March 13, 2020 Announcement Dear Scouting Family, As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority. We know there are questions and concerns about how COVID-19, commonly known as the novel coronavirus, could affect local Scouting programs in Mount Baker Council. Please know that we are […]
Did you know about the Mount Baker Council Text to give program? It is an easy and quick way to make an FOS donation with a credit card! Fast and easy way to support Mount Baker Scouting! So how does it work? It is just filling out a form. A Simple Three-Step Process: Text […]
Trails End Popcorn is Phasing out the Scholarship program If your Scout Sold $2500 or more in popcorn in 2019, they have until March 31,2020 to enroll in the Trails end Scholarship Program. After that date there will be no more applications accepted. Those who are registered will be able to add to their accounts […]
Now that you have completed your position-specific training for your Scouting role, it’s time to take your knowledge to the next level. Wood Badge is a 6-day advanced leadership training course. Held over 2 separate weekends in September and October, Wood Badge offers leadership skills training that benefits your unit and all of Scouting, increases […]
The other day I heard about a unit driving around in ATV’s. Pictures were shared on their Facebook page. It looked fun, they were wearing proper gear…but something didn’t seem right. I looked in the recent copy of Safe Guide For Scouting. Sure enough, ATV usage is prohibited on the unit level activity. Did you […]
The Annual Business Meeting of the Mount Baker Council, Boy Scouts of America Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:30 am Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard – several blocks north of 172nd Arlington, WA 98223-7825 This will serve as notification to voting members, including: All registered Chartered Organization Representatives and registered duly elected Council Members-at-Large, including current […]
Recognized at the Top 60 in Growth Conference. Congratulations to the Salish Sea District on being recognized at the 2020 Growth Conference for their 2019 year-end membership growth. The Leadership 60 Growth Conference is a unique event recognizing outstanding success in membership recruitment and provides opportunities for high-performing professionals to share best practices in growing […]
We are right in the middle of a great season for Scouting, it’s our Birthday! It is also the time for transition with many Cub Scouts and their parents prepare to move from Cub Scouting to Scouting BSA. Blue and Gold Banquets have always been a bittersweet time of graduation and departure, but they are […]
Spring is in the air. Blue and Gold events have come and gone. Webelos have transitioned (or will be soon) to Scouts BSA. Now what? For our Scouts BSA troops, it means adding new scouts and families to your group and continuing the way towards the rank of Eagle Scout. For troops looking for assistance […]
There is an old computer saying, “Garbage in, Garbage out.” (I can’t believe I just said “old” in reference to a computer.) Now you may be asking me how this applies to shooting sports and I will get to that. First, let’s talk about what this saying means or at least my interpretation. What this […]
