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2007 Recharters due
at November Roundtable
Rechartering is now happening,and are due at your district's next
roundtable. New this year, is that you will not find a printed roster
in your charter renewal envelope. Instead, follow the directions to
obtain the most current printout online through the rechartering link on
seattlebsa.org.
Popcorn Sale:
Distribution is coming!
The distribution for the 2007 Popcorn Sale begins Nov. 8th! To find
details about your district's distribution site, consult the council
popcorn webpage.
Cub Scout Product
Recall
Kahoot
Products, supplier of the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit (pictured at
right), has issued a voluntary product recall after preliminary testing
showed unacceptable amounts of lead in the product. For more
information,
click here.
 Learning for Life
Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of the Chief
Seattle Council's career education program for young men and women age
14-20. Currently, the Chief Seattle Council has 60 Exploring programs
within its Learning for Life operation, serving 1,585 young people.
For more information about Learning for Life, click here.
Camp Opportunities
We're
offering several activities for this year's winter camping season.
Check the
Camping Website for information on available dates, locations,
and reservations. Some of the programs offered include:
2007 Winter Camp-
The Camp Sheppard winter camp season is just around the corner.
Click here for more info.
Mom
and Me 2008-
Mom and Me is a wonderful camping experience for mothers and their Cub or
Webelos Scouts. (Sorry, no Tiger Cubs).
Centennial Quality
Unit 2007 report card due soon
The
Centennial Quality Unit Award measures youth retention and recruiting,
training, activity and program and is the standard by which successful units
around the country are measured. Your unit leader will be receiving an
information packet from your district commissioner by Nov. 10th,
or via mail by Nov. 17, complete with a 2007 achievement form and 2008 form.
2007 summary forms are due in the Council office 12-15-07, and the 2008
commitment form is requested by 1-31-08. The recognition is a Centennial
Quality unit patch and flag ribbon. For more information,
click here.
LEGACY PLANNING SEMINAR:
PERSONAL VALUES & PHILANTHROPY
On Wednesday,
November 14, from 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m., and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., a special
estate planning seminar will take place at the Chief Seattle Council, 3120
Rainier Ave. South.
Bill Larson, Financial Planner, Alan Pratt, Chartered Advisor in
Philanthropy and Jake Carlson, Estate Planning Lawyer, will share with you
how to develop estate planning strategies while incorporating personal
values.
Bill and Alan will discuss general philanthropy in America, gifting
strategies (including charitable trusts and IRA’s) and real world
situations. Jake will share with attendees the art of incorporating family
values and goals into estate planning.
In addition, a presentation from Scouts and Scouters that attended this
summer’s World Jamboree will take place. Also, seminar attendees will be
treated to a wonderful Dutch oven prepared meal, including chicken, brown
rice, apple pie and ice cream.
Bill, Alan and Jake are all Eagle Scouts. Bill has been an Aquila Scout
volunteer for the past 22 years. Alan has two brothers that are also Eagle
Scouts. Jake earned his law degree from California Western School of Law in
San Diego and is an employee of the national Boy Scouts of America.
To register for the seminar, contact Jon Harthun at 206-902-2321 or e-mail
Jon at jharthun@seattlebsa.org.
Silver Beaver
Nominations Accepted
Each
year, upon recommendation of the Chief Seattle Council, the National Council
awards the Silver Beaver recognition to deserving volunteers. This award
represents thousands of volunteer hours dedicated to youth in Scouting. It
is the highest award that can be presented to a volunteer at the council
level.
If you would like to nominate a Scout volunteer to receive the Silver Beaver
Award, complete the
Silver Beaver Form and submit it to your District Silver Beaver
Selection Committee or district executive before November 9th.
Tell us about your
Good Turn!
All
packs, troops, and crews which have conducted any type of community service
during 2007, including Scouting for Food, are requested to report their
service as part of the Good Turn for America initiative. This also includes
service rendered on behalf of Eagle Scout projects. Please take a few
moments and record your service by
clicking here.
Young
American Award Applications Accepted
First presented in 1968, the award is given to young adults
between the ages of 15 and 25 who have achieved excellence in the fields of
art, athletics, business, education, government, humanities, literature,
music, religion, science, or service and have been involved in service to
their community, state, or country that adds to the quality of life.
Membership with the Boy Scouts of America or Learning for Life is not
required for consideration.
The young adult selected will be recognized at the next Chief
Seattle Council annual celebration. This person will then be considered for
one of the five national Young American Awards that will be presented next
May at the National Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. These five national
winners will receive a $5,000 cash award and receive free
travel/lodging/meals for the National Annual Meeting.
