2008 Friends of Scouting Breakfast Season Kicks Off This Month
The
Chief Seattle Council’s first breakfast this season is the
2008 Seattle Mariners FOS Breakfast
at the
Seatac Doubletree Hotel
on
Friday, January 25, 2008.
The breakfast
will be
chaired by John Creighton, President, Port of Seattle. The Seattle
Mariners are the title sponsor with Kenworth Truck Company as the corporate
sponsor. Event goal is
$120,000
with 400 guests.
The 2008 Downtown FOS Breakfast is on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. The breakfast will be co-chaired by Todd Zarfos of The Boeing Company and Fred Grimm of Triad Development. The Boeing Company and Triad Development are both corporate sponsors of the breakfast. Event goal is $350,000 with 1,500 guests.
The 2008 Seattle Seahawks Eastside FOS Breakfast is on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. The Seattle Seahawks are the title sponsor and will provide the program. Event goal is $350,000 with 1,200 guests.
All breakfasts events begin at 7.00 a.m. and end by 8.30 a.m.
The 2008 Scoutreach Lunch and Golf Social is on Friday, May 9, 2008 at the Golf Club at Newcastle. The luncheon is chaired by former Governors Gary Locke & Dan Evans. Event goal is $150,000 with 400 guests.
Lunch &
program - 12:00 p.m.
Driving range
practice - 1:45 p.m.
Shotgun start
- 2:30 p.m.
For additional information please contact the Development Department at developmentdept@seattlebsa.org
Popcorn Sale Success
The 2007 popcorn sale resulted in more than $410,000 returned to 242 packs, troops, and crews participating from the council. This money will directly support unit Scouting, enabling them to spend more time participating in Scouting activities and less time fundraising.
Congratulations to our 2007 Top Popcorn Selling Units & Scouts!
Top 5 Youth Sellers:
- Sean Morris, Alpine Troop 677, $5,160
- Nick Woltersdorf, Orca Pack 4555, $3,315
- Jeremy Zard, North Lakes Pack 574, $3,280
- Billy Wilkens, North Lakes Troop 582 $3,250
- Carter Edwards, Green River Pack 725 $3,195
Top 3 Units:
- North Lakes Troop 574, Cedar Park Assembly of God, Unit Kernel: Wayne Lampel. Total sales $23,745
- North Lakes Pack 574, Cedar Park Assembly of God, Unit Kernels: Wayne Lampel & Clayton Zard. Total sales $23, 250
- Foothills Pack 711, Cedar Grange #534, Unit Kernels: Cindi Bryant & Scott Rich. Total sales $20,915
A party will be held for all Scouts that sold $1,500 or more, on Saturday, January 5th from 12:00-4:00 pm at the Family Fun Center. Congratulations to all!!
Celebrating Scout Anniversary Week
Scouts and Scout leaders are encouraged to celebrate the 98th anniversary of Scouting in a visible way during the week of February 3-9, 2008. Scouts should plan to wear their uniform to school on the day of their Scout meeting and also to their house of worship on Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath.
If your Scout group is chartered with a religious organization, now is the time to begin planning to have your Scouts help lead worship service on Scout Sunday or Sabbath. Other ways to include everyone in the anniversary celebration include: articles/inserts in religious service bulletins, performing a service project in a public area, or creating a static display for a library or local business.
2008 Annual Meeting and Recognition Celebration
Please join us
on Tuesday, March 11 2008, as we honor the extraordinary volunteers who have
demonstrated an uncommon commitment to Scouting in the Chief Seattle Council. The program
will begin at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Seattle. The Program will include recognition of the
Silver Beaver recipients, Quality District Awards, Community Impact Awards,
council annual business meeting, election of Council officers and board
members, and presentation of the Young American Award. Cost is $15 per
person. For further information or to register on line,
Click Here.
