Third Annual Dutch Oven Cookoff at Ft. Clatsop District Picnic

It’s that time of year again…come out and enjoy the fun at the Ft. Clatsop District Picnic…and check out the Dutch Oven Cookoff. Check out the rules at the end of this post and load up your Dutch Oven and favorite dessert supplies.

There will be games, fun and food. The District will provide hamburgers and hot dogs with the fixins as well as water. Bring your own favorite potluck side dish.

As in years past, there will be NO SWIMMING allowed at this event. There is also a $5 fee to park at Cullaby Lake.

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

2016 Ft. Clatsop District

DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF

Show off your favorite dessert

FT CLATSOP DISTRICT PICNIC

JULY 14th

CULLABY LAKE SOUTH PARK

Cooking Starts at 6:00 pm

Judging at 7:00 pm

Two Divisions Scouts and Scouters

 

Ft. Clatsop District

Dutch Oven Dessert Cook Off

July 14 2016

Cullaby Lake South Park

Rules

Entrants supply your own Dutch Ovens and Utensils

1. Entrants supply all charcoal and starting materials.
2. Everything must be prepared on site.
3. Entrants must be able describe their creation as to how made and with what to the judges.
4. Entrants can start bringing in their equipment and set up at 5:30 pm.  
5. Preparation and starting of charcoals can begin no sooner than 6:00 pm
6. Judging at 7:00 pm. All cooking ends and your plated dessert brought to the judging table.
7. There will be 2 divisions.  Adult Scouters and Scouts
8. This is a solo event, no teams or helpers.
9. Judges will be judging on:
   1. Originality
   2. Taste
   3. Appearance
   4. There will be a points deducted for Cobblers and Dump Cakes in the Adult Division.
   5. Head Judge’s decision will be final.
10. All cooking must be done in a Dutch Oven on site.  No more than 2 Dutch Ovens maybe used.
11. Side items such as butters, sauces, jams should not be presented to the judges.
12. Good fire safety practices must be maintained.
13. Safe food handling practices must be maintained.

QUESTIONS??? Call or Text Victor Kee 503-791-5880

 

 

Popcorn Sale Sign-ups Begin! Sign up for the Civil War of Popcorn

 

Announcing the 2016 Popcorn Civil War.  Oregon Duck and Beaver tins of caramel corn will be for sale.  Which School will win?

What could you do with an extra $5000.

• Pay for camp?
• Purchase equipment?
• High adventure?

Sign up your unit to take part in the 2016 Popcorn Sale. This Fall you unit can sell enough popcorn to meet all the income needs for

the entire year. Your unit can tailor the sale to meet your needs:Sign up

 now and learn more about the sale at www.cpcbsa.org/popcorn

Ft. Clatsop District Day Camp Volunteer Staff Positions Available

We are looking for youth, age 14 and older, boys and girls. Great opportunity for service hours for Boy Scouts, service hours toward Pacifica Projects for non scouts.

We are also looking for adult volunteers for our fishing station as well as BB and Archery ranges. Current NRA certification would be a plus, however if you aren’t currently certified BSA range instructor training will be provided.

Camp training and set up will be Saturday June 25th…camp will run June 27-July 1st at Camp Rilea.

To volunteer, please contact the Ft. Clatsop Day Camp On Site coordinator, John Doran at 302-270-3834…or Ft. Clatsop District Program Chairman Laurie Good Kautz at laurie.kautz@gmail.com

Please download and fill out the Camp Staff Application athttps://www.cpcbsa.org/files/1956/Camp-Staff-Application as well as parts A and B of the medical form at https://www.cpcbsa.org/files/1928/Medical-Form (as this is a DAY camp and less than 72 consectutive hours, the doctors portion is not needed).

Ft Clatsop District Dinner May 12th at Warrenton KOA

We hope you will all join us Thursday evening at 630pm -District Potluck Dinner at KOA!!

 

“May 2015 – May 2016” Eagle Scouts honored

District Volunteers and Unit Key Three volunteers recognized

District Award of Merit presented

Guest Speaker Betsy Johnson (her Dad was a Silver Beaver)!!

