Sinclair Sailings - Boy Scout Camping

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Sinclair Sailings
JUNE 2011
1st Aid In The Know
10 Great Washington Waterfall Hikes
2013 Jamboree
th
4 of July
Adult Awards
Armed forces Day Parade
Bicycle 50th Miler
Bug repellant, Make your own
Calendar
Camping, Hiking Hint
Cubmaster/Scoutmaster Minute
Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
Don’t mess with the Cook
Eagles
Editors Note
Evergreen Aviation Museum
Fly Navy book about Eagles
Horsemanship MB clinic
Memorial Day flags
NYLT
Olympic Natl. Park Volunteers
Order of Arrow
Pack 4519
Phone nos. e-mails web sites
Popcorn Prize for 2011
Rainiers vs. Colorado Springs
Recruiting hints
Salmon Friends
Scouting from Around the Nation and World
Social Media Guidelines, BSA
Sinclair Key Award
Sparkplug Award
Tiger crafts
Troop 1526
Ventures
st
Wilderness 1 Aid Training
Woodbadge
5
11
4
2
1 & 25-27
7
9
10
11
3
6
4 & 15-17
7
1
14
9
10
9
21- 24
8
27
8
3
12
3&?
8
3
18
14
19-21
11
2
6
1
8
4
15
Submitted by Bruce Quaintance
We had a wonderful Eagle court for Raymond Pratt.He was
number 9 in about one year. That's a record for our Troop.
They were, Steven Bodle, Cris Bricker, Dillion Krammer, Chris
Dutt, John Ringos, Brandon Brown, Robert Meier, Raymond
Pratt and one young man that went to another Troop whose
name escapes me. I credit this achievement to Our Scout
Master Danne Brown for bringing those young men to our
Troop and staying with them until the end. Our community now
has 9 future leaders that are proven and accomplished. Troop
1523 will soon have a new Scout Master (Dan Jolliffe), and
hopefully will continue in Danne Browns' footsteps. He has a
son in the Troop and one is a wolf in Pack 4499.
SCOUT EAGLES…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GMFdAzAFfs
SINCLAIR ADULTS AWARDS LIST
The list is located someplace in the Sinclair Sailings so be sure
to see if you or someone you know is listed there. Get your
tickets NOW so you have a seat. Walk, ride, drive, swim or fly,
we don’t care how you get there but BE THERE! Great deal on
tickets $10 each or 2 for $15.
Fireworks have been around a long time. In the seventh
century, fireworks in China were employed for a couple of
reason: the sound was thought to scare evil spirits, and they
were used to accompany prayers for success.
Submitted by Jim Pavlicek
“When you celebrate the 4th of July, it's worth pausing for a
moment to ask: Have you ever wondered what happened to
the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and
tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked
and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary
Army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought
and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and
their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four
were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were
farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well
educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence
knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were
captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy.
He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in
rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was
forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the
Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His
possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his
reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery,
Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and
Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George
Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and
Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and
properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died
within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was
dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his
gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year, he lived in
forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and
his children vanished. A few weeks later, he died from
exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered
similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the
American Revolution.
These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They
were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had
security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall and
straight, unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this
declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine
providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our
fortunes, and our sacred honor." They gave you and me a free
and independent America. Some of us take these liberties so
much for granted. We shouldn't. If you and I don't care about
them and take care of them, they could vanish. So, take a few
minutes while enjoying your 4th of July Holiday and silently
thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they
paid. Remember: Freedom is never free!”
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from
extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the blood
stream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for
them to do the same."
Ronald Reagan
The District found out no one ever kept a list of who received
the Sparkplug award. If you were one of the lucky recipients,
please let one of the Key Three know so we may start to keep
tract of the people. Also if you received District Award of
Merit, or a Unit Scouter award, please let them know. We
only have a list of Dist. Award of Merit people from Sinclair
District but not from Chief Kitsap District. If you received it in
another District, would you please let one of the Key Three
know? Our Dist. Commissioner, Deron, is starting to compile
a list of who received what.
“You can’t deny laughter; when it comes, it plops down in
your favorite chair and stays as long as it wants.”
~ Stephen King
On March 9th Pack 4519 from Sunnyslope held a park
cleanup service project at Jackson Park in Port Orchard. We
collected over 7 bags of trash and debris then we had a nice
game of Flag Football. Fun was had by all! Great job Pack
4519.
Do we have your attention now? Are you recruiting? Need
help? Attend a Roundtable meeting (2nd Thursday each month
@ 7PM, First Christian Church in Port Orchard – behind Grey
Chevrolet) and visit with people there who have been
successful in getting new members, talk with your Unit
Commissioner or DE Sean. Share the Sinclair Sailings with
people you know who have youth not in the Scouting program
so they can see what Sinclair District is all about. Remember
photos here are a great way to show what you are doing. Send
in an article to go with the photos if you have the time. But as
the saying goes, a picture is worth 1000 words. The bottom line
is:
CAMPING, HIKING HINT
G.O.A.L.S. = Get Outside And Learn Something
Bruce Quaintance has accepted my offer of helping me out
with starting something new here. He ask that we be patient
with him until he learns more on how to use computers and
sending attachments in e-mails. Thanks so much Mr. Q!
