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New UW Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian to Speak at Boy Scout Fundraiser
Sarkisian was named the new coach of the Huskies on December 8th and most recently served as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the Rose Bowl Champion University of Southern California. He also spent one season (2004) as the Oakland Raiders Quarterback Coach. Sarkisian is a 1997 graduate of BYU, he was a second-team All-America quarterback, led the nation in passing efficiency and was the Western Athletic Conference player of the year. He played three seasons in the Canadian Football League for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. This annual Boy Scout fundraising breakfast is being chaired by Bank of America Washington State President Peter Joers III and will be on Thursday February 26, 2009 at the Sheraton Seattle downtown beginning promptly at 7:00am. Past event speakers have included Scott Oki, Howard Lincoln, General Pat Brady, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Shalikashvili, Governor Gary Locke, Slade Gorton, and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. There is no cost to attend but all participants must register in advance and will be asked to make a tax deductible financial contribution to Scouting. Seating is limited and reservations must be made by Friday, February 20th. If you or your company would like to help underwrite this important event or host a table sponsorships are available starting at $2,500. For more information on attending and sponsorships please contact the Boy Scouts of America Development Department at 206-902-2345 or via Email: dborchers@seattlebsa.org.
Scouting Hall of Fame...Who Will You Nominate?
Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers who have served in that role for at least one year. There are no age requirements, and adult nominees do not need to be currently registered with the BSA. All adult nominees must have served or be currently serving as a Scouting volunteer. All youth nominees must be registered members of the BSA. Beginning Feb. 8, 2009 — our 99th anniversary — and continuing through Aug. 31, 2009, people will submit nominations through the 100th Anniversary Web site: www.scouting.org/100years. A total of 305 honored individuals — one national and one for each council—will be inductedinto the 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others.
Camping News
Mariners Luncheon raises $101,000
A Message From Council Commissioner Kevin Baker
WashJam 2009
Boy Scouts: Cooking, games and challenges, low COPE and climbing wall, obstacle course, conservation, Scoutcraft, shooting sports, and much more
Rendezvous Camp: Mountain Man demonstrations and challenges, archery, tomahawks, shooting, Mountain Man run, and more
Venturing: Wide variety of Venturing activities, including geocache, fly fishing, and shooting sports
Shows: Friday night entertainment show and Saturday night Scouting centennial and fireworks Advance registration is now available. By registering early, you get:
2010 National Jamboree
2009 Wood Badge Training
Scout Shop Corner |
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Alicia M. Lifrak Scout Memorial Fund Scout Memorial Fund gifts recognize special occasions or memories of extraordinary people. Click here to view list  Learning for Life Exploring is part of the Chief Seattle Council's Learning for Life career education program for young men and women ages 14-20. Exploring, a worksite based program, serves 60 chartered partners such as police departments, fire departments and community businesses. For more information about Learning for Life and career Exploring opportunities, click here. News & Information Find out more about community service projects, read the popular editorial "The Right Stuff" by Kent Brooten or gain insight about Scouting from Council Commissioner, Kevin Baker. Click here to view news. Vehicle Donations Donate your vehicle to the Boy Scouts of America to support more than 48,000 youth in the Scouting program and get an IRS tax deduction! If you have a car, van, motorcycle, boat, truck, or RV that you would like to donate, call the council service center at 206-902-2345 or fill out an online form by clicking here. GOOD TURN CORNER Service projects may include, but are not limited to: planting trees, sending care packages to military units overseas, collecting food in Scouting for Food, picking up garbage around your community, etc. If your Scouting group has participated in a service project and would like to report back to us the details of your service project please click here and fill out this short form. For more Good Turn for America information or community service ideas for your Scouting unit, visit http://www.goodturnforamerica.org Your Volunteer Time is Money Numerous local companies recognize volunteer time through the donation of cash grants to non-profits in which their employees volunteer. This means that for each hour of your volunteer time, your employer may donate money to the Boy Scouts of America. Listed below are companies who participate in this type of program, with a link about their program: Adobe - Volunteer Request Program AT&T Wireless - AT&T Cares Bank of America - Volunteer Grants Program Citigroup - Volunteer Incentive Program Home Street Bank - Community Partner Volunteer Grant Medtronic, Inc. - Volunteer Match Program Microsoft - Employee Engagement Program Motorola - Volunteer Grants Program Nike - Employee Involvement Qwest - Employee Matching Time Safeco - Matching Time Program St. Paul Travelers - St. Paul's Travelers Foundation State Farm Insurance - Good Neighbor Grant Program If you do not see your employer listed and they participate in this type of program, please notify us at council@seattlebsa.org or 206-725-5200. Check with your human resources department for more information about your employer's program. Help more than 47,000 young men and women who participate in Scouting programs. FORWARD THIS MESSAGE to all Scouting volunteers and families in your district, pack or troop! Friends of Scouting 2009 Underway Thank you to the many donors who have already contributed to the 2009 FOS campaign. Green River District led the way in January with $28,200, followed by Foothills District with $17,047 and Aurora at $16,745. If your pack, troop, team or crew has not finished its campaign, here are a few steps that will help you be recession proof:
