 September, 2012 - Vol 6, Issue 9
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 | Tim McCandless with Eagle Scout Andrew Miller - A Scout always in proper uniform.
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Expect Your Scouts to Wear Uniform with Pride!The Uniform Reminds Members of Their Commitment to Scouting Principles
A leader responded to the spring Voice of the Scout survey with this statement: "Too many Scouts (and even some leaders) don't tuck in their uniform shirts and wear sloppy or incomplete uniforms! We need to teach Scouts to take pride in their uniforms and their appearance." I agree. We should set a great example with our uniforms and teach Scouts to dress neatly and properly. We need to teach them how to dress and groom appropriately, set high standards, and expect them to adhere to those standards. The best way to get Scouts to meet those expectations is for the older Scouts in your group (not the adults) to conduct uniform inspections and to hold Scouts accountable. The 1927 edition of the Scouting Handbook for Boys states, "Putting on the uniform does not make a fellow a Scout, but putting on the uniform is a sign to the world that one has taken the Scout obligations and folk expect Scout-like acts from one wearing it." While the language is a bit dated, the point is right on! The uniform creates a sense of belonging, brings people of different backgrounds together in the Scouting tradition, helps build good unit spirit, and reminds members of their commitment to the ideals of the Scouting program: A commitment to do their duty to God, to their country, to other people and to themselves. Promote the wearing of the correct uniform-it identifies our membership as a force for good in our communities. Tim McCandless Scout Executive/CEO Inland Northwest Council
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Can your Scouts say "My Leader is Trained"?
Leaders, How can you provide a quality experience for your Scouts? Start by attending training.
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Experience the Ride! at the Interstate Fair
September 7-16th
The Inland Northwest Council will once again be providing the Turbo Rush 360 at the Spokane Interstate Fair. There are 3 spots left to earn commission.
- If your unit is not signed up to help with the turbo rush, you can still stop by the Scouting booth with your Scouts to experience the Turbo Rush.
- Click here to find out how you can help the VFW help disabled veterans experience the fair.
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Voice of the Scout is coming your way soon! Voice of the Scout (VOS) is the BSA's first nation - wide effort to directly engage leaders, Scouts and parents. VOS is a system of continuous surveys and reports that will capture the value our members, parents and volunteers are associating with Scouting. Through these experiences we can understand what is driving word- of-mouth referrals to Scouting and loyalty to our program. Your response to our surveys, which are sent out twice a year, will help to identify what we can do better as an organization.
Do you want the kids of the Inland Northwest Council to have a great Scouting experience? Enter your current email address here so you can make your voice heard!
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It's More Fun With Friends
Tools for recruiting and retaining Scouts
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Capture the Excitement of Scouting
Through the Badge of Honor Campaign
Plenty of resources abound as you prepare your pack, troop or crew to welcome in those new families at the start of the new school year. Be sure to order fliers, put up posters, yard signs and fill up those marquees in your area with Join Scouts.....BeaScout.org.
Find resources to help you this fall at the following links:
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Venturing
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Get BeaScout.org on a Marquee in your area
Now is the time to use those resources to help families find your unit and learn more about your how to be a Scout in your Pack, Troop, or Crew.
Do you know a business or organization that has a marquee and will help promote Scouting? Get them to put up:
Join Scouts....BeaScout.org
See if they will put it up for a few weeks in September, take a photo of the marquee and send it to inwcinfo@bsamail.org to be entered into a $50 Scout Shop gift card drawing. The more photos you send, the better your chances of winning the gift card.
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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. Update your unit information on BeAScout.org so that potential new members can learn about your unit. The more information you have on your unit pin, the easier time families will have when asking questions about your unit. Click here to find out how do you get your unit pin activated.
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On the Horizon
Upcoming Events
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Scouting For Food: A Good Turn for your Community!
