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January-February 2008 Page 3Happy Scouting New Year - Let’s Celebrate!That’s right – let’scelebrate First!At press time yourCascade PacificCouncil:• Was the 8thlargest inthe nation intradition units•••••Ron GarlandScout Executive– 1,532 CubPacks, Scout Troops, Varsity Teams,Venturing Crews and Sea Scout Ships– out of 304 councils in the NationWas 12th largest in the nation intraditional membership – with 29,979Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts,Venturers and Sea Scouts.Had 12,303 youth and 4,522 adultsparticipate in council campingprograms in the summer of 2007.Watched as 538 new Eagle Scoutscompleted their Eagle projects andwere awarded Eagle Badges.Completed major capital projects,including a new water system at CampBaldwin, a covered riding arena atButte Creek, and began a new showerhouse project at Meriwether.Collected food and other items inthe annual Scouting for Food andGoodwill Good Turn service projectsOrganized 115 new Scouting units•during the first 11 months.And I could go on – but you get the picture!noteworthy Page 3Celebrate an outstanding 2007!As we move forward into 2008, beaware of the following:• Camp Reservations – are runningahead of last year. Some weeks arefilled, and new weeks have been added.Don’t wait to get your reservation intothe Service Center.• The Venturing week is already filled,and horse treks have waiting lists.Seems as if the outdoor program is stillattractive to young people and leaders.Please consider, early in the year, two veryimportant action steps.• The Centennial Quality Unit programis in its second year of existence. Thefirst step is for a unit to set goals for theyear and submit the worksheet to theDistrict Commissioner. This programis designed to improve the quality ofunit program across the council – yourinvolvement is key!• Family Friends of Scouting is here!This critical effort makes it possiblefor the council to operate. Set the unitgoal, conduct the campaign, and let’sall celebrate victory in April.I am proud to be a Scout – Happy New Year!Scouting Anniversary Week- February 3-9This year marks major anniversaries fortwo of our nation’s most well-known andinfluential youth-serving programs.February 8 marks 98 years since theBoy Scouts of America was chartered bythe United States Congress in 1916. Theanniversary date of February 10, 1930 isalso the 78th anniversary of Boy Scouting’slittle brother, Cub Scouting.There is no underestimating theimpact these two great programs have hadover the years. According to theBoy Scouts of America, one in threeAmerican males have been associated withScouting at some point in their lives. Manypresidents, astronauts, sports figures, andbusiness leaders all count themselvesamong Scouting’s 110 million-plusalumni.Today, more than 4.5 million youngmen and women wear the uniforms ofScouting. They are supported by morethan 1.2 million volunteers and countlessparents and adults.Through Scouting’s fun and excitingprogram of character education andleadership, generations of young peoplehave learned to do their best, be prepared,and the importance of doing a Good Turndaily. These are certainly good words tolive by.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTScouting for Food- AHuge Success in 2007Local Scouts conducted the annualScouting for Food Drive to benefit foodbanks on Saturday, December 1. Scoutingfor Food is the single largest one-day fooddrive for area food banks. More than 10,000local Scouts went door-to-door to collect anestimated 400,000 pounds of canned goodsand other non-perishable food.The Boy Scouts of America isdedicated to serving the community, andScouting for Food is an excellent way forthe Cascade Pacific Council to help peoplein need each year. Every year we arepleased with the response to Scouting forFood, with thousands of people donatingfood when Scouts knock on their doors.Through the generosity of the community,and the efforts of thousands of Scouts andadult volunteers, Scouting for Food has animmediate impact for hungry families inOregon and southwest Washington.Scouting for Food is a natural project forthe Good Turn for America initiative. GoodTurn for America is a showcase of Scoutingservice to our communities in three focusareas: Food, Shelter, and Healthy Living.The Cascade Pacific Council is proud tobe able to support our communities inways that truly impact lives; Good Turnfor America will emphasize our council’ssupport of our neighbors in many ways.Make sure units reports their servicehours at www.goodturnforamerica.org.Den 3 of Pack 35 of Wapiti district collected 210 pounds offood in the 2007 Scouting for Food day.A Scout from Pack35 in the WapitiDistrict participatingin Scouting for FoodDay 2007

Page 4August (names inadvertently not printed)Terry J. Adolphson Troop 64Cameron M. Aeby Troop 14Andrew C. Allen Crew 927Brian M. Appel Crew 589Lee R. Aspitarte Troop 450William A. Baker Troop 530Miguel A.R. Beal Crew 135Grant A. Boehme Troop 100Adam C. Bowlsby Troop 419Richard B. Brooks Team 689Robert E. Bruss Troop 432Justin T. Butler Troop 20Jeffry M. Calderwood Crew 591Wylie P. Chapman Crew 355Vance B. Chauncey Troop 245Derek J. Claridge Crew 342Richard E. Clark Troop 220Bradley W. Crandall Crew 761Nathan R. Daniels Crew 548Valere M. DeVogele Troop 115Shadric M. Dowden Troop 210Bryan P. Eastes Troop 14OctoberGrant M. Allen Troop 673McKay W. Allen Crew 888Paul E. Ball Troop 108Sean A. Ball Crew 628Jeffrey D. Bierman Troop 257Michael R. Busch Troop 396Cody Z. Cacciacarro Troop 874Brent L. Carr Troop 520Preston C. Cazier Crew 727Jared C. Chin Crew 589Timothy J.E. Cleary Troop 144Nicholas G. Collins Crew 840Isaac A. Collmer Troop 707Paul H. Dang Troop 351Thomas S. Davis Crew 7Luke A. Dickinson Troop 846Trevor R. Dunsmuir Troop 698Scott D. Eames Troop 208Zachary A. Evers Troop 855Clinton M. Faulconer Troop 438Jacob W. Firl Team 381Stephen J. Fox Crew 184Sawyer G. Garrity Crew 600William E. Gibbs Troop 419David B.A. Girard Troop 378Samuel K.T. Greenberg Troop 150Samuel E. Hedine Troop 870Jacob D. Hill Crew 496Keith H. Hill Troop 611Bryce A. Hingson Crew 400Justin S. Jager Troop 264Andrew W. Janzen Troop 49Ryan E. Jenkins Troop 611Andrew D. Jeske Troop 611a d v a n c e m e n t2007 Eagles and QuartermastersVernon R. Jones Troop 48Zachary J. Jones Team 857Cody E. King Crew 429Eric A. Kittlaus Troop 432Mitchell R. Kleier Troop 855McKenzie S. Kramer Troop 611Stephen J. Kwak Troop 208Adam B. Lawson Team 216Stephen Z. Lunneborg Troop 820Andrew L. Lunzman Troop 642Alexander L. MacNab Troop 707Kevin C. Martin Troop 479Andrew D. Moser Troop 38Joshua W. Mowery Troop 100Austin P. Moyer Troop 662Erik T. Nelson Troop 378Andrew P. Nichols Crew 318Cameron P. Nielson Crew 600Casey M. Nielson Crew 600Michael J. Ohnemus Troop 149Kyle S. Osburn Crew 269Garrett J. Parker Crew 854Alex R. Parks Troop 170Nicholas D. Peil Troop 48Bret T. Plumb Troop 606Brandon C. Poole Troop 322Devin S. Puls Troop 107Keegan F. Rank Crew 167Jared R. Rollier Troop 22Eric M. Romrell Team 840Solomon B. Rosen Team 548Erryn F.P. Ross Troop 419Justin A. Ross Troop 35Andrew J. Russell Troop 121Daniel W. Sands Troop 19Jordan M. Schrader Troop 230Christopher M. Schulwitz Troop 208Maximilian K. Simnitt Crew 727Logan G. Stewart Crew 259Aaron J. Vandiver Troop 22Gino F. Villanueva Troop 20Christopher W. Watzig Troop 611Grant W. Wheeler Troop 150Lary S. Willey Troop 220Jacob T. Woodall Troop 485Jordan R. Young Troop 419Jordan P. Zundel Crew 727NovemberDavid L. Bade Troop 213Jonathan R. Beaty Troop 150Kenneth R. Beck Troop 20Gregory A. Blackman Troop 376Brett L. Bowers Ship 601Jared A. Breedlove Crew 87Steven D. Bunker Crew 499Tyler M. Canaday Troop 99Benjamin C. Capps Troop 67Jordan H. Cassel Troop 462Compass PointsFranklin G. Chown Troop 69Bradley S. Craft Team 828Franklin H.K. Delos Reyes Crew 439Zachary M. DuPrau Troop 150Kevin M. Eames Troop 208Brent A. Eastes Troop 14Mason D. Endicott Team 242Jesse M. Friedow Troop 15Shaun P. Garey Troop 654Corbin J. Garner Crew 137Brandon E. Glissmeyer Troop 35Garrett M. Grimm Troop 239Sean K. Hoffmaster Troop 198Kevin R. Hugie Crew 67Matthieu R. Kinney Troop 60Jeff D. Klein Crew 815Alex J. Kreitzberg Troop 150Patrick M. Kubisiak Troop 423Evan W. LaBrant Troop 328Justin R. Langford Team 400Justin T. Lassila Troop 475Michael J. Leone Troop 525Zachary C. Lewis Troop 358Joseph S.H. Lorenz Troop 565William M.C. Loving Troop 420Jordan D. Lowder Crew 318Jeremy L. Magnusson Crew 97Matthew R. Meuser Troop 221Brandon J. Michels Troop 654Kyle N. Monroe Troop 328Tyler J. Monson Crew 394Justin D. Movick Team 517Warren W. Nielsen Troop 419Matthew C. Peinhardt Troop 642Nicholas R. Phillips Troop 476Timothy J. Reid Team 67Andrew H. Reinders Troop 728Stephen K. Richardson Crew 429Jake J. Riegel Troop 252Luke C. Sanders Troop 606Shawn M. Sears Crew 449Nathan M. Slagle Troop 648Alexander J. Smith Crew 875Alexander J. Stein Troop 423Eric D. Taylor Crew 37Dane E. Teegardin Troop 475Brian L. Thompson Troop 438Travis R. Timme Crew 367Timothy J.WalkerTroop 14Alexander L.WhiteCrew 342Elliot T. WiitalaTroop 423Luke B. YarnallTroop 485

January-February 2008 a d v a n c e m e n tPage 5ADVANCEMENT TRAINING – ADVANCEMENT EXTRAVAGANZA 2008Advancement Extravaganza 2008 willbe February 23 at the LDS BeavertonStake Center, 4195 SW 99th Avenue,in Beaverton. There’s something foreveryone at this day-long training in theadvancement policies and procedures ofthe BSA. Knowledgeable instructors willlead courses packed with information andtips designed to help adult leaders of CubScouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers maketheir unit’s advancement program the bestCouncil Advancement CommitteeVice President Shari Spencer 541.258.5327 spencers@teleport.comProcess & Review Rob McDonald 503.245.2564 mcdonaro@ohsu.eduTraining Coordinator Peter Harding 503.981.9269 harding@oregonbest.comVenturing Advancement Chair Robin Stoeckler 503.641.2956 coastymom@verizon.netSpecial Needs Scouting Kenneth Ettinger 503.526.0718 no e-mailAwards & Recognitions Robin Foleen 503.439.1441 robin.foleen@transcore.comAdvancement/Eagle ChairsCalapooia Both. Bill Bell 541.926.9914 no e-mailChinook Adv. Martha Hokanson 360.425.8571 martup@peoplepc.comChinook Eagle Gregory Booth 503.728.9294 no e-mailColumbia Gorge Adv. John Gentry 360 892.5231 gentlejohn@mac.comColumbia Gorge Eagle Ronald Shake 360.885.9467 no e-mailEagle Valley Adv Stephen Caldwell 503.852.4490 cldwllsteve@yahoo.comEagle Valley Eagle Randy Parker 503.434.1646 redfox@ipns.comFt. Clatsop Adv. Sam Dunkin 503.325.0132 dunkins@seasurf.comFt. Clatsop Eagle Mike Umbriaco 503.458.5387 umbriaco@pacifier.comFt. Vancouver Both Robert Ellingwood 360.573.9787 rgellingwood2@msn.comLewis &Clark Adv. D. Smith Piper 503.288.9234 dsmithpiper@msn.comLewis & Clark Eagle Scott Downing 503.282.4770 sdowning@greshamlaw.comLewis & Clark Eagle Barbara Williams 503.698.9920 yojimbo.forty@verizon.netMid-Columbia Both Helen Elsmore 541.298.5233 no e-mailN. Clackamas Adv. John McGrath 503.771.4513 mcgrath1@mindspring.comN. Clackamas Eagle Sally Warnke 503.698.6406 dhwarnke@comcast.netPioneer Adv. Lois Lowe 503.245.9138 loislowe@msn.comSilver Star Both. Debi McElveny 360.254.4301 mikendeb@spiritone.comSunset Trail Adv. Dawn Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.netSunset Trail Eagle. Michael Huff 503.524.3242 huffmdm@verizon.netThree Rivers Adv. Julie Lyman 503.632.7310 no e-mailThree Rivers Eagle Jay Edgar 503.632.4085 no e-mailThunderbird Adv. Mark Soots 503 491.5649 Scoutsplus@aol.comThunderbird Eagle John Miller 503.253.4194 no e-mailTillamook Adv. Perry Reeder 503.815.3937 no e-mailTuality Both Brett Carter 503.628.0130 brettmcarter@yahoo.comWapiti Adv. Ike Eisenbach 503.968.8734 ebach67@comcast.netWapiti Eagle Scott Young 503.590.6917 scottyoung7@yahoo.comWillamette Adv. Bud Pinkerton 503.585.1552 no e-mailWillamette Eagle Bill Shaffer 503.393.1773 no e-mailQuartermasterit can be.On-line registration begins January 5at www.cpcbsa.org. Register by February 9and pay only $12. Registration includes upto 5 classes, an official AE2008 notebook,advancement resources, class handouts,the opportunity to meet other interestingScouters, and lunch. Registration afterFebruary 9 is $20. The Nor’West ScoutShop will be on hand with a variety ofitems for sale.Sea Scouts Adv. Cindy Calderwood 503.544.9313 silvac@ohsu.eduLook for class and registrationinformation on-line at www.cpcbsa.org andat Roundtable. Every unit is encouragedto have at least one person attend. Thisis a great opportunity to learn aboutadvancement policies and procedures andhave your advancement-related questionsanswered.Have questions? Contact yourdistrict’s advancement chair, or contactMichael and Dawn Huff at huffmdm@verizon.net or (503)-524-3242.Silver BeaverNominations SoughtNominations for the highest adult awardthat a council may bestow upon a leaderare currently being accepted. Each districthas an active Silver Beaver nominationcoordinator whose responsibility is tocollect and submit nominations withintheir district. To make a nomination contactthe district nomination coordinator aslisted below and use the nomination formavailable on www.cpcbsa.org.CalapooiaVince Bishopvfbishop@hotmail.comChinookSharon Kurodahoothoot@kalama.comCol. GorgeKyle Eakinskderacer@yahoo.comEagle ValleySharon Larsonslarson@cpcbsa.orgFort ClatsopBob Bluerfoxblue@aim.comFort VancouverGene McGlothlinelmcglothlin@comcast.netLewis & ClarkHerb Kinghamcfreeman@cpcbsa.orgMid ColumbiaHelen Elsmorecelsmore@netcnt.netNorth ClackamasScot Forbessforbes@cpcbsa.orgPioneerLois Loweloislowe@msn.comSea ScoutsJim Larsondolphintoo@comcast.netSilver StarBennett Jacobsbjacobs@cpcbsa.orgSunset TrailBob Leonardleonardpdx@comcast.netThree RiversHerb Davisherbdavis@gbronline.comThunderbirdMark SootsScoutsplus@aol.comTillamookAl Jacquesafjacques@earthlink.netTualityJean Carterjcarter@fredmeyer.comWapitiIke Eisenbachebach67@comcast.netWillametteBill Shafferkizshaff@attbi.com

January-February 2008 Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nPage 9Tualatin Scouts Celebrate Silver & Gold in 2008Tualatin Scouts and their families will be celebrating 25 & 55 years of Scouting in 2008. Cub Scout Pack 35 will be celebrating theirsilver anniversary - 25 years at Edward G. Byrom Elementary School. Bryom’s PSO has sponsored the Cub Scouts as their charteredorganization all these years. Many of the Cub Scouts have crossed over into Boy Scouts and later became Eagle Scouts.Boy Scout Troop 530 will be celebrating their golden anniversary of 55 years of Scouting on April 6, 2008 with a dinner andspring Court of Honor ceremony. Originally chartered with the Boy Scouts of America, Portland Council in June, 1952, it was thefirst troop to serve the community with seven adults and five youth – later in that year, one adult and eleven youth were added to therole call. Troop 530 has benefited from strong support of several chartered organizations over the years including the Tualatin ParentTeachers Association (1952-1957), Veterans of Foreign Wars 3452 (1958-1979) and the Tualatin Lions Club (1980-present). Troop 530 hasfocused its Scouting program over the years on the basic elements of camping,service, advancement, and leadership. The troop has an active campingprogram, and annual summer camp participation. The Scouts are regularparticipants in community service projects in Tualatin and surroundingcommunities. The troop focuses on development of youth leadership to carryout the troop program. Key in this effort is the Senior Patrol Leader, wholeads the weekly troop meetings, the monthly outings, and the Patrol LeadersCouncil with the advice and support of the Scoutmaster. To learn more aboutWapiti District, Troop 530, check out www.troop530.org. or contact Jackie &Norm Dannemiller, 503/885-2405 or ndannemi@spiritone.com for additionalinformation about the celebration.Timberline Offers IncredibleDeal To Scout UnitsScouts have friends in some very high places, andnone is higher than at the 6000’ level of Mt.Hood. Timberline Lodge is offering anincredible deal to Scouts and Scouterswho want to plan outdoor winterevents for their units. Scoutunits can take advantage ofthe group pricing withouthaving 15 people as mostresorts require, and for Scoutunits Timberline is ignoringgeneral price increases andoffering last year’s prices. They willalso give additional discounts if you arelooking to have several events during the season.Thiswill really help troops, crews or packs that have a smallergroup of Scouts that want to ski or snowboard, that wouldhave difficulty affording a day on the mountain. Thisapplies to lift tickets, lessons and equipment rentals.You do have to register in advance. For registrationdetails contact:Bill JohnsonSki Group Sales ManagerTimberline Group Planning Office503-622-0735bjohnson@timberlinelodge.comFor additional information on Timberline Lodge andservice provided please visit their website at:www.timberlinelodge.com

