Wow, summer has really flown by. The last couple of months have been filled with adventure for many Scouts in Mount Baker Council. Not only

Posted March 2022 Part-time  The Mount Baker Council (BSA), headquartered in Everett, Washington and serving the counties of Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan

Full-time Position Under the leadership of the Mount Baker Council CEO/Scout Executive, the Development Director will be responsible for all aspects of the Council’s donor

Posted March 2022 Full-time position Serving the Counties of Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan The Mount Baker Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Effective 3.12.2022   Federal and state public health officials have recently revised their policies on mandating masks-wearing in public places and events. In accordance with

From Council President, Steven Davis Membership Recruiting Update Every youth should have the opportunity to join Scouting. Our traditional efforts to invite friends to join

National Scout Jamboree is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity which is coming up in the summer of 2023.  Every four years, Scouts from across the country and

Dear Mount Baker Council Members, As a valued member of our Scouting community we are reaching out to provide you with an update on the

On August 4th the Council Key 4 – the Council President, Council Commissioner, Council Scout Executive, and incoming Council President – held a Town Hall

As we close down the school year and head straight into summer, I’m always reminded of my many campaign experiences in Scouts. In Cub Scouting,

Life is still busy, even during the pandemic. And a packed and busy schedule often means that certain activities — usually those that don’t directly

It’s important to make sure we offer Scoutng to EVERY family. Often time this means being in the schools or community to recruit new familes

By: Kevin Nichols, Scout Executive I want to thank all of our Scouters for all the good they do for our youth, especially during these

With the release of the Healthy Washington plan from the Governor’s office, we are pleased to share the following guidelines for the re-opening of Fire

Charter Renewal 2020By: Ed Reger, Council Commissioner I look back at articles I wrote in December 2019 and February 2020 and where we are now

Join the Challenge The Mount Baker Council is challenging every Scout and adult (leader or parent) to participate in a Community Service Campaign for the

Denise Lesniak SR VP MembershipIt’s Summer Time! You might not realize it; but this is the perfect time to start recruiting new scouts. There are

A whole new world of “Scouting at Home” has increased our access to what scouting has to offer.  We can now connect with Councils from

On July 2, 2020, the Mount Baker Council leadership made the difficult decision to cancel Scouts BSA Summer Camp at Fire Mountain for 2020.  

Scouting from Home At the time of writing this article, the Washington state shelter-in-place order has been in place for a full month. A MONTH!

By Denise Lesniak  SR VP Membership  Spring Recruiting a New Challenge!  Spring has roared in like a lion, as we patiently wait at home, inside,

Set Your 2020 Vision on   Wood Badge  Now that you have completed your position-specific training for your Scouting role, it’s time to take your knowledge

As we have been hearing, “We are all in this together”, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.  As Scouting Alumni, we are in this together

The Mount Baker Council is offering a special commemorative award to remember this unique time in Scouting and the world.   All youth and adults will

Dear Friends and Family of Scouting, We hope you and your family are healthy. We are writing to you as the Mount Baker Council urgently

The Mount Baker 2020 Camp Cards are here! Let’s use this opportunity to test our online sales skills. These cards hold great value, especially the

From the National Boy Scouts of America. Cub Scouting/Scouts BSA/Venturing/Sea Scouting Rank Advancement and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The following questions regarding advancement have arisen as

April 03, 2020 Update – Council Service Centers and Trading Posts are closed through May 4th. March 26, 2020 Update – Council Service Centers and

March 13, 2020 Announcement Dear Scouting Family,  As always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority.