Have you seen the new Popcorn prize for 2011? NO? Well check out
the Sinclair Sailings and see if you can find it. There is a nice picture
of our DE Sean with it located someplace here.
Put up posters in places youth and parents pass by, make a
display for a window downtown or other location where
people walk, have business cards ready to hand out, put fliers
out where you meet or where your charter is held, wear your
uniform as much as you can – it really does help recruit. OK you
don’t want to wear your uniform to get groceries, run to the
bank etc. but do you have a Scout T or sweat shirt you could
wear? How about putting a few business cards in your child’s
lunch for handing out? To keep them nice, put them in a snack
type zip bag. Argument: My child does not take a lunch. OK
how about putting some in a backpack? If your son wears his
uniform to school put a few in the shirt pocket, just remember
to take them out when you get ready to wash it.
What are some ways you recruit throughout the year? Please
share with us here.
When going on a hike for a day or longer, what is the ONE thing
you don’t leave home without? Send your answers to:
[email protected]
The District Pinewood Derby race was held in April but I did
not have all the names or photos of the winners so here once
again is a list with the names and photos.
Awards and certificates were not available the day of the race
and were handed out at the May Roundtable to the Packs.
The awards were then handed out at Pack meetings.
Congratulations to all boys who took part in the Pack and
District races as you were all winners.
The pictures start on page 15.
Thanks to all the adult volunteers for this event.
A BIG THANK YOU to Richard and Debbi Leaptrot who at their
expense provided all of the awards and trophies for this.
SINCLAIR DISTRICT
CUB SCOUT
ANNUAL RUN OFF
AND
THE WINNERS ARE:
Drum roll if you please.
Tigers:
1st Place
T J Thombs
4444
2nd Place
Marcus Gordon
4504
3rd Place
Daniel Martin
4526
Wolves:
1st Place
Henrik Pagel
4526
2nd Place
Blaise Boyle
4501
3rd Place
Brignton Carpenter
4519
Bears:
1st Place
Beckten Harkleroad
4499
2nd Place
Tyler Jilek
4508
3rd Place
Erik Schroeder
4504
Webelos I:1st Place
Ben Buhrman
4519
2nd Place
Tyler Welch
4499
3rd Place
Bryon Richardson
4526
Webelos II: 1st Place
Michael Ellison
4521
2nd Place
Alex Durnal
4504
GRAND CHAMPIONS
First Place:
Henrik Pagel
4526
Second Place:
Ben Buhrman
4519
Third Place: Sorry my number does not match the
name on this one.
The
2013 National Jamboree will be held Monday, July 15th to
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in
West Virginia, a brand new Jamboree site built by the Boy
Scouts of America.
Chief Seattle Council is planning to send 5 Boy Scout Troops.
Boy Scout participants will enjoy a six-day pre-Jamboree tour
with an itinerary that includes Philadelphia, Gettysburg, and
the Washington, DC area.
Venturing Advisors are also needed! For the first time ever,
the 2013 National Scout Jamboree will have co-ed Venture
Crews in attendance. Chief Seattle Council has been allotted a
total of 18 slots for Venturers, requiring a minimum of 2 adult
Venturing leaders. Venturing units will meet up with other
Venturers at Jamboree for an amazing 9 days.
Adult leaders will be required to recruit, recruit, and follow
up with more recruiting, until the contingent is full. During the
months prior to the Jamboree, participants prepare by
developing themselves into cohesive teams, following the
leadership principles and ideals of Scouting.
Candidates for adult leadership positions for the 2013
Jamboree must submit a completed application and return it
to [email protected] by June 15th. This experience is
Scouting at its best, and is challenging, fun, exciting, and a
memory that will never be forgotten by those who attend!
Spots will fill up fast, so get your
name on the list ASAP! follow this link to get the application:
http://www.seattlebsa.org/emails/2013CSCJamboreeLeadershipAp
p.pdf. Hurry, because applications for youth and adults have to be in
by June 15th.
http://www.seattlebsa.org/emails/2013CSCJamboreeLeadershipA
pp.pdf
www.seattlebsa.org
Hot off the presses, Wilderness First Aid Training will be June
17th-18th at the Scout Hut in Forest Ridge Park, here in
Bremerton. Sign up will be through the council website and
there is space for 15 to 30 people. Call or email DE Sean if you
would like more information about this great training
opportunity.
Are you ready to play in January 2012? Now is a great time to get
down on your knees and start practicing to take that winners circle
in January.
by Steve Duda — last modified Jul 28, 2010
(Submitted by Ed Mitchell 1508)
Do you hike with a first aid kit? And if you carry one, have you taken
inventory of it lately?
