the passenger compartmentor cab of any vehicle.Drive with headlights turned on, beowneyes getting heavy, too, as some of theblood that carries oxygen to your brain andkeeps you alert is diverted to your stomachto help digest your lunch. You yawn.to the perils of “the risk zone.” “Stud-ies of over-the-road truckers show that evenprofessional drivers can’t always determinetheir own mental condition, and there’s also a •cause the extra moments of visual contactprovided by the headlights mightbe enough to prevent some accidents.Review, understand, and comply withIn your rearview mirror, you can see asecond, well-loaded van carrying the restof the troop, but as you squint at the arrowstraightlot of denial about being too tired to drive,”says BSA Director of Audiovisual John Clarkson.“We hope to raise Scouter’s awareness •all BSA rules and procedures that pertainto vehicle safety.File a Local and/or National Tour Peralone.highway ahead, you feel very muchBefore you realize it, you nod off.Your eyes seem to close for only a split second,that the leading risk factor in driving is whenone isn’t in tiptop condition for it.”How to Avoid the Risk Zonemit. Pay attention to each of the policiesand reminders printed on the TourPermit form.but by the time you jerk awake, two To recognize when you’re in “the risk zone” • Check the vehicle for good mechani-wheels of the van are almost on the shoulderand help you steer clear of it, safety ex-cal condition.of the road. You shake yourself vigorpertsoffer tips below:ously and turn up the radio. “I’m O.K.,” you • Make sure to get plenty of sleep thetell yourself. “I just got a little groggy. I’ll night before a trip. Reporting ProceduresIbe fine in a minute.”• Drive only during the daytime. Stop n the event of a serious injury or illnessWhether you know it or not, you’ve just and sleep at night.on a unit campout it is critical that afterentered “the risk zone”• Take a break securing medical attention for the affected– a dark region ofphysical and mentalfatigue in which suddendeath could lie in•every 75 to 100 miles,especially in the afternoon.Travel with twoScout or Scouter and notifyingtheir family you contact the Scout Officeregarding the incident. For purposesof reporting, a serious injury or illnesswait for you and theadults in each vehiclewhenever possi-• Any period of unconsciousness;includes:Scouts whose safety isin your hands. Moreble. If this can’t be • Any hospital inpatient admission; orthan 43,000 Americansdone, assign an older • Any surgical intervention other thandie in traffic ac-cidents each year.According to studiesconducted on several major U.S. turnpikes, •youth to be your “copilot”and make surehe stays awake.Always stop when you detect even onethe suturing of the skin or setting ofsimple fractures.Reportable fatalities include those due tonatural causes (e.g., heart attacks), accidents,roughly half of all fatal crashes were causedby drowsy motorists who ignored “the riskof the following critical warning signals:continual yawning; difficulty focusingsuicides, and homicides.Before calling the council, please gatheror keeping your eyes open; trou-the following information:zone” and kept on driving. So what are yougoing to do?ble keeping your head up; wandering • Information about injured/ill personWhen you find yourself in “the risk zone,”the National Safety Council, the AAA Foundationor disconnected thoughts; drifting betweenlanes or onto the shoulder; re-including name, address, phone number,parents name and address, agefor Traffic Safety, and other authorpeatedlyjerking the steering wheel to or birthdateities unanimously urge stopping the car as stay on course; missing traffic signals • Description of what happened includquicklyas possible and allowing the fatigue and warning signs.ing locationand drowsiness to pass – even if it means Vehicle Safety Guidelines• Leader in charge at the time includbeinglate to your destination. Surprisinglyperhaps, statistics show that 2 p.m. is one pertaining to vehicle safety:• Date and time that medical servicesPlease remember the following guidelines ing address and phone numberof the most dangerous times during the daylighthours for fatigue-related collisions. But laws, including posted speed limits. • While we hope these types of• Comply with all state and local traffic and authorities were calledtaking even a short break can help tremendously.• Drive defensively, including watching incidents and injuries do not occur atBy far the most dangerous time for driv-traffic, taking no chances, and using extracaution. Remember that aggressiveScouting functions it’s important toknow what to do if they do happen.

Spring 2009 Page 7BSA Aquatics ChangesThe National BSA organization has modifiedaquatics training to better serve unitleaders by introducing two new courses foradult leaders. The new training courses aretitled Aquatics Supervision: Swimming andWater Rescue, and Aquatics Supervision:Paddle Craft Safety.These new Aquatics Supervision courseswill take the place of the former BSA Lifeguardprogram for unit leaders, and willconcentrate in hands-on skills training. TheseAquatics Supervision coursesprovide the skills trainingto supplement the currentlyavailablesafety policy trainingprograms, Safe SwimDefense and Safety Afloat,which are available onlineat www.myScouting.org.Currently, leaders takingunits on swimming or boatingoutings are only requiredto have Safe Swim Defenseand/or Safety Afloat policytraining. The Aquatics Supervisionskills courses will be optionalfor now, but are anticipatedto become required ata later date.Aquatics Supervisioncourses will be available atBaldwin, Meriwether, and Pioneerthis summer. Persons age 16 and oldermay take these courses, which are anticipatedto be presented Mondaythrough Thursday mornings,with each taking two morningsto complete.Unit leaders are encouragedto visit www.myScouting.orgto complete the onlinecourses Safe SwimDefense and Safety Afloatas a minimum level of policyand procedure awareness.Annual Council Court of Honor - May 26, 2009Congratulations to the New Silver BeaverRecipients... All 23 of Them!What is a Silver Beaver? Someone whohas an intangible Scouting spirit whois a model person, a contributing memberof society and provides leadership throughservice to others. The provide an significantcontribution to the community, not justthe Scouting community, with long term dedicationand sacrifice.Join fellow Scouters at the Council Courtof Honor on May 26, 2009 at 7 p.m. foran evening of celebration of BSA volunteers.This will be a night of honor for a specialgroup the newest Silver Beaver recipients.The Silver Beaver is the highest award thata council may present. Heroism Award recipientswill also be recognized.The Council Court of Honor will be heldat Tualatin High School Auditorium, 22300SW Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin. This locationprovides ample parking on both sidesof the school building. Attendees can congratulatefriends, while enjoying refreshmentsafter the ceremony.Tickets may be purchased at the pre-registeredprice of $8 per person or purchasedat the door for $10 per person. Place reservationsat www.cpcbsa.org/register.Please congratulate these 23 new outstandingSilver Beavers, who will be presentedthe Silver Beaver Award at the CouncilCourt of Honor.• Mike Anderson - Columbia Gorge• Tim Calderwood - Sea Scouts• Joe Carter - Lewis & Clark• Marvin Cooper - Chinook• Vance Day - Council• Bob Dernedde -Council• Dave Frank - Ft Vancouver• Kim Graboyes - Sunset Trail• Gary Jaskowiak -Thunderbird• Julia MacDougal - Ft Vancouver• Michael McElveny - Silver Star• John McGrath - North Clackamas• John Miller - Thunderbird• Cleon Moen - Chinook• Terry Ogle - Ft Vancouver• Terry Oyama - Sunset Trail• Rick Piper - Pioneer• Mike Ransom - Calapooia• Sheryl Shake - Columbia Gorge• Michele Sullivan - ColumbiaGorge• Cott Thompson - Willamette• Jesse Villafranca - ColumbiaGorge• Paul White - WapitiOnce leaders have completedthese courses, completionof the two new Aquatics Supervisioncourses is also encouraged.The new council aquaticscommittee is developingalternatives for leaders toalso complete Aquatics Supervisioncourses at times otherthan during summer camp. These will beannounced as they are developed, and willbe found in Compass Points and online atthe council website.The BSA Lifeguard program is no longerbe applicable to unit leaders or youthmembers; it has been revised and upgradedto reflect the continually increasing regulationsfor professional-lifeguard certificationrequired for persons working as lifeguardsat summer camps, and emphasizes rescueswith equipment not normally available tounits such as rescue tubes, backboards andAEDs. BSA Lifeguard now aligns very closelyto the American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguardcertification (and uses the same trainingmaterials), so unit leaders or youth membersseeking advanced Lifeguarding trainingare encouraged to pursue locally availableRed Cross Waterfront Lifeguard courses.Interested personsmay contactJim Hill, Directorof Camping& Properties at503.226.3423jhill@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 8Fiscal Policies and Procedures for BSA UnitsMany units have questions about theirtax status. Below are some FrequentlyAsked Questions to help you and your unitcommittee navigate the waters. By readingthrough these and discussing them with yourunit committee you should be able to understandhow your unit fits in the IRS codes. Ifyou still have questions please contact yourDistrict Executive for more help.Should our unit have a checking or savingsaccount?Yes – Unit funds should be depositedin a checking or savings account that requirestwo signatures on every check or withdrawal.The unit leader could be one of thesignees but it is recommended it be a committeeperson. It could be that the unit leadershave a petty cash fund (the limit set bythe committee), which is accounted for withreceipts each month.Does a pack or troop need its own taxidentification number? If so, where dowe get it?All units need a tax ID number (also referredto as an “EIN” – Employer IdentificationNumber). Units should NOT use theSocial Security number of an adult leader.If they do, the IRS will attribute all bankingtransactions, unit purchases, etc. to thatleader as an individual. Units may use thetax ID number of their chartering organization,if given permission. This may be especiallyuseful for the unit if that organizationis tax-exempt.Most units obtain their own tax ID numberby completing IRS Form SS-4. There isno cost involved. The current form and instructionsare available on the IRS Web site(www.irs.gov). Also, the IRS now allows youto provide the information over the phoneand immediately receive a unit EIN. The IRS“tax ID hotline” is 800-829-4933.Who is responsible for the finances ofthe unit?The unit committee is responsible for theunits’ finances. A treasurer is assigned andthe committee chairperson should receivethe bank statement to reconcile monthly. Allunit funds should pass through the bank account;this includes but is not limited to dues,money from unit fundraisers, product sales,and gifts. An exception might be registrationfees which are collected as part of an organizedSchool Night program. In this case,fees are collected by district/council representativesand are transmitted to the Scoutservice center.100% Quality Districts in 2010Should our unit consider insuring our unitequipment?Yes – it is suggested that your unit insureit’s equipment. Remember, the charteredorganization owns the unit, and allfunds and equipment used by the unit remainthe responsibility of the chartered organizationas long as the charter issued bythe BSA remains in place. It is recommendedthat annually an inventory be given tothe chartered partner of the unit’s equipment.What happens to the unit funds and equipmentshould the unit dissolve?In the event of the dissolution of a unitor the revocation or lapse of its charter, theunit committee shall apply unit funds andproperty to the payment of unit obligationsand shall turn over the surplus, if any, to thelocal council. In the case of achartered organization, anyfunds or equipment which mayhave been secured as propertyof the unit shall be held intrust by the chartering organizationor the council, as maybe agreed upon, pending reorganizationof the unit or forthe promotion of the programof the Boy Scouts of America.When should our unit submita BSA Unit Money-EarningApplication?For all unit fund raising – All unit money-earningprojects must be approved inadvance by using BSA’s Unit Money-EarningApplication. Approval must be made by thechartered organization and the local council.Is our pack or troop considered tax-exemptby the IRS?That depends on who sponsors yourpack, troop, or unit. The only time a unit canbe considered “tax-exempt” is if its sponsoringorganization is also tax-exempt. TheBSA National Council grants a charter to religiousorganizations, service clubs, businesses,and others who want to sponsor a Scoutunit. A unit is actually “owned” by its charteredorganization. Chartered organizationsvary widely in tax status, but the tax statusof your unit is the same as that of yourchartering partner.What is the IRS Form 990-N and does ourunit need to file annually with the IRS aelectronic postcard 990-N?All unitsneed a tax IDnumber (alsoreferred toas an “EIN”– EmployerIdentificationNumber).Compass PointsIn 2008 the IRS introduced a new, abbreviatedfiling for small tax-exempt organizationswith annual gross receipt of lessthan $25,000: Form 990-N. The BSA nationaloffice consulted with the IRS and outsidecounsel about if this new filing requirementapplies to Cub Scout packs, Boy Scouttroops, Venturing crews, and other units. Intheir opinion, most Scout units do not haveto file the new Form 990-N. The only exceptionis for the very small number of unitsthat have filed for separate, federal tax-exemptstatus under Section 501(c)(3) of theInternal Revenue Code. Those units must fileeither Form 990-N (if their annual gross receiptswere less than $25,000) or the moredetailed Form 990 or 990EZ (if annual grossreceipts were $25,000 or more).Can our pack or troop be covered under theBSA’s group exemption?No. The IRS only allows localcouncils (and council trustfunds) to be included underthe BSA group exemption.Packs, troops, and otherScout units cannot be includedunder the BSA group exemptionbecause they “belong” totheir chartering organization.(Note: tax issues for Girl Scouttroops are handled differentlyby the IRS because of howtheir cookie sales are structured).A volunteer suggested thatour unit apply for its own tax-exempt status.Can we?Units should not incorporate or applyfor their own tax-exempt status. For onething, units are not legal entities. Even if theywere, this is an expensive and time-consumingprocess. Units are only permitted to raisefunds through approved unit money-earningprojects. Units could lose their charter ifthey tried to get their own tax-exempt statusand solicit tax deductible gifts.We can’t solicit gifts for our unit?No. Simply put, units are not permittedto solicit any gifts. Both the Charter and Bylawsand the Rules and Regulations of theBSA make this very clear – only local councilsmay solicit individuals, corporations, UnitedWays, or foundations for gifts in supportof Scouting. Units, unit leaders, and youthmembers may not solicit gifts in the nameof Scouting or in support of unit needs andactivities (except in unusual circumstancesContinued on page 17...

