Mount Baker Council Announces New Scout Executive for
Boy Scouts of America Program
The Executive Board of the Mount Baker Council of The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce Kevin Nichols as our new Scout Executive. Kevin will join the Council on February 1, 2018, and will bring a renewed focus on membership growth and is committed to the council’s debt free policy of financial sustainability.
Kevin began his Scouting professional career as District Executive in 1988 with the Prairie Council in Galesburg, Illinois. He moved on to serve as a Senior District Executive in both the Clinton Valley Council in Pontiac, Michigan and Blackhawk Area Council in Rockford, Illinois. Kevin later served as Program Director, Fundraising/Marketing Director and Director of Field Service/COO with the Clinton Valley Council, Pontiac, MI.
In 2006, Kevin was promoted to Scout Executive/CEO of the Voyageurs Area Council, Duluth, Minnesota. After successful service in Minnesota, the Yankee Clipper Council in Haverhill, Massachusetts promoted Kevin as its Scout Executive. He has been serving most recently as Field Council Scout Executive for the President Ford Field Service Council headquartered in Grand Rapids Michigan, part of the Michigan Crossroads Council.
Kevin is a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow and is Wood Badge trained.
Kevin and his spouse have four adult children. All three boys are Eagle Scouts and their daughter was recognized as the Maize and Blue Award winner in Health Careers at the University of Michigan/Flint. They also have two grandchildren.
Kevin and his spouse enjoy home projects and spending time with friends and family. They also enjoy traveling to the National Parks and viewing landscapes and nature.
The Mount Baker Council looks forward to continuing our mission of serving youth in our communities with Kevin as our new Scout Executive. Please welcome Kevin as he joins the Mount Baker Council.
WednesdayHelp bring holiday joy to residents of retirement, convalescent centers, and foster kids. Over the years, the Tree of Giving program has helped deliver over 3,000 gifts annually to over 40 local area nursing homes, adult care facilities, foster children, homeless teen programs, brain damage and cancer patient facilities. Residents of our community find it extremely rewarding to know that they are able to assist others during the holiday season.
The Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts of America, Fluke Corporation, and the Everett Mall will again be sponsoring the annual Tree of Giving at the Everett Mall in November and December. You can help by selecting tag(s) from trees located throughout Everett Mall and the Everett Scout Office. Gifts with tags are to be placed at the Tree of Giving in the middle of the mall and on December 20st. You and your Unit are invited to come and sort the presents.
For more information contact Brian Lenhart at 425-338-0380 or [email protected].
Are you passionate about Scouting? Do you want to make a positive impact on the youth of our communities?
The Mount Baker Council is currently seeking a District Executive to be based out of the Mount Vernon area and work with the Skagit District.
If you are interested in being part of the professional team helping youth in Skagit County, apply today with Brain Lechner.
District Executive Job Description
Enjoy Scout Night at the Globetrotters on December 28, 2017, at 7:00pm.
Prices range from $115.50 to $18.50.
Order directly from Xfinity Area group sales using code BOYSCOUT or use the order form below.
There are some exciting updates to the Lion program that we’d like to share with you.
The requirement for a minimum number of boys to form a den has been lifted. While we strongly encourage den sizes of 6 – 8 boys to provide an exciting den with adequately shared leadership, all Lion applications will be processed as they are submitted if they have a dedicated and trained Lion Guide and the Unit has attended the Council Training and have been approved by the District Key 3.
Pack meetings and activities will be open to Lion families who want to participate. Lion families said they wanted more Pack involvement, and now they have the option of being included in program, skits, and more.
Pinewood Derby open to Lions. Packs have three recommended options for implementing this:
1. Integrate into the pack Derby with other Cub Scouts.
2. Use the wedge car from the Scout Shop to eliminate cutting.
3. Have Lions participate in a Veggie Car Derby, where potatoes and cucumbers replace wood blocks.
Fundraising will be allowed as a family option. Although they don’t want mandatory levels of funds to raise, Lion families indicated they do want to have the option to raise funds. Spring fundraising is encouraged. If popcorn is sold by Lions, a show-and-sell approach where older boys and parents are also present is preferred. Door-to-door selling would only be appropriate if the parent is by the youth’s side.
Uniform T-shirt won’t change, but families can buy button-down if they want. Parents and boys love the required Lion T-shirt and optional cap. But this change allows families to buy official blue Cub Scout button-down shirts and blue pants as desired for special occasions and pack ceremonies.
A Lion-specific page in Boys’ Life. Parents can use this great resource to help unlock the world of reading for their child.
Check out the Lion page on Scouting wire for more great ideas. Source: This information was posted at Bryan on Scouting.
Stampede gives Cub Scouts a fun day to visit Fire Mountain. Talk to Scouts around with world by visiting Jamboree of the Internet. Bring your fishing pole and see if you can catch a trout. Play field games. Learn First Aid. Don’t forget everyone’s favorite BB Guns and Archery!
Not just for new Scouts. Bring your Webelos and let them try their hand at rappelling.
Know someone interested in Scouts? Stampede is the perfect activity to introduce them to the fun that can be had in Scouting.
Stampede
October 21, 2017
Fire Mountain Scout Camp
26027 Walker Valley Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
9:00am to 4:00pm
Lunch break from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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See you at Stampede!
Welcome to Charter Renewal Season!
The BSA has implemented a new system for Charter Renewals. Please make sure you review the instructions found in your renewal packet. Charter Renewal packets will be available at your October Roundtable meeting.
This years’ WEBELOS-REE, will offer Webelos activities in a Boy Scout Camp environment. The WEBELOS-REE is organized as a 1 day event plus one night of camping with activities geared transitioning to Boy Scouts. Activities will include orienteering, knife and axe safety, cooking, first aid, ceremonies, camp wide games, and the evening campfire. Parts of several adventure pins will be covered during Webelosree, and Den Leaders will be responsible for tracking requirements completed. Hot dogs will be served for lunch. You will need to bring extra food for snacks or special diets. Webelos Dens will be responsible for their own meals after lunch.
Registration will be open at 8:00am and the program will begin around 9:00 AM and will end with a campfire at 8PM. Overnight stay is encouraged, and the boys must be accompanied by at least two adults. Overnight campsites are available, but participants need to bring camping equipment, food for meals, and current emergency contact information for each boy.
Any questions regarding this event can be answered by calling Ralph Jackson at (425) 512-1834 or e-mailing [email protected].
Registration is required by October 9, 2017.
Cost for the event: $8.00 for youth with one free adult per scout. Additional adults cost $8.00. No additional charge for overnight stay. No online registration – Register at the Scout Office
Webelos-ree Registration Flyer 2017
Tillikum Webelos-Ree LEADERS GUIDE2017