Youth Staff needed for Ft. Clatsop Day Camp

To Scoutmasters, Committee chairmen and Parents:

I am sending this “plea” to you!  John Doran – District Day Camp Onsite Coordinator – needs help with staff for Day Camp.

The Dates are June 25 (set up) and then June 27 – July 1.

I know that 1 troop is going to camp during that time.

This year they will be firm re: age of staff.

The boy/girl needs to be 14  years of age by June 25.

If you have any youth (boys or girls) that could help out will you please have them contact

John Doran  – Johnhenrydoran@gmail.com

Phone number is: 302-270-3834

Camp Royce Finel Work Day

Saturday, April 23rd will be a work day at Camp Royce Finel.

If: you are 14 – 114

If: you volunteer at Council Camp Service Project

If: you fill in award card and get it signed

Then: you can earn Hodag Awards!   https://www.cpcbsa.org/files/1939/Hodag-Record-Card

Royce Finel work day. Start at 8:30am.

Please bring a garden rake, shovel, hodag, broom
loppers and shears.

2017 National Jamboree Informational Meeting in Ft. Clatsop District

The next National Jamboree is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time to get more information and get signed up.

There will be an informational meeting in Ft. Clatsop District on Thursday, April 28th at 7pm. The location is yet to be determined.

Come meet Jack Branch, Cascade Pacific Council’s National Jamboree Chairman. Jack has also been the past scoutmaster of the Longview/Ft. Clatsop Jamboree Troop.

Any youth or adults interested in attending the 2017 National Jamboree should plan to attend. Youth should bring a parent with them.

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SGT. GOODDING MEMORIAL SERVICE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SGT. GOODDING MEMORIAL SERVICE. Providence Seaside Hospital is assisting with volunteer coordination for this Friday’s memorial service for Sgt. Jason Goodding, and they are looking for additional help as family members, friends and the community pay their last respects. Friday, February 12 – Memorial Service Approximately 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Avenue, Seaside Deadline: Volunteers must sign up by Wednesday, Feb. 10 at noon, in order to have enough time to arrange volunteer placement. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Providence Seaside Hospital Volunteer Coordinator Alana Kujala with your name and phone number. She can be reached at alana.kujala@providence.org or(503) 717-7171.   Thank you for your consideration.

 

Sincerely, Kelsey Balensifer Event Coordinator & Publication Editor Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce 111 W. Marine Drive / PO Box 176 Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-6311 (office) / 503-325-9767 (fax) www.oldoregon.com

Seaside’s Troop 642 to Recycle Christmas Trees

Seaside’s Boy Scout Troop 642 is once again partnering with the Necanicum Watershed Council to recycle Christmas Trees. Your trees will be re-used in local rivers as fish habitats.

Trees may be droppped off at the Outlet Mall or Columbia Bank in Cannon Beach. Or you can call 503-717-9563 to have your tree picked up.

Dates and times are
January 2nd and January 3rd from 9am-4pm

Suggested donation of $5 for drop off and $8 for pick up.

Trees may not be flocked and should have no tinsel, wire or ornaments.

Garlands and wreaths will also be accepted if they are all natural materials.

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Coming Soon to Your Inbox – The Voice of Scouting

Check your inbox this week for the Voice of Scouting e-newsletter. We hope you’ll open it up and read some of the great stories of Scouting making a difference in the lives of youth. Here’s what it is and why we think you’ll like it.

What is the Voice of Scouting?

Focused on stories from across the nation and the world, the Voice of Scouting is all about sharing the good news that is Scouting. There you’ll find great Scouting stories from every era, every program and every part of the country. Of course, it’ll also keep you up to date with all things Scouting, such as program updates, Scouting how-tos, and other helpful links to help you run and enjoy a successful Scouting program. Check it out for yourself at voiceofscouting.org.

Why follow the Voice of Scouting?

You might ask, why should I follow another blog? Through a partnership of BSA Councils, volunteers, and generous experts, the Voice of Scouting was created to be the vehicle for YOURvoice of Scouting. Spread the good news of Scouting; share your story; make a difference in the lives of youth.

BSA Councils, Scouters, bloggers and families from all over are joining the movement and adding their voice, will you? If you like to submit a story to the Voice of Scouting e-mail voiceofscouting@scouting.org.