Spring 2009 Page 9Boy Scouts of America Turns 100 year old in 2010BSA’s 100th birthday celebration is approachingfast and our Council’s 100thCelebration Committee is inviting everyoneto join in the FUN next year and help celebratethis special time in Scouting.One of the activities that are currentlytaking place is the nominations for the NationalHall of Leadership. This is a chancefor individuals to nominate those who havedemonstrated Extraordinary Leadership andScouting virtues in ways that make a meaningfuldifference in the lives of others. Ifyou would like to nominate someone to beconsidered for this award, go to the councilweb site (www.cpcbsa.org) and then clickon the National Hall of Leadership icon onthe left side. This will take you straight tothe nomination page.There are three age categories to choosefrom: 13 and younger, 17 and younger and,18 and older. The person only needs to havebeen registered for one year in Scouting.They do not have to be currently registered.There will be several choices of Scouting positionsas well as Community/Alumnus relatedpositions to choose from. You will needthe nominees contact information and if theydon’t have email, your email in that box willdo since it is required. You will also be askedwhat Region/Area. (We are Western RegionArea 1). For those who live within theWillamette, Eagle Valley or Calapooia Districtsplease remember to put a ‘7’ in front ofthe unit number so you will not be confusedwith units from other areas. Then in 450words or less, tell your storythe nominee. Please be sureto read the print in red atthe bottom before clickingthe submit button. This opportunitycloses February8, 2010 please take theopportunity and nominatesomeone TODAY.When you receiveyour Unit PlanningPacket this spring atroundtable, the unitwill find a 100thCelebration FieldGuide. The 100thCelebration Committeeis includingaboutBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICACascade Pacific Councilwww.cpcbsa.orgthis in the planningpacket sothat when yourunit plans it’sprogram forthe next Scoutingyear, you can includelots of celebration ideas. There willbe ideas for District, Ship, Crew, Team, Troop1 0 0 t h a n n i v e r s a r yfield guideEarn Special 100th Anniversary AwardsA Year of Celebration – A Century of Makinga Difference is an awards program developedspecially for the 100th Anniversaryof the Boy Scouts of America.There are five awards, eachbased on one of the fivecore values of theBoy Scouts ofAmerica: Leadership,Achievement,Community Service,Character and theOutdoors. The awardis a uniquely designedpatch of the 100th Anniversaryemblem with slotsto hold special award markersfor each pillar of the program.Individuals will be able to displayall earned awards at the same timeon their uniforms by attaching awardmarkers to the patch.Each award has different requirementsdepending upon age. Cub Scouts have a setof requirements, as do Boy Scouts, Ventur-and Pack events, as well as events for Squads,Patrols, and Dens to help provide a SPEC-TACULAR series of celebration events withinyour community. Let us show our communitieshow proud we are to be involvedwith Scouting and thank them for theirsupport.In the Guidebook,you will also find informationon an opportunityto earn aspecial council commemorativeshoulderpatch celebratingScouting’s 100th birthday.This is a specialaward that you earn asa unit. The whole groupworks together to accomplishthe requirements andtogether earn the right toreceive and wear this speciallimited edition, councilcommemorative shoulderpatch.The 100th CelebrationCommittee is working hardto get the plans detailed andspread the word about the manyways we can celebrate our Centennial.ers, adult volunteers and alumni. Yes, evenadults can earn awards. There are five requirementsfor each age group for eachaward. All you have to do is accomplish atleast three of the five requirements toearn the award. You may want to doall five requirements, but three is allthat you’ll need to qualify for theaward.Awards may be earned September1, 2009 throughDecember 31, 2010.This programwill provide every Scout,leader and alumnusa fun and meaningfulway to participatein the100th Anniversary.Each individualparticipatingwill benefit, as will every unit andcommunity in the country. Go to www.Scouting.org/100years for this and manymore 100th Anniversary programs.100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 10Ireland Bridge Repairs PlannedThe foot bridge at Camp Ireland has beenclosed for repair, which is scheduled to takeplace late this summer.The bridge, built in 1976 by the USArmy Corps of Engineers, provides a crossingof McKay Creek, a waterway which regularlyfloods in wintertime. Over the past33 years the bridge has withstood countlessfloods and storms, never failing to offera safe crossing to the lower camp, whereScouts find campsites, BB and archery rangesand other activity stations.Planned repairs will replace a few wearytimbers and supports. Due to the delicatenature of bridge repair, heavy equipmentwill be required to complete the repairs. Repairsare scheduled for late summer to allowthe floodplain soil to fully dry, which willmake movement of heavy equipment acrossthe meadows possible. This timing will alsoallow repair crews to complete work withoutpresenting safety issues for campers duringcamp.In the meantime, a temporary footbridge will be placed near the campfirebowl to allow campers to access the lowermeadow. The temporary bridge, which willbe much lower than the permanent bridge,will be installed later this spring when floodseason has ended.Interested persons may contact JimHill, Director of Camping & Properties at(503.226.3423 / jhill@cpcbsa.org) or JeffStewart, Ranger at (503.658.3578 / jstewart@cpcbsa.org)Do you have pictures ora short story about your unit’scommunity service? Pleasee-mail it to programdirector@cpcbsa.org and we may includeit in upcoming issues.100% Quality Districts in 2010Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nA view of the bridge at Camp Ireland crossing McCay Creek to the lower portion of camp.Compass PointsLocal Scout Recognized as Eagle Scout of theYearEagle Scout Michael Henry ofTroop/Crew 511, Fort VancouverDistrict, Cascade PacificCouncil was selected as theEagle Scout of the Year by theAmerican Legion Department ofWashington.Michael will be recognizedat the annual Department Conventionin Spokane on July 17th2009 and be presented with a$1,000 scholarship. The competitionfocuses on the Scout’sEagle Scout Project, overallScouting record, community participation,the Scouting religiousaward and career interests.By his selection for this honor,Michael will represent theState of Washington in the NationalEagle Scout of the Yearcompetition.Michael is another shiningexample of what Scoutingcan do for boys’ lives and thecommunities around that arepositively impacted by theirgrowth.

Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nSpring 2009 Page 11Meriwether Tower ProjectAn ambitious project to build a new climbingtower at Camp Meriwether is in planningstages, with the goal of having it readyfor summer camp in 2010. The new towerwill feature a four-sided tower surrounded bya circular bouldering wall. This multi-use designhas been very successful at Camps FireMountain and Piggott in Washington State,and at other camps around the country.Recently a reconnaissance team of camprangers visited other camps to get a handsonlook at the existing towers, and to speakwith rangers at those camps, who sharedideas for improvement on the design.Campers at Meriwether this summer willlikely see the beginnings of the project, andthere may even be related projects availablefor adult leaders to help out with tokeep the project on schedule.The new tower will replace theaging tower at Meriwether, and willbe located in a more secluded area awayfrom vehicular and foot traffic distractions.The new tower’s location may also allowfor COPE course elements to be constructednearby at a later date, should fundingbecome available.The tower will present many opportunitiesfor volunteers to help with construction,and many opportunities for persons, organizations,and companies to help with monetaryand/or equipment, lumber, suppliesdonations. We’ll need everyone’s help tomake this project possible for the thousandsof Scouts that camp at Meriwether eachyear.Interested persons may contact JimHill, Director of Camping & Properties at(503.226.3423 /jhill@cpcbsa.org)Tower similar to one planned for Meriwether.Tower and bouldering wall similar to Meriwether design.100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 12Resources and the CommissionerOne of thekey itemswe bring to theunits we serveeach month is resources.The BoyScouts of Americais full of resourcematerial, coveringevery programand mostsubject matter.Do you knowwhere to find the available resources? TheCouncil Service Center, your District Commissioner,other commissioners, and your districtVolunteer ServicesDesk to be closed onSaturdaysThe Council Volunteer Services Desk in thePortland office will be closed on Saturdaysbeginning June 18. Because of theusual slowdown during the summer months.This schedule will maintained through September6th. The Volunteer Services Deskwill be open on Saturdays again beginningSeptember 12th.The Nor’West Scout Shop retail storewill remain open for business on Saturdays,from 10 am to 4 pm.Centennial QualityReviewCentennial Quality Unit reviews should bemade during the month of May. Wheredo you stand as a unit? Can improvementsbe made? Are your goals too high? Now isthe time of year to review the commitmentform, to see where you stand. Unit commissionersand unit leaders need to completethis by the end of May. Every year through2010, units are required to fill out the CentennialQuality Unit commitment form and settheir goals for the coming year. This replacesthe old Quality Unit Award program.If your unit hasn’t completed this importanttask, please complete your commitmentform right away and turn it into your unitcommissioner or district executive. The purposeof this award is to Improve the qualityof program in every unit of the CascadePacific Council. Are you a Quality Unit?100% Quality Districts in 2010c o m m i s s i o n e r se r v i c eexecutive are just a few places to get started.Other areas are the Nor’ West ScoutShop, the internet and your fellow Scouters.Every leader needs information to betterserve the youth of our program. Placesto camp, things to bring, and activitiesto do when you get there are just a few tomention. Do you bring every resource availableto the units you serve each month? Doyou share the news of the District and yourCouncil? If not, there’s no time like the presentto start. Deliver the promise of Scoutingto the leaders and unit’s that we all serve,in the Cascade Pacific Council.Jeff Smith, Council CommissionerScouting CHANGES LIVESInner Tubes NeededDonations ofnew or usedinner tubes(must hold air)are neededfor tubingat winterlodges. Pleasecontact DaveSomann at503.658.7077.Commissioner Service CalendarCompass PointsBe sure and visit thecommissioner page atwww.cpcbsa.org forupdated informationand tools for thecommissioner staff.2009 CommissionerCollege Wrap upThis year’s college was a great success;over 100 people attended this continuingeducation event. Special thanks to ourCollege Dean Sue Hauser and all of the instructorsand staff that made this year special.Also congratulations to Sharon Kuroda,for being selected for the Helen D. HowellAward. This award is presented to the Commissionerof the Year for the Cascade PacificCouncil.Apr 28 7:00 pm Top Team Meeting PDX Stake CenterApr 29 7:30 pm Council Roundtable Commissioners Meeting CPC OfficeMay 18 6:30 pm Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting CPC OfficeMay 18 7:00 pm Council Commissioner Meeting CPC OfficeMay 27 7:30 pm Council Roundtable Commissioners Meeting CPC OfficeJune 22 6:30 pm Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting CPC OfficeJune 22 7:00 pm Council Commissioner Meeting CPC OfficeJune 24 7:30 pm Council Roundtable Commissioners Meeting CPC OfficeInterested in Commissioner Service?Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. Theycoach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturingcrews and Varsity Teams. Commissioners help maintain the standards of theBoy Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal plan so that eachunit reregisters on time with an optimum number of youth and adult members.Are you a person who loves to help and serve in Scouting? Then maybe commissionerservice is just right for you. Do you know of someone who could assist units inachieving their best? See your District Commissioner on how you can help.

Spring 2009 Page 13Good Turn For America Hooked On Scouting - Free Tackle Box Offer!How would you like to capture Cub ScoutsThere are many NEW leaders and not soyour pack will have the most success beforenew leaders serving our youth that have early, excite them more & keep them school lets out for the year and can utilizenot been helped to understand just whatGood Turn for America is and how they canbe a part of this.Good Turn for America is a national callto service by the Boy Scouts of America toaddress the issues of hunger, homelessnessand poor health in our nation. Good Turnfor America started in February 2004 andwill run through the BSA 100th birthday inFebruary 2010. Afterwards, our Chief ScoutExecutive Bob Mazzuca will make a reportto the nation on BSA’s participation and thenumber of service hours have been accumulatedover the tenure of this program.The Boys Scouts are working along withsome of the nation’s most respected serviceorganizations to provide opportunitiesfor youth and volunteers to fight hunger,longer? Hooked on Scouting does each ofthese through a coordinated membershipcampaign in the Spring. Success relies on athree tiered approach, but starts with excitedunits. There are few things that are morefun than a fishing derby. Council-wide packswill have an opportunity to participate in districtfishing derbies. These events add excitementto the campaign, but are also an excellentvenue for peer to peer recruitment anda great introduction for the entire family tocub Scouting. For kindergarten aged boys,the fishing derby is an excellent time to marketour summer camping programsWhy participate in Hooked on Scouting?The top 5 reasons for your pack to participatein Hooked on Scouting:the council’s fishing derbies as an incentiveto draw in new families.The fishing derbies are a great wayto invite new Scouts, but shouldn’t be youronly mean of inviting families to join yourpack. Identify and target schools, churchesand other organizations in your area thatwould be a good potential source of membership.Where possible, flyers and schooltalks aimed at exciting boys are a greatpossibility. Please be sure not to overlookpeer to peer recruiting. This is possibly oneof your greatest resources within the Hookedon Scouting campaign. Have boys invite theirfriends to join them for the fishing derby andeven camp!IncentivesThere are a number of incentives avail-homelessnessand 5. Increased Participation & Enthusiasm able for both individuals and packs to par-teach the habitsof healthy4.for Summertime Pack Activities.Year round recruitment is vital for aticipate in Hooked on Scouting.New Scouts- New Cub Scouts that joinliving. Ashealthy pack.before June 30th, while supplies last, willScout units,you should3. Scouts can take part in camp rightaway!receive a FREE TACKLE BOX!Current Cub Scouts- Scouts that are currentlyalways belooking tosee whatyou can doto help your2.1.Opportunity to recruit new kids andleaders in advance.Its fun! Scouts are given a great introductioninto the cub Scout program followedup by a summer of fun.registered can earn three Awards.Derby participants will qualify for the brandnew fishing segment and have an opportunityto earn their fishing belt loop. Scouts thatrecruit a friend can earn the recruiter segment!communities. At t h esame time, service organi- zations can How can my unit get involved?Packs- Units that grow 10% over Juneuse your help and by working together wecan make a difference.Learning service is an integral part ofthe Scouting program. As a result we becomeEach Pack should plan a recruitmentcampaign focusing on the months of Marchand April. By targeting this time period,30th of last year will receive a specialHooked on Scouting patch for each Scoutwithin their unit.better citizens, have an opportunityto give back to our communities and help Tiger Cub Leader Recruitmentbuild character. Sometimes it even gives Packs are finding great success recruiting new Tiger Cubs by recruiting their 2009-2010us the opportunity to find those muscles we Tiger Cub Den Leaders now. Where do you find these wonderful leaders? They areforgot we had, therefore helping us to fulfillthe Three Aims of the Boy Scouts. in the Scouting experience by serving as a Tiger Cub Den Leader, or as a co-leader.the parents of the new Tiger Cubs you are recruiting now! Just invite them to participateThere are awards and thank you’s available,visit the local Scout shop or go online kindergarten teachers to identify active parents who would be good leaders. Having aSome Packs have had success by visiting with their current Tiger Cub families andto www.Scoutingstuff.org and search for strong Tiger Cub recruitment in the spring and fall is the key to keeping packs healthy.“Good Turn of America”If you are looking for many ideas forsomething to do as a unit, please visit theGood Turn for America web site www.goodturnforamerica.org. Once you are logged June 1 is the magical day! Boys who are in Kindergarten now can officially join CubRecruit Tiger Cubs Earlyon to the web site click on units, then on the Scouting on June 1, 2009. To help packs grow and provide more youth an opportunityto join Cub Scouting, packs are encouraged to start inviting kindergarten youths. Newtop of the next page click on project ideasin the blue strip and follow the instructions. Tiger Cubs can officially be registered June 1, 2009, but there is no reason to wait untilThis is an EXCITING and AWESOME opportunityto make sure that people know thatthen to start sharing Scouting with them. All packs are invited to do two things:Boy Scouts does much more than a group 1. Recruit a Tiger Cub den leader,that camps and ties knots.2. Invite kindergarten kids to attend day camp with you.100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 14Compass PointsOrder of the Arrow Engaged in Camp Service Project at Camp IrelandWauna La Montay Lodge of Order ofthe Arrow, with a charter dedicatedto service and camping promotion, is activelyengaged in a service project to buildan obstacle course at Camp Ireland, a CubScout day camp in Hillsboro.The project was quite a challenge andhas been dubbed a prototype project, withthe hope that ideas from it can translate tosimilar projects at other Cub Scout camps.A considerable amount of time was spentresearching obstacle course elements suitablefor Cub Scouts.The goal of the project was to providephysical fitness for Scouts, along with promotingden and patrolcompetition. To thatend the course isset up for two peopleor two groupsto tackle it at thesame time.Several elementswere designedto utilizefree and/or donateditems suchas tires and discountson lumberfrom Parr LumberJosh A. and Richard A. inspect the new obstacle course.Why Should Your Boys Get Boys’ Life?• Boys’ Life brings Scouting into the home 12 times a year. Most family members readpart or all of Boys’ Life and become more supportive of Scouting.• Boys’ Life shows the outcomes of the BSA values-based program.• Boys’ Life fosters a positive Scouting image in the minds of those most receptive toour program.• Boys’ Life helps readers understanding how Scouting offers a unique value to its membersand their families.• Boys’ Life is thematic and stimulates the Scout’s awareness of Scouting’s monthly program.• Boys’ Life helps make Scouts feel a part of the USA-wide Scouting movement.• Boys’ Life keeps a boy thinking about Scouting during his quiet time and even whenhe misses some meetings.Is your pack or troop a 100% Boys’ Life? Sign up today!!Cub Scout Mascot CostumesTiger, Wolf, and Bear mascot costumes are available for checkout at the office. Themascots are a great hit at back-to-school nights, school lunch, recess, and classroomvisits.Mascots need to be escorted by a ‘handler’ who will help the person wearing thecostume. A $50 deposit per costume is due when they are picked up. Reservationscan be made six months in advance at the Portland Volunteer Service Desk.100% Quality Districts in 2010Richard A. and Dave Schoch weld components of the new obstacle courseand American Landscapesupply for woodchips. The most costlyitems turned out tobe fasteners, of whichthere are nearly onethousand of varioussizes.The course hasmonkey bars, tirecrawl through, balancebeams, a bridgeswing, hurdles, and tirewall. The project is akid magnet; some construction difficultieswere presented by the volunteer Scouts themselves,who dove right into the course elementsas soon as they were erected.Many thanks to the volunteers from Orderof the Arrow, including organizers RichardAustring and Mark Hutchinson, who havespent numerous Saturdays working on theproject at Ireland since January. The newobstacle course will be ready for Cub Scoutsat Camp Ireland’s day camp operation thissummer.Pinewood Derby Carsare BackThe Cascade Pacific Council will be providingpinewood derby cars to every registeredScout in packs that achieve a 10%growth in youth membership over the December31, 2008 report for their pack. This wasa popular incentive for packs to recruit moreboys over the previous year. You don’t knowhow many boys you will need to achieve thisfantastic promotion? A phone call to yourdistrict executive or membership chair willsolve that problem in a hurry. Remember,it is how many boys were registered on lastday of the calendar year.Need more recruiting ideas? Be sureto talk to your district membership chair oryour district executive when attending yourdistrict membership kickoff to get more informationon how to receive your cars.

