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 […]
Nominations needed for Adult Leader Recognition Silver Beaver Nominations due March 6th By Neal Kazmi Council Advancement and Recognition Chair Now is the time to submit nomination forms to recognize adult leaders in your unit, District, or Council! There are a variety of awards and recognition available for Scouting’s volunteers. One of them is […]
Attention All Scouts and Scouters Face The Challenge – 2021 National Jamboree – Date July 19th – 30th Get Ready , Get Excited !! The 2021 National Jamboree is coming, and you will not want to miss this once in a life time Scouting experience. Scouting’s flagship event is one of a kind . The […]
FROM THE COUNCIL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE As many of you know we have been working on ground up refurbishing and new construction throughout Fire Mountain Scout Camp for the past ten years. We probably have another ten years to go. Boy Scouts like many non-profits have a great tendency to raise money to build new things, […]
February 2020 Safety Moment SUMMARY It’s fun to “play” in the snow with your unit during the winter months! Beyond camping, a number of cold-weather activities however present challenges to Scouts and leaders, such as alpine or cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing. Essential ingredients for fun include skill training and […]
