 August, 2012 - Vol 6, Issue 8
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Local Scout Earns All 133 Merit Badges
This July, 17 year old Devon Erickson went to Camp Easton and earned his Kayaking merit badge. Six years ago Devon joined Boy Scouts with the goal to earn all merit badges. He earned his Eagle rank when he was 14 1/2 years old but he didn't stop there. Devon had a goal and he was determined to achieve it. On July 20th, Devon was awarded his last 4 merit badges that would complete his goal and fill up his double wide merit badge sash with 133 merit badges. According to meritbadgeknot.com, only 171 Scouts in our nation have accomplished this feat. (meritbadgeknot.com called last week to confirm Devon is the 172nd Boy Scout to achieve this goal) "We're really proud of him," said Erickson's mother, Colette. "He set his goal, never gave up and achieved it. We figured out a game plan to make it easier to chew (rather than trying to take on too much at once). He went to two or three summer camps a year and tried to get any he came across." The Inland Northwest Council is very proud of Devon but we recognize that a lot of other people had a hand in this accomplishment too. Devon's Boy Scout leaders and merit badge counselors, his family and fellow Scouts helped him along and encouraged him in this goal. This is a huge accomplishment for the entire community.
Read the article in the Spokesman-Review.Read the article in the Coeur D Alene PressBaylor University Research Finds Eagle Scouts Have Positive, Lasting Influence on American Society  In our recent Voice of the Scout survey, 100% of parents said, "Scouting reinforces worthwhile values for my son." As one of our volunteers said in the survey, "I think that volunteering in Scouting is a fantastic experience for both the leader and the Scouts." Did you know that adults who earned the Eagle Scout Rank as a youth are 76% more likely to hold a leadership position in their local community than adults who were never in Scouting? A nationwide study of men who earned the Eagle Scout award by Baylor University shows this and much more- read more of the results here.What has Scouting done for your family or your community? Scouting is a family and community activity. Please share your Scouting success stories at www.facebook.com/inlandnorthwestcouncil. We are looking for stories to feature in the monthly email newsletters. If you would like to share your story, please send your story to Jessica.Bussard@Scouting.org.
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Going for Gold!
Program Planning for 2012-2013
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Your Tool Box for Excellence
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Leaders, Here is your Tool Box for Excellence! If you missed the Spring Program Planning Conference at the May Roundtables or need to refer to an important piece of information or handout, click the tool box and find everything you need. All of these items can help your Scouting unit be more organized, plan better, and have a quality program as you help us all prepare more youth for life!
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Go For Gold in Your Journey to Excellence
Scouting's "Journey to Excellence" is the BSA's new council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success in our units, districts, and councils. It is replacing the Centennial Quality Awards Program as a means of encouraging excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. The recognition levels are set up like the Olympic medals. Gold is the measure of excellence. We challenge you to "Go For Gold!" this year.
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BeAScout: Putting Scouting on the Map!
Have you heard? The BSA is using the Internet to build on our annual recruiting efforts! And the recruiting campaign is called BeAScout. BeAScout is for parents, unit leaders, and council staff. Everyone has a role to play that can help people sign up for Scouting. |
On the Horizon
Upcoming Events
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Powered By Popcorn
Powered By You
Welcome to the 2012 Inland Northwest Council Popcorn Campaign. Our goal this year is to see every unit, every Scout, sell enough popcorn to fund their program.
It all starts with a goal, based on a unit budget, broken down per family. Units and Scouts with goals sell twice as much as those without a goal!
There are many exciting changes to the 2012 campaign!
Click here for highlights.
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Badge of Honor Campaign Unveiled in August
Why would a family want to join your Cub Scout Pack?
- The parent or boy knows someone from the Pack?
- Everyone in the school goes to that Pack?
- The family received a flyer in the take home folder?
- My son came home with a sticker about some party?
Click here to find out.
| Clyde/West Volvo invites you to participate in the
5th Annual Boy Scout Sporting Clays Tournament
Clay shooting enthusiasts are in for a special treat of competition, prizes, games, gifts, food, raffle and a silent auction at this unique charity shooting event. All proceeds support the local Scouting program serving more than 11,000 youth in the Inland Northwest.
More Information about the Boy Scout Sporting Clays Tournament...
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Along the Trail
Camping Activities
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Scouting is about getting kids in the outdoors and camping. Trailblazer Day is an opportunity for Cub Scouts to get to camp and have a fun outdoor experience.
Register your pack today for Trailblazer day!
Three days and locations to choose from:
Quick Links to more Camping Opportunities
North Idaho High Adventure Base
Camp Easton
Camp Grizzly
Cub Country
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Go Big! Get Wild!
2013 National Jamboree is COMING!
Please 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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Outdoor Leadership Skills Training for Boy Scout & Varsity Scout Leaders
Coming September 15th
This is an overnight training course focused on improving leaders' outdoor skills, as well as being fun and helpful in building morale. During Outdoor Leader Skills, Scout Leaders will review all of the outdoor skills that the BSA expects have been mastered by a First Class Scout. For Scoutmasters new to outdoor adventures, this will be a terrific opportunity to develop sufficient skills to help your Scouts in the outdoor program. Those experienced in various aspects of camping, hiking, and other outdoor skills can use this training to refine their knowledge, to learn how to teach their skills to Scouts, and to share what they know with other course participants.
Register for Outdoor Leadership Skills Training today!
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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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Scout Blue Jeans on Sale for $4.99
at the Spokane Scout Shop
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From now through August 3rd, come find large markdowns on t-shirts, hats and swimming shorts to keep you cool and looking prepared for fun.
Starting on August 3rd through August 9th, come take advantage of 20-25% off your total purchases to stock up on your Scouting supplies. (Rank advancements, uniform and accessories, and program material are excluded.)
As any Cub Scout parent knows, boys put jeans through many rugged activities and the jeans definitely show it. To help keep your Scout active and looking ready for those activities Scout blue jeans are on sale for $4.99 through August 27th!
| Offer Expires: August 27, 2012
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