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Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca will be on "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" on Tuesday, March 3 (6PM on King 5).
A special series titled, "We the People" looks at the issues facing Hispanic Americans with a segment on Bob discussing the BSA's Hispanic initiative.
Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
 Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7 PM Town Hall Seattle
An evening of celebrating the past and looking forward to the future. The program will include recognition of the Silver Beaver recipients, Quality District Awards, election of council officers and board members, a dessert reception, and much more. Doors open at 6:30 PM, Program begins at 7:00. Cost $15. To register click here.
Awards will be given at this event. We encourage units and families to attend to support the deserving recipients below.
Congratulations Silver Beaver Recipients:
Janet Bredl
Alpine
Steve O'Connell
Alpine
Dan K. Dickey
Aquila
Scott Blondin Meaker
Aquila
Cynthia L. L.
Niver
Aquila
Thomas G. Lambert
Aurora
David Keith
Cooper
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Susan W. Norris
Foothills
Gene Bruce
Green River
Michael J. Martin
Green River
Frederick W. Grimm
Council
Glen Vernile Goodworth
Mount Olympus
David V. Carlson
North Lakes
Mike Heesacker
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James W. Burton
Orca
Rich Whitehill
Sammamish Trails
Nancy Brooks
Sammamish Trails
Mark Verdeck
Sammamish Trails
C. Richard Rock
Sinclair
Cory Alan Carlson
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Invest in Scouting and You Will Change the World!
 Years ago as a young District Executive, I was invited by Hal Walker, who served as the Council Commissioner in the Tendoy Council to evaluate my commitment to Scouting by putting it to the "Triple-T Test". Mr. Walker said, "If you want to know if you really love something or somebody put it to the test. Are you willing to share and invest your TIME, share and invest your TALENTS and share and invest your TREASURE?" Over the past 32 years I have tried very hard to share my time, talents and treasure with the Boy Scouts of America. I believe that we can make no greater INVESTMENT that has the greatest net return than with the YOUTH of today who will become the LEADERS of tomorrow.
I am encouraged by the huge potential we have to impact the lives the young people who participate in a quality Scouting program. History has noted that in times of economic turmoil and recession periods, the Boy Scouts of America does very well. Families are more inclined to do activities together and to support causes that they believe align with their core values. Families increase their support to programs and organizations that they believe make a difference in the quality of life that they desire for their children. So it is with Scouting in the Chief Seattle Council — We find a greater number of youth participating with an increased level of parental involvement and we look forward to an incredibly dynamic year of Scouting in the year 2009.
I have made a few recent observations of this involvement. In the interest of brevity, I will be spanning several issues of the eTotem.
 Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful Blue and Gold banquet with the Scouts, leaders and family members (and even a number of grandparents) from Pack 559 in Bothell, Washington. It was an exciting evening of Cub Scout participation and recognition. It was thrilling to watch as 39 uniformed Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos were honored for their hard work and achievement. Tom and Liz Fuglestad were thanked and recognized for their year of service as the Cubmaster and Committee Chair. The responsibility of leadership was handed over to willing, capable and trained leaders.
The highlight of the night was the recognition of 7 Webelos Scouts who received the Arrow of Light Award. All 7 Scouts crossed over the bridge from Cub Scouting to Boy Scouting and were welcomed to the new Troop by a new Scoutmaster and youthful Scout leaders. The old Webelos neckerchief was removed and new Troop neckerchief took its place around each Scout's neck. I couldn't help but believe that someday these seven boys could be honored with their Eagle Scout badges. Equally important was the thought of seven new Scouts who will live their daily lives by the values found in the Scout Oath, Law, motto and slogan. A new adventure is about to begin! Pack 559 has made an INVESTMENT in the FUTURE LEADERS of tomorrow.
Meet 9/11 Hero at Eagle Banquet
The 48th Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet will be held at Museum of Flight on Thursday, May 28, 2009 between 6:30 and 9:00 PM. These new Eagles will have the opportunity to attend the banquet for FREE – thanks to other Eagles and businesses that will serve as sponsors. Parents and guests will be able to attend a special lower cost reception. Invitations coming soon.
Scott Strauss, an Eagle Scout and 9/11 hero is the keynote speaker at the Eagle Banquet. A member of the Emergency Service Unit of the New York City Police Department, Strauss and others risked their lives to rescue two Port Authority Police officers from the rubbles of the World Trade Center during the September 11, 2001 attacks.
