Pacific Harbors Council E-Newsletter

Your Friends of Scouting donations at work! April 14th, 2017

Council Announcements

Camperships

The Pacific Harbors Council offers Camperships, up to 50% of the camp cost, for Scouts to attend summer camps in and out of our council. Please go to www.pacificharbors.org/campership for more information and to apply.

PHC is hiring an Administrative Assistant

The Pacific Harbors Council seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant. Computer knowledge and clerical skills are required. Scouting knowledge is preferred. Please email your resumé and questions to Scout Executive Ralph Voelker at [email protected].

Spring Membership Training and Webinar

How would you like to learn how to recruit more Scouts into your unit? Well, join us on the following dates from 6:30pm to 8:00pm to learn how!

Tuesday, May 9th at the Tumwater Service & Training Center, 1760 Barnes Blvd SW in Tumwater Wednesday, May 10th at the Tacoma Scout Office, 4802 South 19th Street in Tacoma

Volunteers will share how they were able to improve their recruiting efforts resulting in not only more youth, but more parents.

Training for the Lion Pilot Program will also take place. Please send a representative from your pack!

If you register for the "On the Web" option, instructions to log into the GoToMeeting software will be sent to you a day or two before the meeting!

If you register for the "In Person" option, please arrive early to get a good seat!

Space is limited so register today!

2017 Camp Cards Spring Fundraiser

The Order Form for the 2017 Camp Cards Sale is active. Please find it at phc.kintera.org/2017campcardorderform. Camp Cards are sold for $5 each and your Scout Unit gets 50% commission. They are good for all of 2017 and are powered by the Entertainment Company. Orders will be filled starting in early March.

If you have questions, please contact Mark Woodman at 253-682-2236.

News from the Tacoma Scout Shop

The Tacoma Scout Shop is now carrying CampMaid products! They provide cooking accessories for your camp-outs like a charcoal chimney and a three-piece grill and smoker kit that all fits inside your Dutch oven!

Make sure to "like" the brand new Tacoma Scout Shop Facebook Page at Facebook.com/TacomaScoutShop! Help is needed at the Washington State Spring Fair

The Pacific Harbors Council will be hosting a booth at the Washington State Spring Fair on April 20th-April 23rd. This booth is a great place to recruit new members into Scouting! If you are able to volunteer at the booth for a three to four hour time slot, please call 253-682-2217 to sign up! Please direct your questions to Fred Claridge at 253- 474-8793.

Really Awesome Venturing Experience (RAVE)

Really Awesome Venturing Experience (RAVE) is April 28th-30th, 2017 at Camp Pigott in Chief Seattle Council. Registration is just $45 per person. Add on only an extra $15 to unlock unlimited shooting! Do not let your crew miss out! Register now at ScoutRAVE.org for a weekend full of campfires, dancing, and rock climbing!

Hands Across the Border

Sunday, June 11th, 2017 in Blaine, WA, USA and Douglas, BC, Canada.

You and your family are invited this international celebration of peace that has been enjoyed by youth from around the world since it was originally established in 1937.

This year they celebrate the 96th Anniversary of the dedication of the International Peace Memorial. This year, they have added a camping option! Learn more about this annual event and register at www.handsacrosstheborder.info.

Scout Night with the Tacoma Rainiers

Friday, June 30th, 2017 at 7:05pm. Join the Tacoma Rainiers as they take on the Fresno Grizzlies at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma! Event Packages range from $20- $30 per person with an opportunity to sleep over in the outfield and watch a movie on the HD Videoboard!

Download the flyer for more information including how to register.

2017 Popcorn Sale Timeline

If you have questions about the 2017 Popcorn Sale, please contact Tracy Kapelski at [email protected] or 253-682-2226.

July 17th - Popcorn Kernel Training (Mount Tahoma, Glacier View, Puget Sound, and Hylebos) at the Tacoma Office 4802 South 19th Street in Tacoma at 7:00pm. July 19th - Popcorn Kernel Training (Capital Area and Timberline) at the Tumwater Service & Training Center 1760 Barnes Blvd SW in Tumwater at 7:00pm. July 20th - Popcorn Kernel Training (Coastal Waters) location is TBD starting at 7:00pm. July 31st - Show N Sell Orders are due by midnight. August 18th - Show N Sell Order pick up. October 13th - Popcorn Sale Ends. October 16th - Take Order due by midnight. October 18th - Close Out orders in Tumwater. October 19th - Close Out orders in Tacoma. November 13th - Take Order Popcorn Pick Up location is TBD. December 18th - Scout Prize Form due online.

Training

Cub Scout BB & Archery Range Master Training

Saturday, May 20th, 2017 from 9:00am-2:00pm held at Camp Akela. Registration is $10 up to five business days before the certification event and $15 within five days of the event.