Page 10Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nEarth Week Unit Projects- April 19-27-- Get Out and CelebrateOn April 22, 1970 20 million Americanstook to the streets, parks, andauditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy,sustainable environment. Thousandsof colleges and universities organizedprotests against the deterioration of theenvironment. Groups that had beenfighting against oil spills, pollutingfactories and power plants, raw sewage,toxic dumps, pesticides, freeways, theloss of wilderness, and the extinction ofwildlife suddenly realized they sharedcommon values.Every year we celebrate Earth Day onApril 22. Do we really celebrate it though?When was the last time you made a pointof doing something on Earth Day tocelebrate that fact that we have somewherewonderful to live?This year let’s do something different.This year let’s commit to doing somethingthat will make the earth a better place tolive. This year let’s commit to getting ourunits out there to participate and learnwhat Earth Day is.Does that mean you have to find ahuge park and commit to cleaning upGood Turn Day is March 1, 2008- Is Your Unit Participating?In 1950 a tradition of collecting clothingand non-perishables was initiated thatinvolved the East Portland Rotary Club,Goodwill Industries, and the ColumbiaPacific Council (now the Cascade PacificCouncil), Boy Scouts of America.The first Saturday inMarch was established asthe annual day for this jointservice project. This projectmobilizes Cub Scouts andBoy Scouts council wide.Youth members go door todoor collecting clothing andcollectibles that are given toGoodwill Industries who thenuses the process of cleaning,mending, and retailing these goods toprovide job training for disabled people.This is a chance to teach Scouts aboutcommunity service. This is the kind oftask that builds character, social skills, andcaring – qualities that we endeavor to teachour youth. This project promotes Scoutingand the good deeds that result fromprogram activities. The Scouts will earnsegments and patches, and are sure to havefun. District Goodwill Good Turn chairswill be sharing additional information atlocal roundtable meetings.every bit of trash in a 2 hour time period?No, not at all. Does it mean you shouldfind a project just right for the size and ageof your unit? Absolutely!Imagine if your unit, and all the otherunits in the council, decided to find a localpark, school, church , shoppingcenter, etc... and clean it up.Imagine the impact the BoyScouts of America couldmake if every unitcleaned up one area intheir neighborhood.Imagine what thepublic would say ifwe did this in ouruniforms so everyoneknew it was the BoyScouts of America thatcleaned up our parks.Cleaning up a park is theperfect way to celebrate EarthDay and it is just the type of communityservice project that you should be loggedinto www.goodturnforamerica.org.To celebrate Earth Week in 2008 asthe Cascade Pacific Council let’s all go outScouts throughout the council, fromLongview, Washington to Albany, Oregonand from beachfront communities to TheDalles, will visit homes on March 1, 2008to collect reusable goods on behalf ofGoodwill Industries.If you want Scouts to learn aboutservice to the community, give thema project in the community. Imagineyour Scouts traveling in pairs,knocking on doors in neighborhoods,asking for donations of used goods tohelp people with disabilities. That’sthe kind of task that builds character,social skills and caring – qualitiesthat Scouting embraces. Neighborswill meet local Scouts and see thatScouting continues to prosper. Scouts willearn segments and patches, and, mostimportantly, they’ll have fun! So sign themup for Goodwill Day, Saturday, March 1.Goodwill Industries believes eachindividual deserves the opportunity tobecome self-sufficient through a fulltimejob, regardless of disability ordisadvantage. When donated clothingand other items are collected on GoodwillDay, the lifeblood for training andemployment of people with disabilities inthe community is provided.Compass Pointsduring the time of April 19th -27th andclean up somewhere in your neighborhoodthat could use it. And let’s all get out therein our uniforms to show people that theBoy Scouts of America are committed tomaking the communities that we live inhealthy and safe.You don’t need a largeproject, or one that takesup a whole weekend.Just pick a project that isperfect for your unit andget out there with youruniforms on.Then rememberto go to www.goodturnforamerica.organd log your project andall the other communityservice projects and Eagleprojects your unit has beenparticipating in.By doing those little things you andyour unit will be making a difference. Ifwe all do a few little things we can make ahuge difference as a council.In just one day, Scouts can provide alifetime of dignity and independence forfellow citizens. That’s why Goodwill Daymay be the most important project Scoutsconduct this year.To commemorate this important event,all participating Scouts will earn a segment.Plus, those who collect 10 or more bagsalso earn a Good Turn Day 2008 patch.With everyone’s full participation, we hopeto reach 500,000 pounds of donated goods.Here’s how it works:• Register Scouts for the project by callingdistrict Goodwill chairpersons.• Help Scouts distribute bags the lastSaturday in February.• Help Scouts pick up bags onSaturday, March 1.Goodwill Day is a Good Turn forAmerica service project. Be sure toreport your unit’s service on the www.goodturnforamerica.org website.This long-standing project accountsfor some 200 donated tons, and pricelessexperiences for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,and Venturers. As a Good Turn for Americaproject, Goodwill Day provides serviceto communities and enables units andindividual Scouts to achieve Good Turn forAmerica awards.

January-February 2008 Sco u t i n g in a c t i o nPage 11Scouting For Food- December 1, 2007Cameron, Pack 257, Three Rivers DistrictTroop 150, Willamette DistrictTyler, Pack 257, Three Rivers DistrictTroop 530, Wapiti DistrictTroop 530, Wapiti DistrictPack 378, Mid Columbia District

Page 12The Sons of the American Revolutionpresent an opportunity to Eagle Scoutsto earn an $8,000 first prize in their NationalScholarship Award contest.This opportunity is open to any EagleScout who is currently registered and activeand has not yet reached his 19th birthday.Nationally three scholarships are awardedannually: the National First Place winnerreceives $8,000, the 1st runner up receives$4,000 and the 2nd runner up receives$2,000. The application year is the currentcalendar year.To apply for this special scholarshipopportunity the Eagle Scout mustcomplete an application which consists ofthe following 3 items:1- An Application2- A Four Generation Ancestor Chart3- A 500 word essay on a patrioticthemeThe scholarship competition isconducted on 3 graduating levels. Oncethe application, ancestor chart and essayare complete, they are submitted to theLocal Chapter. If passed and awarded atSco u t i n g in a c t i o nEagle Scout Scholarship Award ContestNew Boy Scout RankRequirements EffectiveJanuary 1, 2008The National Youth Protection Committeerecommended additions to Boy Scout rankrequirements that were approved and will becomeeffective January 1, 2008. These changes will help usadvance the importance of Youth Protection trainingbeyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements,and keep youth informed and actively engaged inunderstanding the key elements of personal safetyand protection.Tenderfoot RankRevised requirement 9: Explain the importance of thebuddy system as it relates to your personal safety onoutings and in your neighborhood. Describe what abully is and how you should respond to one.Second Class RankNew requirement 8b: Explain the three R’s of personalsafety and protection.First Class RankNew requirement 12: Describe the three things youshould avoid doing related to use of the Internet.Describe a cyber bully and how you should respondto one.The changes will be represented in the 2008Boy Scout Requirements book and the revisedninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy ScoutHandbook.the Chapter level, the application packet isadvanced to the State Society and if worthy,advanced to the National office of the Sonsof the American Revolution.Once an application is submitted at theChapter level the same application set isused for all 3 levels and will be advanced.If deemed worthy by the review committeeit will be advanced to the appropriate level.A Scout may apply more than one year,but may not receive more than the $8,000National Prize.If a Scout is interested he shouldcontact the Oregon State Chairman, GrierIngebretsen at grier27@comcast.net orfor the Washington State Chapter LeeThomasson at lee.h.thomasson@wassar.addr.com to receive information regardingspecific state deadlines for submission.The Eagle Scout Scholarship Applicationand the Four Generation Ancestor Chartare available at www.sar.org/youth/eagle.Compass PointsAsk Baden PowellDo you have a question that you havebeen wanting to ask, but didn’tknow who to ask? Is there somethingyou are trying to figure out and thinkother people might be curious as well?Beginning in the March/Aprilissue of Compass Points we are goinghave a new column called “Ask BadenPowell.” In this column we are goingto answer reader submitted questionsto help share that information witheveryone.We need your questions to startthis column. So if you have a questionyou would like to submit please sendand email to programdirector@cpcbsa.org and put Ask Baden Powell in thesubject line. Make sure to includeyour name, unit and district so we caninclude that information if we use yourquestion.

c o m m i s s i o n e r se r v i c eJanuary-February 2008 Page 13Commissioner Service CalendarJan 19 8:30 am Commissioner Basic Training CPC OfficeJan 22 7:00 pm Council Commissioner Meeting Top Team PDX Stake CenterJan 23 7:30 pm Council Roundtable Commissioners Mtg CPC OfficeFeb 25 6:30 pm Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting CPC OfficeFeb 25 7:00 pm Council Commissioner Meeting CPC OfficeFeb 27 7:30 pm Council Roundtable Commissioners Mtg CPC OfficeCommissioner Conference 2008New for 2008 is the annual commissioner conference. This replaces the commissionercollege format. This year’s conference will take place on March 15th at the samelocation, First United Methodist Church in Portland OR. Registration is only availableonline at www.cpcbsa.org/register Cost is $15 if paid by February 29th, 2008 and $20 ifpaid after 2/29/08 and at the door.RoundtableCommissioner/StaffMonthly MeetingThe 4th Wednesday each month7:30 pm, Portland council office.There is a meeting held for RoundtableCommissioners and Roundtable Staffmembers. This is a required meeting foreach district so send representatives. Thecouncil commissioner staff works veryhard each month to provide resourcematerials and great ideas, so each districtcan have a quality roundtable. Make plansnow to attend each month throughout theyear, questions? Contact Sharon Kuroda(Cub Scouts) at hoothoot@kalama.com orSteve Leach (Boy Scouts) at leach2629@comcast.net.Centennial QualityUnit forms for 2008Hopefully each unit had the opportunityto fill out a 2008 Centennial QualityCommitment and Achievement form. Thiswill list your unit’s goals for the upcomingyear and then between Oct 31st and Dec31st you see if your unit qualified for theaward. This form must be entered by thecouncil office no later than February 15th,2008. If you need a form please contactyour district commissioner or districtexecutive right away. Units can earn specialrecognition for completion of all four yearsof this exciting program. Will you be oneof those units?Sharing theFriendship/Become aCommissionerAs we look to the future, we see greaterchallenge and unlimited opportunityfor today’s youth. The future of our country,its society, and institutions depends uponquality people like you who can be part of“Sharing the Friendship” with dedicatedleaders.Currently we are short unitcommissioners to meet the goal of oneunit commissioner for every three units.Every unit should have an assignedcommissioner. Many commissioners arestretched too thin, which means that unitsare not being properly served. If you arean experienced Scouter (e.g. former Denleader, Scoutmaster, Committee member,Assistant leader, etc.) who is interestedin helping other units to deliver theScouting program, contact your districtcommissioner or district executive abouthow you can help.A New Opportunity?As we begina new yearwe have manyopportunitiesthat await us.Like a newopportunityfor education.Commissionerbasic training ison the 19th ofJanuary startingat 8:30am.Location is the council office in Portland.A bigger opportunity for education is thenew Commissioner Conference, to be heldMarch 15th (see details in other article)at the First United Methodist Church inPortland.We have many new opportunitiesto help the units we serve. This our mainfocus as commissioners. We have anopportunity to enlist the help of newpeople to the commissioner ranks; thiswill give your district commissioner anopportunity to focus on other areas of need.You have the opportunity to become thebest commissioner possible. Keep yourselfinformed and educated in the Scoutingprogram. And the best opportunity of allis the impact our actions will have in thelife of a young person. This is deliveredthrough commissioner service, theScouting program, and with everythingthat we have to offer.I look forward to the many newopportunities we will face together duringthe coming year. Scouting Changes Lives.Jeff Smith,Council CommissionerBe sure and visit thecommissioner page at www.cpcbsa.org and at www.Scouting.org for the most upto date information and manytools to make your job as acommissioner more effective.

January-February 2008 m e m b e r s h i pPage 15November New UnitsThe following are the newest units to join the Cascade Pacific Council:District New Unit Type New Unit # Charter OrganizationWapiti Pack 532 Tigard Grange No. 148Silver Star Pack 337 Battle Ground Elks Lodge Number 2589N Clackamas Pack 193 Milwaukie Covenant ChurchCalapooia Crew 7399 West Albany Ski TeamThunderbird Crew 544 Mtn View Christian ChurchPacific Exploring Crew 265 Parents of Tualatin High School SnowboardersPacific Exploring Crew 979 Westview Ski TeamPacific Exploring Crew 946 Tigard High School Snowboard TeamPacific Exploring Crew 976 Beaverton High Ski TeamPacific Exploring Crew 446 Canby High Snowboarding TeamPacific Exploring Crew 464 Wilson High School SnowboardersWebelos-to-Scout Transition HasMany ComponentsIn January, Webelos should select a troop and prepare for Februaryblue and gold celebrations. Webelos cross over into Boy Scouts witha ceremony, usually involving a presentation of the Arrow of LightAward. Webelos den leaders should have taken dens to meet a varietyof troops. Youth must find a troop that meets their needs. NotifyCubmasters which troop each youth member will be joining. Arrow ofLight requirements should be completed, or be wrapping up.Cubmasters don’t forget to invite Scoutmasters to blue andgold celebrations. The 2007-2008 Program Helps booklet can helpyou provide a great ceremony for blue and gold. Don’t forget toprovide an Arrow of Light presentation and conduct a crossoverceremony. Your local Order of the Arrow Chapter is a great resourcefor crossover ceremonies. A Scout will remember this for a lifetime;make it exceptional. Scoutmasters should receive ceremony invitationsfrom packs. Scoutmasters who cannot attend should send solid trooprepresentation. Unit commissioners may be asked to represent thetroop if the Scoutmaster cannot.Troops often provide new Scouts a neckerchief that the troopuses, and a new Scout book. Let packs know procedures in advanceso parents of the new Scouts are informed. Provide parents with a newregistration form to fill out and remind them it’s only $1 to change theirScout’s registration from the pack to his new troop. Doing this noweliminates completing additional paperwork during camp registration.Commissioners can be of great help to the membership team by gettingnew Scout registration forms turned in to council offices. Offer to pick upforms from the Scoutmaster so that new Scouts are registered properlyand efficiently. Membership and Webelos-to-Scout chairpersons shouldbe in contact with packs. Check on crossover nights and determine whattroops Webelos Scouts are transitioning to. Keep track of Webelos denleaders who have 100% of pack members crossing over into Boy Scouts,so that special recognition can be provided.Chairpersons should keep in contact with troops and urgecommittee chairpersons to process the new Scout registration formsin a timely manner. It helps to contact advancement chairpersons andremind them that forms must be submitted in order for new Scouts toreceive advancement.District Membership ChairsCouncil Vice President, MembershipJim Grabski 503.778.0800 jgrabski@jedunn-nw.comPacific Service AreaFort Clatsop Karen Gill 503.325.5108Lewis & Clark Pat Meyer 503.281.9289Pioneer Jordan Turel 503.225.5745Sea Scouts Tim Calderwood 503.639.4310Scoutreach Benita Andrews 503.289.7434Sunset Trail Tom Bohan 503.524.4282Tuality Jim Rossetti 503.648.9398Wapiti Craig Bowen 503.625.5910Columbia Service AreaChinook Tami Perry 360.423.6960Columbia Gorge Julie Andersen 360.834.3232Fort Vancouver Maxine Davison 360.366.0296Mid.Columbia Bryan Gwinner 541.298.5022North Clackamas Scot Forbes 503.225.5736Silver Star Bennett Jacobs 503.225.5738Three Rivers Chris Baker 503.225.5707Thunderbird Scott Mischke 503.225.5729Cascade Service AreaCalapooia Dustin Johnson 541.905.5327Eagle Valley Sharon Larson 503.472.3868Tillamook Sharon Larson 503.472.3868Willamette Sue Thomas 503.363.4422Scouting and Soccer Service AreaAmericas Ramon Rendon 503.252.1159

Page 16Unit Honor Roll- October 2007Crew 7001St Pauls Episcopal Church Salem, ORConservationTroop 7485Silverton Lions Club Silverton, ORFood collection distributionPack 0314Cape Horn Skye Boosters Washougal, WAMilitary Support / American SupportsYoug o o d tu r n fo r am e r i c aTroop 0210Estacada Masonic Lodge #146 AF & AMEstacada, ORLitter cleanup/community beautificationPack 0083Franciscan Montessori Earth School StFrancis Academy Portland, ORLitter cleanup/community beautificationPack 0717Knights of Columbus Council #3179Troutdale, ORScout Saturdays at the Washington CountyHistorical Society and MuseumScout Saturdays teach local history toCub Scouts while helping them meettheir objectives.Scout Saturdays bring local historyto life. Choose from three informative,educational and entertaining presentationscreated especially for Tiger, Wolf and BearCubs. Cubs satisfy achievements andelectives, and receive a WashingtonCounty Museum specialtybadge.Scout Saturdays areheld on the first andthird Saturdays of everymonth. The programsare one hour in lengthand a pack leader orparent is required to bepresent.Using the Museum’s exhibits andartifacts, the presenter demonstrates howNative Americans and settlers used theitems in their daily lives.Cost: Tiger and Wolf Cubs are$3.50 per Scout and Bear Cubs are $6.50per Scout. To schedule a group and formore information call 503-645-5353 or visitour website at washingtoncountymuseum.org.Tiger Cubs will learn how families andcommunities have changed over time inWashington County as they explore localhistory through stories and activities.They will discover whatfamily life was like forboth Native Americansand settlers. Tiger Cubswill learn about one ofthe most importantanimals in the state ofOregon – the beaver.Wolves will learn aboutthe symbols on the state flagand how they relate to Oregonhistory. They will explore local historythrough hands-on activities, NativeAmerican stories, activities, drawings andgames.Bears will learn what lifewas like for the first inhabitantsof Washington County withhands-on activities andstories. The program includesdiscovering Oregon folklorethrough the use of oral andwritten stories, exploringWashington County history byhandling artifacts and learningabout the Native Americans ofthe area through games andstories.For more informationvisit our website atwashingtoncountymuseum.org.Compass PointsLitter cleanup/community beautificationTroop 0240H i l l s b o r oMethodistC h u r c hMens ClubHillsboro,ORO t h e rs e r v i c eprojectGood Turn for Americais a national call toserviceSince the BSA’s inception in 1910,members have learned to live theprinciples of the Scout Oath and Lawthrough community service and “helpingother people at all times.” With that historyin mind, the BSA has developed a serviceinitiative - Good Turn for America.What began with a singular act ofservice on a foggy London night quicklyevolved into daily Good Turns and then intomore encompassing national initiatives.These have included selling war bonds,collecting rubber and scrap metal, growingvictory gardens during World War II, andmore recently, Scouting for Food.We now have the opportunity toraise our levels of community service andincrease awareness of the Scouting programwithin our neighborhoods. Nationally, theBoy Scouts of America has partnered withThe Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity,the American Red Cross, the AmericanCancer Society, America’s Second Harvest,and the Department of Homeland Securityto increase our efforts in meeting thechallenges of the 21st century.Good Turn for America will build onour members’ and participants’ currentservice efforts and will also includeimportant partnerships with othercommunity service organizations. Thesepartnerships will provide many additionalavenues for all of our members andparticipants to provide community servicein their neighborhoods.

