May 2013 Updates to the Guide to Safe Scouting Online

Have you checked out the new updates to the Guide to Safe Scouting?

You can find the Guide to Safe Scouting online at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS/toc.aspx including a link to the May 2013 changes.

Print off a copy to have at all scout functions.

Great Article on Evergreen Aviation from Scouting Magazine’s Blog

There’s tons to see inside the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum near Portland, Ore.

But it’s what’s outside that caught my eye.

The museum, located in McMinnville, just opened a new designated Scout camping area. That means Scouts can set up their tents among oak trees right off the museum’s parking lot and then walk over to the museum during the day.

Once there, they can check out displays like the original Spruce Goose, movies in the museum theater, merit badge classes, or the “educational waterpark” with its 10 waterslides that teach visitors about the power of water.

No Scout camping area is complete without a great gateway, and, as you can see above, this has it. The gateway prominently displays the Scout Oath and Scout Law, but its underlying message is that “Scouts are welcome here.”

The photo was sent to me by Jackie Dannemiller of the Cascade Pacific Council. The Scouts and Scouters pictured recently gathered for the 2013 Wapiti District Camporee, an event so fun that Jackie couldn’t help but share the news with everyone.

If your unit will be in Oregon soon, Jackie recommends you stop by the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum — and, of course, spend a couple of nights camping in the museum’s backyard.

 

Are You “Able to Leap Off Tall Buildings in Support of Scouting”?

Are you daring enough to participate? Enjoy a breathtaking view and experience a life-changing adrenaline rush!

The Boy Scouts of America, Cascade Pacific Council will hold this unique event for the second time in the Portland metropolitan area. Proceeds from the event assist the council’s mission of preparing more than 33,000 young people for a lifetime of adventure, learning, service and leadership. Last year 46 participants (Edgers)raised over $100,000 in support of local Scouting programs.

BE AN EDGER! Only 43 Edger spots remaining so act fast! No rappelling experience is needed – just a brave spirit and desire to have fun. Each participant is required to raise a minimum of $2,500.

TOSS YOUR BOSS! If rappelling 42 stories down the U.S. Bancorp Tower is not your thing, organize your coworkers and find a die-hard thrill seeking supervisor or other top executive in your company who will agree to go over the edge.

IT’S EASY! Register online at  www.cpcbsa.org/edge

Once you register, use our resources to create your personal message and start collecting donations on-line to begin the race to secure your rappel!   Make sure to visit our Facebook page too!

Long-range property plan task force created

Volunteer council leaders have assembled a Long Range Property Plan (LRPP) Task Force to study and develop a long-range plan for council properties.  The group of several dozen members, chaired by former council president Gene Grant, recently met to kick-off the effort and make plans for the coming months.

A primary objective of this group is to collect as much member input and opinions as possible, and to openly and actively communicate with members throughout the process, which should take about one year to complete.  One of the first steps will be a member survey, which will be released mid-June.  Members will also be invited to participate in at-camp chat sessions this summer, and encouraged to provide input to the process.

If you’d like to learn more, please visit the long-range property plan webpage .

You may also like to subscibe to a newsletter to keep informed of the long-range plan process.

Mud Cubs 2013 Registration Open

Did you miss Mud Cubs last year? Or did you go and have a total blast and want to do it again? Well, here’s your chance to head out to Cub World at Scouter’s Mountain (across I-205 from Clackamas Town Center)…

The before picture…

The “after all the mud” photo…

Bring the whole family out for a muddy adventure at Cub World. Mud Cubs 2013 is open for registrations! All you have to do is click this link and you will be redirected to the council website to sign up.

Start with a trip down the 100 foot slip and slide…

There are a couple of things to note about this year’s registration. You will be asked to pick one heat to sign up for. There are six heats per group. Each group has a name and color assigned to them. If you really feel like getting in the team spirit, we encourage you to wear your team color into the muddy pits!

Belly crawling through the first mud pit…

Each heat will get the same activities as the other heats, so please only pick one. You may want to go as a den or pack, so sign up soon so you can all have the same times.

Belly crawling through the pit of despair…

Pack 540 Cubmaster David Kautz

The cost for the event is $5 per person (5 years and older). This is a family event, so everyone is invited to participate. If you would like a shirt to commemorate your muddy fun, you can preorder them with your registration for $12 additional. Lunch will also be provided for an additional $5 and can also be indicated on your registration.