This certification is to support the Pacific Harbors Council Cub Scout Shooting Sports Programs. Your registration information is made available to Cub Scout Program Directors for Cub Scout Day Camps, Cub Scout Resident Camps, and Family Camping Events throughout the year.

Please bring your own lunch and wear comfortable clothing appropriate for use on the range.

For more information, contact Kim Wise at [email protected].

Wood Badge 2017

April 20-22, 2017 and May 18-20, 2017 at Camp Thunderbird.

Cost: $285, a $50 deposit must accompany your registration and fees must be paid by March 20, 2017.

The course is a fun-filled, rapid-paced, hands-on, lecture- practice environment. Practical exercises, in both indoor and outdoor settings, are a core component. During the two weekends of the course, you are placed in a patrol of diverse leaders. This provides you with an instant support group and the opportunity to practice team leadership skills as you learn them. Not only do you learn from staff members, you also learn from each other.

If you have any questions, please contact the 2017 Wood Badge Course Director DeAnna Hungerland at [email protected].

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Working as patrols, this hands-on course provides adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon completion, leaders should feel comfortable teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain the First Class rank. Along with Scoutmaster Specifics, this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout Troops and Varsity Scout Teams, in order to be considered "trained".

Friday, April 28th, 2017 starting at 6:00pm and concluding 6:00pm on Saturday, April 29th, 2017 at Camp Thunderbird.

The course fee is $35.00. Any registration after April 18th, 2017 is $50.00.

Online registration closes on April 25, 2017 and is mandatory.

Questions? Please contact Lee Perez at [email protected] or Marshall Macy at [email protected]

Scoutmaster Position-Specific Training

The course will provide Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters with the basic information and tools they need to lead successful Boy Scout troops. Along with Introduction to Outdoor Skills, this course is required of all direct contact leaders registered in Boy Scout troops in order to be considered "Trained".

May 20th, 2017 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Tumwater Service and Training Center.

The course fee is $10.00. Any registration fee after May 15th, 2017 is $15.00.

Online registration prior to May 20th is mandatory. If you do not pre-register, you will not be able to attend the course.

Questions? Please contact Marsh Macy at [email protected].

BALOO Training

Saturday, May 20th from 8:30am-5:00pm at Camp Akela. Cost is $20 per person.

Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) is a one-day course designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities.

Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter. This course is highly recommended for all pack leadership, members of the district, and council training teams. All adult leaders within BSA are encouraged to attend this course.

More information, including a registration link can be found here.

OWL Training

Saturday, May 20th from 8:30am-9:00pm at Camp Akela. Cost is $25 per person.

Outdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL) is designed to help Webelos and Arrow of Light Den Leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts in their den by teaching some basic outdoor skills as well as skills needed to complete many of the Adventure Pins.

Completion of this course is highly recommended for Webelos and Arrow of Light Den Leaders before taking their dens on an overnighter. This course is recommended for ALL pack leadership, members of the district, and council training teams. All adult leaders within the BSA are encouraged to attend this course.

More information, including a registration link can be found here.

Leave No Trace Trainer Course

May 24th, 2017 from 6:00-10:00pm at the Tacoma Office May 26th-27th from 6:00pm on Friday-9:00pm on Saturday at Camp Thunderbird

This overnight course trains interested individuals ages 14 and older to serve as Leave No Trace Trainers and Outdoor Ethics Guides (Youth). The length of the course is 16 hours.

The course fee is $80 and registration cannot be accepted after May 13th.

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)

September 8-9, 2017 at Camp Thunderbird

The course fee is $35.00. Any registration after August 31, 2017 is $50.00.

Questions? Please contact Rhonda Springer at [email protected].

Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training

September 16th, 2017 from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Tumwater Service & Training Center.

The course fee is $10.00. Any registration fee after September 8, 2017 is $15.00.

Online registration closes on September 15, 2017 and is mandatory. On-site registration will not be accepted.

Questions? Please contact Walt Sherman at [email protected].

Cub Scouts

Spring Cub Scout Fun Day

Saturday, May 13th, 2017 at the Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club located at 8503 Chambers Creek Road West in University Place.

Cost is $5 per Scout until April 28th, then the cost goes up to $10 per Scout.

9:30am - 10:00am: Arrival/Pick your Session 10:00am - 4:00pm: Sessions

Make sure to bring a lunch and an empty 2-Liter bottle!

Planned events include: Archery, BB Guns, Arts/Crafts, Stomp Rockets, Sling Shots, Ultimate Frisbee, First Responder/First Aid, Knots, Compass, and Leave No Trace.

For questions, contact Holly Emmett at [email protected].