The council is calling out to all past Eagles from the area to join the celebrations and make it a Gathering of Eagles. If you would like to sponsor a new Eagle Scout over dinner or, as a past Eagle would like to attend the Eagle reception, please call Keka Majumdar at 206-902-2329 or email at kmajumdar@seattlebsa.org to make reservations. Reservations are required in advance. Deadline is Friday May 22, 2009.
Scouting Hall of Fame...Who Will You Nominate??
The 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership is a one-time opportunity to recognize extraordinary individuals for the differences they make though their leadership. It is a simple but high-impact program that demonstrates how leadership changes lives.
Nominees must be living Scouts, Scouters, or volunteers who have served in that role for at least one year. There are no age requirements, and adult nominees do not need to be currently registered with the BSA. All adult nominees must have served or be currently serving as a Scouting volunteer. All youth nominees must be registered members of the BSA.
From Feb. 8, 2009 — our 99th anniversary — and continuing through Aug. 31, 2009, people will submit nominations through the 100th Anniversary Web site: www.scouting.org/100years.
A total of 305 honored individuals — one national and one for each council—will be inductedinto the 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. Inductees will be given national recognition to commemorate their leadership and dedication to living out Scouting virtues in service to others.
National BSA has shared a little from a nomination they received for Manford Sales, a Scoutmaster who has been active in Scouting for over 60 years:
“With his understated manner, Manford leads without grand gestures. Beneath his soft-spoken demeanor is a man of faith, a man of principle, and a man of courage who has made a dramatic impact on the lives of thousands of Scouts. He has served a variety of roles within the Scouting organization, and has weathered difficult times in an urban center of Pittsburgh. Day after day, year after year, he has built young lives one at a time, for literally, a lifetime.” — Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca
Don't delay Chief Seattle Council folks, and let the celebration begin!
Camping News
Spring will be here before you know it, so it's time to start making reservations for upcoming camping opportunities before they fill up!
Cub Scout Day Camp
Day Camp registration is now open! Cub Scout Circus is for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and 1st and 2nd year Webelos along with their leaders and/or parents. Please click here here for the brochure and click here here for registration materials.
Winter Camp
There is still space in the last sessions of Webelos Winter Camp, March 20-22, and Boy Scout Winter Camp, March 27-29, but it's going fast! Brochures are available on our website, seattlebsa.org or you can call 206-725-0361 to secure your reservation.
Mom & Me
Registration is now open for the popular Mom & Me weekend sessions at Camp Sheppard! Beat the rush and start planning now for a great experience ideally suited for first-time campers and their moms. For more information and a brochure, go to our website, seattlebsa.org or call 206-725-0361.
Cub Day at Camp Pigott
Take this opportunity to introduce your Cub Scouts to the fun of camping and the great outdoors! Investigate the camp areas, explore nature trails, visit the archery and BB gun range, participate in craft activities and help with a camp conservation project. For a brochure, visit our website, seattlebsa.org.
Eleven Year Old Camp
Held at Camp Brinkley and Camp Parsons this year, Eleven Year Old Camp presents an excellent opportunity for Scouts and their fathers to spend special time together and with other patrols. Scouts can work on advancements, find out how camp operates and gain leadership skills useful in their upcoming years as Boy Scouts. Look for the brochure on our website, seattlebsa.org under Camp Brinkley or Camp Parsons.
Camp Brinkley Resident Camp
Shiver me timbers! It's Camp Pirates' Cove Cub Scout Resident Camp for Wolf, Bear and Webelos! Gather all your swashbucklers for three nights and four days of seafaring fun at Camp Brinkley. All six sessions are currently open, but they will fill fast. See the brochure on our website, seattlebsa.org or make reservations over the phone at 206-725-0361.
Boy Scout Summer Camp - Camp Pigott
There is still space available at our newest Boy Scout camp, Camp Pigott! Take advantage of the great facilities and program such as the COPE course, climbing wall, upgraded shooting range, and new Adirondacks and shower building. For more information and to register for a great camping experience, visit our website, seattlebsa.org or call the Camping Department at 206-725-0361.
Boy Scout Summer Camp - High Adventure
You can still participate in the exciting challenges of both Parsons and Sheppard High Adventure programs. Call 206-725-0361 to find out what adventures and dates are currently available.