January-February 2008 r i s k ma n a g e m e n tPage 17Guidelines To Planning Unit Money-Earning Projectsunit’s money-earning methodsA should reflect Scouting’s basic values.Whenever your unit is planning a moneyearningproject, this checklist can serve asyour guide. If your answer is “Yes” to allthe questions that follow, it is likely theproject conforms to Scouting’s standardsand will be approved.1. Do you really need a fund-raisingproject?There should be a real need for raisingmoney based on your unit’s program.Units should not engage in money-earningprojects merely because someone hasoffered an attractive plan. Remember thatindividual youth members are expected toearn their own way. The need should bebeyond normal budget items covered bydues.2. If any contracts are to be signed, willthey be signed by an individual, withoutreference to the Boy Scouts of Americaand without binding the local council, theBoy Scouts of America, or the charteredorganization?Before any person in your unit signsa contract, he must make sure the ventureis legitimate and worthy. If a contract issigned, he is personally responsible. Hemay not sign on behalf of the local councilor the Boy Scouts of America, nor may hebind the chartered organization withoutits written authorization. If you are notsure, check with your district executive forhelp.3. Will your fund-raiser prevent promotersfrom trading on the name and goodwillof the Boy Scouts of America?Because of Scouting’s good reputation,customers rarely question the qualityor price of a product. The nationwidenetwork of Scouting units must not becomea beehive of commercial interest.4. Will the fund-raising activity upholdthe good name of the BSA? Does it avoidgames of chance, gambling, etc.?Selling raffle tickets or other games ofchance is a direct violation of the BSA Rulesand Regulations, which forbid gambling.The product must not detract from theideals and principles of the BSA.5. If a commercial product is to be sold, willit be sold on its own merits and withoutreference to the needs of Scouting?All commercial products must sell ontheir own merits, not the benefit receivedby the Boy Scouts. The principle of valuereceived is critical in choosing what tosell.6. If a commercial product is to be sold,will the fund-raising activity comply withBSA policy on wearing the uniform?The official uniform is intended tobe worn primarily for use in connectionwith Scouting activities. However, councilexecutive boards may approve use of theuniform for any fund-raising activity.Typically, council popcorn sales or Scoutshow ticket sales are approved uniformfund-raisers.7. Will the fund-raising project avoidsoliciting money or gifts?The BSA Rules and Regulations state,“Youth members shall not be permittedto serve as solicitors of money for theirchartered organizations, for the localcouncil, or insupport of otherorganizations.Adult andyouth membersshall not bep e r m i t t e dto serve assolicitors ofmoney insupport ofpersonal or unitparticipation inlocal, national,or internationalevents.”F o rexample: BoyS c o u t s / C u bScouts andleaders shouldnot identifythemselves asBoy Scouts/Cub Scouts oras a troop/packand participatein The SalvationA r m y ’ sC h r i s t m a sBell Ringingprogram. Thiswould beraising moneyfor anotherorganization.At no time are units permitted to solicitcontributions for unit programs.8. Does the fund-raising activity avoidcompetition with other units, yourchartered organization, your local council,and the United Way?Check with your charteredorganization representative and yourdistrict executive to make certain that yourchartered organization and the councilagree on the dates and type of fund-raiser.A unit money earning application(pictured below) must be filled out andsubmitted for every money earning projectyour unit participates in. This form canbe found on the council web site www.cpcbsa.org. Click on the link for Forms& Downloads and search for fund raisingforms. Or just search from the home pagefor Unit Money Earning Application.Forms are also available from your DE.BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DATE _____________________ Received in council service center __________________(Date)UNIT MONEY-EARNING APPLICATIONApplications are not required for council-coordinated moneyearningprojects such as popcorn sales or Scout show ticketsales.Please submit this application to your council service center atleast two weeks in advance of the proposed date of your moneyearningproject. Read the 10 guides on the other side of this form.They will help you in answering the questions below. Pack Troop Team CrewNo. __________ Chartered Organization _________________________________________________________________Community ___________________________________________ District _______________________________________________Submits the following plans for its money-earning project and requests permission to carry them out.What is your unit’s money-earning plan? ___________________________________________________________________________About how much does your unit expect to earn from this project? _______________ How will this money be used? ________________Does your chartered organization give full approval for this plan? _______________________________________________________What are the proposed dates? ___________________________________________________________________________________Are tickets or a product to be sold? Please specify. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Will your members be in uniform while carrying out this project? (See items 3–6 on other side.) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have you checked with neighboring units to avoid any overlapping of territory while working? _________________________________Is your product or service in direct conflict with that offered by local merchants? ____________________________________________Are any contracts to be signed? ________ If so, by whom? ____________________________________________________________Give details. _________________________________________________________________________________________________Is your unit on the budget plan? _______________________________ How much are the dues? ______________________________How much does your unit have in its treasury? ______________________________________________________________________Signed ______________________________________________ Signed ______________________________________________(Chartered Organization Representative)Signed ______________________________________________(Local council stamp)(Unit Leader)____________________________________________________(Chairman, Unit Committee)(Address of Chairman)FOR USE OF DISTRICT OR COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE: Telephone ___________________________________________Approved by __________________________________________ Date ________________________________________________Approved subject to the following conditions ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________34427 2007 Boy Scouts of America

Page 18What makes a Leader Trained?t r a i n i n gWe often hear that question. Most leaders know that they need to be trained, but arenot sure exactly what that means. Below are the requirements for each positionto be “trained” in our computer tracking system. If you are registered for one of thesepositions and know that you have not taken all these courses, chances are that your notofficially trained. Please see your District Executive or District Training Chair to figureout how to correct this. You and they can either get you the training you need, or usea Training Correction Form to update your records and show you have completed thetraining.Here are the requirements for many positions:• Cub Scout leaders are considered trained when they have completed New LeaderEssentials and the Cub Scout Leader Specific training for their position.• Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters are considered trained when they havecompleted New Leader Essentials, Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster LeaderSpecific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.• Troop committee members are considered trained when they have completed NewLeader Essentials and the Troop Committee Challenge as their Leader Specifictraining.• Varsity Scout leaders and assistants are considered trained when they have completedNew Leader Essentials, Varsity Scout Leader Specific Training (available April 2002),and Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills.• Venturing crew Advisors, assistant Advisors, and crew committee members are consideredtrained when they have completed New Leader Essentials and Venturing LeaderSpecific Training.MYSCOUTING PortalNow AvailableThe National BSA organization is makingheadway on a one-stop, one-login websitefor online leader resources such as training,advancement, rechartering, and more. Youcan begin to use this new resource by visitingwww.Scouting.org and clicking on “MyScouting” in the upper left-hand corner.This one-stop site will give youopportunity to have ONE username andpassword that will access all online areas,rather than different ones for each individualsite.On your first visit to the MyScoutingportal, BSA-registered adults can create ausername and password. If you have yourmember number (found on your membercard, distributed in the spring after recharter),it’s a very simple process; if you don’t haveyour member number you can still register byproviding additional contact information.Once logged-in, you’ll find sections(see the left-hand menu) for E-Learning[online training courses], Recharter, andAdvancement.Look for more to come in the future,including a real biggie: ONLINE TOURPERMITS. Online Tour Permits will allowunits to submit tour permit informationonline, have them approved by the localcouncil online, and the approval deliveredback to the unit...all without paper forms.Compass PointsPolaris: NationalYouth LeadershipTrainingScoutmasters, there are members oftroops who are 13, 14, or 15 years oldwho regularly demonstrate they can livethe Scout Oath and Law. They are also FirstClass, Star,Life, or maybeeven EagleScouts.T h e s eScouts areprobably yourleaders, orsoon will be.We can helpyou make these Scouts a major part of yourtroop’s future. They have an opportunityto participate in Polaris, one of thecouncil’s proven youth leadership courses.Along with fun and activities (pioneering,geocache, GPS use, team building), they willbe introduced to Communicating, Findingthe Vision of a successful troop program,Continued pg. 19District Training ChairsPacific Service AreaFt. Clatsop Vicky Iverson 503.738.6801 iverson@seasurf.netLewis & Clark Mary Ellen Hepp 503.335.2738 maryellen.hepp@fredmeyer.comPioneer Sherri McPherson 503.558.8556 smcpherson@orcpa.orgSea Scouts Mollie Smith mjsladyhawke@aol.comSunset Trail Jim Holmstrom 503.524.7853 Scouterjimh@comcast.netTuality Pam Beck 503.693.0847 pamjanebeck@aol.comWapiti Tom Kroen 503.692.2799 tkroen@yahoo.comColumbia Service AreaChinook Sharon Kuroda 360.423.6564 hoothoot@kalama.comColumbia Gorge Mario Raia 360.254.3603 Mario@combined-IQ.comFt. Vancouver Julie Pond 360.573.2401 juliejpond@msn.comMid-Columbia Richard Frost 541.478.2363N. Clackamas Aleta Long 503.757.3474 aklong@cpcbsa.orgSilver Star Dennis Moore 360.687.3549 dvldocmoore@aol.comThree Rivers Kathy Morse 503.829.7885 rangerk52@molalla.netThunderbird Dan LeBrun 503.668.8533 lebrun2@verizon.netCascade Service AreaCalapooia Jon Aaberg 541.967.6855Eagle Valley Doug Reynolds 503.662.4112 douglas.f.reynolds@tek.comTillamook Karen Graves 503.842.7038Willamette Cott Thompson olcott@open.org

January-February 2008 t r a i n i n gPage 19Polaris: Continued...Goal Setting, Planning, Developing Teams,Solving Problems, Leading, Teaching,Making Ethical Decisions, Leading Oneself,Valuing People, and Finding the Meaningof Leadership (Oh yes, there’s more). Theywill then utilize these skills and conceptswhile at Polaris and will be ready to sharethem with others when they return to theirtroops.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/Council Training Events/Polaris).Applications will be mailed to troopleaders and may be submitted with adeposit or full payment to the CampingDepartment beginning February 1, 2008.This opportunity is on a first-come,first-servedbasis. Thereis no limit asto how manyq u a l i f i e dScouts mayparticipatefrom eachtroop.Remember, troops are adult-led,boy-run units. Contact Ken Mattson,Course Director, at mattson124@comcast.net.The World Needs StrongLeadersSogus JLTC-26, June 18-24 2008,Reservations Open in February2008Each June, a highly dedicated staff checks96 Scouts into an 7-day course. Uponarrival, the Scouts aren’t quite sure whatto expect and wonder: “Is it like summercamp? Will it be hard? Will it be fun?”What they soon realize is that theyare active participants in one of themost exciting, transformational learningexperiences they have ever been exposedto. When they return home, they do sowith a set of skills that only a precious few– youth or adult – will ever acquire. Theyreturn to their units well equipped to bethe most effective youth leaders you willever come across, but make no mistake: theskills they acquire impact their lives wellbeyond Scouting. Sogus trained Scoutsroutinely go on to become leaders in theirschools, churches, communities and careerfields. How do we know? We’ve beendoing this for more than twenty five yearsand have trained sons and grandsons!The Sogus JLTC is all about leadership,is very hands on, and is set against the backdrop of a BSA high adventure program.On course, Scouts are given a set ofleadership tools which they apply to helpthem accomplish extremely challengingtasks. They form highly effective patrolsand learn how to be effective leaders - andeffective followers. They gain confidencewhile having the time of their lives, in atraining program optimized for the wayboys learn.Simply said: Sogus is unlike any otherLeadership Training most Scouts will everexperience.Interested? The Sogus JLTC-26 coursewill run from June 18-24, 2008 at CampCooper. The course fee is $230. Don’t missthis years course! Mark your calendar -online registration opens in early Februaryand closes when 96 slots are filled. Forms,attendee requirements and full details areonline at www.cpcbsa.org From the CPChomepage, search for Sogus. Dates andfees are subject to change.Questions? Contact David Nash, david@nashfamily.net 503-703-8080.

Page 20c a m p i n gNew family camps at beachfront propertyIf your family likes to go camping at the beach, consider leaving all those noisy,unpredictable public campgrounds behind to head for the seclusion of Boy Scoutbeachfront property!Cascade Pacific Council is offering Family Camps, including a Memorial DayWeekend Family Camp to be held May 23-26, 2008. As members-only activities, familiesare assured of a more peaceful and pleasant experience than they might have at publiccampgrounds, and more elbow-room and friendly faces throughout the property.At these relaxed events, families enjoy a variety of activities such as sand-castlebuilding, beach walks to the tide-pools, beach games and more. The events are looselyscheduled with an ‘open campus,’ so families can pick and choose from family campactivities, head into town to visit local attractions, or just enjoy the quiet coastline.At the close of the spring event we asked each family for their thoughts about thenew program:“Fantastic schedule. We were able to enjoy some camp activities and explore the surroundingarea each day.”“Great family experience; safe and fun for the wholefamily.”“Very reasonable – you can’t get all this at [otherplaces] at the beach.”“Its a great deal.”“Will definitely come again.”“Please do it again next year! We had a fantastictime and want to come back.”“This was an awesome alternative to a typicalholiday weekend we typically avoid! “A second End-O-Summer family camp willbe held August 16-19, 2008 at Camp Clark nearTillamook. For details and to sign up online, visit www.cpcbsa.org/familycamp. Signupsare now open.Camp Staff JobOpportunitiesCascade Pacific Council hires morethan 300 people to serve as camp staffmembers at the best camps in America.Interviews will be held February1, 2008 in Salem and February 2, 2008 inPortland (locations will be announced).Applicants may acquire a camp staffapplication from any council service center,or can be downloaded from the councilweb site at www.cpcbsa.org/campstaff.Age requirements by June 15, 2008include: Age 14 (staff-in-training)for allday camps. Age 15 (staff-in-training or 16(paid staff) for all resident camps.Equipment donationssought for campsCamps would welcome the donation ofequipment in usable condition, suchas these suggested items:• Hand tools and power tools• Pickup trucks and trailers• Nails, drywall screws• Commercial kitchen appliances• Lumber and building supplies• Plumbing supplies• Retail display furnishings• Health lodge supplies• Small Sunfish-type sailboats• Camping trailersLocal companies and organizationsthat are remodeling or otherwisediscarding usable equipment…thank youfor remembering the Boy Scout camps.Please contact the ranger at yourfavorite camp to inquire about their needfor these items, or contact Jim Hill at jhill@cpcbsa.org.Compass PointsWeekend Camping andProperty UseThe Cascade Pacific Council is fortunateto have great facilities for Boy Scouttroops or Venturing crews to camp, conducttraining, or hold conferences. Units shouldtake advantage of the many opportunitiesof short-term camping at Meriwether,Clark, Baldwin, Cooper, Lewis, Ireland,Pioneer, Scouters’ Mountain, Butte Creek,Royce Finel, and Morrison.Cub Scout packs are welcome toenjoy family camping at camps with fulltimeranger support including CampsMeriwether, Clark, Scouters’ Mountain,and Butte Creek.For availability, contact VolunteerServices at 503.225.5759 or from Vancouverat 360.693.1741, ext. 759 or vservices@cpcbsa.org. Reservations must be made atleast one week prior to use. The reservationform can be downloaded from www.cpcbsa.org. Unit insurance is required.A spectacular view of Mt. Jefferson at Camp PioneerSeeking Winter LodgeDirectorsEach year, the success of the winterlodge program is dependent on manyvolunteers who serve as winter lodgedirectors. These volunteers ensure thatlodges are ready for the winter season andgive guidance over the weekends.Applications are available at the Scoutoffice. Serve as an assistant winter lodgedirector first to become familiar with thebuildings and proper procedures. Thenserve as a director the following year.Pairing up with an experienced directorbetter prepares you to serve in this role.Contact Winter Lodge Chairman BobBlue at 503.325.5102 or Council RangerDavid Somann for the winter lodges at503.658.7077.

c a m p i n gJanuary-February 2008 Page 21Free Day Camp ShirtsDay camp shirts will be free in 2008 forCub Scouts whose fees are paid bythe “early-bird date of May 16, 2008.” Thiswill benefit dens by providing shirts prepackagedas ordered. Dens that are paidup by May 16 and submit a shirt orderform by May 16 will find their shirts readyat camp whether they attend the firstweek or later weeks.Each camp will also have on-hand anumber of extra shirts in youth and adultsizes for dens that do not pre-order or forthose who would like to purchase extras,and the cost for those non-pre-orderedshirts will be $6 (youth) and $8 (adult)from sizes available at camp.Every den is encouraged to pay feesby the early-bird date of May 16. By doingthis, the den will pay a reduced rate forcamp, and be assured of their (free) shirtsbeing ready for them upon arrival atcamp.Opportunity Fund Provides FinancialAssistanceNo Scout should be denied theopportunity to attend camp dueto lack of funds. With this in mind, thecouncil offers an Opportunity Fund whichprovides camperships for eager Scouts.Opportunity Fund applications areavailable at the Scout Service Centers. Theform is two-sided and is downloadablefrom the CPC web site at www.cpcbsa.org.The Opportunity Fund is set up to helpprovide funding for Scouts who cannotafford to attend camp without financialassistance.Use the Opportunity Fund form in lieuof the March session guarantee payment.All Scouts using the Opportunity Fundform should have a reservation and the $10initial sign-up fee paid prior to submittingProperties Projects UnderwayCamp chairmen and rangers are hardat work on a number of improvementprojects at camp properties. High on thelist is a (second) new showerhouse at CampMeriwether to replace the last of the oldshowerhouses at that property. The newshowerhouse will be similar in constructionand layout to the one completed in 2005.A new riding arena at Butte Creek(see cover story, page 1) is also underconstruction, which will enhance ridingand riding instruction programs at thathorse ranch, as well as allow the council toengage in youth-learning programs withother organizations in the area.Camp Cooper laid the initial layer ofheavy rock for an expanded parking area,Camps Need Funds for AED’sThe council safety committee recognizes the lifesaving capabilities of Automated ExternalDefibrillators (AED) in emergency situations, and wishes to place AEDs at council campsand properties.An AED Selection Committee has performed extensive research over six monthsto determine AED models and suppliers that will best suit the unique needs of camps.The units are able to withstand shock, humidity, and temperature fluctuations, and arecapable of both youth and adult rescue.Over the next two years we anticipate an inventory of up to two dozen AED unitsdeployed at resident camps, offices and long-term activities, representing over $40,000in lifesaving equipment. Each AED will cost about $2,000. Thecouncil is investigating grants, but will need help to acquire fullcoverage for our camps.Individuals, troops, service clubs, and other groups areinvited to sponsor one or more AEDs for camp properties. TheWauna La-Mon’tay Lodge of Order of the Arrow sponsored oneAED, which will be a great help to providing these emergencydevices at high-risk areas.For information, contact Jim Hill at 503.225.5744 or jhill@cpcbsa.org.the form.Camperships are based on familyneed and processed on a first-come, firstservedbasis. Applications can be turned inat Volunteer Service Center.Applications may be faxed to thePortland Scout office at 503.225.5733.Applications are due May 1, 2008.Members of the Boy Scouts of Americain the Cascade Pacific Council attending aCascade Pacific Council camp are eligibleto apply.Note: No application can beaccepted unless a unit (or Rover)is registered for camp. Only oneCampership per person per year isawarded.and isn o wplacingthe finalf i n i s hl a y e rfor thep a r k i n g area toenhance parking capacityfor Sogus and Polaris JuniorLeader Training Programs atthat camp.There are many otherprojects underway; and there will bemany more as we approach summer 2008and another busy and exciting summercamping season.Cub Scout Dens SignUp for Camp Now!Summer camp is an importantexperience in the life of a Cub Scout.Options include both day camp andovernight camps for your summeradventure. Space is filling quickly.Sit down with your parents andcommit to your summer plans today.A $10 deposit per Scout is neededfor all reservations.Questions can be directed toVolunteer Services at 503.225.5759or info@cpcbsa.org. We look forwardto seeing your den at camp!

