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For the Scouts
Thank you for the work that you do to make Scouting come alive "For the Scouts".
Our council executive board, committees and staff are dedicated to using the resources available to us reach youth and then to inspire them to serve and live according to the Scout Oath, Law and Outdoor Code and to be Prepared. For Life. It's "For the Scouts!"
Camp Grizzly, Camp Easton, Cub Country at Cowles Scout Reservation, and Cub Scout Day Camps are designed to provide great outdoor adventures and environmental education for Scouts. Our merit badge program including the merit badge colleges, clinics and STEM Merit Badge University are designed to introduce Scouts to careers and teach them life skills. The new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program is designed to get youth interested and prepared for the largest career growth areas-where there is a major shortage of qualified applicants.
Our leadership training programs including online training, Wood Badge, BALOO, Outdoor Leadership Skills, Safety Afloat, Climb on Safely, Hazardous Weather Training, monthly leader roundtables and many more help Scouting leaders to deliver a safe, challenging, and effective program for the Scouts.
The annual Popcorn Sale and new Camp Card Sale help Scouts learn to earn their own way and take ownership of the Scouting program. The advancement program including many badges, awards and ranks help Scouts learn to set and achieve goals and to learn new skills. Community service projects (like Scouting for Food) and citizenship programs help Scouts learn to help other people and to understand their responsibilities as a citizen.
The Boy Scouts of America is the finest youth development program today. We provide the best leadership, citizenship, fitness and values building experience for youth. Period. And we do it while providing adventure and teaching youth an ethic of community service. The success of our program has been a cornerstone in the lives of millions of Americans.
More than 10,000 youth are involved in Scouting in the Inland Northwest Council today. There's at least another 10,000 youth in our territory that would benefit tremendously from our program. The Inland Northwest Council is driven to reach out to them and their families and to encourage them to be part of Scouting. Whether you are a unit leader, a committee member, a donor, parent or district or council volunteer, THANK YOU for making Scouting real, "For the Scouts!"
To help your unit have all of the resources it needs, be sure that your unit sends representatives to your district's 2013-2014 Program Kickoff in May and that you unit sends representatives to the all new Popcorn University on June 1st so that your unit has everything it needs including the financial resources to deliver a dynamite Scouting program next year.
Yours in Scouting,
Tim McCandless
Scout Executive/CEO
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Spring Program Planning Kick-Off
Attend May Roundtable and get the tools you need to plan your yearly program, learn what's new, and learn from fellow leaders!
As a unit leader, you won't want to miss the Spring Program Planning Conference held at your May Roundtable.
Find your District's Spring Program Planning date here.
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The Tins are Back!
We are popping into a new and exciting popcorn campaign with a new partner, Camp Master Popcorn Company-Ramsey Inc.
Camp Master products are in decorative tins, offers more products at various price points and their focus is on the unit. These are just a few of the reasons the volunteer committee chose to go with Camp Master Popcorn in 2013.
As part of its unit focus, Camp Master offers world class training from sales Trainer Michael Beck. At the Popcorn University on June 1st.
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One Night for Scouting September 19, 2013
What can you do to ensure success this fall?
1) Contact your local principal and secure the date, location in the school and time.
2) Get the information in the school newsletter, website and any other means possible.
3) Find out more at your Spring Program Planning Kickoffs
Any first through fifth grade boy and their parents will be able to go to their local elementary school and sign up to be a Scout. Be sure to get on your local elementary school's calendar for Thursday, September 19th. Learn more here. Your District Executive will have all the details. You don't have to wait for them to call you, schedule your appointment today!
For the staff directory click here.
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On the Horizon
Upcoming Events
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| Scout Night with the Spokane Shock!
Arena football is calling all Scouts and their families to attend Scout Night with the Spokane Shock on Saturday, June 8th at 7:00pm.
Tickets are only $9.00. Contact Trevor Sharpe at 509-242-7473 to order yours today. Deadline to order is May 31, 2013.
Get more info here
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Scout Night with the Gonzaga Bulldogs!
Come join the Gonzaga Bulldog baseball team for an evening of fun May 11th 3 p.m at Patterson Field! All Scouts attending in uniform will get in for FREE and will receive a special patch!
Discounts available for family and volunteers for the event.