Spring 2009 Page 152009 Eagle Scout Recognition BanquetOn April 17, 2009 Todd Construction onceagain was the Presenting Sponsor for theEagle Scout Recognition Banquet. The EagleScout class of 2008 was well representedwith more than 300 people in attendance.Ron Pedersen, former weatherman fromPortland and proud father of an Eagle Scout,once again accepted the invitation to serveas the evenings emcee. Barbara Baker, ExecutiveVice President of Cultural Enhancementat Umpqua Bank was our keynote speaker.Over the past six years Umpqua has grownfrom 350 to 1,800 associates. Her team of20 has infused Umpqua’s culture throughoutall venues of the bank helping to create apositive and motivating work environment.She skillfully tied the attributes found in theScout Oath and Law to business today.For the second year in a row Leathermanagreed to be the gift sponsor for theevening and the Eagle Scouts in attendanceWhat makes a Leader Trained?We often hear that question. Most leaders know that they needto be trained, but are not sure exactly what that means. Beloware the requirements for eachposition to be “trained” in theBSA computer tracking system.If you are registeredfor one of these positions andknow that you have not takenall these courses, chancesare that you’re not officially recordedas trained. Please see your District Executive or district trainingchair to figure out how to correct this. You and they can either getyou the training you need, or use a Training Correction Form to updateyour records and show you have completed the training.Here are the requirements for many positions:• Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they havecompleted This is Scouting and the Cub Scout Leader Specifictraining for their position.• Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are consideredtrained when they have completed This is Scouting, Scoutmasterand Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training, and Introductionto Outdoor Leader Skills.Troop committee membersall received an engraved Leatherman Micra.The Cascade Pacific Council Eagle ScoutAssociation was honored to present $4,500in scholarships to some very deserving EagleScouts:Robert Nueske, Troop 144, NorthClackamas District $2,500Richard Austring, Troop 855, TualityDistrict, $500Christopher Dentel, Troop 48, SilverStar District, $500Matthew Faunt, Troop 64, Lewis &Clark District $500Brendan Pavelek, Troop 150,Willamette District, $50041 Eagle Scouts applied for scholarshipsthis year provided by the Cascade PacificCouncil Eagle Scout Association.The scholarshipcommittee led by EagleScout Paul Brewer had the• are considered trained whenthey have completed This is Scouting and the Troop CommitteeChallenge as their Leader Specific training.• are consideredVarsity Scout leaders and assistantstrained when they have completed This is Scouting, VarsityScout Leader Specific Training (available April 2002), andIntroduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.• Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, andcrew committee members are considered trained whenthey have completed This is Scouting and Venturing LeaderSpecific Training.difficult task of narrowing it down to thesefive outstanding Eagle Scouts. Serving onthe committee were: Tim Giorgi, Ken Mattson,Tom Wesel, Matt Kibbe and Ken Perigo.Countless hours were spent by these EagleScouts reviewing applications and narrowingthe field down to the recipients.As an added treat, Scott DePaolo, rangerat Butte Creek Scout Ranch, presentedthe scholarships and provided some cowboypoetry and insight to the event. Scott,an Eagle Scout, always makes a favorableimpression on Scouts who participate in theprograms at Butte Creek.Overall the event was a huge success.One inspiring moment from the evening waswhen all Eagle Scouts young and old wereasked to stand and re-affirm the Eagle ScoutOath. Scouting has always made an impacton youth and their communities.District Membership ChairsCouncil Vice President, MembershipJim Grabski503.658.8088jgrabski@jedunn-nw.comPacific Service AreaFort Clatsop Karen Gill 503.325.5108Lewis & Clark Pat Meyer 503.281.9289Pioneer Tom Maguire 503.493.4922Sea Scouts Tim Calderwood 503.639.4310Scoutreach Benita Andrews 503.289.7434Sunset Trail Eric Hearn 503.225.5737Tuality Jim Rossetti 503.648.9398Wapiti Todd McDonald 503.225.5750Columbia Service AreaChinook Jesse Ramieriz 360.274.7147Columbia Gorge Morgan Andersen 360.834.3232Fort Vancouver Maxine Davison 360.696.9387Mid Columbia Mike Vosika 541.493.4011North Clackamas Scot Forbes 503.225.5736Silver Star Bennett Jacobs 503.225.5738Three Rivers Andrea Raschio 503.759.3764Thunderbird Sally Palmiter 503.667.2109Cascade Service AreaCalapooia Dustin Johnson 541.905.5327Eagle Valley John Andrews 503.487.1241Tillamook Sharon Larson 503.472.3868Willamette Scott West 503.769.0629Scouting and Soccer Service AreaAmericas100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 16New BSA Medical Form IntroducedThe National BSA organization releaseda new medical form in January that willreplace the current Class I/II and Class IIImedical forms with which Scouters are familiar.The old forms will no longer be validafter December 31, 2009.The form has three sections (A,B,C). SectionsA and C are required at all events.Section B is required for specific events asdescribed on the form. This will reduce confusionfrom the former system of multipleforms. The sections are:Section A - General Information, includingemergency contact information, simplemedical history, immunization record, currentmedications. This section is required for allevents and unit activities.Section B - Physical Examination. Thissection is not required for most activities, butis for any event that exceeds 72 consecutivehours, a resident camp setting, or whenthe nature of the activity is strenuous anddemanding, such as service projects, workweekends, or high-adventure treks.In Cascade Pacific Council, Section B(physical examination) is only required forCamps Baldwin, Meriwether, Pioneer, andAdventure Cove, and for other long-termactivities. Cub World, Gilbert Ranch, andday camps do not require Section B.Section C – Parental Release and HoldHarmless. This section is required for allevents and unit activities.The new medical form will require anannual physical for persons participatingin certain activities regardless of age. Theprevious forms allowed three years betweenphysician examinations for youth. The newmedical form will be used by all membersregardless of age or program activity level.Cascade Pacific Council summer campsand district activities will honor both the oldClass I/II and Class III forms, and the newmedical form through December 31, 2009.Beginning January 1, 2010, all council anddistrict activities, including summer camps,will require the new form.For more details about the new medicalform, please visit www.cpcbsa.org/medical.Q: Should our Scouts use the new medicalCompass Pointsform now if they’re getting a new physicalexamination?A: Yes, it is recommended to use the newform for those persons who are getting newphysical examinations because the new formwill be valid for a full year, wheras the oldforms will expire on December 31, 2009.Tip: With the new form, doctors’ signaturesare valid to the last day of the month oneyear from the exam. For example, If you completeyour record on March 9, 2009, it willbe valid through March 31, 2010.Q: Do we need a doctor’s signature for aone-night campout?A: No. The new form only requires a doctor’ssignature for events exceeding 72 hours.Tip: National designed the form so that partsA and C could be photocopied front-to-backso that one sheet of paper is all that is requiredfor short-term activities.Q: What camps will require a doctor’s signature?A: Cascade Pacific Council camps and programsthat exceed 72 hours (thus requiringa doctor’s signature) include:Adventure Cove, Baldwin, Horse Trek, Meriwether,Pioneer, Polaris, Sogus100% Quality Districts in 2010

Spring 2009 Page 17Fiscal Policies... continued from pg. 8where the unit has received permission todo so from the local council). Units are alsoprohibited from soliciting gifts on their Websites.Does that mean people can’t make giftsto our troop?Units are not permitted to solicit gifts,but they can receive gifts. Anyone can contributeto a Scout pack, troop, or unit – andmany donors don’t need or care about charitabledeductions. Obviously, defining a “solicitedgift” is not always easy. But we relyon our unit leaders to set good examplesand honor the intent and spirit of these importantguidelines. We know it’s hard to stoppeople from being generous, especially towardsScouting.Can gifts go to the local council to benefitour unit, then “pass through” the councilto us?No – your unit “belongs” to your charteringorganization, not to your local council.IRS guidelines prohibit any charity fromVolunteers Sought for Fly-in HelpFall Popcorn Sale is Coming!accepting gifts that are “passed through” toa person or unrelated entity.My local company has employee volunteerismgrants and they will contribute tocharities where I volunteer my time. Canthese gifts go to our unit?Employee incentive awards and volunteerismgrants usually can NOT go to a pack,troop, or unit, due to the company’s givingrestrictions. Corporate donations often canonly go to charities that are “501(c)(3) charities,”and many units are not chartered bytax exempt charities. Also, many companieswon’t make gifts to religious organizations.If a unit is “tax exempt,” it’s often becauseit’s chartered to a church, synagogue, etc.– so they couldn’t receive corporate fundseither. Of course, corporate awards andgrants may go to any local council.Questions? Need more information? Pleasecontact your District Executive. Thank youfor all you do for Scouting and the youth inyour community.The Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, at the Hood River Airport isasking if Boy Scouts could assist with activities during the airplane Fly-In, September11-13, 2009. This is a great opportunity to experience classic and antique airplanes upclose. This is also an opportunity to acquire the aviation merit badge, nights of campingand many service hours.40 Scouts and Scouters are sought to assist with assigned activities forFriday, Saturday and Sunday. A camping area for tents will be providedfor those who plan to stay overnight. All meals will beprovided and hot showers are available. Duties will includedirecting car parking, recycle and trash collection and otherduties during the weekend. Shifts will be 2 ½ hours long eachday.For more information contact Paul Silveria at 360-607-6005,or paul.silveria@comcast.net.To find out more about WAAAM Museum go to www.waaamusem.orgMark your calendars and prepare tobe part of the biggest popcorn salethe council has ever seen. In the past threeyears we have been closing in on ONE MIL-LION DOLLARS in total sales, and 2009 isthe year we will make it.The traditional sale begins September25th and will end on October 25th. Duringthis time period Scouts will have theopportunity to sell door to doorand at store fronts.In 2008 we introduced onlinesales with Orderpopcorn.com. We were the top sellingcouncil in the northwestand we hope to retain that title in2009. This year online sales will beginSeptember 1st and conclude in late November.Exact dates have yet to be determined.Units will once again have the opportunityto earn up to 35%commission during thesale.This year we willbe revising and introducingsome new incentiveprograms for bothScouts and units. Makesure your unit attends a kickoffto receive all the informationneeded to be successful in this year’ssale.Family Camps atBeach Front PropertyIf your family likes to go camping at thebeach, consider leaving all those noisy, unpredictablepublic campgrounds behind tohead for the seclusion of Boy Scout beachfront property!Cascade Pacific Council is offering FamilyCamps, including a Memorial Day WeekendFamily Camp to be held May 22-25,2009. As members-only activities, familiesare assured of a more peaceful and pleasantexperience than they might have at publiccampgrounds, and more elbow-room andfriendly faces throughout the property.At these relaxed events, families enjoya variety of activities such as sand-castlebuilding, beach walks to the tide-pools,beach games and more. The events areloosely scheduled with an ‘open campus,’so families can pick and choose from familycamp activities, head into town to visit localattractions, or just enjoy the quiet coastline.At the close of the spring event weasked each family for their thoughts aboutthe new program:“Fantastic schedule. We were able to enjoysome camp activities and explore the surroundingarea each day.”“Great family experience; safe and fun forthe whole family.”“Very reasonable – you can’t get all this at[other places] at the beach.”“Its a great deal.”“Will definitely come again.”“Please do it again next year! We had afantastic time and want to come back.”“This was an awesome alternative to a typicalholiday weekend we typically avoid! “A second Labor Day Weekend familycamp will be held September 4-7, 2009at Camp Clark near Tillamook. For detailsand to sign up online, visit www.cpcbsa.org/familycamp.100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 18Preparing for Tour Permits OnlineSoon unit leaders will be able to submitlocal and national tour permits electronically.This new system takes just four easysteps, and it will save the transportation andtraining information, so leaders can easilyrecall it for future permit applications.All registered unit leaders will have accessto Tour Permits from MyScouting, accessedon www.myscouting.org. Councils willapprove or return the permit applicationselectronically.The MyScouting account verifies thatthe owner is a BSA leader associated with aunit. Within the Tour Permit system, the leaderhas access only to his unit. This authenticationreplaces the physical signatures ontour permit applications. Other unit leadersare notified via e-mail when an applicationis submitted and approved.The volunteer can submit both local andnational applications for either traditionalunits or Learning for Life posts. Once ap-Friends of ScoutingFriends of Scouting is a vital part of theannual budget for the Cascade PacificCouncil. Each dollar contributed to Friendsof Scouting goes to help provide the bestprogram for youth today. Many of our memberswould not be able to afford to participatewithout our generous friends.As we look forward to the longs daysof summer, we would like to once again say“Thank You” to all of those who supportedthe council with their gifts of time and money.Thanks to the efforts of active FOSSteering Committees, the council had a coregroup of volunteers at every level focusingon raising FOS. Thank you to Dr. DavidKeller who served as the Council FamilyChair, Mark Benson who served as theCouncil Community Chair and Gene Plattwho served as the Council LDS Chair. Theyin turn worked with a great group of DistrictFOS Chairs who hit the ground runningin January and helped to keep our units ontarget. Their combined efforts have helpedto make us a stronger council in this area.This year our theme of “The Journey Begins”started us on the path to celebratingScouting’s Centennial. Later this fall we willroll out the theme for 2010. Take an activepart in choosing next years theme andpatch design by sending your ideas to DaveJarvis at djarvis@cpcbsa.org. Those chosenwill receive a special recognition piecerecognizing their involvement.100% Quality Districts in 2010proved, each tour permit will have a uniquetour ID number.Unit leaders enter all the necessary informationfor the tour, and rules specific totour permits are applied. When appropriate,helpful messages will advise the leaderabout any missing information. Once thetour permit has been submitted, the councilwill evaluate and approve it or return itfor further work. Online features allow easyentry of driver information for transportationand required training supervision.There will be automatic notification atall appropriate steps in the process to thepermit creator, the tour leader, and the assistanttour leader. The unit committee chairand unit leader will also receive e-mail notificationsif they have MyScouting accounts.The online help document explains howto complete and submit permit applicationsto the council. Additionally, the Guideto Safe Scouting is available on the site forCompass Pointseasy reference; Safety First Learning forLife Guidelines is also available for Learningfor Life posts. Other documents, such asthe BSA Transportation Guidelines and thePledge of Performance can also be accessedfrom Tour Permits.Authorized council staff members willreview and process submitted applications.The tour permit creator receives a PDF versionof the approved permit via e-mail. Theapproved permit PDF can also be obtainedfrom the Tour Permit system in MyScouting.As a reminder, local tour permit applicationsshould be submitted at least twoweeks before the tour and national applicationsat least one month before the tourstart date.We encourage all Scouting units fromour council to use this new service to submittheir local and national tour permit applicationsonline.District Training ChairsPacific Service AreaFt. Clatsop Rod Clark 503.338.3806 rclark@cgcalert.uscg.milLewis & Clark Mary Ellen Hepp 503.335.2738maryellen.hepp@fredmeyer.comPioneer Sherri McPherson 503.558.8556 smcpherson@orcpa.orgSea Scouts Molly SmithSunset Trail Jim Holmstrom 503.524.7853 Scouterjimh@comcast.netTuality Carl Yergen 503.647.5393olgriznmamabear@msn.comWapiti Tom Kroen 503.692.2799 tkroen@yahoo.comColumbia Service AreaChinook Sharon Kuroda 360.423.6564 hoothoot@kalama.comColumbia Gorge Bo Henderson 360.693.1741 Mario@combined-IQ.comFt. Vancouver Julie Pond 360.573.2401 juliejpond@msn.comMid-Columbia Jeff McCaw 541.386.4950 jeff@printitinc.comN. Clackamas Carolyn Frietas 503.513.6265 carolyn_freitas@msn.comSilver Star Dennis Moore 360.687.3549 dvldocmoore@aol.comThree Rivers Al Tate 503.266.9456 altate@teleport.comThunderbird Dan LeBrun 503.668.8533 lebrun2@verizon.netCascade Service AreaCalapooia Jon Aaberg 541.967.6855Eagle Valley Doug Reynolds 503.662.4112douglas.f.reynolds@tek.comTillamook Sharon Larson 503.472.3868 slarson@cpcbsa.orgWillamette Cott Thompson olcott@open.org

