19th Annual Turkey Shoot

Saturday, November 22nd

The Turkey Shoot is a fun activity for older Scouts-Varsity, Venture, and Boy Scouts who are 14 years or older-to spend a day at the Spokane Gun Club shooting shotguns, breaking pigeons (hopefully while they're airborne), and stuff themselves on a delicious turkey meal. 

Council Leadership Summit: SAVE THE DATE!

Saturday, February 7th, 2015, 9:30am

Council Nominating Committee Accepting Nominations for the Executive Board.

Nominations due Friday, December 19th, 2014

Now Accepting Nominations for the Silver Beaver and other Council-level Awards

Nominations due by December 15th, 2014

2015 COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) Reservations Available

Want more information or have questions?  Contact:

Cindy Wilmoth - COPE Program Manager  509-342-5216   cwilmoth@rocketmail.com 

John Wilmoth  -  COPE Director                  509-342-5217   john.wilmoth@northwest-lighting.org 

Get Ready: Renew Your Unit Charter with Ease!

It's time to renew your unit's charter again.  Charters will be handed out in October at your district's roundtable meeting. Make sure that you have a representative at the October Roundtable for most districts.

Early Bird Deadline: Turn in your finished charter by November 21, 2014 and get a chance to win a Pizza party for your unit!  We are going to draw one winner per district so your chances are greater to win!

Popcorn Campaign is HUGE Money Maker for Unit Programs

Several Packs, Troops, and Crews are planning some awesome programs this year due to a terrific popcorn campaign! The campaign is wrapping up on November 3^rd with take orders being placed, prizes ordered and popcorn returned in this no risk fundraiser. 

While the final results are not in, it looks like several units have exceeded their expectations with all-time highs in total sales.  It is critical that all product be returned in good condition, no writing on boxes or containers so other units can get it to their customers. 

Did Your Unit Receive Donations at Storefront Sales? If yes, click here.

Council Endowment Foundation Heritage Society Dinner

Wednesday, November 19th, 6pm

You are invited to be the guests of our dinner co-chairs and hosts Ron McIntire, CEO of Super 1 Foods and Bill Shelby of Inland Northwest Bank.

Where: Red Lion Templin's Hotel, 414 E First Ave., Post Falls, ID

When: 6pm reception, 6:30pm dinner and program

RSVP: by Wednesday, November 12th to Nicole DeSart at 509-325-4562 or email nicole.desart@scouting.org.

The Scouting Heritage Society recognizes those who believe in securing the futures of Scouting for generations to come.  Members contribute to the Inland Northwest Council Endowment Foundation with a donation of cash, stock, real estate or a deferred gift (bequest) through their estate plans.

Looking for FUN Family Activities to Participate in this Winter Break?

Check out these great deals below for Scouting Families

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On September 13^th 300 Scouts began the first half of their classes at the third annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Merit Badge University.  STEM Merit Badge University is a program that gives youth opportunities to earn STEM-related merit badges that traditionally are difficult to obtain a counselor for...click here to read more.

Back Country Treks at Philmont

Are you planning on taking one of the back country treks offered at Philmont? If so, you need to begin planning right now! The popularity of the back country treks has resulted in Philmont Scout Ranch having to adopt a lottery system for determining who gets the trek slots.

The lottery for summer 2016 back country treks is now open - and will close on November 19, 2014.

The Philmont back country treks consists of a "crew" - 7 to 12 members (including 2 to 4 adults) hiking 12 or 7 days in Philmont's back country which consists of almost 250,000 acres. For 2014, you had a choice of 35 different treks ranging from 52 to 106 miles participating in 45 different activities at over 100 back country camps. No one itinerary will visit all camps and participate in all activities. Part of your trek planning involves deciding which activities you want to participate in.

Each year the treks are updated so one year's treks may not be the same as the next year's treks.  Remember, reservations for the 2016 back country treks are now open! You can access the lottery site here: http://philmontscoutranch.org/Camping/TrekPlanning/HowToReserve.aspx.

The most important thing to remember is - if you want to attend any of the back country activities at Philmont, you need to plan ahead - sometimes way ahead!  If you're not sure if Philmont is suitable for your troop, team, or crew, contact your Philmont Ambassador and schedule a visitation to your unit now!

Don't know who your Philmont Ambassador is?  Contact Paul Yelk at

2015 Reservations for Camp Grizzly: Space is filling fast!

Camp Easton is completely full for the summer of 2015!   Don't miss the chance to attend Camp Grizzly in 2015! Space is filling at record speeds (session 4 and 5 are full) and we want you to join us for what is sure to be another great year of Scouting at our local summer camps.  Take advantage of the opportunity to reserve the week of camp your troop wants by planning ahead.  Get your kids excited about the new program coming to Camp Grizzly called "Sporting Arrows", see this quick clip about the program that started at the National Jamboree.

LAPORTE ARCHERY - PHOENIX ARCHERY TRAP

 Click here to download the 2015 Boy Scout Camp Reservation Form.

2015 North Idaho High Adventure Base

Experience the thrill of rafting the lower Salmon River!

Are you man enough to experience the thrill of rafting the Lower Salmon River gorges!? Ride Class II through IV rapids on more than 53 miles of the Salmon River, "The River of No Return." Pass through stunning canyons, camp on white, sandy beaches, and be prepared for the adrenalin rush of a lifetime!   

1. Volunteer to be a merit badge counselor in your vocation or avocation.  Contact Colette Erickson, Registrar, at 1-800-945-4390.
2. Volunteer on a district or council committee.  Contact Gerry Granum, Director of Field Services, at 1-800-945-4390.
3. 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 West Boy Scout Way, Spokane, WA 99201.
4. Donate gently used uniforms to our uniform bank so we can provide uniforms to families with financial hardships.  Drop off at any of our three Scout Service Centers.
5. 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.
6. Donate your Car to Support Scouting-whether it runs or not!  We'll even haul it away! Click the link above for more details.
7. 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.
8. Support improvements at one or more of our camps by clicking here.