A first aid kit is one of the Ten Essentials
you should always take on a hike, and it’s especially important on an
overnight backpacking trip. Some of the stuff inside you’ll use fairly
regularly and should replace often (moleskin for blisters, bandages,
or aspirin), while others are rarely used but are critical in an
emergency. Each person’s kit should vary depending on the medical
conditions of the hikers in the party, the length and duration of the
trip, and the area you’ll be hiking into.
You can purchase prepackaged kits, like those from Adventure
Medical Kits, You’ll want to supplement these kits with additional
equipment, any prescription medications you’re taking and
medications for conditions specific to the hikers in your group
(epinephrine pen for those allergic to bee stings, for example).
Organize and waterproof your kit with small re-sealable bags and
plastic bottles. Label medications. You can also include other
commonly used items in your first aid kit: lip balm, sunscreen, insect
repellent, multi-use tool, and a small roll of duct tape (which is
extremely handy for any and all repairs).
This checklist is by no means comprehensive, but a basic overnight
first aid kit should include the following items:
Bandages: Assorted sizes for small cuts, blisters, etc.
4-inch closure strips or butterfly closures: For closing large wounds.
4-inch strips are more effective than butterfly.
4 inch by 4 inch sterile dressing pads (5 to 10): To apply pressure to
a wound and stop bleeding
Non-adherent sterile dressing (2 inch by 2 inch): Use these or
Second Skin to cover blisters burns or lacerations.
Gauze roll: Holds dressing in place.
Small roll of 1-inch adhesive tape: Holds dressings in place.
Multi-use tool or knife: Should include knife, scissors. A scalpel and
blade are also useful for first aid.
Forceps or tweezers: For removing splinters, ticks, and removing
debris from wounds.
Scissors: Trauma scissors, which have a blunt end to protect the
patient, can be used for cutting away clothing from injury, cutting
medical tape, etc.
Thermometer: Digital is generally more accurate, but batteries do
wear out.
Malleable splint: Lightweight foam-covered aluminum, such as a
SAM splint.
Irrigation syringe (35 cc): Used to flush and clean wounds.
Suction syringe (65 cc): Used to clear mouth of fluids when giving
CPR.
Safety pins: Can help remove splinters, fasten arm sling, or make a
whole in a plastic bag for improvised wound irrigation.
Cotton-tip swabs: For removing foreign objects from eye, or
applying antibiotic ointment.
Re-sealable plastic bags: Many uses, including icing a swollen joint
or creating wound irrigation device.
ACE, Coban, or other rubberized bandage: Can be used as outer
wrap on splints, wound dressings or support for joint injuries. Be
careful not to wrap too tightly.
Antiseptic towlettes: For cleaning small wounds.
Cleansing pads with lidocaine: For cleaning. Includes a topical
anesthetic for abrasions, stings, etc.
Topical antibiotic ointment: For application to wounds. Simple
Vaseline can also be used in dressing a wound.
Moleskin: Prevents blisters. Cut and apply a section to your foot as
soon as you discover a “hot spot.” Duct tape also works for this
purpose.
Povidone Iodine USP 10 percent, 1 oz.: For preventing infection.
Bottled PVD iodine 10 percent solution should be diluted to a ratio
of 1 percent or less for flushing wounds.
Aloe Vera gel: Found in packets or small bottles for relief of minor
burns.
Pain relievers, including aspirin and Ibuprofen: Provides relief for
minor aches and pains, reduces fever, helps reduce inflammation of
sprains and other injuries.
Antihistamines: For relief of pollen allergies, or to reduce reaction to
bites and stings.
Imodium 2 mg capsules or tablets: For relief of diarrhea from
intestinal infections.
Pepto Bismol or antacid tablets: For relief from general diarrhea,
abdominal upset.
After Bite or hydrocortisone cream USP 1 percent: Relieves skin
irritation from bites, poison oak, stings, or allergic reactions.
Latex or nitrile gloves: Protects against blood-borne diseases and
infection.
CPR micro-shield mask: A compact flexible barrier with a one-way
valve for rescue breathing, which protects user from blood, vomit or
saliva.
Oral rehydration salts: Packet of electrolyte salts and glucose for
treatment of dehydration, heat exhaustion, or loss of fluids from
vomiting or diarrhea.
Space bag/blanket: Lightweight emergency shelter, for treating
hypothermia victims.
Paper and pencil: For recording medical data such as body temperature,
pulse, time and date of symptoms, injuries, medicines administered, etc.
Most repackaged kits include accident report forms.
Wilderness First Aid booklet: Many prepackaged first aid kits contain one.
An excellent pocket guide is the Wilderness Medical Handbook by Paul
Nicolazzo, available for $20 from Wilderness Medical Training Center,
www.wildmedcenter.com or (509) 996-2502.
Some of the items above not commonly found in standard first aid kits
(including forceps, CPR masks, trauma scissors, and suction syringes) can be
purchased online from Wilderness Medicine Training Center.
All hikers should take a Wilderness First Aid course. Wilderness Medicine
Training Center and the National Outdoor Leadership School both offer twoand three-day Wilderness First Aid courses. The Mountaineers and the
Washington Alpine Club offer more advanced Mountaineering First Aid
courses.