Saturday, November 10th
One of the greatest things we can do in the Boy Scouts of America is our Good Turn Daily. The Inland Northwest Council provides a great service to the community each year by going out Scouting for Food. November 10th is our day to once again help those in need. Make sure it is on your unit's calendar. We need your help in distributing bags, collecting the bags, AND helping with the sorting.
Thank you to Rosauers for making the event possible through their generous sponsorship.
More Information...
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1st Annual STEM
Merit Badge University
Gonzaga University
October 27th & November 17th
More than 20 Merit Badges to be Offered!
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math and it's where the future careers are for today's youth. The Boy Scouts of America has launched a new STEM initiative designed to introduce Scouts to careers in STEM fields and has launched several new STEM-related merit badges and just launched the new Nova and Supernova Awards for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts & Venturers. More Information...
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Along the Trail
Camping Activities
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Trailblazer Days Are BACK! Fun for the whole family!
They're back!!! Trailblazer days are one of the hottest things to do when the cooler temperatures start to appear. If you missed out last year, you really missed out. Don't make the mistake of not attending. If you came last year, sign up to come for another day of adventure.
Trailblazer Day is a special one-day event for all Cub Scouts and their families to kick-off a great program for the fall. Trailblazer Days are sponsored by the U.S. Sportsman Alliance and will feature activities put on by local volunteers from various outdoor groups and Inland Northwest Council districts. There are three Trailblazer Day events so choose the day and location that works for you. This is a wonderful way to introduce new Cub Scouts and their parents to the adventure that is Scouting! New Cub Scouts attend for ½ price!
Make your reservation today. Click here to learn more or to register now!!!
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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!
Quick Links to more Camping Opportunities
North Idaho High Adventure Base
Camp Easton
Camp Grizzly
Cub Country
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Been Busy This Summer? Get the National Summertime Pack Award!
Your Cub Scout Pack may qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award. This award was developed to encourage a pack to be active when school is out for the summer, by doing one activity per month in June, July, and August. This award can be earned by youth and adult pack members who take part in all three events.
How To Get the Award?
Fill out your summertime pack award here
and return completed form to your local council office.
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Your Neck of the Woods
District News
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Chief Kamiakin District
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DeAnne Heflin, District Executive
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Whitman & Latah Counties
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Calendar
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Newsletter
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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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Newsletter
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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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Newsletter
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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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- Volunteer to be a merit badge counselor in your vocation or avocation. Contact Dayna Reffner, Program Support Secretary, at 1-800-945-4390.
- Volunteer on a district or council committee. Contact Gerry Granum, Director of Field Service, at 1-800-945-4390.
- Send a Scout to camp by donating a campership. Click this link to make an online donation or mail your gift to Campership Fund, 411 W Boy Scout Way, Spokane, WA 99201.
- Donate gently used uniforms to our uniform bank so that we can provide uniforms to families with financial hardships. Drop off at any of our three Scout Service Centers.
- Support One Scout for One Year as part of our iSupport1 Campaign. Click this link to support one or more Scouts this year for $175 each. Your gift will provide volunteer training, programs and activities, camps, leader support and more for one or more Scouts in 2012.
- Donate your Car to Support Scouting-whether it runs or not! We'll even haul it away-click the link for details.
- Support the future of Scouting with a gift to the Inland Northwest Council Endowment Foundation. Make a Memorial Gift in memory of a friend or family member, a Tribute gift in honor of an Eagle Scout or other outstanding individual or join the James E. West Society with a gift of $1,000 or more.
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Double Bonus!
at the Spokane Scout Shop
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Double Bonus:
Grab your rewards when you buy a complete Cub Scout Uniform recieve a free "I'm A Scout" patch and a pair of Scout BLU denim jeans for just a penny. Sale ends October 18, 2012.
Get Ready for Fall with Trek Tek Jacket on sale for $59.99 or Green Wool Jacket on sale for $39.99 at the Spokane Scout Shop. Sale ends September 12, 2012.
| Offer Expires: October 18, 2012
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