Page 22High AdventureProgramsStaff at Cascade Pacific Council are veryexcited to be working on challengeprograms for the year 2008. The goal is tohave programs built to not only enthuseolder youths (male and female) and adultsin troops, teams, and crews, but to alsohave the ability to accommodate largernumbers of participants.Reservation forms may be downloadedat the council web siteat www.cpcbsa.org/register.C h a l l e n g eprograms include:horse treks, whitewater rafting on theDeschutes (3-daytrips and 1-daytrips), windsurfing,and weekend COPEsessions. All challengeprograms are filledon a first-come, firstservedbasis.Challenge programs are designed foradults as well as youth who are at least 13years of age or older. These programs arespecifically designed for high adventureexperiences.All sign-ups are now open; someonline at www.cpcbsa.org/register.• Horse Trek• Baldwin 1-day rafting - Available toScouts attending Camp Baldwin only.• Baldwin windsurfing - Available toScouts attending Camp Baldwin only.c a m p i n g2008 Summer Camp as of December 17, 20072008Boy Scout CampsBal d w i nMeriwetherPioneerJun 29-Jul 5BargainWeek!BargainWeek!Jul 6-12Sessions with asterick (*) are Monday start sessions.White boxes represent sessions offered.Jul 13-19Key:Order of the ArrowCompass PointsArrowCorps5During the summer of 2008, the OA will be working with the National Forest Serviceto conduct the largest single service project ever planned by the BSA. We will behelping rebuild hiking trails, remove invasive plant species, clean up illegal dumpsites,and other much needed work at five different National Forest sites. Five thousandArrowmen at five sites over five weeks - ArrowCorps5 promises to be a once-in-alifetimeexperience for Arrowmen who are at least 14 years of age by June 1, 2008. Thevenue closest to our Council is just south of us in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest,which will take place during the week of July 12-19 (other weeks available in June andJuly at other sites). For more information, check out the ArrowCorps5 website (www.event.oa-bsa.org) or contact Brad Harris (503-539-8921, brad@oa-442.org). Space islimited and filling up very fast, so don’t delay!OA Unit Visitations and New Member ElectionsBy now, all Boy Scout Troops and Teams should have been in contact with their localOA Chapter to schedule a 2008 Unit Visitation. A team of trained Arrowmen willvisit your unit to promote the Order of the Arrow, encourage Scout camping, andconduct elections for new candidates for the OA. The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’sNational Honor Society, dedicated to recognizing those Scouts who best exemplifythe Scout Oath and Law in their everyday lives. Scouts are elected by their peers, andto be eligible must be at least First Class rank, have 15 nights of camping in the lasttwo years (not more than 6 of which from a long-term camp), and their unit leader’sapproval. If you have not already done so, please reach out to your district OA Adviserfor more information and to schedule your annual OA election, or contact Brad Harrisat brad@oa-442.org.Native American Arts and Ceremonies Seminar (NAACS) - January 18-20The Order of the Arrow utilizes American Indian lore, customs and attire to enrich itsprogram. NAACS is dedicated to expanding the awareness, interest and knowledgeof our local Native American culture, as well as encourage active participation in theLodge’s ceremonies programs. NAACS will be held January 18-20 at Camp Rilea (nearAstoria OR). More information and registration is online at www.oa-442.org.Lodge Annual Service Project AnnouncedEach year, Wauna La-Mon’tay Lodge conducts an annual service project to benefitour Council camps. The Lodge will again be working at Camp Meriwether for 2008,this year relocating and refurbishing the Totem Pole campsite as well as helping todevelop the new Nature Trail program at the camp. Workdays are scheduled startingin January for Saturdays from 9:00 - 4:00. Lunch is provided, and lots of hands canbe put to good use. Any OA member is encouraged to attend one or more of ourscheduled workdays - January 26, February 9 and 23, March 22 and April 19. ContactMark Hutchinson, Lodge Service Adviser at 503-649-1028 or find more information onour Lodge website.Jul 20-26Jul 27-Aug 2Lots of spaceAlmost Full.Call today to get your spot.Aug 4-9Aug10-16Aug17-23Plenty of room, but reserve soonFull. Existing reservations mayadd youth.Hey All Wrangler andCowboy WannabeesHorse rides are available manyweekends at Butte Creek ScoutRanch for members beginning with 2ndyear Webelos and older. An adult rider isrequired for each 2nd year Webelos rider.Camping is available. Tomake a reservation callthe Volunteer ServiceCenter at 503.225.5759or from Vancouver360.693.1741, ext. 759,or download the formfrom the council website at www.cpcbsa.org.

c a m p i n gJanuary-February 2008 Page 23Taxes Are Coming. What Can You Deduct as a Volunteer?Here is a quick overview of taxdeductibleitems for volunteers(always verify such matters with anattorney or tax adviser).General RuleYou are allowed a charitable taxdeduction for unreimbursed, out-of-pocketexpenses directly connected with theperformance of services for the CascadePacific Council. Personal, living or familyexpenses are not deductible. For example,the cost and upkeep of your B.S.A. fielduniform is tax deductible because it isnecessary, and only appropriate for B.S.A.use. However, the cost and upkeep of adress uniform – the blue blazer and grayslacks used at many regional and nationalB.S.A. meetings would not be deductiblebecause of the potential for personal use ofthe items.Travel ExpensesDeductible travel expenses includeair, rail, and bus transportation, out-ofpocketcar expenses, taxi and shuttlefares between hotel and airport or station;lodging costs; reasonable meal costs. Theseexpenses are only deductible if there is “nosignificant element of personal pleasure,recreation, or vacation” in the trip. Also,you cannot deduct travel meals, lodging,or other expenses for a spouse or children.For example, because of the large portionof volunteer service you would renderas a staff member to the National ScoutJamboree, your expenses would be taxdeductible (even if you had a great time).But, if you attended a meeting in Floridaand golfed every day, or spent a few daysat Disney World after the meeting, youwould likely losemuch of yourtravel expensedeductions forthe trip.Car ExpensesIf you useyour car forthe benefit ofthe CascadePacific Council,you can eitherdeduct actualexpenses (suchas gas, parking,tolls, etc.), oruse a standardmileage rate of14 cents/mile forreimbursement.You cannotdeduct anyportion ofgeneral repair,maintenance,depreciation,or insurance.Be sure to keep very good records tosubstantiate expenses.Use of Property/Personal ServicesIf you let Cascade Pacific Council useyour property, such as a space in a building,a boat, a car, or vacation home, you cannotdeduct the rental value of that property.However, actual out-of-pocket operatingexpenses (such as fuel, utilities, etc.) aredeductible. Youshould be aware thatletting the counciluse a vacationhome may push theproperty owner overthe personal useceiling, preventingthe owner fromtaking rental losseson it for the year.F i n a l l y ,you cannot geta deduction foreither loaning theCascade PacificCouncil moneywithout interest,or contributingpersonal time orservices to theCascade PacificCouncil. So forexample, a doctorcannot deduct thevalue of income lost,or the normal hourvalue of his services, for giving volunteerservice at a camp or jamboree.Most donors will be able to deductexpenses incurred as volunteers toB.S.A. (up to 50% of their adjusted grossincome).Medical Corps Neededat CampsMany camps acrossthe country providemedical services eachsummer through visitingnurses and doctorswho plan a week ortwo to spend at camp.This makes for a funescape for the medicalspecialist, and is a greathelp to the camp. Cascade Pacific Councilis interested in building up a MedicalCorps of professional medical volunteers(Physician, EMT, LPN, RN, NP, LVN, PA)who would like to plan a week or two ofvacation at a summer camp. Interested?Please contact Jim Hill at 503.225.5744 orjhill@cpcbsa.org.Snow Tubing Dates AvailableThere’s nothing like staggering into acozy lodge after hours of exhilaratingdownhill tubing fun and warming up to ablazing fire while sipping hot cocoa. Scoutsof all ages can tube to their hearts’ delightthis winter during Winter Lodge daysat two mountain lodges on Mount Hoodat unbeatable prices. There are plenty ofdates available:Cub Scout Dates (as of 12/10/07):Jan 12 Aubrey LodgeJan 13 Aubrey LodgeJan 21 Aubrey LodgeJan 21 Nanitch LodgeFeb 2 Nanitch LodgeFeb 3 Nanitch LodgeFeb 18 Aubrey LodgeFeb 18 Nanitch LodgeFeb 24 Aubrey LodgeMar 2 Aubrey LodgeMar 22 Nanitch LodgeMar 23 Nanitch LodgeBoy Scout, Varsity, Venturing andExploring Dates:There are LOTS of overnight datesavailable for Boy Scout and older youth.Visit www.cpcbsa.org/availability for alisting. Scrollto the bottomof the list tofind winterlodges.P l e a s ec o n t a c tVo l u n t e e rServices at503.225.5759to place yoursnow funreservation. A Scout enjoys a day at Aubrey Lodge

Strong leadersPage 24Compass Pointsare made,not born.Trust, loyalty, and honor.These are the values of today’smost influential leaders. Andchances are, today’s strongleaders in business, government,and the community were onceand still are members of theBoy Scouts of America.The Boy Scouts of America hasa proud tradition of preparingyoung people for leadership withcharacter-building programsthat instill timeless values. Youcan ensure the continuation ofthose strong values. Join yourother colleagues by being a partof your local BSA council. Strongleaders bring strong values toyour community.Trust, loyalty, and honor arenot just ways of Scouting.They are a way of life.www.scouting.org

TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDJanuary-February 2008SCOUTINGPage 25Dear Friends:“A Scout is Helpful:He cares about other people.”~ Boy Scout HandbookCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTFriends of ScoutingTRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KIND OBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTWe invite you to help build character in young people by participating in this year’sFriends of Scouting campaign.The Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America serves more than 48,000 youththrough the assistance and mentorship of nearly 15,000 adult volunteer leaders. Thisrepresents more than one in every four local young people,decidedly one of the largest youth-serving programs offered in ourcommunity.Many youth join Scouting in order to experience outdoor adventure andexciting activities. Through annual camping programs, over 10,000youth are given the opportunity to develop character, fitness,and leadership skills. Each year more than 400 Scouts receivecamperships to attend camp, while thousands of at-risk boys andgirls participate in outreach programs in schools and neighborhoodsthroughout Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.Few things are as special as making a difference in the life of a youngperson, unless it’s seeing the difference that same young person canmake in the community and in the lives of others. That’s Scouting, andthat’s why we ask you to support our youth program. Your gift,whether large or small, positively impacts young people.Sincerely,Richard L. Silliman Jeff Smith Lynn JohnsonCouncil President Council Commissioner Sr VP DevelopmentCut hereplease enroll me as a friend of Scoutingdistrict______________________ Unit TYPE______________ Unit #______________Total Gift $__________ Amt Paid $ ___________ Balance Due $__________Charge to my: Visa Mastercard American Express DiscoverAccount #_______________________________________________ Exp. date _____/_____Donor’s Name________________________________________________________________Address______________________________________________________________________City / State / Zip_____________________________________ Email______________________Company_____________________________________________________________________Signature__________________________________________ Phone_____________________Please bill my pledge (check one):___Once (beginning on) ___/___/___ ___Four Times (immediately, May, Aug. & Nov.)___Twice (immediately and June) ___Monthly (immediately through December)levels of givingBenefactor $5,000Sponsor $2,500Golden Eagle $1,000Patron $500Leadership $300Support one Scout $150The Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America is committed tocareful stewardship of the dollars you invest. Contributions are taxdeductibleas allowed by law IRS 501 (c) (3).Please return to:Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America2145 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201503-226-3423 www.cpcbsa.orgI have remembered Scouting in my will.Cut herePlease send me information on how to create a will.

Page 26Compass PointsScouting: Helping fulfill your dreams for him

January-February 2008 c a l a p o o i a di s t r i c tPage 27District CalendarJanuary10 Roundtable 7:00 PMLDS Stake Center, Lebanon10 FOS Family Kick Off andTraining Roundtable breakout16 Public Relations Committee12:00 PM Wyatt’s in Albany18-19 Calapooia Lock In6:30 PM – 7:00 AMLinn Co Fair Grounds26 District Training Day: NLE, CS& BS Leader Specific9:00 AM – 4:00 pmWeyhauser Training Center30 District Committee Meeting7:00 PM Old Albany ArmoryFebruary14 Sweet Heart’s Roundtable7:00PM LDS Stake Center,Lebanon15-17 Klondike DaysCheck In Starts at 5:30 PM20 Public Relations Committee12:00 PM Wyatt’s in Albany26 Committee Training Forum(Budgeting & Finance)6:30 PMDistrict office 425 2nd Ave27 District Committee Meeting7:00 PMOld Albany ArmoryFriends of ScoutingFor 2008 kicks off this month.Our district goal this year is $57,602 achallenging but doable goal. Our Familycampaign will kick off January 10th at 6:30PM at the LDS Stake Center in Lebanon.All units need to send their FOS chair toget their packets, to confirm their goals andto get the skinny on some new techniquesand information about the campaign. Let’smake this a short and sweet campaign andhave it done by May 1. The communitycampaign is kicking off on January 17thand is expanding to cover the East Countyarea. The FOS Community campaign willbe seeking donations from a wider areathan last year by asking business in EastCounty to invest in our youth. Units thathave or want donations from a communitybusiness or figure, please contact your DEto clear the donation. Investing in ouryouth future is the best investment of all.District ContactsDistrict ChairmanTom CorrH/541.258.4361Thank you for your support of Scouting.Training, Training, Training!We have training this month!. OnJanuary 26 at 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM thedistrict training team is doing its fullcourt press. They are conducting Cuband Boy Scout Leader Specific Training,Committee Training, and New LeadersEssentials. We are tentatively schedule touse the Weyerhauser Training Center atthe Millersberg School. Outdoor LeaderSkills training will be held February 9thtentatively scheduled for Camp Morrison.Contact Jon Aaberg for more information.(541) 967-6855 or rose_jon@yahoo.comLOCK INAhoy, Matey! Are you catching thesignals for Calapooia’s 14th Annual CubScout Lock In on January 18-19 at the LinnCounty Expo Center? It’s never too late tosign on for the grandest pirate adventurein the Willamette Valley. Join us for games,crafts, food, movies, and other fun piratestuff. To register go on line at www.cpcbsa.org/register or contact Brenda at(541) 926-5482 or kabs4us1@msn.com. Thefee is only $15.00. To make check in easierturn in your medical permission form toBrenda prior to Jan 17th.KlondikeAre you Scout enough to Klondike?Do you and your patrol have the skills tosurvive a Pacific Northwest Winter abovethe snowline? Prove it at the CalapooiaDistrict’s annual Klondike on February15-18. Build a snow cave, build a fire inthe snow, race a sled, do a snowshoe relay,show your skills. It’s all part of Klondike.Registration forms and informationpacket will be available at the JanuaryRoundtable.Calendar ChangeDistrict Pinewood Derby is changingits date to April 26. Fishing Derby isremaining the same, April 19th. TheDerby is also going to publish its rulesand requirements for racing this year.Expect to see a copy of the 2008 CalapooiaPinewood Derby Regulation at the JanuaryRoundtable.Camp Sign-upsCascade Pacific Boy Scout Campsare filling up! Has your troop signed upDistrict CommissionerRichard ChandlerH/541.928.2865echand1029@cox.netwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/calapooia/calapooia.htmlyet? Calapooia had 9 troops signed upfor camp as of Dec 15th. No one has saidthey are going to independent camp or outof council yet. Contact Chris Williams at(541) 926-2580 for more information or toschedule a visit to your troop. Cub ScoutPacks, the Calapooia Day Camp committeeis already rock-n-rolling to bring a superpirate adventure this year. Sign up earlyand get a good berth on the terror of theWillamette Main, under the Jolly Rogerof the pirate ship Calapooia. ContactChris Williams or Diane Allen for moreinformation.MembershipWith the New Year now over, I want tothank each and every unit that brought innew Scouts over the last year. While we didnot achieve any significant increases, withyour help we did stop the downward trendand began to climb back up to where webelong as the premier youth organizationin Linn County.For the months ofSeptember, October and November werecruited more Scouts than last year forthose months. During the last half of theyear we chartered new packs, troops andcrews, bringing Scouting to more of ouryouth. For 2008, we recognize that thedynamics of recruiting are changing andwill be introducing some techniques toaddress those new dynamics. These will beintroduced at roundtables and with yourunit commissioners. With your support,2008 will be a year growth for Calapooia!Order of the ArrowOA is conducting elections andceremonies this winter. Troops have youcontacted the Order of the Arrow Chapterfor your OA Elections, yet? Talk to yourOrder of the Arrow Troop Representativeor the Chapter Chief to set one up. PackLeaders can also contact the Order of theArrow for Arrow of Light and CrossoverCeremonies. An OA representative is ateach Roundtable or call the district officefor more information.Volunteers are needed !UNIT Commissioners!! Needed inSweet Home, Lebanon, South County andAlbany. Contact Richard Chandler (541)491-3972Candy Sales Vice Chair needed contactTami Day, (541) 791-5371District ExecutiveScott W. Johnson541.928.6694sjohnson@cpcbsa.org

Page 28District CalendarJanuary3 District Commissioner Meeting,6:30 PM at the LDS Stake Center,900 11th Ave, Longview3 District Committee Meeting, 7:007:30 PM at the LDS Stake Center,900 11th Ave, Longview10 Roundtable7:00 PM at the LDS Stake Center,900 11th Ave, Longview17 FOS Family Kickoff – Longview,WA 7:00 PM place TBD18 FOS Family Kickoff – SaintHelens, OR 7:00 PM place TBD22 Key 3 meeting7:00 AM, Longview24 FOS Community Kickoff –Longview 7:00 AM25 FOS Turn in at Chinook ScoutShop 10 AM to 2PM, afternoonand evening by appointments26 Training – Call Sharon Kurodafor sign up: 360-423-6564February2 Junior Leader Training, DistrictCall Sharon Kuroda for sign up:360-423-65643 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week5 FOS Turn in, Chinook ScoutShop 10 AM – 2 PM, afternoonand evening by appointments7 District Commissioner Meeting6:30 PM at the LDS Stake Center,900 11th Ave, Longview7 District Committee Meeting7:30 PM at the LDS Stake Center,900 11th Ave, Longview9 Scout Sabbath14 Roundtable7:00 PM at the LDS Stake Center,900 11th Ave, Longview17 Training – Call Sharon Kurodafor sign up: 360-423-656419 FOS Turn in, Chinook ScoutShop 10 AM – 2 PM, afternoonand evening by appointments23 Good Turn Bags out26 Key 3 meeting7:00 AM, Longview26 FOS Turn in, Chinook ScoutShop 10 AM – 2 PM, afternoonand evening by appointmentsDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanVacantc h i n o o k di s t r i c tTrainingEvery child in Scouting deservesa Trained Leader. Every Leader has aneasier job if they are trained. Is this you?Would you like to know how to makeScouting much more enjoyable and easyso you can enjoy it more with your kids?Sharon Kuroda, the Training Chair for theGreat Chinook District, is available foryou to sign up for the trainings comingup. In Longview, WA there is training onthe 26th of January, and in Saint Helens,Oregon there will be training on the 17thof February. Sharon and her training teamwill guide you on the right path and showyou how much fun Scouting really is. Tosign up call Sharon at 360-423-6564 andregister for the training you need. Don’tknow what you need, Sharon will put youon the right path and get you in the sessionyou need. This way you will be the trainedleader that your Scouts need you to be.Candy Sales Begin in FebruaryCandy sales begin February 23rd.Bethanie Young is the Candy Chair againand is gearing up for a BIG season for us.We will be selling the candy and cookiedough like no other District this year. Watchat Round Table for the sign ups. Early Birdsign up deadline will be February 8th andthe training for the Units Candy Sale Chairswill be on February 14th at Roundtable. Ifyou get into the Early Bird Unit Drawingyou will be entered in a drawing to wina $150 Scout Buck certificate. It can beused in the Nor’ West Scout Shop, or topay for camp. There are many details andtechniques you will need so make sureyou are Early Bird and you go to the UnitCandy Sale Chair training at Roundtablein February.Christmas Parade in LongviewWe were once again in the Paradeline up in force for the Scouts. The TigerTruck lead Scouts from The Great ChinookDistrict with 3 floats full. We also handedout 30# of candy and a few hundred JoinScouts postcards. Hopefully this will getus some new Cubs or Scouts. These eventsare an important part of recruiting andvery fun to do both for the adults, Leaders,and Scouts.Friends of ScoutingThis year will be a good one for theDistrict CommissionerBrad PylH/503.397.5033bradpyl@msn.comwww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/chinook/index.htmlCompass PointsChinook District as we beat our goals fromlast year. We will be having communityevents to raise money, so please lookfor those as they come and get your coworkers,employers, ok – your wholecompany to come and help keep Scoutinggoing here. Friends of Scouting (FOS) is themost important fundraiser as it gives us thefunds we really need to stay in operationand open for support. We are very luckyto have our own Scout Shop and Fieldoffice. We need to raise $35,800 this yearbetween the Family Campaign and theCommunity Campaign. We made goal lastyear before the deadline of May 21. Pleasebe ready to begin your campaign and doall you can. See if your employer wouldlike to match funds. If you would like tohave a presentation at your company callTami Perry, 360-423-6960. Anything youcan think of to do will get us to our goal byMay so we can focus on other things ratherthan raising money all year long. The GreatChinook District can do it.Walk and KnockGerry Selde worked with John Dick,who will be taking the reins of Walk andKnock this year. Thanks to your help thetotal amount of food brought in was 107,000pounds. Great job Chinook District, it isnice to see we can work so well with all theother agencies to make such a wonderfulthing happen.Recruiting Still Vital to ourGrowthWe will always be recruiting, that ishow we go on for 100 years! MembershipChairman Jesse Ramirez, 360-274-7147,has the materials you need to do a GREATrecruit night or other event anywhere todo some recruiting. Give him a call andmake it happen, success is just a phone callaway.First Year Good OneThis District has gone above andbeyond all expectations and really mademe proud to be a part of it. As DE I havemy hands in many projects at a time andthe support is always right there to back meup. We have grown in membership, madeour FOS goal on time, and have happyScouts enjoying the program that YOUmake for them. Thank you for doing yourbest and making this district the best.District ExecutiveTami PerryB/360.423.6960tperry@cpcbsa.org

