Mark Miranda, Chief of Police in Newport, is grateful for the support of Troop 62. He writes:

" One evening during the search of the shooting suspect in Waldport, members of Troop 62 came to the Command Post and gave us several boxes of Boy Scout popcorn.  Their donation and support was very much appreciated."

In the photo are: Cody Traeer, Patrol Leader; Kevin Morgan, Sr. Patrol Leader; Gene Martin, Chaplain Aide; Steve Traeer, Scoutmaster; Steve Morgan, Asst. Scoutmaster; Sarge Martin, Asst. Scoutmaster; Robyn Traeer, Girl Scout; Sgt. Mark Meister, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office; Chief Mark J. Miranda, Newport Police Department.

2011 Boy Scout Summer Camp

Dear Scout Leaders,

Camp Baker is entering its 56th year of summer camp operation.  With its beautiful setting and facilities, Camp Baker will be the highlight of your troop's year of Scouting.  The purpose of Camp Baker is to build and strengthen your troop through a week of day to day activities of pure Scouting.

While providing your Scouts with an excellent opportunity for advancement, summer fun, and new experiences, you will find many camp activities that will strengthen your patrols and troop.  A well-trained staff consisting of the "best of the best", endeavors to help provide each Scout with a memorable long term camping experience.  New Scouts will receive a fast start toward First Class as they spend time in our Scout Skills area.  Older Scouts will be challenged to new heights with our premier climbing wall, COPE course, Timber Slugs and our premier sailing program.  Your Senior Patrol Leader and the rest of the Patrol Leaders Council will be challenged to learn new leadership skills.   A troop can leave after a week at Camp Baker having put the capstone on their "Ideal Year of Scouting."

Our veteran staff awaits your arrival.  Be sure that all of your Scouts attend the fun and personal growth of a week at Camp Baker in the summer of 2011.

Applications to camp and for staff are available online at www.otcbsa.org today!  Fill yours out and get it in ASAP as space fills up quick.

See you at the Gateway to Adventure!

Chris McCullough

Camp Baker 2011

Camp Director

541.530.6355

Annual Health and Medical Forms

 When you go to daycamp or summer camp this summer, don't forget your Annual Health and Medical Record Form. Scouting requires one of these forms to be filled out every year before going to a camp. If you are attending Cub Scout Daycamp, or Cub Scout Resident camp you need to fill out parts A and B. If you are attending a camp longer than 72 consecutive hours, you will need part A and B, and a physician to fill out part C. If you are attending a high adventure camp all parts of the form must be filled out.

Click here to download the Annual Health and Medical Record Form

Join us for Camp Baker Beaver Day, Saturday June 4th. On Beaver Day, the Council invites Scouters and their families to a day of Service at Camp Baker. There are projects of every size for every age, to get Baker ready for Summer Camp! You can RSVP through the Council Service Center at 541-485-4433, or contact Ranger Brian at 541-997-3526. Lunch will be served to those who RSVP before Wednesday, June 1st.                                 

Cub Scout Day Camp

"Gizmos, Gadgets & Games"

Don't miss out on the fun & exciting activities for all Cub Scouts as they become Cub Scout inventors & discovery seekers - finding out how things work, solving problems and exploring new ideas!  Activities include archery, BB guns, crafts, games, songs, skits, sports, nature hikes, outdoor cooking and many theme-centered activities.

Celebrate Oregon Trail Council's 35^th annual Eagle Banquet and honor the accomplishments of the current class of 2010 of Eagle Scouts on Thursday, April 21 in Eugene.

Community leaders and businesses are invited to sponsor an Eagle Scout at the banquet, or consider a corporate sponsorship of this important event in a young man's life.  New Eagles and sponsors will sit together during the dinner and program, and have the opportunity to learn more about the Scout and his future career interests. 

If you would be interested in sponsoring an Eagle Scout or providing corporate sponsorship of the event, please contact Debbie Knechtel at knechtel@otcbsa.org

In January, the Council led by Ron Tyree, President of Tyree Oil and Council Vice President of Finance, kicked off our 2011 Friends of Scouting Campaign.  We will be scheduling presentations at each unit and also contacting our Community leaders to secure their support for another Great Year of Scouting Fun in Oregon Trail Council.  Please be ready to give your support when you get that call.

Thank you to all the individuals, companies, foundations and families who are supporting our 2011 Friends of Scouting campaign. The council is off to a great start towards achieving our goal of $564,000.  Campaign leaders are confident that with our great plan and so many volunteers helping, we will achieve our goal.  One thing we know about our Scouting family is that they will financially support our programs if asked.  If you have not yet made your gift to Scouting, we encourage you to do it.  Remember, all Scouts deserve a well funded program and for us to keep camping and activity fees low, we must continue to raise Friends of Scouting dollars.

Tributes

In Memory of:  Jerry Rice

           From:  The Rice Family