NOW is the time to complete your unit's Recharter.   This is the annual Scouting renewal process that all Packs, Troops, Teams, Crews, Ships, and Posts conduct in the fall.

 

     The on-line process of renewing your unit to National BSA is quicker and easier than it has ever been!   One of the main advantages of on-line rechartering is that you do the editing of your unit's roster to be sure everyone's personal information is correct.   

 

    After you have submitted on-line and then printed out your Recharter roster, please be sure to obtain all of the required signatures, otherwise it will be returned to you for proper signatures. 

 

   Don't delay!  Collect everyone's individual annual dues this month if you have not already. Then be prepared to write ONE check to the council for your entire Recharter.  If families aren't able to pay the national $15 dues, use the white Registration Aid form in your packet (available from your District Staff).  But, be sure to send in the $2 insurance fee per person which cannot be covered by Council aid.

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    It is important that everything is accurate since everyone works off of these rosters all year long, especially with recording the Scouts' advancement achievements.

 

     By working and completing your Recharter now, you'll be able to sail through the holidays without this still on your "to do" list, and know that you've "done your best to do your duty"!  Thanks in advance for making this task a priority this month.

 

Recharters are due to the Council Service Center by November 17th.  CLICK HERE to begin.  If you need assistance, contact your Unit Commissioner or District Executive.  They are ready to assist you today!

 

 

Last year over 25,000 pounds was collected in Lane County and over 30,000 pounds in Douglas County.  Maybe this year we can do even more!

For more information on Scouting for Food, CLICK HERE!

The Show and Sell portion of the sale is over and take order forms have been turned in. Here are the top selling units in each district as of Nov. 1, 2012.  Great job supporting your unit's annual program and the Oregon Trail Council!

District Top Selling Units:

                Benton                                 Pack 161                            $10,859

                Cascade                              Pack 260                             $11,981

                Chinook                               Troop 68                              $  9,912

                Doug Fir                               Pack 46                              $  6,465

                Greenwood                           Pack 175                            $  9,004

                Wacoma                              Troop 32                              $  1,429

                Yaquina                                Pack 347                            $  7,060

 

Congratulations to these Very successful Unit Sales!     Thank you for a super effort!

 

Popcorn Sale Calendar at a glance: 

 

Nov. 16th-17th	"Take Order" Product Pick-up at District location
Nov. 15th - Nov 30th	Scouts deliver popcorn to customers and collect payment
December  Roundtables	Unit Kernel turns in popcorn money to District Kernel     One check per unit for entire sale made out to     Oregon Trail Council

 Late December through early January the Unit Commission Checks will be distributed

 

For more information on the Council Popcorn Sale, please CLICK HERE.

 

 

Hosted by the "Great Doug Fir District" of Douglas County, this Gold Rush themed Scouting event is the premier winter activity in the Oregon Trail Council.

 

Open to all Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, and Venturing Crews this event will challenge your Scouts and inspire them to do more in Scouting.

 

Date: January 25-27, 2013

Location: Lemolo Junction Sand Sheds near Diamond Lake where it has been held for the past 30 years.  

 

In the event of poor weather conditions beyond the control of event organizers, the Klondike Derby will be held on the following weekend of February 1-3, 2013. 

 

Stations will include fire building, first aid, Ravine Crossing, Bear Bag, Map and Compass, and several other challenges that a Patrol or Venture Crew could expect to encounter while looking for gold in the Lemolo Lake wilderness. 

 

Changes this year from previous Klondike Derby's will include an inspection to make sure participants are adequately prepared and a geocaching station.

 

If anyone has any questions regarding the Klondike Derby, please contact Klondike Derby Chair Stu Carlson at 541-677-0521 or riversong@dcwisp.net

 

All information on the Klondike Derby will be posted on the OTC website by mid November

If your troop is ready for the challenge, you should share the packet with your Scouts and leaders ASAP as there is a deadline.

   To See our Council Eagle Scout page CLICK HERE!.

The applications for the 2013 NESA Eagle Scout scholarships are now available at  www.nesa.org. The homepage features a link that leads directly to the forms. Please help us spread the word to Eagle Scouts in our council.

 

These are the only scholarship applications acceptable in 2013. These applications must be printed and mailed to the national office when completed.

 

All applicants are required to be Eagle Scouts and NESA members. All scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than midnight on December 31, 2012.

 

If you have any questions, please call the NESA office at 972-580-2032.

 

NOW is the time for your Scout Troop to sign up for Camp Baker or Melakwa!

Remember, it takes an entire year to plan, raise funds, and prepare your Scouts for their "Mountaintop Experience" at one of our nationally renowned camps.

Camping "In-Council" offers so much to your unit:

• Shorter distance to travel
• Tradition
• Tried and true staffing and programs
• Scholarships (not available out of council)
• Balance programming for 1st year campers through the most experienced Scout.

To reserve your favorite campsite, simply fill out the Summer Camp Reservation Form today and send it in with your deposit.

Please be sure to make sure that EVERY Scouts gets to Camp in 2013!  Every Scout deserves a Summer Camp Experience.

Questions?  Call Chris at 541-673-5305