c o l u m b i a go r g e di s t r i c tJanuary-February 2008 Page 29District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee Meeting,7:30pm at Hearthwood LDSBuilding.3 District Commissioner StaffMeeting, 6:30pm at HearthwoodLDS Building.10 Roundtable, 9:30am atVancouver Stake Center10 Roundtable, 7:00pm at 220NE Hearthwood Blvd10 FOS Family Kickoff 7:00pm atRoundtable24 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00pmFebruary3 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week7 District Committee Meeting,7:30pm at Hearthwood LDSBuilding.7 District Commissioner StaffMeeting, 6:30pm at HearthwoodLDS Building.9 Scout Sabbath14 Roundtable, 9:30am atVancouver Stake Center14 Roundtable, 7:00pm at CanbyLDS building, 13th and Elm21 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00pm23 Candy Sales BeginsFriends of Scouting KickoffLast year Columbia Gorge was the firstdistrict to reach our Friends of Scoutinggoal. This year our goal is $90,903. Wehave already raised 10% of this goal. Thisyear families are being asked to support aScout at $150. We will be kicking off ourcampaign on Thursday, January 10th at 7pmat Roundtable (220 NE Hearthwood Blvd)Unit Leaders and Unit FOS chairs shouldplan on attending this meeting. Comeget all of the materials and knowledgeyou will need to run a successful Friendsof Scouting Campaign. If you have anyquestions regarding your unit’s Friends ofScouting campaign feel free to call or emailBo Henderson at 360-693-1741 ext. 742 orbhenderson@cpcbsa.orgTrainingThere will be a number of trainingopportunities coming up on Saturday,February 16th. The training will be heldat the Bliss Road LDS Building (14400 NW26th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98685).• New Leader Essentials• Cub Scout Leader Specific Training• Scoutmaster Specific Training• Varsity Leader Specific Training• Venturing Leader Specific TrainingRegistration begins at 8am.Alluntrained leaders should plan on attendingthe training. If you have any questionsplease contact Julie Pond at 360-573-2401or juliejpond@msn.comCandy SaleThe spring fundraiser is here! Nowis the time to Sign Up. The candy saleis an excellent opportunity for Scouts inyour units to earn that extra bit of moneyfor summer camp. Never underestimatethe need for those extra Scout dollars thisspring. For more information or to signup contact Ed Brands at 360-253-0482, oredbrands@comcast.net.Summer CampIt’s not too late to sign up for summercamp. The council camps are incrediblydiverse and provide valuable resources;it’s important to support them by attendingclose to home. Contact Michele Sullivanat 360-695-4493 or Bo Henderson at360-693-1741 ext 742.Goodwill Day March 1stGoodwill Day will be held March1st. Please mark your calendars and signup with at any Roundtable. Please don’tforget to turn your hours from Scoutingfor Food and any other service projectsin to Mike Anderson. He can be reachedat 360-253-7756 or at mikeanderson3@comcast.netKnow an Outstanding Scouter?Nominations are now being acceptedfor the highest award a council can give:the Silver Beaver Award. Our districtNomination Coordinator is Kyle Eakins360-837-3064. Please ask this person howto submit a nomination by February 1st.We are also accepting nominations forDistrict Award of Merit. They need to besubmitted to Michele Sullivan 360-695-4493no later then April 1st.District Email ListBe in the know signup for the ColumbiaGorge District email list. We send outimportant information about district andcouncil events. Simply go to www.cpcbsa.org/email scroll down to districts and clickon the Columbia Gorge LinkDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanTom CrozierH/360.335.8292thomascrozier@prodigy.netDistrict CommissionerEd GreenH/360.254.2193egreen1145@comcast.netDistrict ExecutiveBo HendersonB/360.693.1741 ext. 742B/503.225.5742bhenderson@cpcbsa.org

Page 30District CalendarJanuary6 District Commissioner Meeting,6:30 PM McMinnvilleCooperative Ministries 544 NE2nd Ave, McMinnville6 District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM at McMinnville CooperativeMinistries 544 NE 2nd Ave,McMinnville13 Roundtable, 7:00 PMMcMinnville CooperativeMinistries 544 NE 2nd Ave,McMinnville26 Wood Badge DinnerFebruary3-9 Anniversary Week7 District Commissioner Meeting,6:30 PM McMinnvilleCooperative Ministries 544 NE2nd Ave, McMinnville7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM McMinnville CooperativeMinistries 544 NE 2nd Ave,McMinnville8 Spring Product Sale Early BirdSignup deadline14 Roundtable, 7:00 PMMcMinnville CooperativeMinistries 544 NE 2nd Ave,McMinnville23 Candy Sale BeginsFriends of ScoutingHappy New Year Scouters. We arekicking off our new year with a desireto fund the Scouting program early andspend the remaining months delivering thePromise. You should have your Friends ofScouting presentation dates set. Pleaseplan on attending the Family Kickoff onJanuary 23rd at 7:00 PM. Invitations willbe mailed to the designated Friends ofScouting chair for your unit. If you haveany changes, please email Sharon Larsonat slarson@cpcbsa.org so that the invitationis mailed to the person responsible forleading your unit to it’s FOS Goal. Thankyou for your efforts in this matter.Membership:The district had membership growth inthe year 2007. Unit leaders were dedicatedto seeing more youth have the opportunityto participate in Scouting and because ofDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanVacante a g l e valley di s t r i c tthis fact, offered to friends, school matesand neighbors. As we enter the new year,we should extend the opportunity for boyswho were in the program and had left, ,New Volunteers:Please welcome Shannon Page asEagle Valley Day Camp Director and CoriFarmer as Eagle Valley Day Camp ProgramDirector. These ladies are excited to beginplanning an exciting day camp for yourCub Scout age boys (1-5th grade). Registerfor camp by downloading the form atwww.cpcbsa.org.Spring Product Sale/Popcorn SaleWrap UpCongratulations to Alex Hamel forbeing the Council’s 4th highest sellerduring the Fall Popcorn Sale this year. Ourgratitude to Ellen Mills for her tirelessefforts in making sure units had productwhen they needed when it. She did herbest to shuffle product all around theCounty and it took lots of time! Becausethe district sold 54% more product thanlast year for unit program. Your units willbe able to do things that they might nototherwise be able to do because of funding!Congratulations on a superior job. Welldone all.It’s time to get signed up for the Springproduct sale. I know it seems a little bitearly but now that Christmas is over it’s agreat opportunity to get those final dollarsraised for Summer resident or day camp.Also, it’s a wonderful time to add to thosecoffers for the upcoming National Jamboreeor trip to Philmont Scout Ranch.Pack Growth Coordinator TrainingJanuary 24th in West Salem. Everyoneknows that earning badges and awards,day and resident camp and fun den andpack meetings are the reasons stay inScouting, but what draws a boy or familyto join your pack? Come and share yourideas, successes and hear about how otherunits successfully recruit entire dens in theSpring, bring them to camp and then enrolltheir parents as leaders in the Fall. A youngman can only be molded into the person weall believe he can become through Scoutingonce he is IN Scouting. All adults, whetherregistered or not, are welcome and invitedto attend this biannual training event.District CommissionerJody Hall503.662.3052jodymhall@yahoo.comCompass PointsCamp Sign-upsIf your troop, team or pack isn’t signedup for summer camp yet, this is an indicatorthat your unit(s) do not have an annualprogram plan. Scheduling your summercamp program is essential and central tothe Scouting plan. Planning your campingexperience early and communicating thatto your families as early as possible is theway to ensure attendance, parental supportand a great recruiting tool as well! Familiesand leaders expect to be able to know thedates to plan around and how much it willcost. You may see the weeks available aswell as pricing at www.cpcbsa.org.Camp Staff Opportunities:If you know a youth who is 14 orolder, please explain that there are campstaff opportunities available. Althoughoutlying day camps do not offer financialcompensation (a paycheck), the experiencea young person has staffing at camp ismemorable and exciting. They get to meetmany other young people from around theCounty and develop or practice leadershipskills that they have learned throughScouting. May young women apply somemay be asking? Why YES! All individuals14+ may download an application andlearn more about staffing at a CascadePacific Council camp at www.cpcbsa.org/campstaff.A new leader who is overwhelmed due to lack of training.Don’t let this be you...Come to training.Sr. District ExecutiveSharon LarsonB/503.472.3868slarson@cpcbsa.org

January-February 2008 Page 31District CalendarJanuary1 New Year’s Day3 District Committee, 7 pm*5 District Planning Conference9 Commissioner Staff Meeting,7 pm*10 OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm*17 Roundtable, 7 pm*17 FOS Turn-in22 Top Team - PortlandFebruary2 District Pinewood Derby3 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week7 District Committee, 7 pm*8 Candy Sale Early Sign-up9 Scout Sabbath13 Commissioner Staff Meeting,7 pm*14 OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm*21 Roundtable, 7 pm*21 FOS Turn-in23 Advancement Extravaganza,Portland23 Spring Product Sale BeginsStanding Calendar Locations*District Committee – Medix, 2325 DolphinAve, Warrenton.*OA Chapter – Masonic Temple, 1572Franklin Avenue, Astoria.*Commissioner Staff – First PresbyterianChurch, 1103 Grand Avenue, Astoria.*Roundtable – LDS Church, 350 NiagaraAvenue, Astoria.Friends of ScoutingThe annual fund drive to supportBoy Scouts of America, is just around thecorner. The FOS Family Campaign kicksoff at the January 17, 2008 Roundtable.Units need to have their FOS chairmanpresent to pick up information and set adate for unit presentations.Silver Beaver NominationsThe Ft. Clatsop District Silver BeaverCommittee is looking for your nominationof outstanding Scouters for the SilverBeaver award – a national recognitionawarded by Council for noteworthyservice to youth by registered Scout adults.Completed nomination forms should besent to Ft Clatsop District Silver BeaverCoordinator Bob Blue [503-325-4768 /District ContactsDistrict CommissionerMike UmbriacoH/503.458.5387mudu@century.netf o r t cl at s o p di s t r i c t732-34th Street, Astoria / rfoxblue@aim.com].The District Silver Beaver Committeewill help polish your nomination formsif submitted by January 31, 2008. Toensure timely signature and transmittal ofnomination forms to Council, nominationforms should be to Bob Blue by February22, 2008.Jeffrey A. Scoggins – 1979-2007Jeff Scoggins died October 19, 2007as a result of fatal injuries suffered in anaccident inSeattle onOctober 14.He was 28years old. Jeffgrew up inAstoria andwas involvedin the theBoy Scoutingprogram inPack 211 andTroop 211 forabout eightyears. HisMother, Joan, Jeff Scogginsfather Tomand older brother Joseph were involvedwith him. Jeff earned the Arrow of Lightaward and attained the rank of Star Scout.He attended summer camp at CampsMeriwether, Baldwin and Cooper. He isremembered as a happy, athletic, hardworkingandcapable boy andyoung man, Heenjoyed Scouting,enjoyed his friendsin Scouting, andwent on to liveby the idealshe learned inScouting. Hetruly lived theScout Oath andLaw each day ofhis life.Thanks toHam RadioOperatorsScout Hamradio operatorsDistrict DirectorDavid NoyesB/503.225.5731dnoyes@cpcbsa.orgkept Clatsop County informed duringthe Dec. 2 – 3 storm. With no other formof communication you were very muchappreciated. Those involved with thecounty were Doug Larkins – KTTMG; KellyLarkins – N7IXI; Steve Larkins – N7JED;Mike Shade-KD7SUF; Frank VanWinkle-KD7NNQF. Thank you to all of the Scoutsinvolved in the many volunteer effortsneeded during and after the storm!!Scouting For FoodDec. 1 brought in LOTS of food forthe food banks in Seaside, Warrenton andAstoria. Thanks Birch Kelley, RichardBarber, Mike Shade and all who helped inthis effort. The food was definitely neededafter the storm.Scouting AnniversaryFebruary 2008 marks the 98thanniversary of Scouting in the UnitedStates of America and the 101st anniversaryof Scouting world-wide. Plan now for theUSA 100th anniversary in 2010. This is anexcellent opportunity for Boy Scouts andadult Scouters to attend the 2010 NationalJamboree. Contact Mike Clark 503-791-5620 for details.Blue and Gold DinnerThis is a great opportunity to celebrateScouting’s anniversary with Cub Scout funand fellowship. Plan a Pack dinner and topthe evening with a special program.Troop 642 collected 700 lbs of food for the Seaside food bank. And boy are they happy!Scouting CoordinatorKaren Gill503.325.5108Karen Gill@cpcbsa.org

Page 32District CalendarJanuary1 Happy New Year!3 District Committee/ Com’r staffMeeting, 7pm, Hillcrest Churchof the Nazarene, 14410 NW 21stAve.10 Roundtable, 7pm, 9728 NE 50thAve.10 Family FOS Kick-offFebruary3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week5 District Committee/Com’r Staffmeeting8 Early Bird Deadline for Springproduct sale sign-ups14 Roundtable14 FOS Turn-in at Roundtable14 Spring Product sale Training atRoundtable16 Training: NLE, Leader Specific, 8am, 14400 NW 26th Ave.23 Spring Product Sale BeginsAdult Scouter RecognitionYou know it’s true- Scouting wouldn’tsurvive without the volunteers! Thereare over 800 adult Scouters registered inthe district, volunteering their time foreverything from mentoring, to leadingcampouts, to fundraising, to providingcupcakes for everyone. This has atremendous positive impact on the lives ofScouts and their families here in Vancouver.The vast majority of volunteers give of theirtime and expertise because it’s “the rightthing to do”- they’re definitely not in it forthe glory, money, or fame! Do you knowone of these self-less (at least some of thetime) volunteers? Someone who deservesto be recognized for their contributionsto the Scouts and Scouters in their area?Spread the word! Nominations are nowbeing accepted for the District Award ofMerit and the Silver Beaver. For moreinformation, or to submit nominations,contact Gene McGlothlin at 360-696-9755or elmcglothlin@comcast.net. Nominationsare due to Gene by February 25th.Family Friends of Scouting Kickoff-January 10thEvery pack, troop, team and crewis supported by our local council. ThatDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanRick KlausH/360.887.7665,bsa@klausfamily.netf o r t va n c o u v e r di s t r i c tsupport includes support staff at thecouncil office, a lovely and talented districtexecutive, rangers, camp properties,membership recruiting materials, trainingsupplies, and tons of love and support. Itcosts the council about $165 per Scout toprovide these services, and we ask eachfamily to consider a gift of $150 to supportour local Scouting council’s efforts. TheFamily FOS kick-off, with supplies andtons of info, will be held Thursday,January 10th, in a breakout at Roundtable.Questions contact Family Chair LorenSickles at lorensickles@comcast.net orDE Kate Benson at 360-693-1741 x752, orkbenson@cpcbsa.org.TrainingSo, you or someone you love hasstepped into a role with the Boy Scouts ofAmerica. You are part of a tradition nearly100 years in the making… and you have noidea whatsoever what you’re doing. There’shelp for you! Free leader training is offeredby the district twice a year, and otheropportunities are available from nearbydistricts (some here in Clark County). Thenext training opportunity in Ft. Vancouverwill be Saturday, February 16th. For moreinfo, contact District Training Chair JuliePond at 573-2401 or juliejpond@msn.com.For almost-trained Scoutmasters andassistant Scoutmasters, “intro to outdoorleader skills” will be offered March 14-15.If you, or someone in your troop, onlyneed the “intro to outdoor leader skills” tobe fully trained, be sure to RSVP to JuliePond before 2/16 so that they know you’reinterested.Webelos Scouts and ScoutersThe Scouting adventure only getsbetter as Cub Scouts graduate from packsand cross over to Boy Scouting. Be sureto schedule at least three different troopvisits. Contact Mike Talarico, 360-573-9879for contact info of nearby troops.Spring product sale- candy barsand cookie dough!Do you have some Scouts who’dlike an opportunity to earn some moneytowards summer camp, pack supplies, ora high adventure activity? Sign them upfor the council’s spring product sale, andleave some green in mom and dad’s wallet.This year we are once again offering candyDistrict CommissionerDennis RobertsH/360.254.9128twobears25@earthlink.netwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/ft_vancouver/index.htmlCompass Pointsbars, Tillamook meat sticks, and cookiedough as offerings to friends, family, andfolks in front of Fred Meyer stores. Signingup for the sale is easy- fill out the format Roundtable, or send an email to DEKate Benson (kbenson@cpcbsa.org). Moreinformation about product, incentives,timeline, and return policies will be sharedat the training on February 14th. The salewill run from Feb 23-Apr 7, 2008.Share the FunSo, you’ve managed to read all the waythrough the district article. Go tell someoneelse about your newfound knowledgeyourson, your spouse, your best friend.Anyone. Then, talk about Scouting withanyone who isn’t in your pack or troop thisweek. Have fun with it, and share the storyof the best youth movement in America.Scouting changes lives!Jacob and Chris of Troop 14 collecting food during ScoutingFor Food or Walk and Knock as it is known in Washington.District ExecutiveKate BensonB/360.693.1741 ext. 752kbenson@cpcbsa.org

l e w i s an d cl a r k di s t r i c tJanuary-February 2008 Page 33District CalendarJanuary8 District Committee Meeting,7 pm, Colonial Heights LDSChurch, SE 29th & Harrison10 Roundtable and Order of theArrow, 7-9 pm, RoseCity Park United MethodistChurch; 59th & Alameda (just offSandy Blvd.)19 Basic Commissioner Training atthe Council OfficeFebruary3 Scout Sunday8 Candy Sales Early Bird Sign-upsDue14 Valentine’s Day Roundtable23 Candy Sale Begins29 Deadline forCommissioner Conference EarlyBird registrationFarewell, Scoutmaster SteveAt their Nov. Court of Honor, Troop49 Scouts, friends and family honoredoutgoing Scoutmaster Stephen Millerwith many gifts and moving speeches inappreciation of his 5 years of distinguished& inspirational leadership, and Mr. Millerwas presented with the Scoutmaster Awardof Merit. In turn, Mr. Miller presentedincoming Scoutmaster Todd Clement witha bronze baton engraved with the Hebrews12:1 verse: “Let us run with endurance therace that is set before us,” as well as theFrank Glankler, Dave Chaney and others of Pack 417District ContactsDistrict Chairman (Acting)Martin Cavinaw503.493.8629cavinaw@msn.comnames of all of the Troop 49 Scoutmastersover the past 34 years. Christian HomeEducation Support Services charterrepresentative Dick Karman presented Mr.Miller with a Baden-Powell “Scoutmastercampaign hat”, and read a letter ofcommendation from Senator GordonSmith. Mr. Miller will spend his wellearnedretirement writing the life stories ofhis parents.Happy 20th, Holy RedeemerHoly Redeemer School celebratedits 100th anniversary in 2007, followingthe 2006 centennial of the church. HRPack 417 recently celebrated its own 20thanniversary with their traditional annualpancake breakfast - during which Asst. CMDave Chaney was honored for his 20 yearsof leadership - followed by a party withformer members and leaders - includingPack 417’s very first Cubmaster, FrankGlankler - where an impressive collectionof Scout memorabilia was displayed.Pack 417 is currently blessed with strongmembership and fun activities, and enjoysan excellent relationship with the Parish -every 4th Sunday is Scout Sunday at HolyRedeemer. With the continued efforts ofdedicated leaders, Pack 417 will continueto flourish, teaching young Scouts themeaning of faith, values, character, andresponsibility, while providing themwith an enriching experience within theircommunity.2008 Summer CampDates andreservation forms arenow available. TheCascade Pacific Councilhas the best camps inthe Northwest, andthey fill up fast. Ifyour Pack or Troopwill attend a camp notin the Council area,please submit the outof council form toVolunteer Services.TrainingOpportunitiesNew LeadersEssentials and PositionSpecific, Feb. 16th,9:00am-3:00pm atDistrict CommissionerJoe Carter503.234.4075503.317.3178carterre@msn.comhttp://www.cpcbsa.org/lewisandclark/Rose City Park UMC. Contact TrainingChair Mary Ellen Hepp at 503 335-2738.Commissioner Basic Training will be heldat the Council office all day on Jan. 19 andApril 12, and Commissioner Conferencewill be on March 15th at the First MethodistChurch (18th & Jefferson).Friends of ScoutingYour Blue & Gold or Red & Greenbanquet is a perfect time to invite a specialguest to tell the inspirational story ofScouting. Consider inviting a former Scoutor leader who has distinguished himself orherself, who can talk about how Scoutingcontributed to his or her success.Spring Product SaleThe Spring Product Sale beginsFebruary 23. Now is a good time to talkwith unit volunteers about pack or troopsales. Don’t miss this fun and profitablefundraising oppoturtunity!District Klondike DerbyAll Troops & Crews are invited tojoin us for sled racing, snow ball catapults,beach volleyball and other activities atLewis & Clark Klondike Derby, February15 – 17 (webelos welcome on Saturday).Troops are encouraged to snow campthe weekend.Contact Bob Russell at503.288.1651.When is Camporee?Camporee is now scheduled for thefirst weekend of May, location is TBD.Cub-or-Ree has also been moved toSaturday, March 29. Come have a greattime, rain or shine. Bring Friends! And,remember, any Kindergartners will beeligible to join your Tiger den in June.Special ThanksTo all those who got their charters inon time. Let’s have another great year ofScouting!District ExecutiveCharles FreemanB/503.225.5735cfreeman@cpcbsa.org