Medical Form Update
As many of you may already be aware, the national Scout office has instituted a new annual health and medical form, which will be mandatory beginning January 1, 2010. Until that time, you may use the current Class 1, 2 and 3 forms for your camping activities, which is available on our website, seattlebsa.org, under Camping Forms. For more information about the new form, click here.
Camp Staff Opportunities
If you'd like to experience the energy and excitement of camp working as camp staff, we'd like to hear from you! For further information, visit our website, www.seattlebsa.org and select Camp Staff Opportunities under the Council Camping tab.
Coach Sarkisian Wins Over Crowd at Downtown FOS Breakfast
 The new University of Washington Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian let the over 550 people at the Downtown Friends of Scouting Breakfast get to know him a little better. Coach Sarkisian was the keynote speaker at this annual fundraising event and took the opportunity to share his background and the foundation of his coaching philosophy. Coach was quick to point out that when he was a player at Brigham Young University he spoke of how the team didn’t have the biggest and best players in the country but they were men of character. 30 of his teammates were Eagle Scouts.
The breakfast got off to a slippery start when a surprise snow storm hit the Seattle community last Thursday causing over 100 of the expected guest to not be able to get to the event. Still those in attendance and the many corporate sponsors pledged over $200,000 in financial support to the Chief Seattle Council.
Peter Joers III, President of Bank of America – Washington was the chairman and had a great team of community leaders including Fred Grimm, Tom Pigott, Bob Ratliffe, Willie Aikens and Todd Zarfos who all pitched in to make the breakfast a success.
Scouts from Pack 15, Troop 15 and Troop 166 provide the ceremonies with Colin Chandler sounding Colors on his bugle. Life Scout Joshua Johnson and his mother Amy spoke about how Scouting has impacted their family.
Council Chairman Fred Grimm updated the crowd on the strong status of the Chief Seattle Council and its growing membership.
Those who were unable to attend and would still like to donate can do so by contacting the council’s Development Department at 206-725-5200.
You're Invited!
The Seattle Seahawks Eastside Friends of Scouting Breakfast will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. Chaired by Phil Bussey, Sr. Vice President, Puget Sound Energy, the east breakfast will raise funds to support the over 37,000 youth served in the Chief Seattle Council.
The Keynote Speaker will be explorer, national luge champion and best-selling author Helen Thayer. Named by National Geographic as "One of the Great Explorers of the 20th Century", Helen was the first woman to solo to the magnetic North Pole. She has also walked across the Sahara and Gobi Dessert, kayaked the Amazon, studied wolves in the Arctic and researched pandas in Tibet.
Emceed by Andy Wappler, the program will also feature sport caster Tony Ventrella and Seattle Seahawks tight-end John Carlson. The breakfast begins at 7:00a.m. and concludes at 8:30a.m.
There is no cost to attend, but all participants must register in advance and will be asked to make a tax deductible financial contribution to Scouting. Seating is limited and reservations must be made by Friday, March 20th. If you or your company would like to help underwrite this important event, sponsorships are available starting at $2,500.
For more information on attending and sponsorships, please contact the Boy Scouts of America at 206-902-2326.
A Message From Council Commissioner Kevin Baker
 Commissioner Convention: We have a location! Plans are well underway to make this a great training event for commissioners in every area of Commissioner Service. The date has been on the calendar for months - now we have all the information and tools in place for your registration. There is a direct link to the registration page on the front page of the council web site. I look forward to seeing great representation from all of our districts at our convention. Thanks for all you do for Scouting and the Commissioner Service.
Scouts Take Trip to the Capitol
Atty. General Rob McKenna with Report to the State Eagles.
Lt. Governor Brad Owen with the Seattle contingent. Nick Renyolds, Grant Oney, Logan Carter, Trevor Harron, Ryan McVicar, and Luke Wylie. (photo missing Nathan Compton)
Lt. Governor Brad Owen with Nathan Compton (L) from Chief Seattle Council and Chandler Luke (R) from Olympia.
Aquila District Marble Tourney
(R-L): Marble Tournament winners - 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos
On Saturday, February 7th, 108 Cub Scouts and their moms, dads, and little sisters gathered at the LDS Stake Center in Burien for the Annual Aquila District Marble Tournament. It was the biggest turnout in recent memory.
Big thanks to volunteer leaders David Wickler, Steve Howell, Mike Grueter, and Don Stoll for organizing and running such a fun event for all of our Cub Scouts. Trophies were awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place shooters in each rank. And all Cubs left with a Marble segment, a certificate, a bag of marbles, and great memories!
