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Capacitor
Over this past weekend (June 4th) myself and another Scouter went to this years Amateur Radio Conference in Seaside, Oregon. It is called SEAPAC. I had only been to this conference one other time and...
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Insight to a National Process
I have always been interested in how things work. Be it mechanical or within an organization or a team. I like seeing what is happening behind the scene. Being asked to be part of a team is great....
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This is My Wave Baby
I was recently asked and I accepted the position of ASM of Logistics for the W1-492-17-2 course within Cascade Pacific Council. Yes, once again there are TWO Courses. This course is also a 7 day...
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Let there be Scouting!
Over the this last weekend was the 2016 Cascade Pacific Council’s University of Scouting. Yes, a lot of people in Scout uniforms coming together to learn more about what they like to do, because their...
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The Council QSO
On Thursday 11/18 eight Scouters and a Scout met in the Skyloo room at Cascade Pacific Council to discuss how to bring Ham Radio into Scouting in the area. There is a BSA National Amateur Radio Group,...
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Hypowrap
Originally posted on The Scoutmaster Minute: I have discussed the Hypowrap in a previous post, but I wanted to share with you a presentation that I recently did for a group of Scouters. As we are now...
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Sunday 11/18 ROTA QSO
The Cascade Pacific Council Council’s at this point unofficial Amateur Radio Group met Sunday 11/20 at 4pm. At our Thursday night meeting we agreed that moving it would be a good idea. We need to get...
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How to score Root Beer at a Scout Unit!
Getting Root Beer at a Scout Unit is pretty easy. Go to a Unit during their Court of Honor and talk to people. Soon, someone will ask if you would like one. It is that easy. Yes it was. Ok …...
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First Eagle Board of 2017
I was again an Eagle Board Chair for a wonderful and deserving Scout on Jan 19th. It is my first Eagle Board of 2017. Each Board of Review is different and memorable. As Board Chair I reserve the...
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A Night of Wood Badge 2017
The 2017 Night of Wood Badge was held on Feb 11th 2017 at the Tigard Christian Church. 123 Scouters and family members attended this now annual event. It is put on by the Wood Badge Association in...
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Fundamentals of Training
I took the Fundamentals of Training in the Calapooia District. It is about 60 miles from my house and I drove through another District to get there. Fundamentals of Training is part one of a three...
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Semper Gumby District Commissioner
Another chapter within my Scouting journey has taken place. I was recently approached and asked if I would consider being the next District Commissioner of Skyloo District within Cascade Pacific...
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The Key to the Position
Within in anything, there is a KEY! Something that helps you unlock the answer or help that you need to do the job or complete the process that is being worked on. With all the positions I have taken...
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Commissioner Conference 2017
This weekend was the 2017 Commissioner Conference for Cascade Pacific Council. We had 33 Commissioners register and about 15+ showed up day of the event. This was great since last year only 10 were...
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Help scout units succeed
A Commissioner is according to the BSA Commissioner website is “Commissioners are district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub Scout...
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District Re-Charter
Ah yes…Re-Charter season never ends. Those poor District Executives hate the administrative paperwork. They thought the Units were all done, but now it is time for the District Committee and...
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Setting the Record Straight: Presidential Visits to the BSA National Jamboree
Originally posted on Scoutmaster Scott's Scouty Stuff: In reading some comments on a Bryan on Scouting blog post, someone lamented that President Obama did not attend that National Jamboree while...
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Wood Badge W1-492-17-2 “The Wave”
September 18th marks 30 days after I first reported to Gilwell for the W1-492-17-2 course at Butte Creek. It was time for the Gilwell staff to come together for pre-course and transform Butte Creek...
View ArticleDude, where is my Recharter Packet?
It is that time of the year for Units within our Council to Recharter. While I have gone through the process while I was a Cubmaster, I physically have never be in charge of it for a Unit. All I …...
View ArticleWhat is a COR?
What is a Charter Organization Rep (COR)and what do they do? Are they older guys that you never see? Do they just sign an application and the Annual Charter Agreement during Re-Charter season? How...
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