Page 34District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM, Charburger, Hood River3 Key 3 Meeting, 7:00 PM,Charburger, Hood River3 Commissioner Staff Meeting,7:00 PM, Charburger, HoodRiver9 New Leaders Essentials Training,Print It, Hood River10 Roundtable, 7:00 PM, UCC, TheDalles10 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM,UCC, The Dalles16 Outdoor Leaders Training ,Print It, Hood River16 BSA Leader Training, 6:00 PM,Print It, Hood RiverFebruary3 Scout Sunday3-9 BSA Anniversary Week7 District Committee Meeting, 7:00PM, Charburger, Hood River7 Key 3 Meeting, 7:00 PM,Charburger, Hood River7 Commissioner Staff Meeting,7:00 PM, Charburger, HoodRiver8 Product Sales Early Bird Signupsdue9 Scout Sabbath13 Boy Scout Specific Training,Print It, Hood River14 Roundtable, 7:00 PM, UCC, TheDalles14 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:00 PM,UCC, The Dalles23 Advancement Extravaganza,Beaverton23 Product Sales begin23 Distribute Goodwill bagsFriends of ScoutingThe 2008 FOS campaign will begin at theJanuary roundtable. This annual campaignis the way in which Scouting families andfriends can support the local council in itssupport of us. Council provides camps,programs, training materials, personneland other support and the FOS campaignhelps with this while your registration feesgo to the national council. Each unit needsan FOS representative to be successful.Please make sure this person is atDistrict Contactsm i d -co l u m b i a di s t r i c tthe January roundtable to receive theinformation necessary for a successfulcampaign. Contact Bryan Gwinner forinformation.Spring Product SaleThe annual product sale (candy, meatsticks, cookie dough) is a great way toearn money for camp and other Scoutingactivities as well as to strengthen thecommunication and salesmanship skills ofthe Scouts. The sales run from Feb. 23 toApril 17. The district needs a chair for thisevent. Please contact Bryan Gwinner.Goodwill Good TurnThe plastic bags will be given out atthe February roundtable and should bedistributed in the community on Feb. 23.Please send a representative from yourunit to roundtable to pick up your bags.The district needs a chair for this event.Please contact Bryan Gwinner.2008 & 2009 Summer CampsDistrict CommissionerChuck HiattH/541.386.3312cehiatt@charter.netwww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/mid-columbia/Compass PointsSummer camp weeks for 2008 are fillingup rapidly. If your unit has not reserved aweek yet, do so immediately so your Scoutshave a great week of fun activities and rankwork. It is now possible to register yourunit for 2009 camp weeks also.Cub & Boy Scout of the QuarterThis program is a great tool for bothrecruitment and recognition of Scouts. Wewould like to have each unit submitthe name of a Scout quarterly whoexemplifies the ideals of Scouting. We willbe publicizing the chosen Scouts in thedistrict and council publications and in thelocal newspaper. Nomination forms havebeen sent out via email or are available atroundtable. Please turn your nominationforms in at roundtable to Bryan Gwinner.Starlight ParadeThe community of The Dalles held aparade the day after Thanksgiving. Packs378 of Hood River and 753 of The Dallesrode on a float provided by the Kiwanis.Jaydon of Pack 378 and Jesse of Pack 753 (ringing the bell) in the Kiwanis Starlight Parade in The Dalles.District ExecutiveBryan S. GwinnerB/541.298.5022C/503.754.3546bgwinner@cpcbsa.org

n o r t h cl a c k a m a s di s t r i c tJanuary-February 2008 Page 35District Calendar Friends of Scoutingit’s time to go out into the great outdoors.It’s everyone’s favorite time of year Studies have proven that youth whoJanuaryagain, it’s the giving season. Please attend summer camp are much more likely3 District Committee Meetingto stick with the program. This could be3 Commissioner Staff Meetingthe highlight of the Scouting year if not10 Roundtablethe lifetime of any given Scout. Any units10 OA meeting at Roundtableready to sign up or wondering about10 FOS Family Kick-offdifferent camping opportunities shouldFebruarygive John Maahs, our district camping3 Scout Sundaychair, a call at (503)657-02003-9 Scouting Anniversary WeekWilliam D. Boyce Award available7 District Committee MeetingThe North Clackamas District is7 Commissioner Staff meetingdedicated to bringing Scouting to as many14 Roundtablefamilies in the area as possible, and it’s well14 Friends of Scouting turn in atknown that the best way for any communityRoundtableto experience Scouting is by starting a14 OA Chapter meetingnew unit. Any volunteer who helps a23 Friends of Scouting turn-in atGolda’s 9-32008 is here!A happy new year to all the wonderfulScouters out there in the North Clackamasdistrict. When you’re making yourresolutions, keep your unit and yourdistrict in mind as far as areas in your lifethat you can improve. If everyone does justa small thing, this movement will be muchbetter for it. 2007 was a great year in manyways for this district, but now that it’s 2008the opportunities for improvement are justfantastic. As a district, this will be a yearthat we’ll all look back on and say: “thatwas the year.” Will you be a part of it?District Committee andCommissioner Corps. looking forhandsThe North Clackamas Committee islooking to fill various leadership positionswith dedicated volunteers. If anyonehas the capacity and the enthusiasm toserve in Membership, Program, or asa Commissioner, please let the DistrictExecutive or the District Commissionerknow immediately. Service on the DistrictCommittee will be fun, gratifying workthat any volunteer can feel good about. Theyouth need some people to stand up forthis community. Throughout the last fewmonths, the district has secured most of themajor positions. What it really needs noware people to sit on the committees and tohelp the units along. Commissioners arethe biggest need by far.District ContactsDistrict ChairLarry Chalew503.318.7288chalewl@pacifier.comcontribute to this Council’s program, aswe need all of the help we can get to runthis program, keeping all of the campsstanding and all of the units served. Thisyear’s Friends of Scouting Campaignis being led by Mike and Jason Bassili.They are excited to help with this year’scampaign, and if you have any questionsabout the campaign, give Jason a call at(503) 786-1494.Centennial Quality unitCommitment formsFor the year 2007, many units wereunder a deep-grained misunderstandingthat the Centennial Quality Unit programwas similar to the regular Quality unitprogram that went back for many years.The main difference is that units need tocommit to certain goals early in the year,and then work to attain those goals by theend of the year. Please take the very shortamount of time to sit down with your DEor a commissioner to determine your goalsnow. Making goals for 2008 in Augustdoesn’t give much of a timeline in which toimprove. The program was put togetherwith the best interests of every unit inmind, and it can be a great tool if it is used.Set those goals. Earn that patch. Improvethe lives of those youth.Candy Sale Feb 23rd-April 7thIn 2007, our candy sale reached a newlow, just barely selling $7,000 worth ofproduct. We have nowhere to go but up,and this year we have a great chair for it ,Carla Wellington (one of the great mindsbehind the wildly successful WebelosWoods Program). The rest of the councildid better thanks to the cookie doughaddition to the sale, so take advantage ofthat to boost the earning potential for yourunit! Please give Carla a call if you haveany questions: (503) 513-0568.Camp in 2008Everyone still remembers their greatsummer camping experiences. Sometroops and packs have already signedup to attend one of those fabulous campsagain this summer. This council is knownnationwide for it’s properties, and whensummer comes and the clouds clear out,District CommissionerHank BrownH/503.577.8010hvbrown@verizon.netcommunity get a Scouting unit togethercan be awarded the William D Boyce NewUnit organizer award, which is a squareknot that can be worn on the uniform. Ifanyone knows of a church that needs ayouth program, a civic organization thatwants to serve young people, or a collectionof families that may need something likea Scouting program, please don’t hesitateto let the District Executive know. Anynew unit organizer will earn a spot on thegrowing membership committee, wherethey will have support.Goodwill Good Turn Day-March 1stEvery year this council is a majorcontributor to Goodwill Industries, whichis a wonderful organization that helpsneedy people to help themselves. Pleasework to make this year’s event a success.Talk to Jerry Reynolds, the program chair ifthere are any questions. He can be reachedat (503)350-5940.Good Turn For AmericaNo service project is completeunless it’s been registered at www.goodturnforamerica.org. Any serviceproject, including one of the councilprojects or any Eagle Scout project areeligible to be posted online. Your DE hasyour access code to that website.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTDistrict ExecutiveScot ForbesB/503.225.5736sforbes@cpcbsa.org

Page 36District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee Meeting, 7pm, RT Location, John Cullicott(503.699.4911)10 Roundtable, 7 pm gatheringtime; meeting begins at 7:15,Lake Oswego LDS Stake Center(14903 SW Westlake Drive), RussGarrett (503.816.6538).10 District Commissioner Meeting,6 pm, RT Location,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)10 OA Meeting, 7:15 pm,at Roundtable, Bill Norton(503.638.6127)19 All-Day Training Event,8:30am-4pm (Registrationsstart 8am), Roundtable site,Sherri McPherson (503.558.8506).RESERVATIONS REQUESTED.19 Annual CommissionerPlanning Meeting, 9am – 11am,RT Location,Russ Garrett(503.816.6538).24 Charter Partner Annual Meeting,7:15-8:30 pm, Council ServiceCenter, Phil Barr (503.350.7257)February3 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week7 District Committee Meeting,7 pm, RT Location, JohnCullicott (503.699.4911)9 Scout Sabbath14 Roundtable. 7 p.m. gathering.Meeting begins at 7:15, LakeOswego LDS Stake Center, RussGarrett (503.816.6538)14 District CommissionerMeeting,6 pm, RT Location,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)14 Life to Eagle Presentation,7:15 pm at Roundtable site, LoisLowe (503.245.9138)14 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:15 pm,RT Location, Bill Norton(503.638.6127)29 Outdoor Leader Skills Training,4pm, Scouter’s Mtn.,Russ Garrett (503.816.6538)District ContactsDistrict ChairmanJohn Cullicott503.699.4911cullicott@hevanet.comp i o n e e r di s t r i c tScouting For FoodThe Pioneer District supported localnon-profit agencies with food for thewinter for those less fortunate December 1,2007. Thank you goes to Brian McDowellfor coordinating this effort with thecoordination of non-profit agencies andlocal BSA leaders. Roughly 20,000 poundsof food was collected!Special Training EventThe Pioneer District Training Teaminvites volunteers at all levels of Scoutingto an all-day training session Saturday, Jan.19, at the Roundtable site, the Lake OswegoLDS Stake Center, 14903 SW WestlakeDrive, Lake Oswego. The program startsat 8:30 a.m. and will include all majorunits training: Cub Scout Leader Specific,Boy Scout Leader Specific, Varsity LeaderSpecific, Venture Leader Specific, NewLeader Essentials, and Youth Protection.Be sure to have a unit representative atJanuary’s Roundtable for a final updateon courses offered and scheduled timesduring the day. This is major way for yourunit’s volunteers to complete the trainingprocess and earn the “Trained” patchfor their uniforms. The district trainingteam is asking all units to reserve spotsfor this training so that enough trainerspresent for a successful program. Pleaseemail the District Training Chair, SherriMcPherson (smcpherson@orcpa.org) tolet her know how many from your unitwill attend and call her (503.558.8506), formore information. “Every Scout deserves atrained leader.”Charter PartnersDistrict Vice Chairman Phil Barr(503.350.7257) invites all leaders ofour charter organizations and theirrepresentatives to the Pioneer DistrictCharter Partner Annual Meeting, Thursday,Jan. 24, at the Council Service Center, from7:15 pm to 8:30. This important eventwill outline the role and responsibilitiesof the charter organization and alert ourcharter partners to some significant issuesrelated to their vital position in Scouting.It’s also a great time to get your questionsanswered. This event will officially“Train” any registered charter organizationrepresentative.District CommissionerRuss Garrett503.816.6538russ.garrett@bullivant.comwww.cpcbsa.org/districts/districts/pioneer/Compass PointsEagle NewsFebruary’s Roundtable will feature aspecial presentation of information for LifeScouts and their parents on the processof earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Thisis the time to get answers to all the bigand little questions that come up duringthe final push toward Eagle. Please callDistrict Advancement Chair, Lois Lowe(503.245.9138), for details on this annualsession that always is a big hit for ouryoung men who are looking up towardEagle rank.2008 District DinnerThe District encourages every unitto join together for our spring volunteerrecognition dinner on Thursday, May 15,at Lake Grove Presbyterian Church in LakeOswego. Plans are moving forward for aspecial night of friendship and fellowship.Help us celebrate the end of an energeticand successful school year of Scouting. Fordetails or to volunteer, contact the DistrictCommittee Chairman, John Cullicott(503.699.4911).Outdoor SkillsComplete your Boy Scout trainingby attending an Outdoor Leader Skillscampout on Friday and Saturday, February29 - March 1, at BSA Camp CubWorld. Preregistrationis required to be turned intothe Scout Office no later than February 22,2008. This course emphasizes managementof outdoor activities in Scouting andoffers hands-on experience in the skillsboys need to complete their First Classrequirements. It begins Friday eveningand ends Saturday afternoon. For details:Russ Garrett (503.816.6538).Friends of ScoutingScouting has succeeded in providingyouth in our community with valuesbased character development for nearlya century. The Council remains strongbecause of your support. More than $.88of every dollar that we donate to the FOScampaign, sees its way directly back to theprogram that benefits our youth. This yearwill be an important one to continue tobuild on the district’s success. The JanuaryRoundtable will serve as our kickoff andtraining. Please contact District FOSChairman, Scott Stevenson, (503.721.6500)today to schedule your unit’s presentation.District ExecutiveJordan TurelB/503.225.5745jturel@cpcbsa.org

District ContactsDistrict ChairVacantSco u t r e a c hJanuary-February 2008 Page 37Januaryof camping and outdoor equipment. adults on a three day camping experience3 District MeetingAccording to the District Executive, it was at Cub World. This year’s fun loving10 Roundtablethe single largest in kind donation made group swore to do even more and I for one15 Nominating Committeeto Scoutreach in the last 5 years. Several believe in them…Go Bergies! On behalf of16 Key 3 MeetingScouts from Troop 852 including Richard the many youth your generosity supportsVansicjen, Elijah Trevino and Gabe Elias ‘Thank you’.Februarywere on site to receive the gift from3 Scout SundayFreightliner executives. To Freightliner3-9 Scouting Anniversary5 District Meeting6 Roundtable9 Scout Sabbath20 Key 3Freightliner DonationOn Thursday December 6, 2007Freightliner LLC made a generouscontribution to the Scoutreach Divisionof the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scoutsof America. Debbie Graham, ExecutiveAssistant Engineering and Technology, andmembers of the local Freightliner Companypresented Council’s Executive Scout andScoutreach District Executive with a loadon behalf of the many youth participatingin the Scoutreach we simply want to say“Thank You for all that you do”.Bergfreunde to hold AnnualAuctionJanuary 6, 2008 is the date set to kickoffthe new fundraising season for Scoutreach’sRich Kinney – Anne Beckworth MemorialCamping Scholarship. The Bergfreunde SkiClub will start its fundraising campaignby conducting a silent auction at the firstmeeting of the club in the new year. Lastseason donations from Bergfreunde andmembers of the Kinney and Beckworthfamilies help send 22 Scouts and sevenDistrict ExecutiveVernard TaylorB/503.225.5743vtaylor@cpcbsa.orgDistrict Executive Vernard TaylorScoutingHelping fulfill your dreams for him