2017 Family Camps

Family Camps at Camp Thunderbird are a great opportunity for families to come together and experience Scouting! All Family Camps utilize the heated bunkhouses and have activities like shooting sports, Scout skills, crafts, and the climbing wall.

Here are the dates and registration links for the 2017 season:

Pal & Me: March 24-25, 2017 phc.kintera.org/palandmemarch2017 Mom & Me: May 5-6, 2017 phc.kintera.org/momandme2017 Dad & Lad: June 9-10, 2017 phc.kintera.org/dadandlad2017 Fall Festivals: October 20-21 and 21-22, 2017 Registration Link coming soon! That's right! We will be offering two Fall Festivals in 2017! One Friday and Saturday, and the other on Saturday and Sunday!

Cub Scout Resident Camp at Camp Thunderbird - "Camp Cub-A-Saurus"

Dates: July 6th-9th (Webelos Only) or July 16th-18th (Any Ranks) or July 22nd-24th (Any Ranks)

Fees:

3-Day Session Early Bird (by 5/15/2017): Youth $135 / Adult $100 3-Day Session Regular Price (after 5/15/2017): Youth $170 / Adult $100 4-Day Session Early Bird (by 5/15/2017): Youth $165 / Adult $125 4-Day Session Regular Price (after 5/15/2017): Youth $200 / Adult $125

Our 2017 Cub Scout Resident Camp theme is “Camp Cub-A-Saurus”. The first session is open Webelos only. All other sessions are open to all ranks and will consist of three or four days of activities such as: sports, boating, rock wall, BMX track, swimming, nature, and much more!

Don't miss this fun Cub Scout Camping event!

Youth Registration: phc.kintera.org/2017csresidentcamp

Adult Registration: phc.kintera.org/2017csrescampadult

Cub Scout Day Camps - "Bug Hunters"

Dates:

Timberline District: June 19th-22nd at Rose Park (Adna) Hylebos District: June 27th-30th at St. Luke's Church (Federal Way) Mount Tahoma District: June 27th-30th at the Puyallup South Stake Center Glacier View District: July 10th-13th at Camp Curran (Tacoma-Summit Area) Mount Tahoma District: July 11th-14th at the Puyallup South Stake Center Puget Sound District: July 11th-14th at the Gig Harbor Stake Center Capital Area District: July 24th-27th at Camp Akela (Olympia) Coastal Waters District: July 25th-28th at Lions Park (Aberdeen) Capital Area District: July 31st-August 3rd at Camp Akela (Olympia) Puget Sound District: August 1st-4th at the Tacoma Rifle and Revolver Club

Fees:

Early Bird (by 5/15/2017): $85 per Scout Regular Price (5/16/2017-One Week Prior to Camp): $105 per Scout Late Fee Pricing (One Week Prior to Camp to Day of): $160 per Scout Junior Camper Fees: $25 for all four days / $7 per day

Pacific Harbors Council offers Day Camps for all Cub Scouts from Tiger to Arrow of Light Scout. The camps are fun-filled learning. The theme is “Bug Hunters” this year! Scouts will arrive each day with a lunch and a day pack of essential items, and they will participate in a variety of games and activities aimed at having fun as well as exploring the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law.

Cub Scout Day Camp cannot happen with many adult and Boy Scout aged volunteers. Please considering volunteering for a week or even a day!

Cub Scouts Registation: phc.kintera.org/2017daycamp Junior Campers Registration: phc.kintera.org/2017daycampjrcamper Volunteers Registration: phc.kintera.org/2017daycampvol

Boy Scouts

Trailblazers Camp

Dates: July 9th-11th, 2017

Fees:

Early Bird (by 5/15) Youth $150 / Adult $70 Regular Price (after (5/15) Youth $180 / Adult $70

Scouts who have found that their units are not signed up for camp, unable to attend with their Troop, or Scouts who are not ready for a week-long camp are eligible to attend Camp Thunderbird as a provisional camper. The Scouts are grouped into patrols with other Scouts and will have the opportunity to experience all of the activities that Camp Thunderbird has to offer. Activities will include Trail to First Class requirements and the opportunity to work on a merit badge. Leadership and supervision is provided by the camp staff. Scouts can sign up as individuals or with a buddy or two.

This camp is open to any first year Boy Scouts up to age 13.

Youth Registration: phc.kintera.org/trailblazers2017youth

Adult Registration: phc.kintera.org/trailblazers2017adult

LDS 11-Year-Old Camp

Dates: July 14-15, 2017 or July 21-22, 2017

Fees:

Early Bird (by 5/15) Youth $50 / Adult $45 Regular Price (after 5/15) Youth $60 / Adult $55

Two full days and one night of learning, adventure, and fun! These camps are geared towards those in your Ward's LDS 11-Year-Old Patrol. Activities will include Trail to First Class requirements like aquatics, knots, nature, citizenship, and climbing. Registration includes meals, snacks, program supplies, and a patch for each Scout. All 11-Year-Old Patrols in your Stake are encouraged to combine to form a troop to attend camp and make it easier to find the required adult two-deep leadership.