Pack 540 Den Chief Will and his cousin, Pack 740’s Tiger Kaiden

Pack 540 Tiger getting “pre-washed”

We hope to see you there. If you have any questions, please contact the Camping Department at camping@cpcbsa.org

 

“A Scout is Clean but not afraid to get dirty!”-Mike Rowe, Dirty Jobs & Eagle Scout

The final wash in “the human car wash”

Memorial Day Sevice Hours Available

For those wanting to “Do a Good Turn” or in need of service hours for advancement, there are some great opportunities coming up…

Ocean View Cemetery in Warrenton.

• May 25 – 9:30 a.m. Put Flags up at Ocean View Cemetery.  Contact Person is Mike Phillips – American Legion – 503-791-459.  All scouts invited to participate. 
• May 27 – 11:00 a.m.  Memorial Day Service Ocean View Cemetery.  There will be a presentation of a wreath by the Ft. Clatsop District BSA. For more information, or if you would like to be involved, contact Bob Blue.
• May 27– 5:00 p.m. Take Flags down at Ocean View Cemetery.  Contact Person is Mike Phillips – American Legion – 503-791-459.  All scouts invited to participate.

Also happening in Warrenton

• May 27 at  11:00 hand out programs for the Ft Stevens Memorial service (Astoria VFW and Troop 509).
• 12:30 Flag changing at Warrenton Memorial Park (post office with Troop 509).

In the Seaside area

• May 25th at 9am, meet Troop 642 at the American Legion in Seaside and go the Seaside Cemetery to place flags.
• May 27th at 9am, meet at the American Legion in Seaside to help set up for the Memorial Service. Scouts have been asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cub Scout Rangemaster Training Available in Portland

If you wanted to get trained for Cub Scout BB’s and Archery and missed our local training last weekend, there will be another opportunity to train in Portland…

We have been able to secure a date for the rangemaster training. It will be on June 1st at Scouters’ Mtn. Please have your rangemasters RSVP online at http://www.cpcbsa.org/register so they will know how many to expect the day of training. If you can’t find an answer to your question online, please just let me know. It is free, we just ask you to register.

Space Still Available for the Scuba Diving Class Being Offered Locally

There is still space for both scouts and parents in the scuba class being offered locally. If you are interested please connect with Floyd Holcom (contact info below).

A message from Floyd…

Here is your first update on the BSA Scuba Class.  We have 3 Boy Scout Troops Participating and 3 parents

There is still room for more parents and Scouts.

So Far the stats are:
Troop 28 = 6
Troop 211 = 3
Troop 509 = 3

Not everyone has registered in e-learning, please do so as soon as possible
2 Scouts are on Chapter 5
We need a minimum of 5 scouts through Chapter 4 to start pool sessions.

Let me know if there are any issues as well as stop bye anytime.

Thanks!

Floyd E. Holcom
VP, General Manager
NAUI Instructor Trainer 48075
DAN Instructor 14024
Astoria Scuba and Adventure Sports, LLC
100 39^th Street
Pier 39-Astoria
Astoria, Oregon  97103
www.astoriascuba.com
www.pier39-astoria.com
503-325-2502 (Option 3)  Mobile: 503-338-9829

Free Camping at Ft. Stevens for Free Parks Day, June 1, 2013

Here is a bit of information pulled from http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkEvents&parkId=129

What a great deal if combined with the kids fishing derby at Coffenbury Lake at the same time…

Fort Stevens State Park
Event: Oregon State Parks Day
Begins: 06/01/2013
Ends: 06/01/2013
Description: To celebrate Oregon State Parks Day there will be free camping and day use.

Kids Fishing Derby at Coffenbury Lake June 1, 2013

Kids Fishing Derby at Coffenbury Lake

Start: 6/1/2013 09:00 AM End: 6/1/2013 01:00 PM Location: Coffenbury Lake in Fort Stevens State Park Description: Kids Fishing Derby at Coffenbury Lake Fort Stevens State Park along with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Rainland Flycasters will be hosting free fishing day activities at Coffenbury Lake Saturday June 1, 2013 from 9:00am-1:00pm. A kids fishing derby will be held with prizes and a biggest fish competition. A limited number of poles, tackle and bait will be provided for participants. There will be fly casting demos put on by the Rainland Flycasters. June 1 is Free Fishing Day. No license is required to fish and there will be no day use parking fee. 100 Peter Iredale Road Hammond, OR 97121 (503) 861-1671 http://www.oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkEvents&parkId=129