Page 38District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee Meeting,7pm, St. John the EvangelistCatholic Church, Mike Parnell(360-225-1100)10 Roundtable, 7pm, St.John theEvangelist Catholic Church,Roger Jarvis (360-687-4857)10 Friends of Scouting FamilyKickoff (at Roundtable)17 Order of the Arrow ChapterMeeting, 7pm, Bethal LutheranChurch, Charles Moon(360-835-0574)February2 Camp Staff Interviews, HappyValley LDS Chapel7 District Committee Meeting,7pm, St.John the EvangelistCatholic Church, Mike Parnell(360-225-1100)8 Product Sale Early-birdsignups due14 Roundtable, 7pm, St.John theEvangelist Catholic Church,Roger Jarvis (360-687-4857)14 FOS Turn-in (at Roundtable)21 Order of the Arrow ChapterMeeting, 7pm, Bethal LutheranChurch, Charles Moon(360-835-0574)23 Candy Sale BeginsFriends of Scouting KickoffThe 2007 Friends of Scouting is theopportunity for Scouting families andcommunity members and businesses togive back to the program that gives themso much. As a non-profit, the Scoutingprogram could not exist were it not forthe generous financial support of thoseinvolved. The Cascade Pacific Councilstrives to provide the best program andthe widest arrays of outdoor opportunitiesfor the youth of the community, but noneof that would be possible were it not forFriends of Scouting! If there has yet to bean FOS presentation planned for your unitor you know of a local business that wouldlikely support Scouting, please contactBennett Jacobs (360-693-1741 x738).Camp SignupsAll Cascade Pacific Council CampsDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanMike ParnellH/360.887.7190mike@wrrc.coms i l v e r sta r di s t r i c tare now accepting reservations forsummer 2007. Some weeks are alreadyfull at some camps. Do not hesitate to signup for the camp and week of your choiceby either coming into the Council ServiceCenter or visiting www.cpcbsa.org. Ifyour unit is attending a non-CascadePacific Council camp, please submit theproper Independent Camping forms to theCouncil Service Center.2008 Summer Camp StaffIt’s never too early to start thinkingabout working at a CPC camp this summer.This is a great opportunity for youth 14years and older to gain valuable workexperience and have fun too. Camp staffinterviews will be held on February 2ndlocation TBD. Applications can be obtainedin advance from the council website (www.cpcbsa.org). Camp Lewis in Battle Groundis a great starting place for youth in theClark County area. This year Camp Lewiswill be again be directed by Bennett Jacobswith the program mastery of the amazingCheryl Peterson.Spring Product SaleThis is a great fundraiser for units toraise some extra money, just in time forcamp. Having youth earn the means to go tocamp on their own is a tremendous learningexperience. The products, Hershey’s candybars and Oregon-made Tillamook CountryMeat Sticks, are extremely popular andtherefore are easy products to move. Plusback for a second year is the option of presellingcookie dough. Many units makemore than enough to pay for each boys’camp. Plus, with the support of severallarge local retailers, there are some greatvenues for selling massive amounts ofproduct. For more information contactShelly at 503-225-5748 or sstaudinger@cpcbsa.org.Walk-N-KnockWalk-N-Knock, a Scouting foodcollection project, was carried out the firstweek of December and was a great successdespite poor weather. Silver Star Scoutscollected hundreds of pounds of foodfor local families in need. Not only did itserve a community need at a crucial timeof the year, but it was a great opportunityfor positive exposure of Scouting in thearea. It is important that all units thatDistrict CommissionerRoger O. JarvisH/360.687.4857rapidroger72@aol.comwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/silver_star/Silver_Star.htmCompass Pointsparticipated register their service hours atwww.goodturnforamerica.org.Silver Beaver NominationsThere are some outstanding Scoutersin the Silver Star District. The Silver BeaverAward is one of the highest honors in adultScouting. Remember that nominationsare due for this award by February 1st.For more information or to download anomination form, go to the council websiteat www.cpcbsa.org.Goodwill God Turn DayGoodwill Good Turn Day will be thefirst Saturday in March. This is a greatservice project opportunity for Scouts.More information will be available atRoundtable and on the council website. Besure to get your unit signed up!District Email ListBe in the know! Frequently the SilverStar District and the Cascade PacificCouncil send out important and excitinginformation about upcoming events andopportunities. Simply go to www.cpcbsa.org/email and sign up today to receivethese valuable updates.District ExecutiveBennett JacobsB/360.693.1741 ext. 738 or503.225.5738bjacobs@cpcbsa.org

s u n s e t tr a i l di s t r i c tJanuary-February 2008 Page 39District CalendarJanuary3 Commissioner Staff Meeting3 District Committee Meeting10 Roundtable10 OA Meeting10 FOS Family Kick Off10 Goodwill Sign-ups15 LDS Family Kick Off16 Eagle Board24 Eagle BoardFebruary3 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week7 Commissioner Staff Meeting7 District Committee Meeting14 Roundtable14 OA Meeting14 Life to Eagle Orientation14 Goodwill Bag Distribution20 Eagle Board28 Eagle BoardKey Priorities for the Next 60Days• Complete and turn-in the 2008Centennial Quality Unit CommitmentFormSelect a Unit Friends of Scouting Chair•and set a date for a presentation.• Attend the Friends of Scouting Kickoffon 1/10, LDS 1/15• Sign-up for summer camp 2008• Encourage untrained leaders to attendNew Leader EssentialsTraining– Is it worth the time andeffort?Absolutely! Every new leader thinksthey have to invent their job and how to goabout doing it. Then they go to training anddiscover that much of the work has alreadybeen done for them. The few hours thatyou spend in training can save many timesthat much effort down the road. Traininghelps leaders to be prepared to meet theneeds of our youth. Every youth deservesa trained leader. Sure, it takes some timeup front but as Flip Wilson said “You can’texpect to hit the jackpot if you don’t put afew nickels in the machine.”Upcoming coursesNew Leader Essentials ThursdayMarch 13th at 7:00 PM at the Beaverton LDSDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanErnie ThompsonH/503.642.3830etonker@aol.comStake Center. This is for all leaders. (BoyScout and Varsity leaders should considertaking this course when it is offered on anevening because they won’t have time totake it on the same day as their positionspecific course.)New Leader Essentials, positionspecific training for all leaders - Cub Scout,Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing as wellas Youth Protection will be available onSaturday March 22, 2008 at the Cedar MillStake Center and then again on SaturdayMay 31st at the Beaverton West StakeCenter.Back again by popular demand willbe “Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills”to be presented at Camporee April 25-26.Watch for more details.It is always a good idea to preregisterand double check the location ofany course in case of last minute changes.Check the district web site for flyers.Additional courses are sometimes addedto the schedule.To Register or for Questions ContactMary Wolfe, Sunset Trail DistrictTraining Registrar. mjwolfe@verizon.net(503)646-4309 or Jim Holmstrom, DistrictTraining Chair Scouterjimh@comcast.net (503)524-7853(email is best method ofcommunication).Friends of ScoutingNow is the time to select a Friendsof Scouting Chairperson and set a datefor a presentation. Friends of Scouting isimportant to the current and future successof Scouting. It only takes a few minutes toconduct a Friends of Scouting presentation.It can be done at a Blue and Gold Dinner,Pack Meeting, or Troop Court of Honor.Each unit will have a Presidential Goal toachieve with many real benefits for yourunit.:• Units receive 15% discount on summercamp and free or discounted use ofcouncil operated camping facilitiesduring the rest of the year.FOS participation ribbon for your•unit’s flag•Unit’s that attain the “PresidentialStatus” by April 30th will receivea “Presidential” FOS participationribbon.Units will be contacted about thedate and time of your Friends of ScoutingDistrict CommissionerPeter VanHoutenH/503.439.9563petervanhouten@comcast.netPresentation. Friends of Scouting packetsand other resources will be distributed atthe Kick-off on January 10th. If you needadditional information, please contactPatrick Huggins, District Finance Chairman(503) 629-9409 or patrickhuggins@hotmail.com.Winter CampingThe Winter time can be a fun timefor our Scouts. Snowing camping, hiking,snow shoeing, ice fishing, sledding, skiingand snowboarding are all part of theactivities for this time of the year. There isstill space available for the winter lodgesand other camp facilities. If your unitis interested, sign-up online or call theVolunteer Services Desk (503) 226-3423.Something NewDo you have a Scout or unit that isdoing something new or different? Weare looking for articles about Scouts whoare doing something special. All of ourScouts do things that are special or unique.Perhaps, you have Scout who volunteers tohelp others or works on a special project.We want to know his story. Articles can besent by email to ehearn@cpcbsa.org.Scouting for FoodWe thank all those who participatedin the Scouting for Food Drive. Foodduring the holiday is important to thosein need. We are grateful to those whocommitted time to collect need food. Theorganizations and churches involvedappreciate your time and effort for thisspecial event. Special thanks to BobArmstrong, District Activities Chairmanwho chaired and coordinated the District’sScouting for Food Drive.District Nominating CommitteeThe District will be reconvening theNominating Committee in February. TheNominating Committee is responsiblefor recruiting and recommending adultvolunteers to serve on the DistrictCommittee. The adults selected will bevoted in at the District’s Annual Meeting.Nominations are now being accepted fordistrict committee positions. If you wouldlike to be considered for a position orknow someone who should be considered,please contact Ernie Thompson, DistrictChairman (503) 642-3830 or etonker@aol.com.District DirectorEric HearnB/503.225.5737ehearn@cpcbsa.org

Page 40District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee Meeting,7:00 PM at Millers FamilyRestaurant10 District Roundtable7:00 PM at the Canby LDS WardBuilding10 District Commissioner Meeting,Canby LDS Ward Building10 Family Friends of ScoutingKickoff,Part of Roundtable17 OA Chapter Meeting7:00 pm at Canby CommunityPark A-FrameFebruary3 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week7 District Committee Meeting7:00 PM at Millers FamilyRestaurant9 Scout Sabbath14 District Roundtable7:00 PM at the Canby LDS WardBuilding14 District Commissioner Meeting,Canby LDS Ward Building16 Youth Protection TrainingCanby LDS Ward Building16 New Leaders EssentialsCanby LDS Ward Building16 Cub Scout Leader SpecificCanby LDS Ward Building16 Venture Leader SpecificCanby LDS Ward Building16 Varsity Leader SpecificCanby LDS Ward Building16 Youth Protection TrainingCanby LDS Ward Building16 Troop Committee ChallengeCanby LDS Ward Building21 OA Chapter Meeting7:00 pm at Canby CommunityPark A-Frame23 Candy Sale BeginsPopcorn sales POP through theRoofWe have had a great popcorn sale thisyear! In fact the council has it best saleever. Our District had more units sellingthis year than last, and together they soldmore than $37,000 in popcorn. (An almost$6,000 dollar increase over the year before)District ContactsDistrict ChairmanMitch JorgensonH/ 503.829.4824t h r e e ri v e r s di s t r i c tThanks to all of the units that helped tomake this year’s sale an overwhelmingsuccess.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTCharter RenewalThank you to all those units thatrenewed their charters on time. Thankyou to Dave Cox and the Three RiversCommissioner staff for leading a greatcharter renewal effort.Friends of Scouting Kick-offA couple of units have already startedtheir FOS effort early and have hadtremendous success. The annual FamilyFOS campaign kickoff/training will be heldin a breakout session at the January 11thRoundtable at the Canby LDS buildingon 13th and Elm. Friends of Scoutingchairs obtain very important informationthat will help make this years campaigna simple, easy and successful one. Theywill also ensure family counts are correct,learn what is done with the money, and begiven presentation tips. If you have anyquestions, please contact Randy Tomsik(503) 657-7762.Every Boy Deserves a TrainedLeaderThe BSA offers training to help orientleaders in their role, provide essentialresources, and inspire adults to give thebest program they can. Your boys willbenefit from the training you receive. OnFebruary 16h at the Canby LDS Building,Three Rivers District will hold trainingfor:• Youth Protection• New Leader Essentials Training• Cub Scout Leader Specific• Venture Leader Specific• Varsity Leader Specific• Troop Committee ChallengeCandy SaleIt is that time of year again! Helpyour Scouts earn money for camp andDistrict CommissionerDave CoxH/503.829.8885davejcox@peoplepc.comwww.cpcbsa.org/threeriversCompass Pointsother Scouting relating activities. Neverunderestimate the need for those extraScout dollars this spring. Your unit’s CandySale Chair should plan on attending theFebruary Roundtable to receive the toolsfor a successful sale.Summer CampThere is still time to sign up forsummer camp. The council camps areincredibly diverse and provide valuableresources; it’s important to support themby attending close to home. Contact ChrisBaker (503-225-5707) for more information.Help provide this unforgettable experiencefor your Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.District Executive Chris BakerDistrict ExecutiveChris BakerB/503.225.5707cbaker@cpcbsa.org

t h u n d e r b i r d di s t r i c tJanuary-February 2008 Page 41District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee Mtg, 7pm,LDS Church, 3600 SE 181st3 Commissioner Mtg., 6:30pm,LDS Church, 3600 SE 181st10 Roundtable/ OA Mtg, 7pm,LDS Church, 3600 SE 181st10 FOS Family Kickoff @RT10 Advancement chair Tng. at RT19 Super Saturday, 8am, 3600LDS SE 181st26 Pack Growth mtg., 8am CouncilService CenterFebruary2 District Planning Meeting(9:30am – 12:00am), LDS Church,181st7 District Committee/CommsrMeeting, 7pm, LDS Church,181st14 Roundtable/ OA, 7pm, LDSChurch, 181stCamping for CubsHave you made your plans for thissummer, yet? Don’t wait too long becauseour camps are beginning to fill up and youdon’t want to miss your favorite dates.Going to camp provides some of the bestand longest lasting memories a boy has ofhis Cub Scout experience. Whether it isCub World (3 day/2 night), Gilbert Ranch(3 day/2 night), or Adventure Cove (6 day/5 night) resident camp, you will not finda better choice of camps anywhere in thenation. Don’t delay, do it today!For those boys not ready for anovernight experience, remember thatCamp Discovery is an excellent day campto take your boys. It has all the things thatboys want-BB Guns, Archery, Crafts, andlots of FUN. This year our own Chris Conewill be the director!!Seeking Program Director for DayCampHere are the requirements: Theprogram director should be a responsibleand capable person. Be at least 21 years old,have the ability to get along with others; beable to delegate and coordinate; and have agood knowledge of all phases of good campprogram. You will need to get a currentNational Camp School training card andDistrict ContactsDistrict Chairmanvacantbe a registered member of Boy Scouts ofAmerica. Other positions available as wellincluding medic, quartermaster, directors,instructors and program staff. Please callChristopher Cone at 503-225-5741 if youhave any questions.Every Boy Deserves A TrainedLeaderEvery job is easier when you know theexpectations, tools and resources availableto do the job right. Serving as a Scoutingvolunteer shouldn’t be any different. So,throughout the year Thunderbird districtoffers a variety of training opportunitiesto make your job easier. Please mark thefollowing dates on your calendar andcheck on our district web site for changesthat may occur. Here are the upcomingtraining’s for Thunderbird District:• Jan. 10 BS Advancement Training atroundtable• Jan. 10 FOS Family Kickoff atroundtable• Jan. 19 All leaders Training,8am, 3600 SE 181st• Jan. 26 Pack Growth Coor. Training,Council Service Center• Feb. 14 Candy Sale Training atroundtable• Feb. 14 CS Advancement Training atroundtable2006 Candy SaleA great way for Scouts to earn extrafunds for summer camp, uniform parts,or other important Scouting items is toparticipate in the council candy /meatstick/cookie dough sale. It is one of theeasiest products to sell because there is nooverhead for your unit and your unit canearn up to 32% profit. Sign up by February1st and be entered to win a $250 ScoutBuck certificate. Training for all unit chairswill be Feb. 9th at roundtable. Questions,Contact Jerry Freeman (503) 665-4014Friends of ScoutingThe Scouting program could not existwithout the support of volunteers, parents,and community organizations. Each year,the council asks for the financial supportof the families that enjoy the many benefitsthe Scouting program offers to your youth.It is that time of year again. We are onceagain asking for your help. We will kickoffthe family FOS program at roundtableDistrict CommissionerDistrict DirectorBob PierceScott MischkeH/503.661.2931B/503.225.5729pierce1956@aol.comsmischke@cpcbsa.orgwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/cpcthunder/index.htmlin January and we ask that every familyto make a contribution in support of theScouting program. A gift of $150 willcover the cost of supporting one Scout inour council. This donation will pay foradministrative and program related costsfor the entire year. Thank you for supportof a great program like Scouting.Good Will Good Turn DayHave you ever been through Good WillIndustries’ center in downtown Portland?Many people think of Goodwill Industriesas a place to get low cost clothing andother miscellaneous goods. The sale ofthe goods is just how they pay for the moreimportant work they do. They employthousands of people that have a hard timegetting work other places. Some havemental and physical disabilities; others justneed a hand up. Help support Goodwillby passing out bags and picking them upon March 4th. If you have questions contactLorne Hofeld (503) 695-3305.KudosFantastic job to everyone whoparticipated in the 2007 Popcorn sale,as a district we sold $95,000 in popcorn.THANK YOU to Meg Weinert, for onceagain leading the charge for ThunderbirdDistrict!!Thank you to all leaders for making thetime to share the great Scouting programwith all the youth in Thunderbird District!This program would not exist without yougenerosity!District ExecutiveChris ConeB/503.225.5741ccone@cpcbsa.org

Page 42District CalendarJanuary17 District Commissioner Meeting,6:30 PM Tillamook LDS Chapel17 District Committee Meeting, 6:30PM at Tillamook LDS Chapel17 Roundtable, 7:00 PMTillamook LDS Chapel26 Wood Badge Information DinnerFebruary8 Spring Product Sale EarlyBird Sign up Deadline21 District Commissioner Meeting,6:30 PM Tillamook LDS Chapel21 Roundtable, 7:00 PMTillamook LDS Chapel23 Candy Sale BeginsFriends of ScoutingHappy New Year Scouters. We arekicking off our new year with a desireto fund the Scouting program early andspend the remaining months delivering thePromise. You should have your Friends ofScouting presentation dates set. Pleaseplan on attending the Family Kickoff onJanuary 23rd at 7:00 PM. Invitations willbe mailed to the designated Friends ofScouting chair for your unit. If you haveany changes, please email Sharon Larsonat slarson@cpcbsa.org so that the invitationis mailed to the person responsible forleading your unit to it’s FOS Goal. Thankyou for your attention to this matter.Membership CornerCongratulations to all members ofTillamook District! The TillamookDistrict achieved Cub Scout growth andVenturing growth in 2007. It is onlybecause of your dedication to growingthe Scouting program and offering it tomore families that this was possible. InTillamook District, it has probably been5 years since there has been growth inany Scout program and this year, youhave achieved two areas of growth. Youunderstand that growing your pack willmake Scouting more exciting for those thatalready participate, but it will encourageeven more youth to want to join. A strongprogram is the key to success. One of ourpacks earned the Council’s membershipincentive of a Pinewood derby car for eachregistered boy at year end. CongratulationsDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanSteve JensenH/503.842.8428t i l l a m o o k di s t r i c tto Pack 178, chartered by Nehalem UnitedMethodist Church. Congratulations to astrong year of growth. Looking forward in2008, the district would like to strengthenBoy Scouting in several areas. In orderto do this, we will need to identify andcontact former Scouts, leaders, and otherinterested parents. We have Webelos thatneed a strong program to transition into.Pack Growth Coordinator TrainingJanuary 24th in West Salem. Everyoneknows that earning badges and awards,day and resident camp and fun den andpack meetings are the reasons stay inScouting, but what draws a boy or familyto join your pack? Come and share yourideas, successes and hear about how otherunits successfully recruit entire dens inthe Spring, bring them to camp and thenenroll their parents as leaders in the Fall.A young man can only be molded intothe person we all believe he can becomethrough Scouting once he is IN Scouting.All adults, whether registered or not, arewelcome and invited to attend this biannualtraining event.Training OpportunityAre you a trained leader?District CommissionerVacantDo youknow what classes are required to becometrained? Should you get additional training?Baden Powell once said “Don’t be contentwith the what, but get to know the whyand the how.” For more information abouttraining, visit the website at www.cpcbsa.org. Also, be sure to check out the newonline Scouting forum at www.Scouting.org which is the portal for online training.You can set up an account and then takeall of the trainings available and it willrecord your progress for you. Trainingsavailable online include Youth Protection,Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture FastStart, Troop Committee Challenge, anda new District Committee. Beware, thisone can get frustrating but it definitely isenlightening on how the district committeefunctions and how potential committeemembers are recruited.Popcorn Sale Wrap UpCongratulations to Pack 582 for comingin as one of the Council’s Top 10 SellingUnits during the Fall Popcorn Sale thisyear. They also had four (4) boys drawn forthe Fill It Up campaign and so those boyshttp://www.cpcbsa.org/wiki/eaglevalley/index.php?title=Main_PageSr. District ExecutiveSharon LarsonB/503.472.3868slarson@cpcbsa.orgCompass Pointsall received an additional $25 cash! Theywere lucky that so many from their unitwere drawn, however, they each enteredmultiple times increasing their chancesto being drawn. Angi Parks completedher first season as District Popcorn Chairand during that time, sales increased 76%over last year. She did her best to shuffleproduct all around the County! Also, toeach unit who participated, this meansthat the youth in your units will be ableto do things that they might not otherwisebe able to do because of having plenty offunding! Congratulations on a superiorjob. Well done.Spring Product SaleIt’s time to get signed up for the Springproduct sale. I know it seems a little bitearly but now that Christmas is over andthe early bird deadline is February 8thwith the sale beginning on February 23rd.To sign up to sell product, please contactBilly Springs at 503-842-Camp Sign-upsTillamook already has 50% of it’spacks signed up for some camp experience.Troops are lagging behind with zero – notroops are heading to camp this year? Evenif your troop has decided to do somethingdifferent (a 50 miler, an outboundwilderness experience, etc), please goonline at www.cpcbsa.org/register and fillout the “Independent Camp Form”. Thisprocess takes just a few moments and willhelp the council identify the units whohave no plans for a long-term outdoorexperience for 2008.Camp Staff Opportunities:If you know a youth who is 14 orolder, please explain that there are campstaff opportunities available. Althoughoutlying day camps do not offer financialcompensation (a paycheck), the experiencea young person has staffing at camp ismemorable and exciting. They get to meetmany other young people from around theCounty and develop or practice leadershipskills that they have learned throughScouting. May young women apply somemay be asking? Why YES! All individuals14+ may download an application andlearn more about staffing at a CascadePacific Council camp at http://www.cpcbsa.org/campstaff.