For an application,
click here. Send the completed application and accompanying documents to
the attention of Young American Award at the Chief Seattle Council Office.
Application deadline is December 1, 2007.
District uniform collection competition
On now through December 14th, 2007
In the spirit of giving, the Chief Seattle Council is launching a district
wide search for Scout uniforms that can be used by the more than 4,000 young
men and adult leaders participating in Scoutreach programs.
Shirts, pants, belts and current issue Scout handbooks in good condition
will all be considered for credit toward this contest.
During the months of November and December, gather up uniforms and books
from your pack, troop, team or crew and bring them to your district’s
roundtable or to your district executive. Note your district name on tape on
each item to ensure that you receive credit for it.
On December 14th at the council office, we will tally up the
uniforms by district and declare a winner. A special prize will be awarded
to the #1 district, and mention will be made in the e-Totem and the
roundtables in January.
Your uniform donation will help a boy or adult leader in need. Thank you for
sharing the Scouting spirit this holiday season. For questions, contact
Jason Macpherson,
jmacpherson@seattlebsa.org.
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District News
Alpine- Cougar Mountain,
Fall City, Issaquah, North Bend, Sammamish Plateau, Snoqualmie, Renton
Highlands.
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Aquila- Burien, Des
Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila, Vashon Island, West Seattle, White
Center.
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Newsletter
Aurora- Lake Forest Park,
North Seattle, Shoreline.
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Newsletter
Cascade- Bellevue, Mercer
Island, North Renton.
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Newsletter
Foothills- Auburn, Black
Diamond, Covington, Maple Valley, Pacific.
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Newsletter
Green River- Kent, Newcastle,
Renton, Skyway.
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Mt. Olympus- Clallam and
Jefferson Counties.
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North Lakes- Bothell,
Carnation, Duvall, Kenmore, Woodinville.
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Orca- North Kitsap
County.
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Sammamish Trails- Kirkland,
Redmond.
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Newsletter
Sinclair- Belfair,
Bremerton, Port Orchard and surrounding communities.
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Thunderbird- Beacon Hill,
Capitol Hill, Central & South Seattle.
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Congratulations New Eagle
Scouts!
Click here to view list
Scout Memorial Fund
Scout Memorial fund gifts recognize
special occasions or memories of extraordinary people.
Click here to view list
News & Information
Find out more about community service
projects, read the popular editorial "The Right Stuff," or gain
insight about Scouting from Council Commissioner, Rick Cordray.
Click here to view news
TOTEM E-Newsletter
Pass the News Along!
Do your Scouting friends know about the TOTEM E-Newsletter? Help keep them
in the communication loop and forward this
e-mail to them.
New subscribers for this FREE publication can
Sign-up Here.
SCOUT NIGHTS
Seattle Thunderbirds
Are you a hockey fan? If so, then mark your calendar for November 3rd
for Scout Night with the Thunderbirds. Order
forms are available now, so don't delay!
Seattle SuperSonics
Come join 1000 other Scouts and cheer on the Sonics as they take on the
Milwaukee Bucks Friday, December 7th. Scouts will receive a
commemorative Sonics Scout patch at the game. Discounted tickets are
$18 before November 20. Fax or mail the
order form and payment in now. For more information contact Brian
Lenhart at 206-902-2327.
For All Your Scouting
& Camping Needs
Puget Sound Scout Shop
3120
Rainier Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 721-5945
1-800-262-0133
Scout Shop West
1900
Austin Drive
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 373-2569
Program and Training
Conference:
The 2007 Program and Training Conference was a great success providing top
notch training to over 700 Leaders and youth. Volunteers throughout the
council came to together to learn and improve their scouting knowledge and
went away invigorated and inspired. The Midway provided an exciting arena to
display activities and opportunities for all Scouts. The bar has been set to
a new high for a council event, and we certainly look forward to for next
year
The Council was honored to have the keynote speech at the 2007 PTC
delivered by Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca.
Annual Meeting &
Awards Celebration
Save the date for Tuesday, March 11, 2008 for our annual Meeting and
Awards Celebration. It will be an evening of celebrating the past and
looking forward to the future. The program includes recognition of the
Silver Beaver recipients, Quality District Awards, a dessert reception, and
much more.
Centennial Recruiter Award
Boy Scouts can qualify for the Centennial Recruiter Award by recruiting a
friend into their unit.
Click here for more information.
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