For more information click here!
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Scout Night with the Spokane Indians!
Reserve your tickets now for Scout Night with the Indians on Saturday, August 17th. Have fun at the ball game and camp overnight in the ball field after the fireworks display. Register by July 8th and you will be guaranteed a patch. To order tickets by phone: (509) 343-6886.
Get more info here
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Don't Miss Out!
36th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic
Join us at the Spokane Country Club for a rewarding day on the links as you support the Inland Northwest Council.
Great golf and great prizes.
Friday, June 7th 2013
11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Registration
12:00 P.M. - Lunch
1:00 P.M. - Shotgun Start
Dinner - Immediately Following Tournament Play
For more information or to Register, go to www.boyscoutgolfclassic.org
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Junior Lilac Parade
Calling all units! How would you like a chance to march in a real parade with your Scouts?
The Spokane Jr. Lilac Parade is on Saturday, May 11th! If you are interested, please sign-up online before 5pm on Friday, May 10th. See you there!
Click here for more information!
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It's Not Too Late!
Special 12 Month Financing Option for 2013 Jamboree
Don't let cost get in the way of your son attending the National Jamboree!
Three scholarships of up to $1,300 cash available to help Scouts go!
The council is offering special financing for this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Only a few spots left, click here to find out more about this special financing offer!
 | | Scouts And Venturers | 2013 National Jamboree at the Summit |
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President:
Mike Altringer
Commissioner:
Mike McGinnis
Scout Executive:
Tim McCandless
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Read Your District Newsletter
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Congratulations to our 2013 Eagle Scouts!
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BIG Round of Applause for our Friends of Scouting Summit Award Units!
The following units have qualified for FREE CLOTH RANK PATCHES, a SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNT, and free tent camping at our camps for achieving their Friends of Scouting goal by April 30th!
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The Scout Shop will be closing early this Friday, May 3rd at 2p.m. due to a staff event. The store will reopen for business Monday, May 6th at 9a.m. Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Takin' Care of Business!
Adult Leader Training Opportunities
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NEW! Den Leader Position-Specific Training
A new Den Leader Position-Specific Training course just released to help with the education of new Den Leaders.
The two hour course is for Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Den Leaders. It is intended to provide leaders with the experience, basic information, and resources they need to conduct successful den meetings.
Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Den Leaders who complete this training, and also have current Youth Protection Training are considered "trained" for all three positions.
For more information click here!
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NYLT-National Youth Leadership Skills Weekend
What? A week long training experience open to any Scout in a leadership position. (This is a similar experience to Wood Badge but for your youth leadership).
Where? Camp Cowles Reservation
When? June 17-22 2013
How much? $250 for the week
Why? My name is Sean McGinnis. I am the Senior Patrol Leader of NYLT. I went through NYLT in the summer of 2009, I was 13 years old. To this day I regard it as the best Scouting function I have ever been a part of. The leadership skills that your Scouts will learn and be able to bring back to your home unit are incredible.
Click here for more information and to register!
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Michael Beck Will Show You How to Sell $10,000 in Popcorn In One Weekend!
Mr. Beck will give you the information necessary to not only earn that amount but much more! What if you could earn $10,000 in one weekend?
Mr. Beck has shown and coached hundreds of units to earn what they need and how to pass on information to your Scouts in such a way that it gives them skills that you've only before witnessed in professional adults, to set their own goals and achieve a level of success that even they didn't believe they could attain.
Attend the Fundraising for the Future special presentation on Saturday June 1 at University High School in the Spokane Valley.
This will be followed by Popcorn University where popcorn unit kernels can see, taste and smell the new product, learn how to manage inventory, have a terrific kickoff and see the new website ordering system.
Look for more information on www.nwscouts.org/popcorn.
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Are your Cub Scouts looking for fun and adventure this summer?
Cub Country at Cowles Scout Reservation is hosting a Super Hero Academy to instruct young heroes in the Hall of Core Values. Every Cub Scout has great powers within themselves and great potential.
We will have a total of six sessions from July 5th-August 11th. Two of the sessions will be a Webelos-only camp where they will experience a glimpse of being a Boy Scout and learn how to work in patrols and take on more fun and challenging activities.
Click here to learn more!
