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Category: Council-wide News

Attend the Council Annual Business Meeting

Council Annual Business Meeting The Annual Business Meeting of the Mount Baker Council, Boy Scouts of America Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 7:30 am Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard – several blocks north of 172nd Arlington, WA 98223-7825 This will serve as notification to voting members, including: All registered Chartered Organization Representatives and […]

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Scouts BSA Resources

We are Scouts BSA February 1st is a historic day for the Boy Scouts of America.  Our Boy Scout program officially becomes Scouts BSA and our Troops for Girls will be formed. Below are some resources for use when recruiting and advertising our new Units. As a reminder please only refer to our new all-female […]

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Order of the Arrow Upcoming Events

Order of the Arrow (OA) Upcoming Events Banquet, Elections, and Crossover Ceremonies By Kai Leedy Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodge Communications Vice Chief The Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodge wishes you a happy New Year! To kick off the year, we’ll be hosting our Annual Winter Fellowship and Banquet on January 18-19. All members are invited to […]

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Thoughts on the BSA’s Financial Position

Thoughts from Scout Executive, Kevin Nichols In light of the recent media speculation around the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s (National BSA) financial position, our local Mount Baker Council is sharing the following information and perspective. The BSA is committed to communicating transparently and has stated that there is no imminent action or […]

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NEW Limited Edition Family Scouting Patch

NEW LIMITED-EDITION FAMILY SCOUTING PATCH Be one of the first to own this special patch celebrating Family Scouting. Patches are available for $20.00 or outfit the entire family with our 3 patches for $50.00 deal. Available at both the Bellingham and Everett Trading Posts now! Looking for something more exclusive?  Ask about our special edition […]

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Temporary Transition Rules for Girls Joining Troops

On February 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America will begin admitting girls into Scouts BSA. One of the characteristics of Scouting—for over a hundred years—is that no matter when you join, however long you stay, or the rank you attain, the Scouting experience prepares you for life. And for some, the pinnacle of their […]

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Merit Badge Clinics at Cabelas

Cabela’s is sponsoring a number of Merit Badge clinics during the month of September.  Please contact Michelle at Cabelas to sign-up. Cabela’s is excited to partner with Boy Scouts of America! During the month of September Cabela’s will host teaching sessions for the following Merit Badges- Fishing Merit Badge, Rifle Shooting Merit Badge, and Fish […]

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Stampede is coming!

  Stampede Flyer 2018 Time for a Stampede October 20, 2018 9:00am to 4:00pm Lunch from Noon to 1:00pm $2 for a hot dog lunch Shelter Building Orienteering (map and compass) BB, archery, and sling shot ranges Campfire and s’mores Fishing (bring your own pole) … and much, much more! Come for an hour Come […]

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Rich Szymanski Retires

Retirement of Rich Szymanski    The Mount Baker Council team will be losing the talents of our Program Director, effective on September 30, 2018. After a long career of service, I have the honor, privilege and personal regret to announce Rich Szymanski’s retirement from the Boy Scouts of America and his position as part of […]

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Insurance Recovery Fee Statement

Insurance Recovery Fee Statement Starting in 2019 with the unit charter renewals (completed in December 2018), our Council will be making a necessary change to the insurance recovery fees. This will not come into effect until charter renewal time, but to help our units “Be Prepared!” here is what will be different:  The insurance fee […]

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