Spring 2009 Page 19Summer Camp Boosts Cub Scout RetentionDid you know that most boys who drop outof Cub Scouting do so in May, June, andSeptember? Did you also know that densthat meet more often have higher retentionrates?Studies reveal that youth who attendsummer camp and other summer activitiesare more likely to stay in the program fora longer period of time. Summer camp oftenserves as the reason that a young personwill stay involved in Scouting. Kids wantto go to camp and have outdoor experiences.Consider a typical family in a Cub Scoutpack. Their school year ends in June. Summerbecomes full of family trips and activities.September rolls around and the familymust decide what extracurricular activitiesthey will take part in for the coming schoolyear. If this family’s pack became dormantover the summer, they may now have a difficulttime deciding whether to stay in Scouting.This directly affects retention efforts.In a national study, one of five boys(21.1%) who dropped out of Cub Scoutswas in a den that met less than twice amonth. The top factor influencing the decisionto leave Cub Scouting is that the meetingsbecame boring. When boys are recruitedinto the program, they are promised funand challenging outdoor activities.Take full advantage of summer programs,make sure each den is going to campand every boy has a chance to go to camp.Work on the Summertime Pack Award Plan,earn segments, this keeps families involvedyear-round. Good communication and earlyplanning is key. Communicate with parentsso they can plan around troop calendars.Share the magic of Scouting this summer.National YouthLeadership Training:PolarisScoutmasters, there are members of troopswho are 13, 14, or 15 years old who regularlydemonstrate they can live the ScoutOath and Law. They are also First Class, Star,Life, or maybe even Eagle Scouts.These Scouts are probably your leaders,or soon will be. We can help you makethese Scouts a major part of your troop’sfuture. They have an opportunity to participatein Polaris, one of the council’s provenyouth leadership courses. Along with fun andactivities (pioneering, geocache, GPS, teambuilding), they will be introduced to Communicating,Finding the Vision of a SuccessfulTroop Program, Goal Setting, Planning, DevelopingTeams, Solving Problems, Leading,Teaching, Making Ethical Decisions, LeadingOneself, Valuing People, and Findingthe Meaning of Leadership (Oh yes, there’smore). They will then utilize these skills andconcepts while at Polaris and will be readyto share them with others when they returnto their troops.This summer, three sessions (64 Scoutseach) are scheduled to take place at CampCooper:Session 1 July 6-11Session 2 July 13-25Session 3 July 20-25For more information, visit the councilweb site at www.cpcbsa.org (Training/CouncilTraining Events/Polaris).Applications may be submitted with adeposit or full payment to the Camping Department.This opportunity is on a first-come, firstservedbasis. There is no limit as to how manyqualified Scouts may participate from eachtroop.Remember, troops are adult-led, boyrununits. Contact Ken Mattson, Course Director,at mattson124@comcast.net.100% Quality Districts in 2010

Entry timetable: Submit your entry online within the Hall ofLeadership section of www.scouting.org/100years. The nominationperiod begins February 8, 2009 and ends February 8, 2010 —the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. For any questions, pleasecontact the Cascade Pacific Council at 503-226-3423.

Act now to get great savings on camp clothing!RESIDENT campSave up to26 %CLOTHING PRE-ORDERCampers attending resident camp this summer cansave a bundle on camp clothing by ordering early.Simply order by June 13 to save up to 26%.Beginning May 1, 2009, visitwww.cpcbsa.org/preorderto place your order.T-Shirts $12 * ...save 20%Baseball Caps $12 ...save 20%“2 for 22” Shirt & Hat Combo $22 * save 26.7%* Prices slightly higher for 2X-3X shirt sizes. See chart below. Shirt & Hat Combo for shirt & hat from same camp only, no mix-n-match.FRONTBACKQuality clothing is available fromall six resident camps:•Adventure Cove•Baldwin•Cub World•Gilbert Ranch•Meriwether•PioneerPlease visit the order website atwww.cpcbsa.org/preorderfor color and logo detailsColors and logos may vary slightly for all products.ITEMS & SIZES AVAILABLE:Shirt Sizes SM-XL: $12.00 ($15.00 at camp) ...20% savingsShirt Sizes 2X-3X: $14.00 ($17.00 at camp) ...17.7% savingsHats (one size fits all): $12.00 ($15.00 at camp) ...20% savingsSM-XL Shirt & Hat Combo: $22.00 ($30.00 at camp) ...26.7% savings2X-3X Shirt & Hat Combo: $24.00 ($32.00 at camp) ...25% savingsHOW TO ORDER:All orders are placed online and require a debit or credit card.Visit www.cpcbsa.org/preorder to place orders beginning May 1.The online ordering system will be available May 1 - June 13.ORDER PICK-UP:If you place your order by May 15, you can request to pick up your items atthe pre-camp leader meeting. We’ll make every effort to have your itemsproduced and ready.Cub camp (Cub World, Gilbert Ranch, Adventure Cove) meetings:Friday, June 5 at 7pm OR Saturday, June 6 at 1pm, both at theHappy Valley LDS Church (10300 SE 132nd, Portland)Boy Scout camp (Baldwin, Meriwether, Pioneer) meetings:Friday, June 12 at 7pm OR Saturday, June 13 at 1pm, both at theHappy Valley LDS Church (10300 SE 132nd, Portland)Other pick-up options include pick-up at the Portland Volunteer ServiceCenter (after June 15), or pick-up at camp when you arrive.Sorry, postal delivery is not available.Best savings ever!

Character.Confidence.Courage.Marks of true leadership. And, traitswe have helped to build in millionsof youth all across our nation.For nearly a century, the Boy Scouts of Americahas prepared generations of leaders. Setting ouryouth on a solid path to become great citizens,stewards, role models, and friends. As we headinto our next century, we’ll still be there to leadthe way, just as we have for 100 years.The Boy Scouts of America. As vital andrelevant today as when our journey began.Scouting.org

Spring 2009 Page 23The World Needs Strong Leaders Now Morethan Ever!These are just a few of the many quoteswe receive each year from Sogus attendees,their parents and unit leaders:“Sogus was the pinnacle of my Scoutingexperience. I will never forget it.”“When he came back from Sogus, all myson could talk about was the new ideashe had for the troop and how he couldn’twait to put some new traditions into effect.”“Though I’m now working on a much largerscale and in a different setting, my experiencesin Sogus prepared me for this workright now like nothing else could have!”“You have had a tremendous affect ofmy sons’ life. Thank you for the great skillsyou are teaching these young men.”Each June a staff of highly trainedyouth and adults greets 70 Scouts to beginan 8-day adventure. Upon arrival, theScouts aren’t quite sure what to expect: “Isit like summer camp? Is it like other leadershiptraining I’ve taken? Will it help me onmy trail to Eagle? Will it be hard? Will it befun?”What they soon realize is that theyare active participants in the most exciting,transformational learning experiencethey have ever been exposed to. Whenthey return home, they do so with a set ofskills that only a precious few – youth oradult – will ever acquire. They return totheir units equipped to be the most effectiveyouth leaders you will ever come across,Vacations and WillsWould you consider going on a vacationtrip without some advance planning?Selecting the destination and travelitinerary, making the needed reservations,choosing the appropriate clothing and notifyingfriends or neighbors of your plansare important elements of a pleasant vacationexperience.One item that many people overlookis the need to review your will prior to departingfor vacation. Has your family situation,or other factors, changed such that itwould warrant the appropriate changes inyour will?Many people find it difficult to facetheir own mortality. As a result, they put offdoing something that could greatly benefitthe people and organizations they loveand who rely upon them. Preparing for thefuture and protecting your loved ones is anbut make no mistake: the skills they acquireimpact their lives well beyond Scouting. Sogustrained Scouts routinely go on to becomeleaders in their schools, communities and careerfields. How do we know? We’ve beendoing this for twenty seven years and havetrained sons and grand sons!The Sogus JLTC is a learning laboratoryset against the back drop of a BSA outdoorprogram. On course, Scouts are givena set of leadership tools which they applyto help them accomplish extremely challengingtasks. They form highly effective patrolsand learn how to become effective leaders- and effective followers. They gain confidencewhile they have the time of their lives,participating in a training program optimizedfor the way boys learn.Simply said, Sogus is unlike any otherLeadership Training your Scouts will everexperience. It is a gem of our council andis nationally recognized.Interested? Don’t miss this chance toregister up to two Scouts from your unit forthis life-changing experience.Sogus JLTC-27 course will run from June20 through June 26, 2009 at Camp Cooper.Online registration is open and closeswhen 70 slots are filled. Information, attendeerequirements and more are onlineat www.cpcbsa.org . From the CPC homepage,search for Sogus.Questions? Contact David Nash, david@nashfamily.net503-703-8080.important way to apply the Boy Scout Motto,“Be Prepared”. This small investment intime will ensure that your desires with respectto family, friends, and worthy organizations,like Scouting, will be carried out.For a FREE wills kit and more informationon bequests and other gift planningtools, contact Director of Finance Services,Mike Egan, at 503.225.5779 or megan@cpcbsa.org.Examples of bequest language:1. Bequest of cash“I bequeath the sum of $10,000 to theCascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America.”2. Bequest of a percent of theestate“I devise and bequeath 20% of theremainder and residue of property ownedCamp Leaders’ Mtgs.Leaders who attend a pre camp leadermeeting find that doing so has agreat impact on the enjoyment of camp.Camp directors provide planning detailsand last-minute information about camps,and are available to answer questions inpersonat these important meetings:Boy Scout Summer Camp: Units attendingCamps Baldwin, Meriwether, orPioneer please plan to have at least oneleader attend a pre-camp meeting onFriday, June 12, 7 p.m. –OR- Saturday,June 13, 1pm at Happy ValleyLDS Church located at 10300 SE132nd, Portland. The content of eachmeeting will be the same; please attendonly one meeting. Pre-ordered campclothing (ordered by May 15) may bepicked up and additional discount purchasesmay be made on-site.Cub Scout Resident Camp: Leadersfrom dens attending Adventure Cove, CubWorld, or Gilbert Ranch can meet withcamp directors and other key staff forup-to-date information, advice, and toask questions about camp. Plan to haveat least one leader attend a pre-campmeeting on:Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. –OR- Saturday,June 6 at 1 p.m. at Happy ValleyLDS Church located at 10300 SE 132nd,Portland. The content of each meetingwill be the same; please attend only onemeeting. Pre-ordered camp clothing (orderedby May 15) may be picked upand additional discount purchases maybe made on-site.Cub Scout Day Camp: Leaders fromdens attending day camps, please reviewthe Leaders’ Guide online at www.cpcbsa.org/downloads.Each camp will haveits own meeting; meeting dates are listedin the guide.at my death, whether real or personal, andwherever located to the Cascade PacificCouncil, Boy Scouts of America.”3. Contingent Bequest“If my brother John Doe survives me, Idevise and bequeath 20% of the remainderand residue of property owned at mydeath, whether real or personal, and whereverlocated to John Doe. If John Doe doesnot survive me, then I devise and bequeath20% of my residuary estate, whether realor personal property and wherever locatedto the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scoutsof America.”100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 24Be Prepared: Camping with BearsPrepare Scouts now for encounters with wildlife at summer camp andother outdoor activities.According to the Oregon Departmentof Fish and Wildlife, Oregon is hometo about 25,000 to 30,000 black bears,North America’s most common bear species.Generally black in color, they can alsobe brown, cinnamon or blond. Fast and agile,they are good swimmers and climberswho prefer forests, trails and streams. Athome throughout Oregon, black bearsare omnivorous and have a diversediet including berries,fruit, grasses andplants.Black bears shouldnever be allowed accessto human food or garbage;it habituates themto people and increasesthe chance of conflict.Once habituated tofinding food near campgrounds,bears can becomea threat to human safety.Scout groups shouldtake precautions and preparewell for outdoor activities,taking bears and otherwildlife into consideration. Itis important to teach young Scoutshow to properly prepare for outings, howto store food and other smelly items, andwhat to do when encountering wildlife.Excellent advice is available from theOregon Department of Fish and Wildlifewebsite at: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/living_with.A sampling of tips presented by ODFWare:• Never, ever feed a bear.• Don’t store food in campsites• Remove garbage from campsites night-Donations Needed at Council Camps100% Quality Districts in 2010ly.• Avoid scented candles, soap, lotions andother smelly items.• Use a flashlight at night.• Teach children about bear safety.Bears have been sighted at Camps Meriwetherand Adventure Cove on the Oregoncoast over the past two summers. Bears havenot been seen since last summer, but it is likelythat they will again visit the property,as bears are attractedto human smells and garbage.Campers at Meriwetherand AdventureCove will be askedto not store food incampsites, and totake additional precautionsto prevent interestfrom bears andother wildlife.Other Cascade PacificCouncil camps will also askcampers to take wildlife-safetyprecautions even though bearsare not common at most CPC camps.By practicing wildlife-safety proceduresat all camps, leaders can provide learningopportunities for Scouts that may help themin other camping situations.Bears are not the only animals of whichcampers should be mindful. Many animalsincluding bats, cougar, deer and elf, raccoons,snakes, skunks, and others presentvarious forms of danger to campers. Leadersare encouraged to prepare Scouts withgood information on how to live in the outdoorswith these creatures.For more information on camping safelyamong wildlife, please visit http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/living_with.Camps would welcome the donation of equipment in usable condition, such as thesesuggested items:• Hand tools and power tools • Plumbing supplies• Pickup trucks and trailers• Retail display furnishings• Nails, drywall screws• Health lodge supplies• Commercial kitchen appliances • Small Sunfish-type sailboats• Lumber and building supplies • Camping trailersLocal companies and organizations that are remodeling or otherwise discarding usableequipment…thank you for remembering the Boy Scout camps.Please contact the ranger at your favorite camp to inquire about their need for theseitems, or contact Jim Hill at jhill@cpcbsa.org. A list is available at www.cpcbsa.org/help/campneeds.htmlCompass PointsSave the DateEagle Scout BanquetFriday, April 17, 2009Waterfront MarriottKerr Contractors SportingClays Shoot OutFriday, May 15, 2009Mitchells Sporting Clays FieldBoy Scout Golf ClassicMonday, May 18, 2009Oswego Lake Country ClubFriends of ScoutingVictory CelebrationTuesday, May 19, 2009Endowment Fellowship WeekAugust 3 – 7, 2009Camp PioneerScouting Heritage Society& Major Donor CelebrationAugust 2009Camp MeriwetherFor more information contactDirector of Finance, Mike Egan,at 503.225.5779 or megan@cpcbsa.org.Service Opportunitiesat Scout officesUnits with Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts seekingservice hours for rank advancementmight consider assisting with landscapingand grounds keeping at either the Salem orPortland Volunteer Service Centers. Projectsinclude brush trimming, leaf raking, andweed-pulling.Please contact Dave Somann at503.658.7077 for information and to arrangea service project.