Did you know about the Mount Baker Council Text to give program?  It is an easy and quick way to make an FOS donation with

Trails End Popcorn is Phasing out the Scholarship program   If your Scout Sold $2500 or more in popcorn in 2019, they have until March 31,2020

Now that you have completed your position-specific training for your Scouting role, it’s time to take your knowledge to the next level. Wood Badge is

The other day I heard about a unit driving around in ATV’s. Pictures were shared on their Facebook page. It looked fun, they were wearing

The Annual Business Meeting of the Mount Baker Council, Boy Scouts of America   Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:30 am Stillaguamish Senior Center 18308 Smokey Point Boulevard

Recognized at the Top 60 in Growth Conference. Congratulations to the Salish Sea District on being recognized at the 2020 Growth Conference for their 2019

We are right in the middle of a great season for Scouting, it’s our Birthday!  It is also the time for transition with many Cub

Spring is in the air.  Blue and Gold events have come and gone.  Webelos have transitioned (or will be soon) to Scouts BSA.  Now what?  

There is an old computer saying, “Garbage in, Garbage out.” (I can’t believe I just said “old” in reference to a computer.) Now you may

Nominations needed for Adult Leader Recognition  Silver Beaver Nominations due March 6th   By Neal Kazmi  Council Advancement and Recognition Chair   Now is the time

Attention All Scouts and Scouters  Face The Challenge – 2021 National Jamboree – Date July 19th – 30th  Get Ready , Get Excited !! The

FROM THE COUNCIL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE  As many of you know we have been working on ground up refurbishing and new construction throughout Fire Mountain Scout

February 2020 Safety Moment SUMMARY  It’s fun to “play” in the snow with your unit during the winter months! Beyond camping, a number of cold-weather

By Denise Lesniak, SR VP Membership  Add to Your Scouts BSA Troop!     It was one year ago, this month that we welcomed troops for girls

Family Friends of Scouting Campaign Each year we invite the families of our current Scouts, as well as some of our alumni, to contribute toward

Vision 2025 – On Membership  By Steven Davis, Council President   As part of our semi-annual off-site retreat, the Council Executive Board met the first weekend

Fire Mountain Scout Camp Camp Leaders Dinner Join us at Fire Mountain Scout Camp for dinner and a presentation about outdoor programs and opportunities available

Day Camp 2020!  Cub Scout County Fair  North Cascades    Berthersun Park (Lynden)  Twilight  June 29-July 3    Fire Mtn (Mount Vernon)  Day  August 10-13 

Fire Mountain Scout Camp Gaches’ Farm House: GOING OUT IN A BLAZE OF GLORY The Gaches’ Farm House built in 1903 has served camp staff,

Octi-Bites  Order of the Arrow | News Worth Knowing   …Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodge visits Scouts BSA Troops and Venture Crews every year to perform unit

Give the gift of Scouting!   The holidays are just around the corner – think Scouting!  What a great gift idea for parents, grandparents and all

Who says anniversaries have to come in 5’s and 10’s? Next summer, Fire Mountain will be hosting Scouts for its 48th year in a row!

It is time again for all Scouts, adult volunteers, and charter organizations to renew their membership with the Boy Scouts of America and pay their

Join the Fire Mountain Scout Camp Staff! Who We Are: For nearly 50 years, Fire Mountain Scout Camp has served the Scouts of Mount Baker

From my chairs in Everett and Bellingham, I can see through the window that the pace of the world is steadily increasing as the holidays

A follow-up to Steven Davis’ thoughts from the October Mountain Echo.   As Steven so well described, “Scouting matters.”   It matters to each of us

Hypothermia    With winter just around the corner, we suggest going over Hypothermia (and First Aid for it) with your Scouts this month.    Hypothermia is an

Denise Lesniak SR VP Membership   “More Scouts equal more fun,” is not a new phrase. You have probably heard that many times before. A den of

Fire Mountain Scout Camp  What Project is up next?  With the completion of the new Staff Shower House and the Fire Eagle’s Nest (Staff and

Summit Bechtel Reserve July 21-30, 2021   Calling All Scouts and Scouters   Do you want to be a part of this once in a

Mount Baker Council is excited to again be a part of #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving fueled by the power of social media

“On no, we missed it!”   Parents across the country may be having this realization right now. Others may have attended a local sign-up night

Q:  Why are the fees increasing now? A:  While costs increase every year, the Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership

October 2019 Dear Scouting Families and Leaders, For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped to build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with