Upcoming Scout Nights SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE THUNDERBIRDS Sunday, Feb 8 vs. Vancouver Giants at 5:05 $22 Premium Seats for just $15! These are the best seats in the house! Order early to get as close as possible. Every Scout in attendance will receive the 2nd of 2 patches to commemorate the game. The top selling troop or pack will present the colors at the game. Details available here. Trainer Development Conference To be held February 7th, 2009 When James E. West, the first Chief Scout Executive, was asked to identify the three most important needs of the Scout organization he responded, "Training, more training, and still more training!" This conference is designed to improve the skills of beginning and advanced trainers, both adult and youth. Additional information is available on the council website, or contact West Niver at cw.niver@comcast.net. Wilderness First Aid The Chief Seattle Council is pleased to offer a Wilderness Oriented First Aid course for adult leaders this spring at Camp Brinkley. The 16-hr course will take place over the weekend of March 14th-15th, and will satisfy the new requirement for adult crew advisors going to Philmont this year. The course will be taught by members of the Snohomish County Red Cross. Cost is $200.00 per person, and will include 4 meals (lunch on the 14th through lunch on the 15th). Overnight accommodations will be luxurious adirondacks or your own deluxe tents. We have capacity for 25-30 participants, and have allowed the 2009 Philmont crew leaders to have first opportunity to sign up. There are still 10-12 spaces available, and we invite those interested to register. Please click here for a registration form. If you have questions please contact Tom Miller at tomas410@comcast.net. Hope to see you there! Summer Camp Catholic Week Reminder If you have not yet signed up for Catholic Boy Scout Week at Camp Pigott, you can do so now by clicking here. Camp dates are July 19-25. Don't miss it! Scouts may register as troops or as individuals. Lone Scouts will be assigned to a provisional troop for the week of Camp. Everyone is welcome. If you have further questions, contact Deacon Roy Harrington, the Archdiocesan Scout Chaplain at (206) 817-8815 or rharrington@ollseattle.org Troop 835's mobile kitchen needs your help 
Donations can be sent to: Scout Troop 835, PO Box 77, Pacific, WA 98047 or call Scoutmaster Jim Brass at 206-227-5977 to arrange a time to drop off food.
Thank you so much for your help. Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7 PM Town Hall Seattle An evening of celebrating the past and looking forward to the future. The program will include recognition of the Silver Beaver recipients, Quality District Awards, election of council officers and board members, a dessert reception, and much more. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Program begins at 7:00. Cost $15. To register click here. Scouting for Food March is the Chief Seattle Council Scouting for Food month. Door hangers will be available for pick up at your February roundtable. Units and districts are asked to please report the number of boys and adults participating, as well as their hours and the amount of food collected. March 14th has been selected as our council target date to distribute door hangers, with pick-up and delivery on the 21st. Pick dates that work best for your unit and let us know about your plans. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Lenhart at 206.902.2327 or blenhart@seattlebsa.org. National Youth Leadership Training The National Youth Leadership Training conference is an exciting combination of classroom and outdoor activities providing a challenging and rewarding learning experience. Each participant will learn and put into practice leadership skills that will help him in his Scouting activities as well as in every day life. He will also find himself using these skills as an adult. Candidates must attend the entire course. All participants must be at least 13 years old by the date of the course, and be at least First Class. The The cost for this event is $200. A $75 per Scout deposit is due with your reservation. There is a $15 discount for those who also attend 2008 summer camp at Parsons or Pigott. To register or for further information please use the following contact the council Camping Department at 206.725.5200 or click here. Changes to United Way Giving to Boy Scouts of America King County United Way has changed its giving policies in regards to the Boy Scouts of America. Our funding was reduced by 53% for the current fiscal year and will be reduced another 48% in the following fiscal year. This amounts to a total reduction of $249,647, or 76% over the next two years. You can still support the Chief Seattle Council through your workplace giving. Many employers give their employees the opportunity to give to the charity of their choice. In addition to the United Way, other workplace campaigns include the Combined Federal Campaign, Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company, and the Microsoft Giving Campaign. If you do make a gift to one of these campaigns, please consider supporting the Chief Seattle Council with a designated gift. Your continued support is appreciated!
For All Your Scouting & Camping Needs Lend an Arm, Save a Life For more information about hosting a blood drive as an Eagle Scout service project, please click here.
Right now, you will find: · The 100th Anniversary logo and style guide · The virtual "Set Your Compass: Direction for Our 100th Anniversary" workshop, including all the workshop materials and an interactive presentation to guide you through the workshop experience · Brainstorming reports and tools — reports from sessions held at the planning workshops, highlighting the creative and engaging ideas that were developed, and tools to guide you through developing a brainstorm session for your council · The 100th Anniversary Tool Kit — a series of guides for planning and implementation that will grow as we move toward 2010 · Discussion forums, an events calendar, a directory of National Leadership Team members, the latest BSA headlines and more Chief Seattle Council |
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Happy Anniversary to the Boy Scouts of America! February is the month of the year that we traditionally celebrate the birthday of Scouting. The BSA is entering its 99th year. As I said last month, with any new year it's natural to want to reflect on the last year and set our sights on the new. I believe it's always important to be looking forward and do our best to make this New Year the best ever in Scouting. And with any celebration, the more the merrier is part of my message. It's a great time for commissioners to celebrate with the units we serve. Unit leaders...don't forget to invite your Unit Commissioner to your Blue & Gold Banquet or to a Court of Honor or parent meeting. I hope you take advantage of these opportunities.
Co-sponsored by the Chief Seattle Council and Pacific Harbors Council, WashJam will attract youth and leaders from all over the Puget Sound region and features entertaining activities and unforgettable shows for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Venturers.