The Silver Beaver
recipients that will be honored are:
Alpine:
Sherry Diane Zucker
Edward Jeffery
Craig
Aquila:
Stephen Lyn Meerdink
Margaret Ann Madsen
Aurora:
Robert Overlie
Cascade:
Robert "Bob" Barnes
Foothills: Green River:
Jaren
Jay Norris Paul Edwards
Denise Brumbaugh
Robert Czaplinski
Mount Olympus: North Lakes
Lonnie Reynolds
Greg Riggs
Orca: Sammamish Trails:
Harry Boyd Dori Ogami
Robert "Bob" Palmer
Tamara Kempe
Sinclair: Thunderbird
Bruce
H. Quaintance
Philip Lindsay
Council:
Michael Ian McNellis
Alan Raymond Hutchison
Thomas Alan Fawthrop
Report to the State
Attorney General Rob McKenna and Lt. Governor Brad Owen are co-chairs for the third annual Report to the State on February 6th and 7th in Olympia. Councils from around Washington are sending selected Eagle Scouts to continue the goodwill and exposure gained with our legislators last March. The evening of the 6th, our Scouts will enjoy a banquet with Scouting and government leaders. following the legislative presentations the next day, the Scouts will participate in job shadows with various state agencies. An important element of the report is the service provided through the Good Turn for America initiative. So far this year 7734 Scouts and volunteers, from 189 packs and troops, have reported 124,934 hours of service, exceeding our council goal of 120,000 hours.
2008 Winter Camp
Very soon our first Webelos and Boy Scout Winter Campers will be coming to Camp Sheppard! We are hoping for continued snowy weather, and it looks like it will be a great season. Most of our sessions are now full, but we do still have room for Boy Scouts the weekend of February 29-March 2. We also have openings for Plan C (Friday night through Saturday afternoon) for some of the Webelos and Boy Scout sessions. Enrollment can change rapidly, even daily, so contact the Camping Department at campingdept@seattlebsa.org to check on availability. For more information about the camp, click here.
Mom & Me Camp
Registration is currently open for 2008 Mom & Me camps! This fun two-day event is an opportunity for mothers to spend one-on-one time with their Wolf, Bear, or Webelos Cub Scout. It’s ideal for first-time campers, with sleeping accommodations in Camp Sheppard’s heated cabins, and scheduled activities for Cub Scouts of all ages. Craft projects, archery, day hikes, and games are just a few of the activities that Cub Scouts and Moms to do together. Families with more than one Cub Scout are requested to bring an aunt, grandmother, or other “surrogate mom” (at least 18 years old) to pair with the second scout. Attend with the rest of your den or pack, or attend as a Mom and son pair. For more information or to sign up, click here for 2008 Mom & Me brochure and registration form.
2008 Wood Badge
Leadership Training
Spring Course:
April
24th-26th and May 15th-17th
Camp Parsons
By
Scoutmaster Robert Newbill
Wood Badge is a leadership course designed so every adult leader for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, or Venturing, as well as district and council leaders and professionals, can take the Wood Badge course within two years of becoming a Scouter (though it is never too late).
What will I get out of Wood Badge?
As a
participant you will take part in many presentations, discussions, and
activities that explore a wide range of leadership philosophies and tools.
A key area of exploration is the process of team development. By
recognizing the stages through which developing teams must pass, you will
learn to apply appropriate leadership strategies that enable teams to
reach their highest level of performance.
When and where is Wood Badge offered?
The spring
2008 course consists of two Friday-Sunday weekends, April 24-26 and May
15-17 at Camp Parsons.
*
Fall course is September 12-14 and 26-28, lead by Lyle Hall.
How do I find more information & register for Wood Badge?
Spring Course: Click here
Fall Course: Click here.
or contact Brian Lenhart at 206.902.2340
Will Information Kit
Many Scout volunteers have expressed concern and anxiety over who to trust and where to start when it comes to getting one’s estate in order. This includes what documents should be prepared and who to talk to about estate planning.
The Chief Seattle Council has a packet of information to help make this important life process easier. If you’d like to order a Will Information Kit, click here, and one will be mailed to you. If you have additional questions, please contact Jon Harthun, Endowment Director, at 206-902-2321.