WashJam 2009
Save the dates: Aug 20-23, '09 for the Scouting Event of the Year.
 Co-sponsored by the Chief Seattle Council and Pacific Harbors Council, WashJam will attract youth and leaders from all over the Puget Sound region and features entertaining activities and unforgettable shows for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Venturers.
Scouts and Leaders will set up camp on the grounds of Fort Lewis and cooking will be done by patrols in traditional jamboree style. Nearly 4,000 attended the first event of this kind in 2004 and we anticipate even more participants this time around. The WashJam 2009 theme, "Celebrate the Adventure," coincides with the theme of the BSA centennial, and this event will kick off more than a year of special events celebrating this historical milestone.
Advance registration is now available.
By registering early, you get:
- Campsite selection options
- Preferred seating at shows
- Special edition WashJam participant patch
- And more!
For more information, registration links, and the WashJam mailing list, go to www.washjam.org.
2009 Wood Badge Training
Scout Training for Real Life
Spring Course: April 16-18 and May 7-9 (Thursday-Saturday)
Course Director: John Hansen, 425.836.4828 or john_j_hansen@msn.com
Fall Course: September 11-13 and 25-27 (Friday-Sunday)
Course Director: Bruce Anderson, 206.842.8416 or brucea@cutler-anderson.com
Wood Badge is a leadership course designed for all adult Scouters who have finished their basic level of training. Participants take part in presentations, discussion, and activities that explore a wide range of leadership philosophies and tools, as well as personal and team development. Participants learn to apply appropriate leadership strategies to enable them to reach their highest level of performance.
For further information contact the course director or visit the council web site here.
Scout Shop Corner
As we head into the next couple of months, more and more Webelos will be transitioning into the Boy Scouts. Make sure that they are properly attired and ready for that extra level of excitement that comes with Boy Scouting. The first thing your Boy Scout will need is the new Centennial Uniform. The shirts come in both cotton poplin and nylon materials. The zip-off pants are available in cotton canvas and nylon varieties. Never before has the Boy Scout uniform been as comfortable and fresh-looking as today!
Your new Boy Scout will also need to be prepared to camp. The Scout Shop offers an internal frame backpack made with transitioning Webelos in mind! With a $52.99 price tag, you won't be able to find a better deal anywhere else. The Scout Shop also has a good selection of sleeping bags. "The Pack" sleeping bag is rated to 30 degrees and is available for only $19.99. We also have a higher quality 30 degree sleeping back that is perfect for all ages. It comes with a stuff sack and costs only $41.99.
Nowadays, we see more and more units getting custom items made for their Scouts to wear. Jackets, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and caps are just a few ways for your Scouts to be in uniform at informal events. These are just a few of the items that you order with just about anything you want embroidered or screen-printed on it. Call the Puget Sound Scout Shop at 206-721-5945 or the Bremerton Scout Shop at 360-373-2569 with your design ideas and we can get you a quote in a couple of days.
NOW HIRING!
The Puget Scout Scout Shop is now hiring for a part-time clerk position. Starting pay is $8.75 an hour and Saturdays are mandatory. If interested, please contact Chris McNeal at 206-721-5945 or pick up an application at the Puget Sound Scout Shop.
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Council Leadership
Council Commissioner: Kevin Baker
Council Exec./CEO: C. Bradford Allen
District News
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Sammamish Trails - Kirkland, Redmond.
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Sinclair - Belfair, Bremerton, Port Orchard and surrounding communities.
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Thunderbird - Beacon Hill, Capitol Hill, Central & South Seattle.
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Scout Memorial Fund
Scout Memorial Fund gifts recognize special occasions or memories of extraordinary people.
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Learning for Life
Exploring is part of the Chief Seattle Council's Learning for Life career education program for young men and women ages 14-20. Exploring, a worksite based program, serves 60 chartered partners such as police departments, fire departments and community businesses. For more information about Learning for Life and career Exploring opportunities, click here.
News & Information
Find out more about community service projects, read the popular editorial "The Right Stuff" by Kent Brooten or gain insight about Scouting from Council Commissioner, Kevin Baker. Click here to view news.
Vehicle Donations
Donate your vehicle to the Boy Scouts of A, merica to support more than 48,000 youth in the Scouting program and get an IRS tax deduction! If you have a car, van, motorcycle, boat, truck, or RV that you would like to donate, call the council service center at 206-902-2345 or fill out an online form by clicking here.