Spring 2009 Page 25These Gifts Really are AppreciatedThese days, there are lots of ways foryou to make gifts to the Cascade PacificCouncil. If you are like most people, however,you think only of cash gifts in supportof Scouting. As valuable as cash gifts arefor the council, gifts of appreciated propertymay be more beneficial for many peopleto give than cash.Do you have any stocks, bonds, land,or other assets that may have appreciatedin value? If you sold one of these items,you would probably owe capital gains taxon the difference between the fair marketvalue and what you paid for the property.This means less money for you to contribute,reinvest, or spend.By contributing the property direct-ly to Scouting, however, you may receive atax deduction for the fair market value ofthe property you are contributing. Even ifthe property has appreciated in value, youwon’t owe any capital gains tax on the gift.If you use appreciated property to createa charitable income trust, you receive thesame benefits.Whether you have stock, land, artwork,antiques, vintage cars, or other types ofappreciated property, contact Mike Eganat 503.225.5779 or megan@cpcbsa.orgabout the advantages of making these giftsto the Cascade Pacific Council. Your gifts willbe appreciated, in more ways than one.Scout’s Shine at theYard, Garden & PatioShow by Kim GraboyesSunset Trail and Cascade Pacific Councilshowcased their outdoor and gardeningknowledge at the Yard, Garden & Patioshow in their “Kids Digs” display. Scouts andScouter’s shared their knowledge in hikingsafety, Leave No Trace Camping, Oregon’sNative Plants, Gardening Merit Badge requirements,and Knot Tying. They also promotedthe 2010 National Jamboree. Thehighlight for many kids and adults alikewas racing cars down the Pinewood DerbyTrack. As a Scout leader it was rewardingto hear adults reminisce about when theyor their children were Cubs, and the greatmemories they had at their Pinewood Derbyraces. It was a wonderful opportunityto show the public what the Scouting programis all about. Many families asked formore information to get their sons involvedin Scouting.Thank you for the many volunteers thatcame from all corners of Cascade PacificCouncil to make this event fun and successful.The Oregon Association of Nurseries was sopleased with what we offer the public theyhave asked us to do it again next year. Excitingnew ideas are already being planned.If you missed it this year look into getting involvedwith us next year. A special thanks toAdam Hough, Eric Hearn, Tom Coval, MikeClark, Bill Hood, Jim Koch, Steve Willoughbyand the many volunteers who steppedup to make this event successful. See pg. 32for more pictures of the event.100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 26100% Quality Districts in 2010Compass PointsOrder of the ArrowOA Spring OrdealsCongratulations to all our newly elected candidates for the Order of the Arrow! After being elected by their peers, candidates mustcomplete an Ordeal induction weekend to become a part of the OA. Our Lodge will be conducting four Spring Ordeals this year.Unit leaders -- please encourage your newly elected candidates to get signed up as quickly as possible for one of these weekendevents being held: May 29-31-at Camp Baldwin; June 5-7 at Camp Cooper; June 12-14 at Camp Meriwether; and June 19-21 at Camp Pioneer. More information on the Ordeal and registration process is available online at www.cpcbsa.org/oa or by contactingour Lodge Adviser, Brad Harris (503-539-8921 or email brad@oa-442.org).Brotherhood MembershipAfter ten or more months in the OA, Ordeal members are eligible to seal their membership in the Order of the Arrow by obtainingtheir Brotherhood (represented by two bars on the OA sash). Brotherhood can be obtained at any of our upcoming Ordeal weekends(where we need a lot of extra help from our current OA members in getting our camps ready for the summer camping season)and throughout the summer at Council summer camps. Learn more online or talk to your chapter leaders regarding completing thisnext step in the OA.Lodge Service Project Nearing CompletionThe finishing touches were being made to a brand new Cub Scout obstacle course (see photos and article on Page 14) at Camp Ireland,courtesy of the Order of the Arrow. Our 2009 annual Lodge Service Project involved the design and construction of a parallelobstacle course consisting of monkey bars, rings, tire obstacle, log walks, floating bridges, tire walls and more. Next time you’reat Camp Ireland, check out the awesome result!NOAC NewsPlans are well underway for our Lodge’s trip to the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference, being held this summer at IndianaUniversity. Our Lodge contingent of roughly 20 youth and 10 adults will be departing July 30 for several days of sightseeing,followed by five action-packed days of training, fellowship, and fun at the national conference. We’re expecting over 8,000 Arrowmenfrom around the nation to converge on the university for an incredible week. There’s always room for more if Scouts are still interestedattending -- contact our Lodge Adviser as soon as possible.2009 Conclave -- Camp Baker in SeptemberOn September 11-13, Arrowmen from all over Oregon and southwest Washington will be converging at Camp Baker near Florence,Oregon for our annual Section Conclave. This weekend offers training, fellowship, fun, and adventure for all OA members. Be sureto mark your calendar today, and plan to attend this awesome event! More information and on-line registration available at www.w1a.org.Lodge Leadership Development ConferenceUnit Leaders are encouraged to reserve Saturday November 7, 2009 for their junior leaders to attend our Council’s sixth annualLeadership Development Conference (LDC). Organized and presented by the Order of the Arrow, this youth-led conference providesoutstanding leadership training for troop leaders in a one-day event. The conference will be held again at LaSalle High School inPortland, and is designed for Scouts between the ages of 13-17. Watch for more details to come, or talk to your local OA chapterleaders for more information.Local Crew holds Venturing Leadership Skills CourseDuring a soggy weekend in March, Crew511 hiked through their Venturing LeadershipSkills Course (VLSC). Friday night consistedof a 6 mile hike into their campsite.On Saturday, they did the four segments ofVLSC in between chunks of a 10 mile hike.“I’m very proud of these young men,” saidcrew advisor Chris Carson. “Even thoughthey were wet, cold and tired, they eachdid their best and worked well as a teamto complete the VLSC requirements.”This VLSC course is designed to be usedby crew Advisors to teach leadership skills toall Venturers in the crew. It is a series of leadershipmodules divided into four categories:vision, communication, organization, and synergism.Each module is introduced by an activityand followed by reflection. Completionof this course is a requirement for the VenturingSilver Award,and conducting thecourse is a requirementfor the VenturingAdvisor Awardof Merit.Crew 511 hiked throughtheir Venturing LeadershipSkills Course (VLSC)in March. Here they areduring one of the leadershipmodules.

c a l a p o o i a di s t r i c tSpring 2009 Page 27The council offers a multitude of opportunitiesduring this period. For many of ourCalapooia’s FutureStake. Outdoor Leaders Skills, BALOO, andMembership in late spring and early summerhas always been a challenge. By theWebelos Outdoor Leaders Skills will still beScouts it is the highlight of the year. Many taught at the district level. Check the Websiteor Roundtable for the current schedule.are going to council camp or program. Sometime this is published we would have completedhalf of the “Hooked On Scouting”are doing independent camp and a couple To request an unit training class call our DistrictTrainer Jon Aaberg 541.967.6855 orunits are doing both. Great! This is the timemembership drive. Now we need to focusto provide the best and funniest experienceon getting those last few kids in the districtthe District Office 541.928.6694 or sjohnson@cpcbsa.org.for our kids. Your Unit Commissioners andwho have not heard about us or were notthe District Committee stand ready to assistable to join yet. May and June is the month’sCalapooia Day Campyou in providing that promise. Contact us ifwe can recruit the kindergarteners. Plus, itCowboys, Indians, Miners and Loggers Ohyou have questions about your independentis a great time to hit 5th graders and theirMy! Yes it is Western Theme Day Camp! Joincamp program or the council camps. Do notfamilies who are thinking what we can dous July 20-24 at the Happy Valley Tree Farmbe surprised if a district or unit commissionercomes to visit you this summer.this summer. The answer is Boy Scout SummerCamp, the affordable opportunity ofcrafts, Cub Scout skills, a Western stagefor a rooting tooting good time. Games,the summer. Also, it is our last chance to askTraining Is Always Onshow, bbs and archery! Plus, we are bringingour friends to join us on this great adventureDuring this time of year with summer camp back the ever popular TAG program whereprior to the summer. Peer to peer recruitingcoming up training takes a backseat to doing.Still, training is happening. Online train-can bring their 8-13 year old cowgirl, too.parents attending camp with their cowboyis not just having boys talk to their friendsbut is us, leaders and Scout Parents talkinging at www.olc-Scouting.org has been expandedto include Den Chief Training and 5/15/09 or $80 afterwards limited spaceFees for this program are $70 if paid byto friends, grandparents, and the communityabout our packs and troops. The districtexecutive has some Centennial Recruiter“This is Scouting” the replacement for New is available. See you at Camp.Leaders Essentials. Also, the Training Committeeis accepting requests from units to Dustan Johnson 541.928.6694Acting District ChairmanPatches for any Cub, Boy, or Venture Scoutthat gets a friend to join. These are datedpatches and can be worn on the uniform.conduct onsite individual unit training for all District Commissionerlevels of Cub Scout Leaders Training, TroopRichard Chandler 541.928.2865So, lets grow Scouting in Calapooia, talk up& Crew Committee Training, and some ofechand1029@cox.netyour Scout’s experience and yours.the Scoutmaster’s Training. In addition, weDistrict ExecutiveSummer is right around the corner and so isare adding a new trainer to the team, whoScott W. Johnson 541.928.6694will focus on training needs of the LebanonSummer Camp!sjohnson@cpcbsa.orgCub Scouts cleanup Asburry ParkIn celebration of the 99th year anniversaryof Scouting, the Bear den of Cub ScoutPack 250 based in St. Helens returns to AsburryPark to cleanup garbage. This is thesecond visit this den has made to pick updebris left in the park and along SaulserRd. in St. Helens.Scouts pictured from right to left are Jordan, Nicholas, Kirsten(honorary member), Caleb, Ethan, and Aaron.Classic Car Show CommunityFundraiserOn April 25th from 9AM to 3PM we will bewww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/calapooia/calapooia.htmlc h i n o o k di s t r i c tat the Cowlitz County Fairgrounds in the FloralBuilding with Scout displays and the PinewoodDerby track set up showing the publicwhat we do. There will also be ClassicCars lining the way for everyone to look at.This is a Community fundraiser to help withthe Community campaign. There is a $2 donationat the gate to get in and Scouts inuniform are in for free. We will have a silentauction with camping gear, car supplies,and have a live DJ showing up for music aswell as artist Don King. The Scouts will beselling hot dog meals to help make the Districtextra money and there will be a coffeevendor there. Come out and support theDistrict to make our goal again this year sowe can be Centennial Quality District for athird year in a row. Bring friends and family,this is going to be a GREAT event for ourGREAT District.Spring Recruiting is NOWWe need those Tiger Cubs, and all otherScouts. Our goal is to grow and this is howwe do it. Make sure you turn in your flyerrequests to Ruth so she can make time to dothem for you. Set a goal of growth, 10% towww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/chinook/index.html15% for this Spring. Let’s build up our Scoutingforce here, and the time is now. Call theoffice for help and hints; also please callJessie Ramirez, the Membership Chair, 360-274-7147, for supplies and help. Recruit,recruit, recruit…it is what we do. Keepingthe kids off the streets and doing things forScouting is a much better alternative goinginto our 100th anniversary.Hooked on ScoutingDistrict Recruiting event, May 2nd 8AM toNoon. We will be at the Trojan Park withhelp for those wanting to fish or learn tofish. This is a recruiting event so make sureto bring at least one friend to sign up forScouting. Our District contact for this eventis Sporty, sportys@clatskanie.com.District ChairmanVacantDistrict CommissionerBrad Pyl 503.397.5033bradpyl@msn.comDistrict ExecutiveTami Perry 360.423.6960tperry@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 28Friends of ScoutingThe Friends of Scouting effort is heating upin the Great Columbia Gorge District. Someof our units have already met their PresidentialGoal. Many of our units are doing betterthis year than ever before. If you havenot already turned in your packets pleasebring them to Roundtable.District Award’s DinnerMark your calendars. Our District Dinner /Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, May8th. It will be at 6:30pm at the VancouverElk’s Lodge. This will be the first opportunityyou will have to meet the new districtmembers for 2009. Also, there will be upto four District Award of Merit recipients.Please come and join us in recognizing themfor their outstanding work. Registration forthis event can be found online at www.cpcbsa.org/register.The cost is $9 online and$14 at the door.District Awards NominationsEvery year the Columbia Gorge District givesout awards in the following areas. DistrictAward of Merit, Outstanding Spark PlugAward, Community Service Award, Rookieof the Year Award, Inspirational Award,Distinguished Award, Scouting Family Awardand the Extra Mile Award. All nominationsTraining Available!Why should every leader be trained? Yourjob will be easier, you will get the tools andresources necessary to keep Scouting SAFEand FUN, and boys and families are morelikely to invite their friends to well plannedand executed den and pack meetings, troopmeetings and on fun, well planned high adventureactivities. We invite YOU to participatein the upcoming training sessions: April18, 2009 8:00 am TRAINING FOR ALL PO-SITIONS at Trinity Lutheran Church, 450 SEWashington St, Dallas or Cub Scout LeaderSpecific in McMinnville, April 25th at 9 am.You should also visit the online training centerfound at www.myScouting.org to completeyour Youth Protection and the new Thisis Scouting, which replaces New Leader Essentials.Thanks for all you do for the boysand families in your neighborhoods.District CamporeeEagle Valley District Camporee will be heldMay 15-17 at the Oak Grove at the EvergreenMuseum, off of Hwy 18 in McMinnville.The event will be all about the West andtroops/patrols will be creating some greatcamp gadgets and competing in some great100% Quality Districts in 2010c o l u m b i a go r g e di s t r i c tfor any of these awards are due to MicheleSullivan by the April 9th Roundtable. If youhave questions about any of these awardsplease contact Michele Sullivan at 360-695-4493 or email at suileabhain@juno.com.Camporee 2009This year Camporee will be held April 24-26.You should have received a packet that containsall the materials you need for this event.The fee is $9 for each person who signs uponline. Registration at the door will be $12per attendee. Register online at www.cpcbsa.org/register. Online registration ends April11th so get online and register soon. Eachperson who attends Camporee will receive aCamporee patch. In addition to having funat Camporee, this event encourages boys tosharpen their Scouting skills, teaches themnew activities, and prepares Webelos forthe troop method of Scouting.Cub Scout Camp SignupsNow is the time to plan for this summer’scamp adventure. If your pack or den hasnot signed up for Cub Scout Day camp orResident camp there is still space availablebut camps are filling up fast. To signup, simplydownload a form from the council webpageor visit the council office and reserveyour spot today. Surveys show that boyse a g l e valley di s t r i c tpatrol competitions where you will show offyour Scout skills.Get Hooked on Scouting, April 19Membership Chair Tina McConkie, 971-223.6247 or tmcconkie3@hotmail.com hasthe tackle box ready to head on down tothe pond to reel in the new boys and families.She needs your help to staff our eventas we’ll have a station for earning the beltloop and we’ll have an area where the boyscan learn to cast, etc. Please contact Tinaand volunteer for this great, fun morning. Theevent will be held at Sheridan Pond on Saturday,April 19th from 9 am to noon. Thiseven is for all Cub Scouts, old and new.Camp Sign Ups and AttendanceBoth Resident and Day Camps will be heresoon. Ensure that all of your boys have beeninvited to summer camp. Remember, highadventure activities are reserved for those14+ years of age at summer camp. Mayberock climbing is what your older Scoutsare interested in. Give them the opportunityto attend summer camp.Compass Pointsthat attend camp are much more likely tostay in Scouting then those that don’t.Everything Eagle NightOn Thursday May 9th at Roundtable weinvite all Scoutmasters, Parents, and potentialEagle’s to come and learn about whatit takes to complete your Eagle. We will bediscussing, projects, paperwork and more.7pm at the Hearthwood LDS Building.District Pinewood DerbyWe are holding the Columbia Gorge DistrictPinewood Derby on May 2nd at WeslieFord in Camas. Registration is $2 andneeds to be done online at www.cpcbsa.org/register. Races are open to everybody andthe number of cars you can race is unlimited,however you can only race one car forthe district championship.District ChairmanTom Crozier 360.335.8292thomascrozier@prodigy.netDistrict CommissionerEd Green 360.254.2193egreen1145@comcast.netDistrict ExecutiveBo Henderson 360.693.1741 ext. 742503.225.5742 bhenderson@cpcbsa.orgThe “General Lee” flying high in Pack 7520’s annual PinewoodDerbyDistrict ChairmanVacantDistrict CommissionerJody Hall 503.662.3052jodymhall@yahoo.comSr. District ExecutiveSharon Larson 503.472.3868slarson@cpcbsa.org