This article was written by Andrew Engelson. It first appeared in
Washington Trails magazine.
http://www.wta.org/hiking-info/basics/like-your-life-depends-on-itbuilding-your-first-aid-kit
http://www.wta.org/
Submitted by Terri Herstad
SPARKLE SPRINKLE
What you need:
Liquid white glue
Different colors of liquid tempera paint
Glitter
spoons
Construction paper
What you do:
Mix equal parts of glue and paint together for each
color
Dribble each color on paper with a spoon
Sprinkle glitter over wet glue mixture
Shake paper gently back and forth to stick loose
glitter
Let dry
Shake off excess glitter
Cubmaster / Scoutmaster Minute
Submitted by Mikki Wright
The Pickle Jar
The pickle jar as far back as I can remember sat on the floor
beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom.
When he got ready for bed, Dad would empty his pockets and
toss his coins into the jar.
As a small boy, I was always fascinated at the sounds the coins
made as they were dropped into the jar.
They landed with a merry jingle when the jar was almost empty.
Then the tones gradually muted to a dull thud as the jar was
filled.
I used to squat on the floor in front of the jar to admire the
copper and silver circles that glinted like a pirate's treasure when
the sun poured through the bedroom window. When the jar was
filled, Dad would sit at the kitchen table and roll the coins before
taking them to the bank....
Taking the coins to the bank was always a big production.
Stacked neatly in a small cardboard box, the coins were placed
between Dad and me on the seat of his old truck.
Each and every time, as we drove to the bank, Dad would look at
me hopefully. "Those coins are going to keep you out of the
textile mill, son. You're going to do better than me. This old mill
town's not going to hold you back."
Also, each and every time, as he slid the box of rolled coins
across the counter at the bank toward the cashier, he would grin
proudly.. "These are for my son's college fund. He'll never work
at the mill all his life like me."
We would always celebrate each deposit by stopping for an ice
cream cone. I always got chocolate. Dad always got vanilla. When
the clerk at the ice cream parlor handed Dad his change, he
would show me the few coins nestled in his palm. "When we get
home, we'll start filling the jar again." He always let me drop the
first coins into the empty jar... As they rattled around with a brief,
happy jingle, we grinned at each other.
"You'll get to college on pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters,"
he said. "But you'll get there; I'll see to that."
No matter how rough things got at home, Dad continued to
doggedly drop his coins into the jar. Even the summer when Dad
got laid off from the mill, and Mama had to serve dried beans
several times a week, not a single dime was taken from the jar.
To the contrary, as Dad looked across the table at me, pouring
catsup over my beans to make them more palatable, he became
more determined than ever to make a way out for me. "When you
finish college, Son," he told me, his eyes glistening, "you'll never
have to eat beans again - unless you want to."
The years passed, and I finished college and took a job in
another town. Once, while visiting my parents, I used the phone
in their bedroom, and noticed that the pickle jar was gone. It had
served its purpose and had been removed.
A lump rose in my throat as I stared at the spot beside the
dresser where the jar had always stood. My dad was a man of few
words: he never lectured me on the values of determination,
perseverance, and faith. The pickle jar had taught me all these
virtues far more eloquently than the most flowery of words could
have done. When I married, I told my wife Susan about the
significant part the lowly pickle jar had played in my life as a boy.
In my mind, it defined, more than anything else, how much my
dad had loved me.
The first Christmas after our daughter Jessica was born, we
spent the holiday with my parents. After dinner, Mom and Dad
sat next to each other on the sofa, taking turns cuddling their first
grandchild Jessica began to whimper softly, and Susan took her
from Dad's arms. "She probably needs to be changed," she said,
carrying the baby into my parents' bedroom to diaper her. When
Susan came back into the living room, there was a strange mist in
her eyes. She handed Jessica back to Dad before taking my hand
and leading me into the room. "Look," she said softly, her eyes
directing me to a spot on the floor beside the dresser. To my
amazement, there, as if it had never been removed, stood the old
pickle jar, the bottom already covered with coins. I walked over
to the pickle jar, dug down into my pocket, and pulled out a fistful
of coins. With a gamut of emotions choking me, I dropped the
coins into the jar. I looked up and saw that Dad, carrying Jessica,
had slipped quietly into the room. Our eyes locked, and I knew he
was feeling the same emotions I felt. Neither one of us could
speak.
This truly touched my heart. Sometimes we are so busy adding
up our troubles that we forget to count our blessings. Never
underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture
you can change a person's life, for better or for worse.
What is this? Don’t know? Something
great to earn selling popcorn.
4 $ALE / TRADE / FREE / LOOKING 4
Do you have something related to Scouting you want to sell,
trade, have to give away or are looking for something? List it
here, free add to all Scouting units.
ARMED FORCES DAY
PARADE
Did you know Bremerton has the largest one in the Nation?