All boys who are or will be members of your Ward's LDS 11-Year-Old Patrol in July 2017 are eligible to attend.

Youth Registration: phc.kintera.org/lds11yo2017youth

Adult Registration: phc.kintera.org/lds11yo2017adult

6th Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet 2017

Honoring the Pacific Harbors Council Eagle Scouts and Quartermasters Class of 2016-2017.

Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Anderson University Center at Pacific Lutheran University.

Cost:

2016-2017 Eagle Scouts/Quartermasters: No Charge (Honorees must register for a proper head count) Parents and Siblings of Honorees: $35 General Registration: $50

Registration opens and photographs begin at 11:00am. Lunch and Program is from 12:00pm until 2:00pm.

Questions about this event can go to Mike Movius at [email protected].

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) - Eagle Scout $20K Scholarship Essay Contest

Registered Eagle Scouts under age 19 can apply for over $20,000 in SAR scholarships. Application includes Scout achievements, a 4-generation ancestor chart, and a 500-word patriotic essay. All participants will receive a patch. Chapter winners receive a certificate, SAR Medal, and a cash award. Our Washington State winner receives $500, an Eagle Trophy, SAR Medal, and his essay goes to the National SAR Competition. National winners receive a cash scholarship.

Apply to local SAR Chapter or at State level. Deadline is December 31st, 2017. For details go to www.WassarToday.org.

For questions, contact SAR State Chairman Bob O’Neal at [email protected]. You can also request a certificate to be presented at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor by contacting Mr. O'Neal.

Alaska Airlines 9th Annual Aviation Day

Saturday, May 6th from 8:00am-5:00pm. Together with the Port of Seattle and Boeing, Alaska Airlines is proud to again host the 9th annual Aviation Day . This free event is aimed at inspiring aviation dreams in the youth ages 13- 18 of Puget Sound communities.

Activities include: Touring aircraft with pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics, flying a plane in a 737 simulator, attending Aviation Career discussions, jumping down an evacuation slide, building and testing gliders, and much, much more!

The event is free, however, pre-registration is required.

Learn more about the event here.

Order of the Arrow Ordeal

Congratulations to those who have been elected into the Order of the Arrow is year! To receive membership rights, you must now undergo the Ordeal. Please choose from one of the two Ordeals for 2017 listed below. The cost of the Ordeal is $60 and includes: Saturday and Sunday food, your OA sash, lodge flap, OA handbook, and dues.

Spring Ordeal: June 2nd-4th, 2017 at Camp Thunderbird, registration deadline is Monday, May 15th. Summer Ordeal: August 18-20th, 2017 at Camp Thunderbird, registration deadline is Monday, July 31st.

Ordeal Candidates are to register at phc.kintera.org/oacandidateordeal2017.

Existing members who will be participating in the Spring Ordeal, please register at phc.kintera.org/oamemberspringordeal2017. A registration link for the Summer Ordeal will be available soon.

Evergreen Boys State

June 18-24, 2017 at the Warm Beach Conference Center near Stanwood, WA. Evergreen Boys State is an American Legion program open to young men who will be high school seniors in Fall 2017. This program aims to develop civic leadership and pride in young American citizenship, to arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of our government, to develop an understanding of American traditions and belief in the United States of America, and to arouse in the young citizens a determination to maintain our form of government. Boy Scouts have preferred application status.

Questions can go to Mike Movius, PHC Board Member at [email protected].

Find out more information at www.evergreenboysstate.org.

2017 National Youth Leadership Training

Registration is now available for the 2017 National Youth Leadership Training Courses.

NYLT is a premiere training course for Boy Scouts and Venturers. Go to pacificharbors.org/nylt for more information and to register.

Three courses will be offered this summer!

High Adventure Camps

SSS Odyssey - Only One More Charter Left for Summer 2017!

During the summer months the historic SSS Odyssey sails to the most beautiful and remote places in the Pacific Northwest.

Register your Troop or Venture Crew now for summer 2017 before your chance to sail the Salish Sea for a week expires. At the moment there is no lottery, but with such an exclusive experience there are limited spaces available.

For more information and to register, please call 206-510-6764, send an email to [email protected], or visit www.sssodyssey.org.

District News

Capital Area District Recognition Luncheon

Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Olympia Elks Lodge #186 located at 1818 4th Ave in Olympia. The cost is $13 per person.

Check out your menu choices and register at phc.kintera.org/caawardslunch2017.

For more information or questions, contact Ed Price at 360-402-8833 or [email protected].

Look for our next full issue on April 28th, 2017!