Spring 2009 Page 29Celebrate Summer in the Ft. ClatsopDistrict!• Hike to the beach or into Ft. Clatsop(and back) during Day Camp June 22 – 26at Camp Rilea. The theme is Western. Otheractivities at camp include bb guns, archery,fishing, woodworking and the Coast Guardhelicopter egg drop. HAVING A FUN, yetsafe, week is our goal! Need more information?Contact Karen at 503-325-5108!• Join your troop at Summer Camp! Needmore information? Contact Karen at 503-325-5108!• March in (or watch) a parade: July 4thParades in Seaside and Warrenton; the RegattaKiddie Parade August 7th in Astoria;The Regatta Parade August 9th in Astoria!Need more information? Contact Karen at503-325-5108!• Join us for hot dogs and s’more at theAnnual District Picnic at Camp Royce-Finel,Cullaby Lake, July 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.The hike into camp takes about 20 minutes.There will be a boat available to ferry picnickersacross. For handicapped transportationcontact Karen at 503-325-5108 byJuly 12.Have a Safe and a Fun summer!Have you identified next fall’s Tigercub leader yet?Now is an excellent time to talk with parentsof kindergartners, invite them to visit yourpack, and figure out who you want to bethe leader for next year. Look for someonewho can still smile at the end of the day, iswilling to be involved in their children’s activities,and has a sense of humor.District DinnerSave the date- Friday, May 29th- 9728 NE50th Ave. This will be a great evening offellowship and volunteer recognition, alongwith a yummy dinner and dessert. Cost hasbeen reduced to $9/person; online registrationwill be available by mid-April at www.cpcbsa.org/register.Webelos Woods-October 16-18Save the date for this impactful event, heldannually at Camp Lewis. 4th and 5th gradeWebelos are invited to attend; Boy Scouttroops are invited to host a station and showoff their troop program. Program offeringsinclude lots of fun Scout skills stations (includingfirst aid, fire starting, knots, and basicorientation), and a chance to talk with troopf o r t cl at s o p di s t r i c tBoy Scout Darby getting ready for a wiener roast at Ft. StevensState Park. He and other Scouts had gathered to watchthe sun go down behind The “Peter Iredale” Shipwreck. Theywatched a whale make its way up the coast.A Tiger Cub and His GrandpaThe Astoria Kiwanis sponsor Tiger Cub ScoutDay at Ft. Clatsop Day Camp. The onlycost to the boy is the $6 registration fee asa Cub Scout. Each participant is asked tobring a chair.In 2008, a Kindergarten boy broughthome the flyer about Tiger Cub Scout Day.f o r t va n c o u v e r di s t r i c tand pack leaders. The weekend is wrappedup with a pancake breakfast to send youon your way home. More info will be availableat the June and September Roundtablemeetings, and via the district email. Registrationwill go live in early summer on www.cpcbsa.org/register.Online Training ResourcesPoint your browser to olc.Scouting.org, andcheck out the training offered online. Coursesinclude “Fast Start” for Cub, Boy Scout,and Venturing leaders; youth protection;safe swim defense; safety afloat; and thetroop committee challenge. This is a greatway to orient your newest leaders and tidethem over until they’re able to make a fulltraining courses.New District Vice chair/ ChairElectPlease give a warm welcome to our newestdistrict vice-chair/ chair elect, Dick Krase.Many Boy Scout leaders will recognize himas one of the fellows who helped guide Eaglecandidates through the process of earningtheir Eagle rank.How did you get started in Scouting?Home was the motel in Seaside where helived with Grandpa on a limited income.They were preparing to move out of stateduring the summer. His parents were not inhis life. Grandpa mailed in the $6.00 registration.On June 26th Grandpa and his TigerCub Scout climbed aboard the “Bus” andtraveled to Day Camp with 2 folding chairsborrowed from the motel. They joined in withthe rest of the group making a craft, hikingto the fishing pond, cooking a hot dogand having fun at the BB gun and archeryrange.At the end of the day, as they waitedfor the bus on their two folding chairs the TigerCub Scout was tired and happy! Grandpawas thankful for the experience. ScoutingChanges Lives!District CommissionerMike Umbriaco 503.458.5387mudu@century.netDistrict DirectorDavid Noyes 503.225.5731dnoyes@cpcbsa.orgScouting CoordinatorKaren Gill 503.325.5108kgill@cpcbsa.orgI got started in Cub Scouting in Southern Cal-www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/ft_vancouver/index.htmlifornia. My mother and Ross Bollens’ momwere Den Mothers. Mom started me off witha sewing arrowhead and I’ve sewn on everybadge I’ve worn since (and wimped out andsewed on most of my son’s, too.)What’s one Scouting memory that standsout for you?My ‘Scouting Changes Lives’ memory is ofthe night when two older boys invited meto transfer to the Beaver Patrol in Troop400. These guys were the elite Scouting‘animals’ in our District and I was awed. Allof us became Eagle Scouts, formed an all-Eagle Explorer Post and shared experiencesthat bond us to this day.District ChairmanRick Klaus 360.887.7665bsa@klausfamily.netDistrict CommissionerEric Pond 360.573.2401ericpond@msn.comDistrict ExecutiveKate Benson 360.693.1741 ext. 752kbenson@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 30CamporeeAll ye Lewis and Clark knights take heed:2009 Camporee, from May 1-3, 2009, atRooster Rock (milepost 24 on I-84) will bea medieval challenge for all. Aside fromCamporee’s usual campsite and uniform competitions,we will have a morning of excitingpatrol competition (some Scouting-related,some Monty Python-related, and all fun) followedby an afternoon of activities includinga Trebuchet (catapult) contest, the Quest forthe Holy Grail High Adventure Challenge,and a Scoutmaster Cook-off. Scouts shouldprepare their best medieval patrol gear andget out their coconuts for a trot through RoosterRock State Park. The Camporee committeeis currently looking for adults and Scouts(14 and older) who would be interested injoining Camporee staff. Staff applications(also serve as your registration, health, etc.forms) are available at cpcbsa.org.Cub Scout Fishing DerbyThe derby is coming up on May 9, 2009,at Salish Pond on the north side of GlisanStreet, just west of NE 207th in Fairview..This is a great recruitment opportunity foryour Pack. Bring lots of kindergartners andbe ready to catch some fish!Day CampThe location for summer ’09 Cub Scout daycamp is tentatively Celilo Falls Park, 12 mileseast of The Dalles. Day camp will be June22-26. Todd Farrell is the Day Camp Director.Units must get their event projects tohim immediately for review (tenbears@embarqmail.com).Packs need to have a DayCamp Coordinator in place in order to begingetting things organized.District Incentive ProgramHave you heard about this program? Unitsare awarded points for attending Roundtableand participating in district events. Thereare activities for both Cub and Boy Scoutunits. The scoring is set up so that smallerunits compete equally with larger ones. Atthe end of the year, the winning units willbe awarded monetary awards which canbe spent at the council store. Check the districtwebsite to see where your unit standson points. Right now Troops 282 and 378and Packs 753, 352 and 395 are leadingon points.Good Turn for AmericaPlease report your unit’s service work (GoodwillGood Turn) online. If you need your100% Quality Districts in 2010l e w i s an d cl a r k di s t r i c thttp://www.cpcbsa.org/lewisandclark/m i d -co l u m b i a di s t r i c tpasscode information, contact Jeff McCaw(541-490-3533).CamporeeThe location for this year’s Camporee willbe Old Camp Baldwin and the weekend hasbeen changed to the first weekend in May(1-3). Registration will be online at the councilwebsite. Each unit is asked to send 1-2adults to help with duties. Please pre-registerso that we can plan for how many participantswe will have. Remember, your unitwill grow and thrive if you offer activitiessuch as this one to keep the boys interested.Please reserve this date and bring the boysfrom your troop!! Webelos are invited tocome watch and participate too.TrainingThe training topic for April will be Cub ScoutSpecific. The topic for May will be Boy ScoutSpecific. Please send all leaders who needthis training to Roundtable.Cub and Boy Scout of the QuarterThe district is proud to congratulate two boys.Max Romney of P352 is the Cub Scout ofthe Quarter. Max, age 10, is a Webelos1. He proudly wears his uniform, faithfullyattends meetings wearing a smile, helps towww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/mid-columbia/Compass PointsSummer CampYou can’t have “Scouting” without “outing.”Cub Scouts (including Tigers) and Boy Scoutscan attend camp this summer; a tremendousway to keep them excited in Scouting! Contact503.226.3423 about available sessions,or visit www.cpcbsa.org for an up-to-datelist of open dates and reservation forms.See you at camp!Friends of ScoutingFOS campaigns help fund our camp facilities,office, district and council programs,your District Executive and Council staff,school night flyers, Roundtable, and manyother items and programs. Any time is anOK time to make a pledge to be a Friendof Scouting. Please contact District ExecutiveCharles Freeman for more informationor to make a pledge.Nominate your FavoriteCubmaster, Scoutmaster andDistrict Scout Family.Contact Martin Cavinaw, District Chairman;Joe Carter, District Commissioner or CharlesFreeman, District Executive. Don’t forget tonominate a Scouter for the District Award ofMerit. It’s also time to Nominate Pack, Troopand Crew of the Year. If you have any questionsabout the nomination process contactDistrict Commissioner Joe Carter. Come seewho wins at the District Dinner, May 31st atAll Saints Parish Hall.TrainingTraining is not just critically important for asafe and successful Scouting program; it isalso fun and easy. Contact Training ChairMary Ellen Hepp at (503 335-2738), maryellen.hepp@fredmeyer.com,to learn abouttraining opportunities available to you.District DinnerThe District Dinner will be on Saturday May30th at All Saints Catholic Church, NE 39thand Glisan. Come see your fellow adultleaders recognized for their contributionsand accomplishments. Enjoy a delicious mealand find out what we’re doing for the centennial!Reserve your seat at www.cpcbsa.org/regsiter.District Chairman (Acting)Martin Cavinaw 503.493.8629cavinaw@msn.comDistrict CommissionerJoe Carter 503.234.4075503.317.3178 carterre@msn.comDistrict ExecutiveCharles Freeman 503.225.5735cfreeman@cpcbsa.orgset up or clean up, attends day camp andhas made it his goal to earn all 20 Webelosbadges. While participating activelyin Scouts, he maintains excellent grades andalso participates in sports and other extracurricularactivities. Rhett Mullins of T352is the Boy Scout of the Quarter. Rhett, age16, is a Eagle Scout and OA member. Hehas continued his active participation, serviceand leadership. He is an enthusiasticand motivated member of his troop. In additionto his Scouting activities, he is a goodstudent and participates in sports and theater.He continues to be an example to hisfellow Scouts and an asset to his troop. Congratulationsand thank you to both of theseyoung men for their efforts!District ChairDon Arbon 541.340.4361District CommissionerChuck Hiatt 541.386.3312cehiatt@charter.netDistrict ExecutiveBryan S. Gwinner B/541.298.5022C/503.754.3546bgwinner@cpcbsa.org

Spring 2009 Page 31National Jamboree Spots StillAvailableThe National Jamboree occurs every 4 years,but this one is special. This will mark the100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.This once in a lifetime event will be happeningin August of 2010, and the CascadePacific Council expects to be well represented.Talk to Hank Brown, our District Commissionerand a Jamboree Scoutmaster, formore information at (503)577-8010.District Committee and CommissionerCorps. Looking for HandsThe District Committee is looking to fill variousleadership positions with dedicated volunteers.If anyone has the capacity and heenthusiasm to serve in Membership, Program,or as a Commissioner, please let the DistrictExecutive or the District Commissioner knowimmediately. Service on the District Committeewill be fun, gratifying work that anyvolunteer can feel good about. The youthneed some people to stand up for this community.Throughout the last few months, thedistrict has secured most of the major positions.What it really needs now are peoplesit on the committees and to help theunits along. Commissioners are the biggestneed by far.n o r t h cl a c k a m a s di s t r i c tCentennial Quality UnitCommitment FormsFor the year 2008, many units were undera deep-grained misunderstanding that theCentennial Quality Unit program was similarto the regular Quality unit program thatwent back for many years. The main differenceis that units need to commit to certaingoals early in the year, and then workto attain those goals by the end of the year.Please take the very short amount of time tosit down with your DE or a commissioner todetermine your goals now. Making goals for2009 in August doesn’t give much of a timelinein which to improve. The program wasput together with the best interests of everyunit in mind, and it can be a great tool if itis used. Set those goals. Earn that patch.Improve the lives of those youth.Camp in 2009Everyone still remembers their great summercamping experiences. Some troopsand packs have already signed up to attendone of those fabulous camps againthis summer. This council is known nationwidefor it’s properties, and when summercomes and the clouds clear out, it’s timeto go out into the great outdoors. Studieshave proven that youth who attend summercamp are much more likely to stick with thep i o n e e r di s t r i c tUpcoming Roundtable TopicsBoy ScoutsApril- CamporeeMay- Camporee Wrap Up and SummerCamp DiscussionJune- Advancement for Summer ProgramsCubsApril- Cub PotpourriMay- Webelos to Camporee DiscussionJune- Summer Camp PrepNew Cub Scout PackPioneer District is pleased to announce theaddition of a new Cub Scout Pack (Pack 222)which will serve the kids at Westhills ChristianSchool. Welcome aboard guys!Friends of ScoutingPioneer District has a goal of $100k in the2009 Friends of Scouting Campaign. 85%of each dollar donated goes directly backinto the Scouting program; each donationhelps to ensure the continued success ofScouting in our community. The deadline forPacks, Troops, Teams, and Crews to achievePresidential Status is April 30. PresidentialStatus entitles you to 10% off summercamp fees and free camping at CPC propertiesin the non-summer months. Contributionsfrom our communities are also encouraged.Please contact District Finance ChairScott Stevenson (stevenson@fccgi.com) orMark White (mwhite@cpcbsa.org) for assistancein our campaign.Candy SaleThe 2009 Candy Sale underway! There is stilltime for your unit to participate in this fundraiser.If you are interested please contactMark White (mwhite@cpcbsa.org).District DinnerThe 2009 Pioneer District Dinner will be heldon May 21, time and location to be determined.We are in need of people to helporganize this event. Please contact MarkWhite (mwhite@cpcbsa.org) or Mike Mick(mickbuilders@aol.com) if you have interestin helping with this event.CamporeeThe 2009 Camporee is scheduled for May1-3 at Willamette Mission State Park. Pleasemark this on your calendars as this is one ofthe most exciting weekends of every ScoutingYear. This year we are announcing theaddition of the trebuchet competition, specificationson that are being sent out by JoeReinhart. Thanks to Joe Reinhart and Mikewww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/pioneer/program. This could be the highlight of theScouting year if not the lifetime of any givenScout. Any units wondering about differentcamping opportunities should give JohnMaahs, our district camping chair, a call at(503)657-0200Good Turn For AmericaNo service project is complete unless it’sbeen registered at www.goodturnforamerica.org.Any service project, including oneof the council projects or any Eagle Scoutprojects are eligible. Your DE has your accesscode to that website.Farewell from your DEAfter nearly three years, your District Executive,Scot Forbes, has decided to resign fromhis post effective May 19th, 2009. This islargely so that he can hike the 3100 mileContinental Divide Trail from Canada toMexico from June 15th until November.District ChairDennis Brown 971.227.3168.DRB_construction@comcast.netDistrict CommissionerHank Brown 503.577.8010hvbrown@verizon.netDistrict ExecutiveScot Forbes 503.225.5736sforbes@cpcbsa.orgMick for their hard work putting togetherthis great event! Complete list of events willbe published soon.Cub Scout Fishing DerbyThis will be the first year that the district isorganizing a Spring Time Cub Scout FishingDerby to take place on May 9 from 10am-2pm. Location is the St. Louis Ponds in Gervais,OR. This event can help bolster our SpringTime recruiting efforts. There will be lots offish to catch and prizes to be won! There isalso an official Cub Scout segment and beltloop to be earned! Our Membership Chair,Tom Maguire (maguire@q.com), has volunteeredto help coordinate this event.District ChairmanDennis Bishop 503.701.8525dmbishop6@comcast.netDistrict CommissionerRuss Garrett 503.816.6538russ.garrett@bullivant.comDistrict ExecutiveMark White 503.225.5745mwhite@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 32y a r d, g a r d e n & pa t i o sh o wCompass PointsSunset Trailvolynteersand CascadePacific Councilshowcasedtheir outdoorand gardeningknowledge atthe Yard, Garden& Patioshow in their“Kids Digs”display.Hello ScoutersI’d like to introduce myself. I’m Chris Conethe new Silver Star District Executive. I amtransferring from the Great ThunderbirdDistrict across the river. I am an Eagle Scoutand an OA brotherhood member out of TheDalles, Oregon. I live in the Orchards areaand am looking forward to getting to knoweveryone. I have a great open door policyand encourage you to take advantage ofit. Please call or email me with any Scoutingissues (360-693-1741 x738) or ccone@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010s i l v e r sta r di s t r i c tFriends of ScoutingThe Friends of Scouting effort is well underway in the Great Silver Star District. Noneof our units have met their Presidential Goal;which is closing very fast! Many of our unitsare doing better this year than ever beforeyet haven’t turned in their packets. If youhave not already finished your unit’s presentation,please do so as soon as possible.We don’t want to miss out on making presidential.Questions relating to your unit’s FOScampaign, please contact your Unit Commissioner,District Commissioner Roger Jarvis, orChris Cone (360-693-1741 x738) or ccone@cpcbsa.orgSummer CampCamps throughout the council still have afew staff opening. If you know anyone, maleor female, 14 or older, who would like tohave a great experience helping young CubScouts to have the time of their lives, pleaseencourage them to apply. Applications areavailable at the council website (www.cpcbsa.org).For question or more informationplease contact Chris Cone.www.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/silver_star/Silver_Star.htm“Hooked on Scouting”On May 16th at Klienline Pond, Cub Packsshould put the date on the calendar. If yourPack has not developed a Spring Recruitingplan now is the time to start recruitingnew youth into your units. Packs should beginto invite Kindergartners to the event andhold a Spring Pack Join Night. Troops shouldhold a Troop Open House beginning in April.This is a great opportunity for new familiesto see all the fun that your unit has to offerand for families that are not currently inScouting to have the opportunity to join andgo to Camporee and Summer Camp withyour unit this summer. If you need help developinga spring recruiting plan call Chrisat 360-693-1741 x738.District ChairmanMike Parnell 360.887.7190mike@wrrc.comDistrict CommissionerRoger O. Jarvis 360.687.4857rapidroger72@aol.comDistrict ExecutiveChris Cone 360.693.1741 ext. 738503.225.5738 ccone@cpcbsa.org