Did you attend? Understandably Troops may not have been
there because they elected to attend Camporee. It would be
nice to see units turn out for this in support of our troops. As in
the last several years I have seen Scouters and Scouts from
Orca Dist. take part. The photos are of Orca Dist. If your unit
does not want to take part, please show up in uniform any way.
AND remember to stand and salute the American Flag as it
passes by. Please don’t be talking to your neighbor, on your
phone, texting, or playing a game on your phone as it passes.
Please show respect for your flag.
Here are a few photos from
Orca Cub Scout Pack 4540
And there they go, off on the Hi Seas of adventure.
Hope none get sea sick.
By Mary Frank
Dad’s Favorite Star Cookies
You looked like true Sailors!
Opps, more like Pirates sailing out to Day Camp.
Ingredients
1 cup soft butter (not margarine)
½ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups flour
Additional sugar for top
Directions
1. Heat oven to 300.
2. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until
light and fluffy.
3. Stir in flour. Dough will be stiff.
4. Divide dough in half and refrigerate for an hour.
5. Roll or pat out on lightly floured surface until 1/3 inch
thick.
6. Cut with a star shaped cookie cutter and place on
cookie sheet.
7. Sprinkle with red and blue sugars.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
I am looking for fun cheers to be done at Pack
meetings, even Court of Honors. Send in your favorite cheer
along with your unit number. Your name is optional.
Kids get tired of sitting through Pack meetings and if there
are younger siblings at Court of Honors, they get fidgety after
a while. Kids love do to cheers, breaks the boredom.
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:00pm - Saturday, June 4, 2011 at
5:00pm located at the beautiful Camp Hahobas, outside of
Belfair, WA. Low and High Courses will be available!
ArrowCorps502
Adventure
-
The
Ultimate
Sponsored by Chief Seattle Council and the
T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge of the Order of the
Arrow, ArrowCorps502 is a weeklong
conservation project at Mt. Rainier National
Park. From July 31st through August 6th we will rebuild
campsites, blaze trail, clear invasive species, and leave a
legacy that will last generations. Participants will meet people
from all over the country and experience the power and beauty
of the mountain firsthand. This program is open to any Scout,
Scouter, Venturer, or Sea Scout. There will also be a one-day
Cub Scout program. This summer, adventure calls. Will you
answer?
June
3
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (COPE) Course
3-5
OA Ordeal Weekend Camp Parsons
17-18 OA Spring Fellowship Camp Pigott
July
31-Aug 6
OA ArrowCorps 502
Mt. Rainier National Park
August
1-6
OA ArrowCorps 502
27-29 OA Lodge Leadership Development Conference
Camp Sheppard
September
9-11
The Olympics will be the setting for this great backpacking
weekend. When? Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1:00pm - Sunday,
June 26, 2011 at 3:00pm
This course is open to Venturers! Also, if you're interesting in
staffing (previous experience not necessary), contact
[email protected] When? Monday, July 11, 2011 at 9:00am Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 6:00pm Where? Camp Pigott
Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 6:00am - Saturday, July 30, 2011 at
6:00pm
San Juan Islands
More info: mailto:[email protected]
For more information on Venturing, see Paul Noel at
Roundtables
From Facebook Sinclair District:
Via Jason Carson: The Leave No Trace Trainer Training is up on
the Council webpage. It is 3-4-5 June @ Parson's. Cost $35.
Please pass the word to your units also. Spread the word.
2011
ArrowCorps502 Projects
Trail Building and Repair
Campsite Development
Revegetation
These are just some of the project planned for ArrowCorps502.
Scouters and Venturers can experience ArrowCorps502 for just
$295. The Cub Scout Friday Adventure I $50 per person.
The cost covers food, event memorabilia, recreation,
transportation from the base camp, safety equipment and park fees.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Mt. Rainier for all
Scouters and Venturers.
MAKE THE SUMMER OF 2011 ONE YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER!
For more information: www.arrowcorps502.org
NYLT
Now
Open
NYLT
Camp Pigott
July 11-26 (Mon.-Sat.)
August 15-20 (Mon.-Sat.)
The 2011 NYLT sessions are now open! The National
Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) Conference is like
Wood Badge for youth. It's an exciting, action-packed program designed
to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership
skills and experiences they can use in their home Troop or Venture
Crew and other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
Friday, June 24th
Rainiers vs. Colorado Springs at 7 pm
Fireworks to follow
Choose from three great ticket packages:
Double Play ($17 pp) includes reserved ticket, hot dog, chips, soda,
limited edition Rainiers hat
Sleepover ($22 pp) includes reserved ticket, hot dog, chips, soda,
commemorative patch, sleepover space on field
Sleepover/Triple Play ($27 pp) includes everything in Sleepover plus
a limited edition Rainiers hat
For more information, contact the group event manager, Keith
Rountree at 253.722.1038.
We’ll be cycling through the San Juan
islands on June 13-17. Scouts 13 and older who have earned
at least First Class rank (and any parents) are invited to join
Cycling merit badge counselor Lisa Haley and Julie Gentry on a
50-Miler. [Note: Scouts younger than 13 may only join us if a
parent is riding. Please contact Lisa Haley for questions.] This
is a provisional 50-miler, open to Scouts from any troop.
