 May, 2012 - Vol 6, Issue 5
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Greetings!
 Please join me in welcoming two new members to our council team to support you, our volunteers.
Gary Roach, Stevens District Coordinator Gary started his Scouting involvement in 1st grade in Grand Island, Nebraska. He enjoyed his time in Troop 120 where they specialized in traditional Pawnee and Plains Indian dances. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout with this troop. He has a degree in Business Management, with a minor in Project Management. He enjoys spending time with his family, wife Elaine and two children, Alysha and William. Gary and his son participated in a 50 miler in 2009 in the St. Joe Clearwater area with his son's troop, and claims to have had the greatest experience of his life.
Evan Pollock, Hayden Service Center Manager & Registrar Evan Poll ock started Scouting as a Wolf Scout in Vancouver, WA in Cascade Pacific Council. He continued through the program to receive his Eagle Scout with Troop 648 and Vigil Honor with the Order of the Arrow. Evan has an Associates of Arts from Clark College in Vancouver and a Bachelors of Arts in Outdoor Recreation from Eastern Washington University. You may recognize Evan from his work on the ScoutReach team and on staff at Camp Grizzly and Cub Country at Cowles Scout Reservation. Please help us extend a warm welcome to Gary and Evan. Tim McCandless Scout Executive/CEO |
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The Countdown Has Ended! Online Tour and Activity Plan Went Live May 1
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The new Tour and Activity Plan officially replaced the old Tour Plan on May 1, 2012. CLICK HERE to learn more about what this means for your unit and how to complete the plan. No signatures required!
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A Special May Roundtable has been planned for YOU!
Attend your District's Spring Program Planning Kickoff this month and prepare your unit for another terrific Scouting year. Plus, get a chance to win a cool Scouting gift basket with a $50 Scout Shop gift card included. This is not your normal roundtable experience!
More Information...
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Big Round of Applause for our Friends of Scouting Summit Award Units
Congratulations! These units have qualified for FREE CLOTH RANK ADVANCEMENTS and a SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNT for achieving their Friends of Scouting goal by April 30th.
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On the Horizon
Upcoming Events
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35th Annual Boy Scout Golf ClassicFriday, June 8th 2012
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Junior Lilac Parade
Saturday, May 12, 9am
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All Cub Scouts and their families are invited to join us Saturday, May 12th at 9:00 AM in the parking lot of the Council Service Center for the Jr. Lilac Parade. This year's theme is "Lilac 'n Roll". Show your Cub Scout spirit by wearing your uniform. Make an instrument to play for the crowd!
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Popcorn Sale Delivers More $ for Unit Programs
Many exciting changes are coming to the Council Popcorn Sale this fall. New this year... your unit can earn a 1% bonus to the sale just by signing up before June 15th.
More Information...
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Quick Links
Operation On Target - July 21st
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Along the Trail
Camping Activities
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Studies Show that Cub Scout Camping Makes Kids Smarter!
What if you could participate in an activity that would make your boys happy, creative, smart, calm, kind, strong and healthy, would you attend? Well you can! They are called Cub Scout Summer Activities. According to a report published by the National Wildlife Federation, getting our kids outdoors (Cub Scout Camping) provides all these benefits. Find out more about the opportunities provided by the Inland Northwest Council.
Quick Links to more Camping Opportunities
Wood Badge - For all Adult Scouters - Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Varsity, and Venturing leaders, and district and council leaders
Japechean Rendezvous
2012 Camp Scholarship Application
2013 Boy Scout Camp Reservation Form
Camp Eastonand Camp Grizzly T-Shirt Orders - Due May 21st
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Go Big! Get Wild!
2013 National Jamboree is COMING!
There is an ugly rumor circulating that the Inland Northwest Council's 2013 National Jamboree troop is FULL! Yikes! It has NOT filled up yet. In fact we want you to help us spread the word that there are still many spots available for those youth that want to be a part of making history. This will be the first Jamboree at its new permanent home, the Bechtel Summit. To learn more about the Bechtel Summit, check out its Facebook page. This trip to the Jamboree is also made up of memorable visits to Washington, DC, the Smithsonian, Arlington National Cemetery, a water park, and so much more. Click Here to learn more about this amazing adventure that awaits you or to register TODAY!
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Your Favorite Camp NEEDS You!
Hundreds of Scouts from across the council, their leaders and parents are gearing up for a great summer camp season at Camp Easton, Camp Grizzly and Cub Country at Cowles Scout Reservation. There is a lot of work to be done at all three camps before the first Scouts arrive. We are looking for volunteers to lend a helping hand! Volunteers are welcome to arrive Friday night and spend the night at camp or just come for the day on Saturday. Please email Shaun Bawden if you would like to attend.
- Camp Easton Work Weekend: May 18th- 20th
- Camp Grizzly Work Weekend: Saturday, May 5th and June 2nd
- Cub Country "SERVICE WITH A SMILE" Weekend: Saturday, June 9th - 10th
Find out what projects are planned.
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Your Neck of the Woods
District News
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Chief Kamiakin District
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DeAnne Victorino, District Executive
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Whitman & Latah Counties
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Chinook District
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Ashley Sinner, Senior District Executive
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Spokane's South Hill, West Plains & Lincoln County
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David Thompson District
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Katie Wood, District Executive
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Bonners & Boundary Counties
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Exploring & Latah District
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Josh Paparazzo, Senior District Executive
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Career & Workforce Development
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Grizzly District
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Dale Peters, Senior District Executive
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Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Freeman
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Lewis Clark Trails District
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Marlene Schaefer, District Director
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Asotin, Clearwater, Idaho, Nez Perce Counties
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Old Missions District
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Chris Petersen, District Director
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Kootenai, Benewah & Shoshone Counties
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Stevens District
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Gary Roach, District Coordinator
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Stevens County, North Spokane
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Thunderbird District
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Bill Beaumont, Senior District Executive
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North Spokane & Spokane County
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In celebration of Mother's Day the Spokane Scout Shop is having a promotion through May 3rd, spend $100 and receive a $20 gift card on us for the special mother in your life.
Red, White and True Sale comes to your Scout Shop with new Americana Shirts and we are celebrating by giving you 25% off all Flag-themed Accessories!
Missed the Buy One, Get One Free Nylon Uniform sale? No worries as its back on May 18-24. Come stock up for the Boy Scout Summer camp season!
Happy Scouting!
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