GOOD TURN CORNER
For almost 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has taught the principles of the Scout Oath and Law through community service and "helping other people at all times." Good Turn for America (GTFA) is the name under which all that Scouting service happens across the nation and provides a structure in which unit service is recognized and recorded.
Service projects may include, but are not limited to: planting trees, sending care packages to military units overseas, collecting food in Scouting for Food, picking up garbage around your community, etc.
If your Scouting group has participated in a service project and would like to report back to us the details of your service project please click here and fill out this short form.
For more Good Turn for America information or community service ideas for your Scouting unit, visit http://www.goodturnforamerica.org
Your Volunteer Time is Money
Numerous local companies recognize volunteer time through the donation of cash grants to non-profits in which their employees volunteer. This means that for each hour of your volunteer time, your employer may donate money to the Boy Scouts of America. Listed below are companies who participate in this type of program, with a link about their program:
Adobe - Volunteer Request Program
AT&T Wireless - AT&T Cares
Bank of America - Volunteer Grants Program
Citigroup - Volunteer Incentive Program
Home Street Bank - Community Partner Volunteer Grant
Medtronic, Inc. - Volunteer Match Program
Microsoft - Employee Engagement Program
Motorola - Volunteer Grants Program
Nike - Employee Involvement
Qwest - Employee Matching Time
Safeco - Matching Time Program
St. Paul Travelers - St. Paul's Travelers Foundation
State Farm Insurance - Good Neighbor Grant Program
If you do not see your employer listed and they participate in this type of program, please notify us at council@seattlebsa.org or 206-725-5200. Check with your human resources department for more information about your employer's program.
Help more than 47,000 young men and women who participate in Scouting programs. FORWARD THIS MESSAGE to all Scouting volunteers and families in your district, pack or troop!
Friends of Scouting Update
Thank you to the many donors who have already contributed to the 2009 FOS campaign. Congratulations to Sinclair, Orca and Foothills Districts, who are all at 50% or more of goal!
If your pack, troop, team or crew has not finished its campaign, here are a few steps that will help you be recession proof:
- Promote your scheduled presentation well to achieve maximum attendance
- Collect donation cards that night rather than a 6 week campaign
- Contact alums of your unit. Several troops raise thousands from past Scouts and leaders
- Set a personal goal of a card returned from every family
Achieve your goal by March 31st, 2009, and your unit will receive free advancement badges through 12/31/09 or a Pinewood Derby Car for each member of your pack!
Summer Camp Catholic Week Reminder
If you have not yet signed up for Catholic Boy Scout Week at Camp Pigott, you can do so now by clicking here. Camp dates are July 19-25. Don't miss it! Scouts may register as troops or as individuals. Lone Scouts will be assigned to a provisional troop for the week of Camp. Everyone is welcome. If you have further questions, contact Deacon Roy Harrington, the Archdiocesan Scout Chaplain at (206) 817-8815 or rharrington@ollseattle.org
Troop 835's mobile kitchen needs your help
 Donations can be sent to: Scout Troop 835, PO Box 77, Pacific, WA 98047 or call Scoutmaster Jim Brass at 206-227-5977 to arrange a time to drop off food.
Thank you so much for your help.
Scouting for Food
March is the Chief Seattle Council Scouting for Food month.
Door hangers were available for pick up at your February roundtable. Units and districts are asked to please report the number of boys and adults participating, as well as their hours and the amount of food collected.
March 14th has been selected as our council target date to distribute door hangers, with pick-up and delivery on the 21st. Pick dates that work best for your unit and let us know about your plans.
If you have , any questions, please contact Brian Lenhart at 206.902.2327 or blenhart@seattlebsa.org.
National Youth Leadership Training
The National Youth Leadership Training conference is an exciting combination of classroom and outdoor activities providing a challenging and rewarding learning experience. Each participant will learn and put into practice leadership skills that will help him in his Scouting activities as well as in every day life. He will also find himself using these skills as an adult.
Candidates must attend the entire course. All participants must be at least 13 years old by the date of the course, and be at least First Class. The The cost for this event is $200. A $75 per Scout deposit is due with your reservation. There is a $15 discount for those who also attend 2008 summer camp at Parsons or Pigott. To register or for further information please use the following contact the council Camping Department at 206.725.5200 or click here.