Scout Shop Corner
Go for the Gold! Be ready for the Pinewood Derby this year and pick up a few must-haves at the Scout Shop. Wheel alignment kits, axle guards, and dry white lubricant are all great assets that can help your car have the winning edge. A very popular book last year was Pinewood Derby Speed Secrets, come get yours today! More interested in how cool your car looks? Come check out the recently released Pinewood Derby Designs & Patterns book. Whether it be tires that make sounds, lights that attach to your car, or engine parts; your car could be the hottest looking one at the race.
Be set for the winter months by checking out the newest gear at your local scout shop! Introducing the new Cub Scout Earflap Beanie and Cub Scout Sweatshirt, you can make sure your boy stays warm these winter months. Also introducing the new Cub Scout Fleece Vest, which looks great paired with the Cub Scout long-sleeve shirt. For Boy Scouts, come try out the new fleece vest or any of the items in our line of XGO clothing, which feature 100% Acclimate Dry polyester for moisture management.
If you don’t have time to drive to the scout shop, just give us a call. We’ll take your order over the phone and make sure to get you the stuff you need. You can reach the Puget Sound Scout Shop in Seattle at 206-721-5945, or 360-373-2569 at Scout Shop West in Bremerton.
Council President: Del Bishop
Council Commissioner: Rick Cordray
Council Executive/CEO: Brad Allen
District News
Alpine- Cougar
Mountain, Fall City, Issaquah, North Bend, Sammamish Plateau, Snoqualmie,
Renton Highlands.
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Aquila- Burien,
Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila, Vashon Island, West Seattle,
White Center.
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Aurora- Lake
Forest Park, North Seattle, Shoreline.
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Cascade-
Bellevue, Mercer Island, North Renton.
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Foothills-
Auburn, Black Diamond, Covington, Maple Valley, Pacific.
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Green River-
Kent, Newcastle, Renton, Skyway.
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Mt. Olympus-
Clallam and Jefferson Counties.
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Newsletter
North Lakes-
Bothell, Carnation, Duvall, Kenmore, Woodinville.
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Orca- North
Kitsap County.
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Sammamish Trails-
Kirkland, Redmond.
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Sinclair-
Belfair, Bremerton, Port Orchard and surrounding communities.
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Thunderbird-
Beacon Hill, Capitol Hill, Central & South Seattle.
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Congratulations New Eagle Scouts!
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" or gain insight about Scouting from Council Commissioner, Rick Cordray.
Click here to view news
Trainer Development Conference
February 8th-9th,
2008
When James E. West, the first Chief Scout Executive, was asked to identify the three most important needs of the Scout organization. Mr. West 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. http://www.seattlebsa.org/sbsa_training
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SCOUT NIGHT with the
Seattle
Thunderbirds
Are
you a hockey fan? If so, then mark your calendar for March 1,
2008 when the Seattle Thunderbirds will face off with the
Kelowna
Rockets at 6:05pm in Key Arena. The top selling troop will also have the honor of
helping present the colors. Main level tickets are available to Scouting
groups for only $12. For more
information contact Brian Lenhart at 206.902.2327
For All Your Scouting
& Camping Needs
Puget Sound Scout Shop
3120 Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-5945
1-800-262-0133
Scout Shop West
1900 Austin Drive
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 373-2569
Vehicle Donations
Donate
you 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, RV that you would like to donate, call the
Scout office at 206-902-2345 or fill out an online form by clicking on
this link.
GOOD TURN CORNER
For almost 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has taught the principles of the Scout Oath and Law through community service and “helping other people at all times.” Good Turn for America (GTFA) is the name under which all that Scouting service happens across the nation and provides a structure in which unit service is recognized and recorded.
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 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
KPMG - KMPG CARES
Medtronic, Inc. - Volunteer Match Program
Microsoft- Time Matching 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 resource 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!
2010 National Jamboree
The 17th National Jamboree will be held at Ft. A.P. Hill, VA on July 26-August 4, 2010. Chief Seattle Council has requested to send 6 troops. A steering committee, chaired by Lyle Hall, has been formed. Applications for Scoutmasters are now being excepted through the council activities department. Contact Brian Lenhart at 206.902.2327 or email him at blenhart@seattlebsa.org