tuality di s t r i c tJanuary-February 2008 Page 43District CalendarJanuary3 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:17pm,Helvetia Community Church8 District Committee/Commissioner Staff 6:30pm,Jackson School House9 FOS Kickoff Meeting, 7pm, LDSStake Center10 Roundtable Meeting,, 7pm, LDSStake Center17 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:17pm,Helvetia Community ChurchFebruary5 District Committee/Commissioner Staff Meeting,6:30pm, Jackson School House7 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:17pm,Helvetia Community Church9 Den Chief Training- LocationTBA.14 Roundtable, 7:17pm, LDS StakeCenter14 FOS Turn In At Roundtable16 Cub Scout Leader Specific23 Boy Scout Leader Specific16 Venturing Leader Specific16 New Leader Essentials21 FOS Turn-In, 7pm, RoundtablePizza, Sunset Esplanade26 FOS Turn-In, 7pm, RoundtablePizza, Sunset Esplanade21 OA Chapter Meeting, 7:17pm,Helvetia Community Church2008 Spring Product Sale… EarnFunds For Camp Next Summer!Sell popular products. Hersheycandy bars and Oregon made TillamookCountry Smoker meat sticks along withEmma Lou’s Gourmet Cookie Dough in11 yummy flavors! Earn 30% profit oncandy and meat sticks and 25% on cookiedough. Claim a $50 cash bonus by: havingzero returns, having $1,000 minimum salesfor the first time or increase candy andmeatstick sales 10% over last year. Finallyturn in all money and paperwork no laterthan April 8, 2008. Sign up by February 8and your unit will be entered in a drawingto win a $150 Scout Buck certificate! Use itto pay for camp or in the Nor’West ScoutShop. ( In Council camp only). ParticipateDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanMark McomieH/503.640.4600mmcomie@verizon.netin the Scout prize drawing! One entryticket for every $100 sold. Win a $250Joe’s gift card. This is a no risk sale: youmay return unopened boxes for candyand individual undamaged meat sticks.No up front money needed. Sale datesare February 23-April 7th and the productwill be available at Helvetia CommunityChurch again this year. Contact DavidNoyes, 503-225-5731 to sign up.Friends Of ScoutingWe all know the tremendous impactthe Scouting movement has on the lives ofyouths, and how Scouting changes families.None of this would be possible withoutthe Cascade Pacific Council’s main supportvehicle, FOS. It’s kind of like putting gasin the car! Scouting can not go forward inits present form without the support ofits families. Consider the merits of FOSin the form of a presentation this springat a Troop Court Of Honor or Pack Blueand Gold Banquet. It costs around $150per family to sustain a young man in theScouting program for a year. Why not takea look at those companies that participatein a matching gift program. The impactof your contribution will double and thecompany match will count towards a unit’sPresidential goal. A win-win for the Scoutsand your unit. For those who work forNike, many of your volunteer hours willbe financially matched by the organizationand this will count towards the Presidentalgoal achievement as well. Look at the FOSturn-in dates on the calendar and feel goodabout supporting FOS. Our formal kickoffwill be held January 9th, 2008 at the LDSStake center, 7pm. We welcome our 2008Chairman Nathan Parent who may bereached at nathan.i.parent@intel.comDistrict Award Of MeritNominationsThe highest award Tuality Districtmay bestow upon an adult Scouter isthe District Award Of Merit. Four suchawards will be presented at our districtdinner in April. You may download anapplication by visiting www.cpcbsa.org orpick up a nomination form at an upcomingroundtable. Jean Carter is the awardscoordinator and she may be contact at503-628-0130 . Nominations will be due atApril roundtable.District CommissionerBrian BlaisdellH/503.681.8050Brian.blaisdell@intel.comwww.cpcbsa.org/cpcbsa/council/districts/tuality/index.htmlNeed Training?Every Scout needs a trained leader.Tuality District will offer New LeaderEssentials, Cub Scout Leader Specific,Varsity Specific, and Venturing Specificon February 16th. Boy Scout LeaderSpecific will be offered on February 23rd.Locations for these two trainings willbe Helvetia Community Church. Pleasecontact our fearless Training CoordinatorPam Beck and pamjanebeck@aol.com withany questions. Den Chief Training will beheld on February 9th.Pack 227 of Cornelius hadanother successful SFF!Starting at 0900, we mustered over hotcocoa and donuts. After determiningParent and Scout buddy teams, we headedout with our detailed maps of which cityblocks each team would cover. Over thenext couple hours, our ~40 Scouts collectedenough food to fill a compact truck bed tothe top of the canopy and full size long bed½ full to bed height.Boys of Pack 227 posing with collected food.Members of Pack 227 posing around collection truck.District DirectorDavid NoyesB/503.225.5731dnoyes@cpcbsa.org

Page 44District CalendarJanuary3 District Committee, 7:00 pm,Tigard LDS Church 1555 SW98th, Tualatin10 Roundtable, Tigard LDS Chapel,15555 SW 98th. 7PM Gather, 7:30opening.10 Commissioner Staff Meeting6:30pm10 FOS Kickoff At RoundtableFebruary1 Camp Staff Interviews Salem.2 Camp Staff Interviews Portland3 Scout Sunday7 District Meeting8 Candy Sale Earlybird Deadline.7-9 Scout Anniversary Week.9 Cub Scout Leader Training9 Scout Sabbath14 Roundtable14 Commissioner Meeting14 OA Chapter Meeting23 Candy Sale BeginsKey Priorities for next 60 days1. Plan Recruiting Event.2. Plan a Scouting AnniversaryProgram.3. Log in to good turn for America andreport service projects.4. Sign up for Summer Camp.5. Get leaders to training.6. Conduct FOS Presentation.7. Sign up for Candy Sale.8. Review Trained leader Rosters andsubmit changes.9. Review Current Council Roster foryour unit.10. Secure Volunteer for Goodwill GoodTurn.Friends of Scouting TrainingJanuary 10thEach year Scouting Families are giventhe opportunity to contribute to the successof Scouting. This is can be a very simpleprocess. Set up a presentation for a Packmeeting, Troop Meeting, Court of Honoror Blue and Gold Banquet. Ask everyoneto give. Collect their responses and turnthem in. In 2007 the families in Wapitidistrict gave in excess of $70,000 becausethey believe in what Scouting is doing.District ContactsDistrict ChairmanTom KroenH/503.692.2799tkroen@yahoo.comw a p i t i di s t r i c tPlease be apart of this annual effort. Takestock in the Scouting. The Wapiti Districtunit family FOS chair kickoff is at January’sroundtable. Please make sure your unit itrepresented.Are you excited about what’snext?The key to keeping boys excitedabout Scouting is not really what theyare currently doing. It is the anticipationof what is next. Having a well plannedprogram with regular highpoints willkeep your boys excited about Scouting.Summer Camp is a highpoint in the Scoutsadventure. Are your boys signed up forcamp? Are they excited about what is next?It is not too late to sign up for camp.Time To Sell Candy, Meat Sticks &Cookie DoughThe spring product Sale BeginsFebruary 23rd. This year we are back toselling Herseys products. Once againTillamook Meat sticks will be available, andintroducing the new option for your units.. .Cookie Dough. Contact Todd McDonaldand let him know your unit is planning onselling. This will make a great dent in thecost of being a Scout.Cub Leaders get your TrainingThe next Cub Scout Leader BasicTraining will be February 9th. The locationis the Tualatin United Methodist Church(The Hilltop Church), 20200 SW MartinazziAvenue, Tualatin, OR 97062. Contact TomKroen tkroen@yahoo.com for more details.New Leaders Essentials will begin at 9amand Cub Scout Leader Basic will begin at12:30pm.What are you Missing atRoundtable?Have you checked your mailbox? Yes,each unit has a mailbox at our monthlyroundtable at the Tigard LDS Church15555 SW 98th Ave, Tigard, 97224. Wehave current, relevant informationand passionate Scouters to share thatinformation with you. Each month wepass along the most current informationand resources to enhance your unitsprogram If you are not there, you will bemissing out.District CommissionerDon GlazierH/503.639.6877glazierd@ohsu.eduCompass PointsCentennial Quality Unit puts you inthe Drivers SeatAs a part of charter renewal, eachunit was given information about the newquality unit program. As a part of thisprogram unit leadership discuss goals for2008. Each unit will be asked to set thesegoals and then review them with the districtcommissioner staff. This information willhelp the council and the district supporteach better. Come to roundtable to learnmore.Does your Pack have its ownTrainer?When you need advice about Scoutingwho do you go to in your Pack? Are youfinding that people often come to you forhelp? Do you have people that struggleattending the local trainings? Your packcan have its own trainer to help makesure that all your leaders get this valuableinformation. Contact Tom Kroen 503692-2799, tkroen@yahoo.com. if you wantmore information on how to become aPack Trainer.How is you’re your unit doing?Each month your district Committeeand Commissioner staff reviews certainfactors to determine a units overall health.We ask ourselves, did they charter withmore kids than the year before? Are theysigned up for Camp? Do they attendRoundtable? Are their leaders trained?Are the boys advancing? Are they loggingservice hours on Goodturn for America. Dothey participate in Council Fundraising?Are they recruiting year round? Are theybringing in new adults volunteers? Takea minute and evaluate how you are doingin these areas. Then most importantly, askyourself if Scouting is fun not only for theboys but for the adult volunteers. We standready to assist you in each of these areas.Contact Todd McDonald, Tom Kroen orDon Glazier for immediate assistance. Weare committed to your success and thepersonal growth of your boys.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENTDistrict ExecutiveTodd McDonaldB/503.225.5750tmcdonald@cpcbsa.org

January-February 2008 willamette di s t r i c tPage 45District CalendarJanuary3 Com’r Staff Meeting, 7 pm, LDSChapel, 45th St.3 District Committee Meeting,7 pm, LDS Chapel, 45th St.10 Roundtable, 7 pm, LDS Chapel,45th St.10 OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, LDSChapel, 45th St.12 New Leader Essentials Training12 Cub Scout Leader Specific12 Boy Scout Leader Specific12 Varsity Leader Specific12 Venture Leader Specific12 Youth Protection14 FOS Turn-in24 Candy Sales Training25-26 Outdoor Leader Skills25-26 BALOO25-26 Webelos Outdoor29 Spring Recruitment TrainingFebruary2 Venture In the Snow3 Scout Sunday3-9 Scouting Anniversary Week4 Nominating Committee Meeting7 District Committee Meeting,7 pm, LDS Chapel, 45th St.7 Com’r Staff Meeting, 7 pm, LDSChapel, 45th St.7 FOS Turn-in8 Candy Sale Early Bird Sign-upsDue9 Scout Sabbath12 Spring Recruitment Training14 Roundtable, 7 pm, LDS Chapel,45th St.14 OA Chapter Meeting, 7 pm, LDSChapel, 45th St.14 FOS Turn-in15-17 Klondike Derby21 FOS Turn-in23 Candy Sale Begins28 FOS Turn-inSpringtime RecruitingCan you see where your unit is at inmembership right now? The Districts goalis for every Unit to grow by 20 % this year.Your units Growth Coordinator shouldbe looking for marketing opportunitiesthat will attract new members. Workingwith your units sponsor, neighborhoodschools, church, etc, will provide ways toDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanVance DayB/503.399.2667H/503.363.0748vddpc@aol.cominvite boys to join your unit. Training willbe held at the Scout Service Center Jan29th and again Feb 12th , 7:00 – 8:30 pm.Come and get updated with the best waysto have a successful recruitment. As thewise old man once told me “I don’t know aFirst Grader that doesn’t want to be a CubScout”. Please call Dale Foster 505.581.6601x206 for help in making Scouting availableto your areas youth.Charter Renewal Huge Success!All Unit charters were worked on onlinestarting October 1st with a turn-in dateof November 15th. Over 60% of the DistrictsUnits were successful in getting their unitscharters in on time. The Willamette DistrictCommittee would like to thank all of theunit leaders who took on the job of gettingthis important annual work done.Candy, Cookie Dough and MeatStick SaleUnit running a little short of cash atthe start of the year? Then get your boyssigned up for the Councils annual Springfundraiser which is an opportunity to getenough funds set aside for some of yournew youth members for membership dues,Boys’ Life subscriptions, camp fees and allthe fun your Scouts can handle. ContactDale Foster, 503.581.6601 x 206 for moreinformation.Online AdvancementUnit advancement chairs needinghelp should call the district office to getassistance. Online advancement speeds upthe advancement process for Scouts andwill maintain unit membership rosters.Start using this necessary membershipmanagement tool by calling the SalemService Center for your Units accessinformation today!Scouting for Food — CommunityService ProjectDecember 1st, 2007 where were you?If you are a member of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica, chances are you were taking partin the Scouting For Food Drive along with5 million other youth and adults helpingto replenish Community and Church foodbanks across the country. This truly is aday that each Scout and Scouter can feelthe Scouting Spirit all a round him. Forthose agencies that we support here locallyDistrict CommissionerSteve PotterH/503.873.2384spotter67@verizon.netDistrict DirectorSteven UtterB/503.581.6602sutter@cpcbsa.orgI would like to thank each and every onethat made a difference to change a life.MYSCOUTING Portal AvailableThe National BSA organization ismaking headway on a one-stop, one-loginwebsite for online leader resources suchas training, advancement, rechartering,and more. You can begin to use this newresource by visiting www.Scouting.organd clicking on “My Scouting” in theupper left-hand corner.This one-stop site will give youopportunity to have ONE usernameand password that will access all onlineareas, rather than different ones for eachindividual site.On your first visit to the MyScoutingportal, BSA-registered adults can create ausername and password. If you have yourmember number (found on your membercard, distributed in the spring afterrecharter), it’s a very simple process; ifyou don’t have your member number youcan still register by providing additionalcontact information.Once logged-in, you’ll find sections(see the left-hand menu) for E-Learning[online training courses], Recharter, andAdvancement.Look for more to come in the future,including a real biggie: ONLINE TOURPERMITS. Online Tour Permits will allowunits to submit tour permit informationonline, have them approved by the localcouncil online, and the approval deliveredback to the unit...all without paper forms.Sr. District ExecutiveDale FosterB/503.581.6602 ext. 206dfoster@cpcbsa.org

Page 46District CalendarJanuary22 Venturing Program Cabinetmeeting at Council office 7PMFebruary8-9 Venturing snow weekend22-23 LDS snow weekend26 Venturing Program Cabinetmeeting at Council office 7PMWinter lodge programsOn two weekends in February, (8-9for general and 22-23 being a special LDSweekend), there will be an opportunityfor Venturing Crews to go up onto themountain and use our great winter lodges.It’s the best chance to play in the snow.Sign up at the Council Service Center,and Call Dennis McGary, the Council VicePresident of Venturing, for more info onthe program.ContactsCouncil Vice President, VenturingDennis McGary503.579.3140drmcgary@comcast.netDistrict CalendarJanuary3 Fleetstaff5 Boat Show15 Nominating Committee18 Skippers & Mates19 Recognition Dinner24 Key 3 MeetingFebruary3-9 Scouting Anniversary Wk7 Fleet staff Meeting9 Scout Sabbath21 Skippers & Mates28 Key 3 MeetingA Great Year in Sea Scouts2007 proved to be a very good yearfor Sea Scouts. As the year drew to a closeSea Scout is positioned to finished it yearas a Quality District. This year’s F.O.S.campaigns conclude with a rush finishingabove goal in both its Community andFamily campaigns. Membership grew forDistrict ContactsDistrict ChairmanJim LarsenH/360.695.0867v a r s i t y an d ve n t u r i n gRanger Quest-believe the dreamCamp Cooper will play host to anexperiment of sorts- the long-soughtafterVenturing program’s equivalent of aBoy Scout troop summer camp program.The idea is to use the Venturing Rangeradvancement as the backbone of itsprogram. Stay tuned for opportunitieswhere Venturers will able to say thatthey were there when the Cascade PacificCouncil Venturing started the program.Adventure Trek multi-sport race2008Venturing Crews can now sign up forAdventure Trek 2008 on August 4-9, whichis our premiere competitive wildernessevent. Teams of 4-6 can sign up from crewsto compete. The trek will include racingon water, bikes, and running/hiking. Lookfor flyers at roundtable.Council Adviser to VenturingScot ForbesB/503.225.5736sforbes@cpcbsa.orgs e a sc o u t sthe second time in the last three years andadult volunteers and training all showedincreases.After a brief scare the Christmas shipsconducted their annual cruise over theChristmas Holidays. As in years past theevent was a spectacular event.The Cascade Pacific Council, Sea Scoutis proud to announce; Bret Bowers ofShip 601 City of Roses, has earned thedistinguish honor of Quartermaster.We are looking forward to celebratingBret’s accomplishment at the 2008Quartermaster’s BallAn adventure to Paradise, Skipper (CristiWilkins) and crew of Ship 202 Déjà Vu setsail for Andros Island, the Bahamas onChristmas day. The eleven day adventurewill conclude on January 5, 2008. Includedamong the crew members are CommodoreJim Larsen and Skipper Neal D. SmithDistrict CommissionerPhil OwenB/503.244.7986Compass PointsCome on down to the CabinetmeetingAdults and youth alike are welcometo join the active Venturers in the CouncilCabinet. The Cabinet needs help putting onevents throughout the year, and promotingthe Venturing program throughout thecouncil. They meet the fourth Tuesday ofevery month at the Council Office.Bret Bowers of Ship 601District ExecutiveVernard TaylorB/503.225.5743vtaylor@cpcbsa.org

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{INSERT YOUR COMPANYADVERTISEMENT HERE}Advertise with the Compass Points andReach a Targeted Marketof Over 11,000 Scouting Volunteers!For Ad Space Prices and Availability,Call 503.225.5767Donate a Car or BoatDonate any used complete vehicle or boat.(It could be a car, truck, recreational vehicle,or boat.) The Cascade Pacific Council, BSAand Volunteers of America, Inc. (VOA) havejoined forces in efforts to raise money forprograms. Donations are tax deductible tothe extent of the law and any vehicle will bepicked up for free. Contact ShelleyStaudinger at 503.225.5748Note: Tax laws changed on January 1, 2005. For vehiclesup to $500 in value, the donor will state the value. Forvehicles over $500 in value, the donor will be able to claimonly the actual amount the charity receives for the vehicle.In our case, vehicles are sold at auction by the Volunteers ofAmerica. As always, it is suggested that a donor consulthis or her tax professional for information. These tax lawsalso apply for charitable donations of other goods as well.TRUSTWORTHY LOYAL HELPFUL FRIENDLY COURTEOUS KINDSCOUTINGCHANGES LIVESOBEDIENT CHEERFUL THRIFTY BRAVE CLEAN REVERENT