The Mount Baker Council is pleased to announce our new District Executive for Skagit County.
Kurt Nelson will join us as the District Executive for Skagit District, moving from Virginia. Kurt is an Eagle Scout from the Chief Seattle Council who served on the Camp Parsons waterfront staff. Kurt graduated from the University of Washington and served in the United States Air Force. He then transferred to the reserves and worked for the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. Kurt will assume his duties January 8th.
August 20 – 25, 2018What is National Youth Leadership Training?
It is a six day experience conducted by the Mount Baker Council to provide each young man or woman a meaningful experience in Scouting that will enhance knowledge and create deeper understanding of his role and responsibilities as a leader.
NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support NYLT participants engage in a unified approach to leadership that gives the skill and confidence to lead well.
Held at Fire Mountain Scout Camp
What is the Cost?
The cost of the conference includes food, training materials, and use of patrol camping equipment. $240 per attendee if paid by July 1, 2018.
$290 per attendee if paid between July 2, 2018, and July 31, 2018.
(updated on 6 January 2018)
Service hours needs to be entered into the system by December 30, 2017. Be sure your Unit, and Eagle Scouts, are credited with the correct amount of hours. Our Scouts do a fantastic job with service projects and we want to make sure that information is being captured appropriately.
You can enter service hours at: https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx
If you have questions on how to enter your hours check out this reference: How To Report Service Hours for JTE
Mount Baker Council Announces New Scout Executive for
Boy Scouts of America Program
The Executive Board of the Mount Baker Council of The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce Kevin Nichols as our new Scout Executive. Kevin will join the Council on February 1, 2018, and will bring a renewed focus on membership growth and is committed to the council’s debt free policy of financial sustainability.
Kevin began his Scouting professional career as District Executive in 1988 with the Prairie Council in Galesburg, Illinois. He moved on to serve as a Senior District Executive in both the Clinton Valley Council in Pontiac, Michigan and Blackhawk Area Council in Rockford, Illinois. Kevin later served as Program Director, Fundraising/Marketing Director and Director of Field Service/COO with the Clinton Valley Council, Pontiac, MI.
In 2006, Kevin was promoted to Scout Executive/CEO of the Voyageurs Area Council, Duluth, Minnesota. After successful service in Minnesota, the Yankee Clipper Council in Haverhill, Massachusetts promoted Kevin as its Scout Executive. He has been serving most recently as Field Council Scout Executive for the President Ford Field Service Council headquartered in Grand Rapids Michigan, part of the Michigan Crossroads Council.
Kevin is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and is Wood Badge trained.
Kevin and his spouse have four adult children. All three boys are Eagle Scouts and their daughter was recognized as the Maize and Blue Award winner in Health Careers at the University of Michigan/Flint. They also have two grandchildren.
Kevin and his spouse enjoy home projects and spending time with friends and family. They also enjoy traveling to the National Parks and viewing landscapes and nature.
The Mount Baker Council looks forward to continuing our mission of serving youth in our communities with Kevin as our new Scout Executive. Please welcome Kevin as he joins the Mount Baker Council.
WednesdayHelp bring holiday joy to residents of retirement, convalescent centers, and foster kids. Over the years, the Tree of Giving program has helped deliver over 3,000 gifts annually to over 40 local area nursing homes, adult care facilities, foster children, homeless teen programs, brain damage and cancer patient facilities. Residents of our community find it extremely rewarding to know that they are able to assist others during the holiday season.
The Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts of America, Fluke Corporation, and the Everett Mall will again be sponsoring the annual Tree of Giving at the Everett Mall in November and December. You can help by selecting tag(s) from trees located throughout Everett Mall and the Everett Scout Office. Gifts with tags are to be placed at the Tree of Giving in the middle of the mall and on December 20st. You and your Unit are invited to come and sort the presents.
For more information contact Brian Lenhart at 425-338-0380 or brian.lenhart@scouting.org.
Are you passionate about Scouting? Do you want to make a positive impact on the youth of our communities?
The Mount Baker Council is currently seeking a District Executive to be based out of the Mount Vernon area and work with the Skagit District.
If you are interested in being part of the professional team helping youth in Skagit County, apply today with Brain Lechner.
District Executive Job Description
Enjoy Scout Night at the Globetrotters on December 28, 2017, at 7:00pm.
Prices range from $115.50 to $18.50.
Order directly from Xfinity Area group sales using code BOYSCOUT or use the order form below.
There are some exciting updates to the Lion program that we’d like to share with you.
The requirement for a minimum number of boys to form a den has been lifted. While we strongly encourage den sizes of 6 – 8 boys to provide an exciting den with adequately shared leadership, all Lion applications will be processed as they are submitted if they have a dedicated and trained Lion Guide and the Unit has attended the Council Training and have been approved by the District Key 3.
Pack meetings and activities will be open to Lion families who want to participate. Lion families said they wanted more Pack involvement, and now they have the option of being included in program, skits, and more.
Pinewood Derby open to Lions. Packs have three recommended options for implementing this:
1. Integrate into the pack Derby with other Cub Scouts.
2. Use the wedge car from the Scout Shop to eliminate cutting.
3. Have Lions participate in a Veggie Car Derby, where potatoes and cucumbers replace wood blocks.
Fundraising will be allowed as a family option. Although they don’t want mandatory levels of funds to raise, Lion families indicated they do want to have the option to raise funds. Spring fundraising is encouraged. If popcorn is sold by Lions, a show-and-sell approach where older boys and parents are also present is preferred. Door-to-door selling would only be appropriate if the parent is by the youth’s side.
Uniform T-shirt won’t change, but families can buy button-down if they want. Parents and boys love the required Lion T-shirt and optional cap. But this change allows families to buy official blue Cub Scout button-down shirts and blue pants as desired for special occasions and pack ceremonies.
A Lion-specific page in Boys’ Life. Parents can use this great resource to help unlock the world of reading for their child.
Check out the Lion page on Scouting wire for more great ideas. Source: This information was posted at Bryan on Scouting.
