News from Crater Lake Council Boy Scouts of America

Issue: # 2

September 3, 2009

IN THIS ISSUE

24th Annual Boy Scout Benefit Golf Tournament

QUICK LINKS

www.craterlakecouncil.org

www.scouting.org

Note from the Scout Executive

Greetings!

It has been a great summer here at the Crater Lake Council. With over 2,500 youth attending Council day camps and resident camps the energy was high all summer long. These youth and adults enjoyed a great camping experience at our premiere camping facilities on Lake of the Woods and Crescent Lake. Ask any Scout how he would best like to spend his summer and he will say "camping," the best thing about this is, while it's fun, leadership and teamwork are also reinforced. These experiences will last a lifetime not just in memories but in life skills as well.

Friends of Scouting

The 2009 Friends of Scouting campaign led by board member Bill Anderberg is going very well. The Board Division has now raised over $101,000. Bill and his team have done an outstanding job in difficult economic times. As we continue through the year, we will be working with all of our campaign leadership to reach the 2009 goal of $350,000. We currently stand at $304,701 which is 88% of our goal. Thanks go out to all of you who have contributed and participated in the campaign.

LOCAL SCOUT RECEIVES NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP

Kyle Craine has been selected as one of twenty Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive a $3,000 scholarship provided by the National Eagle Scout Association. Over 4,500 Eagle Scout scholarship applications were submitted for different Eagle Scout scholarship programs. Kyle's selection represents recognition of his superb record of accomplishments. Congratulations Kyle!

The National Eagle Scout Association, under the direction of the National Development Department, National Office, Boy Scouts of America, selects the winners through a review committee. This committee also determines the number and size of scholarships to be granted each year to deserving Eagle Scouts graduating from high school.

Besides being a graduating high school senior, applicants must also be currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America, have been granted the Eagle Scout Award prior to submitting the application and have an SAT and/or ACT score acceptable to the standards set by the committee. Additionally, each candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting, possess a financial need and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.

One of the nation's largest youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America currenty has 2.8 million youth members and over a million adult volunteers.

Applications for the 2010 Eagle Scout scholarship program will be available at www.nesa.org beginning in October 2009, with a submission deadline of January 31, 2010.

"A CENTURY OF VALUES" NATIONWIDE ROAD TOUR COMING TO JACKSONVILLE FOR LOCAL BOY SCOUT CENTENNIAL PREVIEW

"If you are going to celebrate a 100th anniversary, do it in a big way." That's the philosophy of six adult volunteers from Michigan who will be visiting the Crater Lake Council during a unique 45,000 mile, year long road trip, helping all Boy Scout councils throughout the United States kickoff their local celebration of '100 years of Scouting's' role in character and leadership development.

Dubbed "A Century of Values," the road journey teams launched their official kickoff in Laingsburg, Michigan on February 8, 2009. The caravan is winding its way across the country, scheduled to end in Irving, TX at the National Boy Scout Museum on February 8, 2010, the 100th anniversary of Boy Scouting in America.

Fourteen teams will rotate driving the 45,000 miles in a 32 foot colorfully decorated motor home donated by Coachmen Industries. At each of the 300 plus council stops, team members will present local Boy Scout representatives with a framed 24" by 36" anniversary mural depicting famous individuals, places and events in Scouting history. It was created by professional illustrator and Eagle Scout, Bill Morrison who has done design work for Disney and Hollywood animation studios and will be a kickoff for local centennial events. It will be arriving here in Jacksonville at Bigham Knoll October 8, 2009 from 3-5pm.

All Eagle Scout alumni of the Crater Lake Council will be receiving an invitation in the mail for this once in a century event. Immediately following the presentation will be a BBQ, which all alumni are welcome to attend. For more information on the Century of Values tour go to www.acenturyofvalues.org.

REGISTRATION FEE INCREASE

The BSA Executive Board unanimously passed a resolution at the business meeting on May 22 to increase the traditional membership registration fee for all youth and adults to $15 from its current $10, effective January 1, 2010. The last fee increase, which was from $7 to $10, was in 2003. The Exploring fee will remain $10.

A great deal of thought and consideration went into this decision by both the Executive Board and the Membership Fee Task Force led by National Commissioner Tico Perez. Consideration was given to an expected deficit to the National Council operating budget, the impact to program and council support, the necessary funding required over the next several years, the cost of implementing fee increases annually in systems and forms, as well as the overall fees paid by councils. Input was sought and received from staff and volunteers at the council level. Finally, given all these considerations, it was determined that the best approach was to increase the fee to the level chosen and make every effort to hold that level for a period of at least three years.

GET READY FOR YOUR DISTRICT BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!

Each district will be holding a back to school night to recruit new Cub Scouts.

Big Pines, September 22
Fremont, September 17
Roaring Rogue, September 23 and again on September 30
Klamath, September 22
Siskiyou, date to be determined

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO OBTAIN FLYERS AND YARD SIGNS CONTACT YOUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE. (See contact information below.)

1st Annual Sporting Clays Tournament

The 1st Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, hosted by Josephine County Sportsman Association, will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009. Players are treated to a 100 bird course spread over 10 stations, each with its own characteristics and spectacular view. The Rogue Valley Sporting Clays Club boasts 15 stations, serviced by 38 throwers. Each course has two throwers allowing a variety of presentations. This course is recognized as one of the best natural setting facilities on the west coast. Camping is available, contact Josephine County Sportsman Park: 541-476-2040 for reservations.

Check-in begins at 8:30am. The event starts promptly at 10am, lunch midday and a brief post-event awards ceremony and prizes follow in the hospitality area. Prizes will be awarded for the top overall individuals for men, women, and youth.

The day also includes a silent auction full of outdoor & hunting products, other shotgun games, and a practice range, so bring extra shells.

Pre-Registration Fees: $350 per team of 5 / Individual Shooters $70 before 9/15/09

Same Day Registration: $375 per team / Individual Shooters $75

For more information contact Rick Burr at 541-664-1444, rick.burr@scouting.org or visit our website at www.craterlakecouncil.org

This event is open to the public as a benefit for the youth who are learning to become tomorrows leaders through Scouting.

24th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

Stone Ridge Golf Course

September 17, 2009 Registration: 9:30 am / Shotgun Start: 11 am

Why the Boy Scout Benefit Tournament? No doubt you get invited to a lot of these tournaments. There are a host of deserving charities, and what better way to show your support than a round of golf. Our benefit tournament format is "scramble," with commemorative prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams for both gross and net scores. We encourage registrations by foursomes, but individuals can also sign up. There will be additional prizes for Long Drives and KPs and a drawing with outstanding prizes.

$600 per foursome, $150 per player, Includes power cart, green fees, lunch, soft drinks, tee prizes, and hospitality tent refreshments.

$700 per foursome with tee sponsorship, which includes 2 tee signs featuring you business on the course.

For more information about additional sponsorship opportunities or to come out and play, please contact the BSA office at: 541-664-1444 or rick.burr@scouting.org

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!