s u n s e t tr a i l di s t r i c tOne weekend, Two TrainingsAs you know, the spring is an important timeto get leaders trained and ready for the programyear ahead. New leaders, and not sonew leaders, should be encouraged to completetraining for their position. (Our next DistrictTraining is scheduled for 10/17)ScoutMASTER, ASSISTANT ScoutMASTERApril 17-19th, Camp Onahlee—15706 SHighway 211, Molalla, OR 97038 Friday5:30 pm. End TIME: Sunday around 1:00pm (LDS may leave after campfire on Saturdayevening)The fee for this course is $25.00.CUB LEADER, VARSITY, VENTURINGApril 18th, Canby LDS Ward Building• Youth Protection – 8:00 pm• New Leader Essentials – 9:00 amt h r e e ri v e r s di s t r i c twww.cpcbsa.org/threeriversSpring 2009 Page 33Friends of ScoutingHorning’s Fishing and Picnic Hideout. TheOur annual Friends of Scouting campaign is event is also a recruiting opportunity forgoing strong! We have a handful of units alreadynew Cub Scouts. Cub Scouts should bring aat their presidential goals. That means friend to the fishing derby. The Hooked ofthey are saving a ton of money on Summer Scouting Fishing Derby is the climax of theCamp while still supporting the Council, makingSpring recruiting activities in April. Everyit as strong as ever. If you have money Pack should be recruiting in the Spring andto turn in, please bring it to the next Roundtablethe Fishing Derby offers these new Scoutsor call up your District Director or Dis-a fun Scouting activity. The event is FREEtrict Executive (They would love to come by and every Pack should be participating.and help you out!).Look for the flyer soon and save the dateSpring Recruitingon your calendar.Fall is not the only time you should be thinkingabout Recruiting. If you haven’t sched-Sunset Trail is only as strong as its Commis-Unit Commissionersuled a recruiting night at your local school sioner Team. Our Commissioner Team, ledfor the spring yet, now is the time! Spring by your District Commissioner Wayne Olmstead,has had a great start to 2009 byis an excellent way of delivering the promisedprogram to the boys immediately (SummerCamps) while boosting your member-But, we can never have too many commis-District Chairmanrecruiting a good number of commissioners.ship going into the summer! Why do you sioners! A unit commissioner is an excellent David Bennett 503.642.2645want to recruit more boys? Because More way to be involved in the program, make a dbenhome@comcast.netBoys = More Parents = More Leaders = huge impact, and still not give an overabundanceof time. If you know of anyone who is Wayne Olmstead 503.629.5657District CommissionerLess Work for you! Let’s get out there andrecruit so we can work less and have more a former Scout Leader, former Boy Scout, an wcj.olmstead@comcast.netFUN! Contact Eric Hearn or Adam Hough Eagle Scout, or just a supporter of ScoutingDistrict Directorfor more information!in general that would be interested, please Eric Hearn 503.225.5737Hooked on Scoutingcontact either Wayne Olmstead, Eric Hearn,ehearn@cpcbsa.orgAre you hooked on Scouting? Well then, let’s or Adam Hough and let us know.District Executiveget others hooked on Scouting. Hooked on Scouting’s ImportanceAdam Hough 503.225.5746Scouting is a fun activity on May 2nd at As you all know, we are in “tough economi-ahough@cpcbsa.orgcal times.” Our society is in this predicamentbecause of poor choices and bad decisions.Does that mean that the Scouting program isin trouble? Not in the least! And the reasonfor that is…you! You are reading this articlebecause you are a member of the CascadePacific Council and a supporter of theBSA. We all will pull together in this toughtime and make sure Scouting is around fora long time to come. The Boy Scouts are inthe business of helping our youth make gooddecisions and wise choices. I have every confidencethat we all will use this opportunityto make the program stronger and our futurebrighter! Thank you all for everythingyou do! - A. Hough• Cub Scout Leader Specific – 10:30 am(Den leader, Webelos Leader, CubMaster, Venture Leader Specific,Varsity Leader Specific)Three Rivers District DinnerMark your calendars! The Three Rivers Districtrecognition Luau will be held April 25that the Gladstone Church of the Nazarene.Dinner begins at 6:30, with light appetizersserved before hand. All leaders are encouragedto attend and enjoy a great mealwith our many district volunteers. This is agreat opportunity to recognize our leadersfor the wonderful job they have donethroughout 2008. Cost: $8 per person or$15 per coupleGrab your pole and head onDown!Would you like to capture Cub Scouts earlier,excite them more & keep them longer? Ifso, bring them to the 2nd annual Three RiversCub Scout fishing derby. Join us on SaturdayMay 2nd at the pond in Canby CommunityPark for a fun-filled day of fishing.This event is open to Cub Scouts and theirfriends through the generous support of theOregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation andthe Oregon Department of fish and wildlife.Bait will be provided, and a limited numberof fishing poles will be available. Volunteerswill be on hand to teach and assistyour Scouts! (While supplies last, new Scoutsjoining between now and June 30 will receivea fishing kit.)This event is absolutely free, and prizes willbe awarded as part of the derby. Participantswill have the opportunity to earn twoawards as part of this program. Participantscan earn their fishing belt loop and theBRAND NEW Fishing Segment as part of theprogram. For more information please contactAndrea Raschio, (503) 759-3764Dick Clark’s Rockin CamporeeCome rock out to the best of the 50’s throughtoday at the Three Rivers Camporee! Wewill be jamin at Roslyn Lake, located just outsideof Sandy, on May 15-17th. The cost is$10 per person and the event is open toBoy Scouts and Webelos. Check out the districtwebsite for more information. Registrationand t-shirt sales are online at www.cpcbsa.org/registerDistrict ChairmanMitch Jorgenson 503.829.4824mjj@molalla.netDistrict CommissionerDennis Mills 503.631.4172dj@pdquipment.comDistrict ExecutiveChris Baker 503.225.5707cbaker@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 34Thunderbird District Breaks Recordsin Cub Scout MembershipProfessional Scouters and volunteers in thisdistrict have something in common. We bothhave a passion for Scouting, and a desireto see it grow. How do I know the volunteerleaders are passionate? Because at everymeeting I go to, I see a quality program, andsmiles on the kid’s faces. I also know basedupon the applications that cross my desk,that the district is still growing, despite ourmain recruiting season taking place in thefall. It is my hope that the headline abovecould reflect the success of this Spring’s recruitingseason.This year, the district is doing somethingspecial in the month of May. On May9th, fish will be swimming, worms will bewiggling, and hundreds of Cub Scouts willbe casting their rods into the Salish Pondsat the district fishing derby. It will be from8am – 1pm. The ponds are located on thenorth side of Glisan, and is just west of NE207th in Fairview. Anglers 13 years of ageand under can fish for free. Normal Oregonregulations apply.A second Cub Scout activity will takeplace on May 30th, at Camp Discovery.100% Quality Districts in 2010t h u n d e r b i r d di s t r i c tas other activities for the boys to enjoy. Andof course it’s free. Why are we doing theseevents? Well, we are hoping that the boyshave fun, and that they bring a friend. Atwhat other time during the year do youhave an opportunity to have families checkout your pack, join, and enjoy two free activitiesin a single month? Remember- thosekindergartners can join your pack on June1 as Tigers. Then it’s summer and they canimmediately go on their first camp experience.What better time to join is there? Remember,you can also secure new parentsas leaders, and get their commitment for thefall.District Executive Leaves DistrictPlease join me in congratulating Chris Conein his promotion to the Silver Star District inWashington. I will still continue to be yourDistrict Executive, and we will be filling inthe vacant position as soon as we have completedthe hiring process. Chris will still beparticipating on a limited level with our district,as he transitions up north.Why Join Scouting?Think back to when your son or daughterjoined Scouts. For most, you started whenyour son was in 1st or 2nd grade. How didit happen? Did you see a booth at a schoolThere will be BB Guns and Archery, as wellwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/cpcthunder/index.htmlTraining Available!Why should every leader be trained? Yourjob will be easier, you will get the tools andresources necessary to keep Scouting SAFEand FUN, and boys and families are morelikely to invite their friends to well plannedand executed den and pack meetings, troopmeetings and on fun, well planned high adventureactivities. We invite YOU to participatein appropriate training sessions: April18, 2009 8:00 am TRAINING FOR ALL PO-SITIONS at Trinity Lutheran Church, 450 SEWashington St, Dallas or Cub Scout LeaderSpecific by appointment. You should alsovisit the online training center found at www.myScouting.org to complete your Youth Protectionand This is Scouting. Recently theNational Boy Scouts replaced New LeaderEssentials with “This is Scouting”. To beconsidered trained, you must complete allthree modules – Youth Protection, your leaderspecific and This is Scouting. Thanks forall you do for the boys and families in yourneighborhoods.District CamporeeTroops, Teams and Crews are invited to joint i l l a m o o k di s t r i c tEagle Valley District for Camporee whichwill be held May 15-17 at the Oak Groveat the Evergreen Museum, off of Hwy 18in McMinnville. The event will be all aboutthe West and troops/patrols will be creatingsome great camp gadgets and competingin some great patrol competitions whereyou will show off your Scout skills. Packetswill be available online soon so check backfor more information and for registering forthis great camping event.Camp Sign Ups and AttendanceBoth Resident and Day Camps will be heresoon. Do a quick inventory to ensure that allof your boys have been invited to summercamp. As most of you know, high adventureactivities are reserved for those 14+ yearsof age at summer camp. Maybe parasailingor rock climbing is what your older Scoutsare interested in. Offer the boys this opportunityto attend summer camp AND geta free adult.Membership MomentTillamook District will soon have two newtroops. If you know of any youth who wouldlike to join a Boy Scout troop, for boys ageshttp://www.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/tillamookCompass Pointsopen house? Did your son bring a flier home?More importantly, why did you join? Theseare questions that every prospective familyin our district is thinking when presentedthe opportunity to join Scouting. Getting theword out is relatively easy. The hard part iswhy. Think about why you joined, and whyyou help out. Simply tell them your storymostof the time that’s enough. Think aboutthis too- what do sports, drama, music clubs,and dancing all have in common? You getto watch your child. In Scouting, you get toparticipate with them. Don’t be afraid totell your stories and grow your pack. Don’tforget about those kindergartners. They canjoin on June 1. Why wait to the fall?District ChairmanJohn Anderson 503.465.2865rlajka@comcast.netDistrict CommissionerBob Pierce 503.661.2931pierce1956@aol.comDistrict DirectorScott Mischke 503.225.5718smischke@cpcbsa.orgDistrict ExecutivePatrick Nance 503.225.5729pnance@cpcbsa.org11-17, please notify Sharon Larson or visitwww.joinboyScouts.com.More than 50 boys participated in our 2nd Annual DistrictPinewood Derby. Many thanks to the helping hands whomade it happen.District ChairmanSteve Jensen 503.842.8428District CommissionerVacantSr. District ExecutiveSharon Larson 503.472.3868slarson@cpcbsa.org