Cub Scout Day Camps 2013: Choose Your Adventure!
There will be six day camps throughout the Spokane - Coeur d'Alene area. Each of these day camps will offer a wide variety of activities centered on a unique theme. Each day camp offers a new adventure for your Cub Scouts. These day camps are three days long and are open to all Cub Scouts entering grades 1 to 5 in the fall of 2013. The themes for these Day Camps and "Twilight Camps" are Yippee-Cub-Yay Roundup and the Jungle Cubs' Safari.
In addition, Day Camp programs will be offered in six rural communities throughout the council. These day camps vary from 2 to 3 days in length and also offer a wide variety of activities for Cub Scouts. "Blast Off to Adventure! Cubs in Space" is the theme for these Day Camps.
Quick Links to more Camping Opportunities
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Allez Allez! '13 Japeechen Rendezvous at Cowles Scout Reservation
Older Scouts looking for adventure this summer should consider this: rather than try something new, how about trying something old... really old!
Join us at Japeechen Rendezvous '13 for a week of camping, eating, sleeping, and working in the 1830's.
On a beautiful Sunday in late June, gather at Carbon Lodge at Camp Cowles to travel back to the 1825 Hudson Bay Company's trapper camp located on the farthest end of Diamond Lake: Japeechen Island.
Scouts must be at least 14 years of age, have attended three long term camps, and be at least First Class rank.
Click here for more information.
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Camp Volunteer Service Weekends Fast Approaching
Thousands of Scouts from across the council, their leaders and parents are gearing up for a great summer camp season at Camp Easton, Camp Grizzly and Cowles Scout Reservation. There is a lot of work to be done at all three camps before the first Scouts arrive. We are looking for volunteers to lend a helping hand! Volunteers are welcome to arrive Friday night and spend the night at camp or just come for the day on Saturday. Please contact Shaun Bawden at shaun.bawden@scouting.org if you would like to attend or for more details.
Camp Easton Adopt-a Campsite/Service Weekend: Saturday, May 4th
Camp Grizzly 75th Anniversary Service Weekend: Saturday, May 4th
Cowles Scout Reservation Service with a Smile Weekend: May 17-19
Don't Wait, 2014 Reservations for Camp Easton & Camp Grizzly Going on NOW!
Don't lose your spot at camp to a troop from out of the council. ACT NOW! Session 3 at Camp Easton for 2014 is ALREADY full!
Out-of-Council units will be able to begin making reservations for 2014 camp beginning July 15, 2013. Take advantage of the opportunity to reserve the week of camp your troop wants by planning ahead.
Click Here to download the 2014 Boy Scout Camp Reservation Form.
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District News
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Chief Kamiakin
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DeAnne Heflin, District Executive
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Whitman & Latah Counties
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Newsletter
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Chinook
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Crystal Loomis, 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
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Katie Wood,
District Executive
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Bonners Ferry, Boundary Counties, & Pend Oreille
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Newsletter
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Exploring & Latah
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Josh Paparazzo, Senior District Executive
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Career & Workforce Development
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Newsletter
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Grizzly
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Dale Peters,
Senior District Executive
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Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Freeman
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Newsletter
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Lewis Clark Trails
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Marlene Schaefer, District Director
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Asotin, Clearwater, Idaho, Nez Perce Counties
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Newsletter
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Old Missions
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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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District Executive
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Stevens County, North Spokane
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Thunderbird
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Bill Beaumont,
District Director
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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 $182 each. Your gift will provide volunteer training, programs and activities, camps, leader support and more for one or more Scouts.
- 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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Support improvements at one or more of our camps by clicking here.
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Spokane Scout Shop Deals!
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Thorlo Socks
Buy 2 or more pairs and get 25% off each pair!
**Special offers are available only in the Spokane Scout Shop during business hours. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. | |
Americana
Americana-themed Scouting apparel (including new Made in America tees and hats). Plus save 25%-30% on select uniform pieces, staff shields, and classic BSA tees!
**Coming in June: Get Ready for Camp! Stay tuned for the special date in which you can buy $100 in camping gear and get a $20 gift card back that can be used towards more gift cards!!! | |
Mother's Day Cards
Buy a Mother's Day card and receive a free Mother's Day patch!
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