What will be covered:
• 50-miler award
• Most of the requirements for the Cycling badge – the 50mile-in-8-hrs ride will be completed at a later date. Reports
must be filed with your Cycling merit badge counselor to
count these toward the Cycling badge. (Shorter rides will be
scheduled before the 50-miler.) Lisa Haley is a Cycling merit
badge counselor, if your troop does not have one.
• Community service hours – Scouts must check with their SM
first to see if they can be used toward rank advancement.
Note: in accordance with the 50-miler award rules, if 10
service hours are not possible along the trail, the remainder
will be done after the trip (this is likely; we have 3 hours
planned during the week, and will need another 7 to fulfill the
requirements. We will choose a project, as a group, to finish
after the week).
• Miles toward the National Outdoor Award–Riding award
• 4 Camping nights, subject to prior SM approval
• One (of ten) requirements for NOA-Adventure
• Scouts who wish to work on other things during the trip
(such as Cooking or Nature) can arrange this in advance.
Scouts may cook or simply enjoy meals prepared for them.
Experienced riders will ride in the front, grouped with Mrs.
Haley and traveling at her pace. Less experienced riders will
be followed by a safety vehicle, which will carry all gear. The
rear group shall travel at the pace of the slowest rider. We’ll
be camping on four different islands: Lopez, San Juan, Orcas,
and Shaw (planned in that order). What a great chance to
explore the San Juans!
Reserve your spot now with a non-refundable $25 deposit.
The cost is listed at $50 for the week, but we’ll be doing a
fundraiser in late May/early June to hopefully bring the cost
down. That will help to pay for campsites, ferry fees, food,
etc. Scouts are responsible for their own transportation
to/from Anacortes, although we’ll try to arrange carpools with
Scouts pitching in for gas.
Currently reserved (maximum 15 people, including adults):
Mrs. Haley
Mrs. Gentry
Ray M
Elisha G
Ian B
Patrick H
Evyn B
Tim M
Dan M*
Alex L*
[open]
[open]
[open]
[open]
[open]
Tentative rides for conditioning:
(dates subject to change; conditioning rides may be done
independently of the group)
Wednesday, May 25: 10 miles – includes bicycle safety
requirements
Wednesday, June 2: 10 miles
Wednesday, June 9: 15 miles
Saturday, July 30th
Are you interested in horses and veterinary sciences? If so this
event is for you! Youth ticket price is just $12 and includes merit
badge clinic: comprehensive tour of Emerald Downs and meeting
with the veterinary in charge of all the magnificent race horses,
boxed lunch and entrance to the races! To reserve your seat, visit
the e-Totem.
Please note that entire horsemanship merit badge will not be
completed at Emerald Downs on the 30th, a follow up weekend at
neighboring farm is needed to help Scouts complete requirements.
Information will be shared with registrants.
Submitted by Kitsap Boy Scouts
The Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, OR is excited to
announce that the new addition to their campus; the Wings &
Waves Waterpark, is opening on June 6th 2011! They are
offering a special rate for Scout units and their families during
the grand opening week (June 6th-10th, 2011). The special rate is
only $10 per Scout and parent. The normal rate to get in the
Waterpark is $30 per person, which is an amazing savings of $20
per person. The special rate is applied on Monday (the 6th) and
Thursday (the 9th) for all Scout families after 12:00pm. You can
pre-register with Cory Fuqua or you can show up on the day of. If
you show up on the day of, please bring your scouting
registration card.
Note: This is a 4 hour+ drive. You might consider camping in their
Oak Grove the night before. $7 pp to camp on the grounds. Hot
showers and normal bathrooms.
Evergreen Aviation (the Spruce Goose Museum) runs various
Scout clinics throughout the year, including Space Exploration,
Aviation, Robotics, Engineering, Oceanography, Weather, and
Soil and Water Conservation. Once a year, they put on an
awesome Merit Badge Day that offers many other different
badges. They have their own Scout coordinator, who is very
responsive and easy to work with.
SCOUT IT OUT!
(I was unable to locate this campground so it maybe it is
newer than the website last update-SS Editor)
by Courtney
April 26, 2011
by Bryan Wendell Editor of Scouting Magazine
In his latest book, accomplished Eagle Scout takes
you inside the world of naval aviation
Eagle Scout Alvin Townley has a knack for finding compelling
stories.
Like Legacy of Honor, his 2007 look at what it means to be an Eagle
Scout, told through profiles of some remarkable men.
Or Spirit of Adventure, the 2009 story of Eagle Scouts who are
shaping America’s future every day.
The tradition continues in 2011 with Townley’s third book, Fly
Navy, which debuts today (April, 26).
In honor of the official Centennial of Naval Aviation, Townley spent
much of 2010 embedded with the men and women “who have
worked together to launch aircraft off carrier flight decks for the
past 100 years.”