Kick off the 100th Year of Scouting by Attending the National Jamboree!
July 19 through August 3, 2010
Join the Chief Seattle Council and 35,000 Scouts and Scouters in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America at the 2010 National Jamboree. This jamboree will most likely be the highlight of a Scouting career for those Scouts and adults who attend. For more information go to www.seattlebsa.org or contact Brian Lenhart at blenhart@seattlebsa.org.
Order of the Arrow News:
T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge is proud to present its new Where to Go Camping guide. T'Kope Kwiskwis has produced a camping guide for Chief Seattle since 1959. For its 50th anniversary, the guide now enters the 21st century. You can search for hikes or campsites; follow links to our council camps or other resources; and rate and comment on your trips. Visit www.tkopekwiskwis.org/gocamping to experience it all.
In the summer of 2011, Order of the Arrow members from around the nation will join T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge, Camp Sheppard and the National Park Service for ArrowCorps502. Participants will spend one week performing various service projects around Mt. Rainier National Park. Keep checking www.tkopekwiskwis.org/arrowcorps502 for more information.
Interested in current Order of the Arrow activities? Check out www.tkopekwiskwis.org
for the latest Marmot's Whistle and more.
Congratulations Del Loder!
Del Loder has been selected as only the fourth recipient of the Legacy of Servant Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award, and will be specially recognized at NOAC 2009. The Legacy of Servant Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award was created by the National Order of the Arrow Committee in 2002 to recognize the Order's second and third generation "Founders" - Scouters who have built an enduring legacy to Scouting and the Order of the Arrow through a lifetime of cheerful service to others.
The award is intended to recognize only those extraordinary Arrowmen who have deeply influenced and significantly contributed to the vision, direction, and growth of the Order of the Arrow, faithfully demonstrated a lifetime of servant leadership, and, through their daily example, illuminated and reinforced the significance of the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Congratulations Del!
Your Retirement Can Be a Gift to Scouting
Like most individuals, you have probably given some thought to what you will do for retirement income. A lot of thought. And again, like most individuals, you probably didn't know how you could make a large gift to Scouting and get extra retirement income at the same time. But you can!
A BSA retirement trust is just a form of the popular charitable unitrust. It can be created easily with cash, stocks, bonds, or land that you already own. You place the property into the trust and receive income and tax deductions usually based on the full fair market value of the property. If your gift was appreciated property, you also avoid capital gains tax. You decide who receives the income, the amount of income, when you want to start receiving the income, and how long the trust will last. When the trust ends, the Chief Seattle Council receives the trust property.
Of course, these trusts aren't limited to retirement income. They can be created at any time, for any reason. Contact the Scout office for more information about the BSA retirement trust, and about how you, your family, and the council will all benefit. You'll see that these income trusts are a real gift to retirement planning.
Changes to United Way Giving to Boy Scouts of America
King County United Way has changed its giving policies in regards to the Boy Scouts of America. Our funding was reduced by 53% for the current fiscal year and will be reduced another 48% in the following fiscal year. This amounts to a total reduction of $249,647, or 76% over the next two years.
You can still support the Chief Seattle Council through your workplace giving. Many employers give their employees the opportunity to give to the charity of their choice. In addition to the United Way, other workplace campaigns include the Combined Federal Campaign, Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company, and the Microsoft Giving Campaign. If you do make a gift to one of these campaigns, please consider supporting the Chief Seattle Council with a designated gift. Your continued support is appreciated!
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Lend an Arm, Save a Life
For more information about hosting a blood drive as an Eagle Scout service project, please click here.
Wilderness First Aid
The Chief Seattle Council is pleased to offer a Wilderness Oriented First Aid course for adult leaders this spring at Camp Brinkley. The 16-hr course will take place over the weekend of March 14th-15th, and will satisfy the new requirement for adult crew advisors going to Philmont this year. The course will be taught by members of the Snohomish County Red Cross. Cost is $200.00 per person, and will include 4 meals (lunch on the 14th through lunch on the 15th). Overnight accommodations will be luxurious adirondacks or your own deluxe tents.
We have capacity for 25-30 participants, and have allowed the 2009 Philmont crew leaders to have first opportunity to sign up. There are still 10-12 spaces available, and we invite those interested to register. Please click here for a registration form. If you have questions please contact Tom Miller at tomas410@comcast.net. Hope to see you there!
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Seattle, Washington 98114
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