tuality di s t r i c tSpring 2009 Page 35District Award Of MeritThe highest award Tuality may bestow uponan adult Scouter is the DAM award. Fourindividuals will be recognized at our DistrictDinner May 8th. You may downloadan application by visiting www.cpcbsa.orgor pick up a nomination form at our upcomingroundtable. Jean Carter is the awardscoordinator and she may be contacted at503-628-0130.District DinnerThis annual gala is scheduled for May 8th.Location will be the Hillsboro LDS StakeCenter. We will celebrate our many accomplishmentsin 2008 and 2009 as wellas recognize many deserving individuals.Please check you e-mail for registration information.CamporeeTroop and Patrol registration for this eventwill take place at the April 9th roundtable.The Order Of The Arrow is planning the bestCamporee ever! Again this year the eventwill be held at Jewell Elks Refuge, approximately75 minutes from Hillsboro. Check inbegins Friday the 1st at 4pm. Event commenceSaturday morning at 9:30am. The daywill culminate with an awesome campfire andSafe Haven Spring BreakThis year’s edition of the Safe Haven SpringBreak promises to be a rousing success. Kidsfrom 8 different inner city programs arescheduled to enjoy a week of outdoor fun.Again Aubrey Watzek Lodge and GilbertRanch are the featured properties. Newthis year is the opportunity for kids from theBeaverton Police Athletic League to cruisethe water ways as Sea Scouts join in providingtours during spring break. From tubingin the snow, to riding horseback, or cruisingthe Columbia River, everyone involved inthis effort is helped to provide a memorableexperience for a group of great youngpeople. Thanks to everyone involved.Farewell to a FriendIsabel Alejandra Zinzu, (known as Alejandra)the Outreach Assistant to the HaciendaCDC community resigned her position asof March 1, 2009. In her year of service tothe Council and Hacienda Alejandra servedas Cub Master for Packs 236 Solon; 237Mariposas and 244 La Jadines. A tremendousrecruiter, each pack incurred one hundredper cent under Alejandra’s guidance.OA callout ceremony. Should you have anypre-event questions, contact Mike Van DykeCamporee Chair at 503-357-0145.Hooked On ScoutingTuality District 1st annual spring fishing derbywill take place on May 9th at DoormanPond. This is an 8 acre pond west of ForestGrove at the junction of Hwy 8 and Hwy 6.Time is 9-12. We will have a limited numberof fishing poles available. This is a recruitingevent for new Cub Scouts and all packsin Tuality are welcome to participate to invitenew youth to join. All youth that registerfor Scouting that day will receive asimple tackle box. Existing Cub Scouts canearn their fishing segment. Bring the wholepack! Contact David Noyes, dnoyes@cpcbsa.orgfor questions. The event will be promotedthrough in-school fliers and variousmedia outlets.Training Dates In TualityThe following are upcoming trainings available:4/23- New Leader Essentials, Helvetia CommunityChurchJune 5-6- Webelos Outdoor Training.Please contact our fearless training coordinatorCarl Yergen, olgriznmamabear@msn.com to register or receive additionalwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/tuality/index.htmlv a n-po r t me t r o di s t r i c tAlejandra is returning to California to beginthe final steps of becoming and Americancitizen. From all of us in the Van-Port Districtbest regards and you represent whatis best about being a citizen of this greatnation, THANKS.The Growing Garden – CultivandoHortalizasBack in November of 2008, 25 families fromJadines de la Paz began working togetherto prepare the garden beds for winter -well their work is paying off. Not only arethe families reaping the benefits of developinga community garden, they are plantingthe seeds that will result in summer andfall harvest. The plan is to grow tomatoes,lettuce, broccoli, and carrots among otherveggies. Good work guys and best of luckto you, may your harvest be bountiful.Nominating CommitteeThis year’s committee meetings will beginApril 15, 2009. Location and time TBA lookfor fliers in your mail and at Roundtableinformation. Our New Leaders Essentialshas recently been replaced by a new onlinecourse.Program Planning Kits AvailableAt May RoundtableIt is imperative a unit representative attendMay roundtable. At this meeting, your unitwill be receiving all of the important materialsnecessary to enable your boys to havean ideal year of Scouting. Included in thepacket are: extra Council Calendars for2009-2010, Program Themes for Packs andTroops, Popcorn Sale Information, SummerCamp Information, Religious Award criteria,and much, much more! Don’t miss out on thisimportant roundtable as we head towardssummer. Date is May 14th, 7pm. As alwaysthe location is the Hillsboro LDS Stake Center.See you there!District ChairmanMark Mcomie 503.640.4600mmcomie@verizon.netDistrict CommissionerScott Harris 503.359.5312swhbsa@verizon.netDistrict DirectorDavid Noyes 503.225.5731dnoyes@cpcbsa.orgLook for your 100th Anniversary FieldGuide at the May Roundtable!100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 36What are you Missing atRoundtable?Have you checked your mailbox? Yes, eachunit has a mailbox at our monthly roundtableat the Tigard LDS Church 15555 SW98th Ave, Tigard, 97224. We have current,relevant information and passionate Scoutersto share that information with you. Eachmonth we pass along the most current informationand resources to enhance your unitsprogram. If you are not there, you will bemissing out.Spring Recruiting Hooked onScoutingEvery pack should hold a spring recruitingevent. Make sure to extend your invitationsto the Kindergartners and their families. Thisis a great way to recruit a Tiger Leader beforethe fall and use the fall recruitment asfiller for your dens. May 9th is our FishingDerby from 10am-2pm at St. Louis Pondin Gervais. This is open to all current CubScouts and boys you recruit. Look for flyersand more information at Roundtable.Summer Camp is Just around thecornerIt is not too late to sign up more boys. May15th is the Early Bird deadline. Tell your familiesthat your deadline is the end of Aprilfor fee payments. Look out for those pre-District DinnerOn Thursday April 16th the Willamette Districtis having is annual District Dinner. Thisevent is conducted to recognize and honorour Districts Scouting Leaders who serve theyouth of our community through the ScoutingProgram. Awards to be presented: DistrictAward of Merit, Leader of the Year, and variousDistrict Training and Recognition Awards.Everyone is invited, including Unit Committees,Scouts, Charter Representatives, Parents,Friends, and Scouting Associates. Thesuccess of this event will be lifted by yourparticipation in the fun and festivities. Registerat www.cpcbsa.org/register.Eagle BanquetIn recognition of Eagle Class of 2008 theCascade Service Area is organizing its annualEagle Banquet on April 27, 2009. This isbeing done to recognize our Eagles throughoutthe Service Area and bringing CommunityLeaders, Business owners, Business Professionalsand Scouting Alumni together foran evening of Fellowship. Information: www.cpcbsa.org/registerFriends of ScoutingThe annual Friends of Scouting Campaignw a p i t icamp leader meetings for your camp in June.These are key events to being prepared foryour adventure. Remember that two weeksprior to your arrival, you are committed tothe full fees of camp with no refunds. Planto make any changes in your numbers priorto that date.Popcorn SaleThe Popcorn Sale begins in September. Thisis a great way to make money to get your“Scouting Year” off to a great start. Over$10,000 went into Pack and Troop coffersto support their annual program last year.They average unit will raise $1500. Somewill raise over $5000. Every unit should recruittheir Popcorn Kernel and sign up forthis year’s sale.The new Calendars are Here!Planning is vital to a unit’s good health! Planningkits for each unit are being distributedat May Roundtable. These kits are full oftools to use in planning a year of programfor packs, troops, teams, and crews. Scheduleat least three planning meetings betweenMay and July. New youth and parents willbe excited to join in September, with a wholeyear of fun already planned!FOS Presidential Deadline: April30thHopefully your unit has contacted all yourwillamette di s t r i c tis nearly over and the Willamette Districtis having some great success! We still needyour help in continuing the Scouting programin your communities. Contact your DistrictExecutive’s if you want to help your districtachieve it’s goal and to ensure your participationin Friends of Scouting and your packor troops receipt of the Centennial QualityUnit Award.CamporeeCamporee is coming, get your Troop preparedfor some camping and patrol competition.Plan now to participate in Camporeeon May 15 –17, 2009 at Spongs’ Landing.We anticipate 400 – 500 members to joinin on the activities and the traditional assortmentof Scout competitions, an awesomecampfire and OA Ceremony, “Call Out” ofOrdeal Candidates. Registration for this andother District activities can be made on-lineat: www.cpcbsa.org/registerCub Scout OlympicsThe Willamette District will hold its annualCub Scout Olympics on Saturday, June 20starting at 9 a.m. and finishing up with anawards ceremony at 2 p.m. This long standingevent is sure to be fun for all the ScoutsCompass Pointsfamilies to achieve your personal goalsin supporting the Cascade Pacific Council.Thank you and congratulations to those unitsthat have already reached presidential.Key Priorities for next 60 days1. Plan Recruiting Event2. Recruit 09-10 Tiger Leader3. Log in to good turn for America andreport service projects.4. Troops Sign up for 2010 SummerCamp5. Turn in FOS Pledges.6. Recruit Popcorn Chair7. Review trained leader Rosters and submitchanges.8. Track Webelos to Scout Transition9. Schedule Annual Program Planningmeeting for your unit.10. May Final Camp Payment by May 15.District ChairJanice Essenberg 971.226.4230janice_essenberg@ ddouglas.k12.or.usDistrict CommissionerRob Sax 503.524.8110Saxrj@cs.comDistrict ExecutiveTodd McDonald 503.225.5750tmcdonald@cpcbsa.orgthat attend. There will be the many athleticactivities for all of the boys in the Pack toparticipate in. Be sure to sign up at www.cpcbsa.org/register/Summer is on its WayAre you ready? Are you set? Where are yougoing to go? Well let’s go Camping! Thereare plenty of camps to attend; Cub ScoutDay Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp, WebelosCamp, Boy Scout Resident Camp, andVenture High Adventure Camps. If you don’thave your reservations in yet there still isan opportunity. Contact Brad or Steve at(503)581-6601 to get more information.District ChairmanSteve Anderson 503 587-3675andersonriskanalysis@comcast.netDistrict CommissionerSteve Potter 503.873.2384spotter67@verizon.netDistrict DirectorSteven Utter 503.581.6601 ext. 208sutter@cpcbsa.orgSr. District ExecutiveBrad Burge 503.581.6601 ext. 206bburge@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

v e n t u r i n gSpring 2009 Page 37Venturing Leadership Award lots of fun aeronautical activities. More informationwill soon be available online at Council Vice President, VenturingNominations were due March first to selectthe recipients of the Venturing LeadershipAward. If you know anyone, youth orwww.cpcbsa.org/register.Dennis McGary 503.579.3140drmcgary@comcast.netadult, who has done outstanding things forCouncil Adviser to VenturingVenturing in your unit, district, or council, fillScot Forbes 503.225.5736out the nomination form from www.Scouting.sforbes@cpcbsa.orgorg as soon as possible and submit it to theCouncil Office.Come on down to the Cabinet meetingAdults and youth alike are welcome to jointhe active Venturers in the Council Cabinet.The Cabinet needs help putting on eventsthroughout the year, and promoting the VenturingProgram throughout the council. Theymeet the fourth Tuesday of every month atthe Council Office. They also meet at topteam three times a year. Check with DennisMcGary for more informationRanger Quest cancelledDue to a series of different events, we willnot have a Ranger Quest this summer. Thiswill undoubtedly make Venture Trek 2010much more fun. See you there!Venturing Ride at Evergreen AviationMuseum Sept 18-19Venturing Ride for 2009 will be at EvergreenAviation Museum, and will involveReliant CharterThis year’s Reliant Charter has begun. Mayhas two opportunities scheduled for the 9thand 23rd, Packs 889 and 321 have alreadymade reservations for those dates. Thereare still some prime dates available but youshould act immediately to insure you get thedate you desire.Area RegattaThe Area Regatta at Camp Rilea is scheduledfor April 24th – 26th this year’s camppromises to be another memorable event;best of luck to all of the crews taking partin this year’s competition.FOS UpdateThis year’s Friends of Scouting Victory Celebrationwill be held May 19, 2009 at theAbernethy Center in Oregon City. As of themonth of April we are running a little behindlast year’s production and this year’sgoal. However, we have taken a very proactiveand positive approach to achievingits 2009 FOS program goal. As ScoutExecutive for District 25 I challenge all tostep-up to meet this year’s challenge by increasingour commitments to this year’s FOScampaign and I make the first commitments e a Sc o u t sto increase my pledge.Adventure of the RiverAdventure on the River is a new not-for-profitday program for boys and girls graduatingfrom the 8th grade and a minimum of fourteenyears old. The program is designed toprovide a fun, safe introduction to boatingand experiences on the water. Activities include:Large boat river cruise; Small boatsailing and rowing; Boat and water safetytraining; Intro to navigation, ship handlingand river ecology; Skills competition onGovernment Island; Sailing race; Overnightcamping trip Community service project.Adventure on the River is presented underthe direction and supervision of the Portlandchapter of the Sea Scouts. Go to adventureontheriver.comtoo learn more. Spaceis limited, so register online today.Change in AgendaThe 2009 edition of “Pirate Days” has beencancelled do to a conflict in scheduling. Atthe April 2, 2009 combined Fleet staff andSkipper’s and Mates meeting the membersin attendance, by show of hands, voted toattend the Regatta instead of conduct thePirates Day event for 2009.Look for your 100th Anniversary FieldGuide at the May Roundtable!District ChairmanJim Larsen 360.695.0867District CommissionerPhil Owen 503.244.7986District ExecutiveVernard Taylor 503.225.5743vtaylor@cpcbsa.org100% Quality Districts in 2010

Page 38Safe Swim Defense and Safety AfloatBefore a BSA unit may engage in swimmingor boating activity of any kind, aminimum of one adult leader must completetraining, have a commitment card with themand agree to use the defenses in these plans.Training in these programs is available atour Boy Scout summer camps and online atmyscouting.org.Safe Swim Defense1. Qualified Supervision: All swimming activitymust be supervised by a mature andconscientious adult age 21 or older whoaccepts responsibility for the safety of allparticipants and is trained in safe swim defense.It is recommended that all units haveat least person currently trained as a BSALifeguard.2. Physical Fitness: Require evidence offitness for swimming activity with a completehealth history from physician, parent or legalguardian.3. Safe Area: When swimming in areasnot regularly maintained and used for swimmingactivity, have lifeguards and swimmerssystematically examine the bottom ofthe swimming area to determine varyingdepths, deep holes, rocks, and stumps. Detailedswimming rules can be found in theGuide to Safe Scouting.4. Lifeguards on Duty: Swim only wherethere are lifeguards on duty. For unit swimsin area where lifeguards are not providedby others, the supervisor should designatetwo capable swimmers as lifeguards.5. Lookout: Station a lookout on the shorewhere it is possible to see and hear everythingin all areas. The lookout may be theadult in charge of the swim and may givethe buddy signals.6. Ability Groups: Divide into three abilitygroups: nonswimmers, beginners andswimmers. Keep each group in its own area.These classification tests should be renewedannually for youth and adults.7. Buddy System: Buddies check in andout of the swimming area together. Emphasizethat each buddy lifeguards his buddy.Check everyone in the water about every10 minutes or as needed. Check all areas,count the pairs and compare the total withthe number known to be in the water.8. Discipline: Be sure everyone understandsand agrees that swimming is allowedonly with the proper supervision and use ofthe complete safe swim defense.Safety Afloat1. Qualified Supervision: All swimming activitymust be supervised by a mature andconscientious adult age 21 or older acceptsresponsibility for the safety of all participantsand is trained in safety afloat. Onesupervisor is required for each 10 people(Cub Scouts is one adult for each 5 people)and at least one is trained in CPR. Itis strongly recommended that all units haveat least person currently trained as a BSALifeguard.2. Physical Fitness: Require evidence offitness for boating activity with a completehealth history from physician, parent or legalguardian.3. Swimming Ability: A person who hasnot been classified as a “swimmer” mayride as a passenger in a rowboat or motorboatwith an adult “swimmer” or in a canoe,raft, or sailboat with an adult certified as alifeguard. In all other circumstances, theirperson must be a swimmer to participate inan activity afloat. These classification testsshould be renewed annually for youth andadults.4. Personal Floatation Equipment: Properlyfitted type II and III Coast Guard approvedpersonal floatation devices (PFD’s) must beworn by all persons engaged in activity onthe open water.5. Buddy System: All activity afloat mustadhere to the principles of the buddy system.Not only does every individual have abuddy, but every craft should have a “buddyboat” when on the water.6. Skill Proficiency: All participants in activityafloat must be trained and experience inwatercraft handling skills, safety and emergencyprocedures. Specifics for all wateractivities must be met as stated in the Guideto Safe Scouting. Cubs and Webelos arelimited to canoeing and rafting and is to belimited to council/district events on flat waterponds or controlled lake areas free ofpowerboats.7. Planning: Units should do the following:submit a float plan, follow all local rules, notifyproper authorities, monitor the weatherand plan for contingencies.8. Equipment: All equipment must be suitedto the craft, to the water conditions andto the individual; must be in good repair;and must satisfy all state and Coast Guardrequirements. Carry spare equipment, repairmaterials and have appropriate rescueequipment available for immediate use.9. Discipline: All participants should know,understand and respect the rules for activityafloat.Compass PointsGet Winter Lodge Datesfor Next WinterEach fall thousands of volunteers convergeon the winter lodges to prepare them forwinter use, also gaining them the advantageof selecting popular unit dates. One requirementof a unit making a reservation is thatthey participate in the wood cut or lodgecleanup day. For planning purposes:Wood Cut (Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009)is for Boy Scout troops, Varsity teams, Venturingcrews, and Explorer posts. To make awinter reservation, these units must attendand provide service at the wood cut.Lodge Cleanup Day (Saturday, October10, 2009) is for Cub Scout packs. Adultleaders (no youths) from packs attend andprovide service to qualify their pack to makea reservation.Details about lodges and service dayscan be found at www.cpcbsa.org/winterlodge.Please visit this webpage in earlySeptember for a schedule of 2009-2010winter lodge dates, provided so units maybegin planning for winter activities at thelodges.Rover Camp forIndividual ScoutsRover camps are for individual Boy Scoutswho cannot attend camp with their troopand for Boy Scouts who would like to returnfor another week at the end of the summer.Leadership is provided by the camp; Scoutsdo not need accompanying leaders.Please visit www.cpcbsa.org/downloadsfor the camp reservation form, with whichreservations may be made for this excitingweek at camp for individual Scouts. Datesare:Camp BaldwinAugust 16-22, 2009Camp MeriwetherAugust 9-15, 2009August 16-22, 2009Camp PioneerAugust 16-22, 2009100% Quality Districts in 2010

ADVERTISEYOURCOMPANYHEREAdvertise in Compass Points and Reacha Targeted Market of Over 11,000Scouting Volunteers!For Prices and Availability Call503.225.5767 or emailprogramdirector@cpcbsa.orgDonate a Car or BoatDonate any used complete vehicleor boat. (It could be a car,truck, recreational vehicle, orboat.) The Cascade PacificCouncil and Volunteersof America,Inc. have joined forcesin efforts to raisemoney for programs.Donations are tax deductible to the extent of thelaw and any vehicle will be picked up for free. ContactShelley Staudinger at 503.225.5748Note: Tax laws changed on January 1, 2005. For vehicles up to $500 in value, the donorwill state the value. For vehicles over $500 in value, the donor will be able to claim onlythe actual amount the charity receives for the vehicle. In our case, vehicles are sold at auctionby the Volunteers of America. As always, it is suggested that a donor consult his orher tax professional for information. These tax laws also apply for charitable donationsof other goods as well.Camp Work Weekend Contact PersonMeriwetherClarkScouters'MountainApril 17-19, 2009(adults ONLYplease)June 5-7, 2009Gary Cuppy (503)667-3153gcuppy@providence.orgPat Maahs, Rangerpmaahs@cpcbsa.orgLarry Crawford(503) 665-4622 home(503) 360-2363 cellcrawood@comcast.netJeff Stewart, Ranger, (503)658-3578jstewart@cpcbsa.orgDave Somann, Ranger (Camp DiscoveryOnly) (503) 539-3834Cooper May 29-31 , 2009 Harry Cooley(503) 843-3627 cooley@wbcable.netAaron Yoder, Ranger(503) 703-9246 ayoder@cpcbsa.org(email sometimes unreliable)Baldwin May 15-17, 2009(Family WorkWknd)Oct 10, 2009(Baldwin WoodCut)Oct 17, 2009(Baldwin WoodCut)Pioneer June 5-6, 2009Sep11-13, 2009(Black Bear Wknd)Mike O’ Brien(503)644-7040Larry Clark, Rangerlclark@cpcbsa.orgGary Etchemendy 503-393-0519garyetc@comcast.netRick Heuchert, Ranger (503)873-1411rheuchert@cpcbsa.orgLewis May 2, 2009 Bob Alexander(360) 686-8056hawk_eye814@msn.comJeff Stewart, Ranger (503)658-3578Ireland May 9, 2009June 13, 2009GilbertRanchMay 30, 2009(Family Work Day)Royce Finel May 16, 2009October 3, 2009Jeff Stewart, Ranger (503)658-3578jstewart@cpcbsa.orgScott DePaolo, Ranger(503) 873-3846Rick Heuchert, Ranger (503)873-1411rheuchert@cpcbsa.orgTom Grimm(503) 861-1724tgrimm@teleport.com