The result of thousands of miles, several carrier landings, and
conversations with heroes from the past and present? “A more
inspiring and more personal story than I’d ever imagined,” Townley
says.
Like the 20-year-old plane captain who shows Townley the Navy’s
life-changing power. Or the former prisoner of war who survived
2,383 days of captivity in Vietnam.
There’s the helicopter crew that tells Townley of a harrowing
rescue or the Navy wife who knows the importance of support from
home.
Like his previous books, Townley again takes time to spotlight
some American heroes.
Find Fly Navy at all major bookstores or online booksellers.
DE Sean and his new Sean Shooter.
Image credit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gyuvallos/71410563/
Summer makes me happy. I love going swimming, watching
baseball, and not wearing socks for four months. But if there’s
one thing about summer that bugs me, it’s … well, bugs. Not
only are mosquito bites itchy and painful, they’re also
dangerous. Going outside, especially into a wooded area, with
no insect repellent is not an option.
But insect repellents, as you can imagine, are neither ecofriendly nor particularly good for you. Many are made with
DEET, which is highly effective in warding off pests but not
something you want swimming around in your bloodstream,
which is exactly where it ends up after you spray it on your
skin. Fortunately, for those who want to protect their health
by avoiding both bug bites and chemical-based insect
repellents, there are all kinds of do-it-yourself recipes for
natural bug sprays.
Google “make your own insect repellent” and you’ll get
more recipes than you can shake a stick at. (I’ve never
understood that phrase, but clearly that doesn’t prevent me
from using it.) In many recipes, the key ingredients are alcohol
(either rubbing or the kind you can drink) and essential oils.
Here’s one from Design*Sponge:
Ingredients:
1 cup of grain alcohol (organic if available), vodka, or witch
hazel
30 drops essential oils (lavender, citronella, rosemary, rose
geranium, lemon, or tea tree oil (pick one or a combination of
only two)
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a spray bottle. Shake well. Spray
liberally all over your skin just before going outside. Reapply
as necessary.
This recipe should also ward off ticks, fleas, wasps, and other
unwanted pests. Store your homemade repellent in a dark
bottle away from heat and sunlight.
You can also dab essential oils directly on your skin — usually
in your elbows, behind the knees, and behind your ears will
do. However, give this a test run before going outside to make
sure your skin doesn’t react badly to the oils. Different kinds
of essential oils react differently with individual body
chemistry, so you may have to experiment a bit before finding
the one that’s right for you.
If you don’t want to make your own, there are all kinds of
natural insect repellents on the market. Burt’s Bees, Kiss My
Face, and All Terrain all make herbal bug sprays that are DEETfree and safe for kids.
Units, how do you keep the bugs away?
by Susan Elderkin
Starting with this issue there will be a waterfall hike of the 10 best
waterfalls in Washington to hike to. I hope you enjoy them as much
as I do.
In Washington's deep and gloomy woods (and also in its arid,
rolling hills), you'll find an abundance of falling water, from subtle
cascading streams to thundering falls that shake the stones to their
foundations. In fact, our mountains—the Cascades—are named for
the multitudes of falling waters you'll find here.
One of the joys of waterfall viewing in the Northwest is that you'll
always find at least one flowing any time of year. Some are
perennial, falling year-round. Others are seasonal. Some stream
from glaciers heating in the summer sun, some are fed by winter
rains, and others course from melting snow packs in spring. Many
can be reached by car, but the most rewarding are those requiring a
hike—either a short wander through the woods, or a grueling multiday backpacking pilgrimage.
With spring upon us, we thought we'd suggest some waterfall hikes
that are accessible most of the year but are most impressive as the
snow in the mountains starts to melt. Check out our April 2006
Washington Trails article for more information on waterfalls and for
additional suggestions for July and August waterfall hikes in Mt.
Rainier National Park.
North Cascades
From the rather unattractive trailhead, head off into the woods on a
wide and well-groomed path high above roaring Cedar Creek.
Immediately come upon an unmarked junction with a primitive trail
that goes right for 3.5 miles to Mudhole Lake, high on a shoulder of
Silver Star Mountain. Climbing 3000 feet in 2 miles, it's a steep
route. Continue straight on Trail No. 476, the more trodden and
gentle path.
Soon pass through a gap in the forest that gives a glimpse north to
Goat Peak and the cliffs below known as the Goat Wall. At 0.6 mile
sneak a peek through the forest to across the creek valley and an
impressive cascade tumbling down from Sandy Butte. At 1 mile the
source of the continuous accompanying roar, Cedar Creek, can
finally be seen as the trail gets closer to the crashing waterway.
Continue upvalley through groves of pine and fir. In spring,
bouquets of yellow arnica and red paintbrush brighten the forest
floor. As you head farther upvalley the forest canopy thins to reveal
the steep slopes surrounding you.
At 1.75 miles, the sound of crashing water now intensely audible,
you come to Cedar Falls. Thundering over granite ledges, the twotiered cataract is an impressive sight. Above the falls a series of
rapids prime the river for the plunge, while below a steep and narrow
chasm swallows it after its turbulent display. Walk around to a
couple of overhanging ledges for the best viewing, but be extremely
careful on these exposed belvederes-this is no place for loose dogs or
young children.
Driving Directions
From Marblemount follow the North Cascades Highway (State Route
20) east for 70 miles to Klipchuck Campground. From Winthrop
follow SR 20 west for 17 miles to the turnoff. Continue 0.25 mile
from the turnoff, turning right onto Forest Road 200 (signed for
Cedar Creek). Drive FR 200 for 1 mile to its terminus at a gravel pit
and the trailhead (elev. 3000 ft). Privy available.
Featured in Day Hiking North Cascades by Craig Romano
(Mountaineers Books)
Cedar Falls - Cedar Creek
Upper Cedar Falls. Photo by Bob and Barb.
Location: North Cascades Highway
Round Trip: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500' to 3550'
Easily attained glory in the North Cascades! Cedar Falls is a twotiered cascade that crashes loudly for much of the summer. The hike
climbs gently to the falls at 1.75 miles while the creek below rages
downstream loudly. While mostly in the trees, there are views of
Goat Peak and pretty wildflowers to enjoy. For those wanting
further exploration, an additional 7 miles will take you to the
fabulous vistas from Abernathy Ridge.
The Sinclair District was recognized by the South
Kitsap School District with a "Key Award." This award
is a result of our partnership with the school
district and their summer lunch program. The
Sinclair District would like to thank SKSD for this
award and we look forward to working with SKSD in
the future.
Sinclair District Calendar
2011
2011
www.SinclairBSA.org
Cedar Falls - Cedar Creek
content provided by Mountaineers Books
Upper Cedar Falls. Photo by Bob and Barb.
Marvel at Cedar Creek careening down a series of rapids and
crashing over a twin-tiered cataract into a deep narrow chasm. On a
lightly traveled trail off of the busy North Cascades Highway, Cedar
Falls makes an easy early or late-season jaunt. Cruise this way just
after snowmelt and witness a deafening display of hydrologic force.
Pretty wildflowers lining the trail help soften the trauma.
Please visit seattlebsa.org home page, and look under For
Volunteers and Scouts. The first listing is for District pages. Click on
that and go to Sinclair. That will open up our district page. You will
see a line for calendar that takes you to all that is coming up.
OR you can go to this link and check out our District Page:
http://www.KitsapScouts.com
June
2
District meeting 7:00PM - 08:30PM
First Christian Church
3-5
Train the Trainer
6
D-Day*
9
Roundtables 7:00PM - 08:30PM
14
Flag Day*
17-18 OA Spring Fellowship Camp Pigott
Wilderness 1st Aid Training
19
Father’s Day*
24
Venturing Backpacking Weekend
July
4
Independence Day*
7
11-15 WEBELOS Day Camp
11-16 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
14
18-22 Cub Day Camp
24-30 Venturing Tall Ship Cruise
31-Aug 6
OA ArrowCorps 502
August
1-6
OA ArrowCorps 502
4
11
27-29 OA Lodge Leadership Development Conference
Camp Sheppard
September
1
2
VJ Day*
5
Labor Day*
8
9-11 OA Ordeal Weekend Camp Parsons
11
Patriot Day*
29
Rosh Hashanah
October
6
8
Yom Kippur
10
Columbus Day*
13
31
Halloween
November
3
6
Daylight Savings Time Ends
8
Election Day*
10
11
Veterans Day*
24
Thanksgiving Day*
26-28 Festival of Trees
December
1
7
Pearl Harbor Day*
8
16
Battle of the Bulge*
21
Hanukkah
25
Christmas Day*
* These are dates you should fly the American Flag. You can fly Old
Glory any day of the week. Remember that if you have it out at night,
it needs to have a light shining on it.

PHONE Nos. E-MAILS,
AND WEB SITES
District Executive
Sean Neal
[email protected]
360.373.5393
District Chairman
Kurt Wiest
[email protected]
Vice Chair-Program
Mikel Anderson
[email protected]
Vice Chair-Scoutreach open, Kurt Wiest is still filling in
Are you interested or know someone who might be?
District Commissioner
Deron Smith
Activities
OPEN
ADC Cub Scouts
Judy Kerman
[email protected]
Advancement
Dick Fife
360-731-7966
Camporee
Joss Williamson
Cub Day Camp
Pat Pavlicek
[email protected]
Finance
Margo Curley
[email protected]
Membership
OPEN
Merit Badge Counselors
Deron Smith
Order of Arrow
Craig Proper
Popcorn Sales
Brian Lightbody
Roundtables
Joan Homeyer
Sinclair Sailings Newsletter
Dianna Fife
[email protected]
Training
Michael Geiser
[email protected]
Venturing
Paul Noel
Webpage
Dave Richman
Chief Seattle Council
www.seattlebsa.org
National Council
http://www.scouting.org
OA website
TKopeKwiskwis.org
100 Years of Scouting
ww2.scouting.org/100years/100years/AYearOfCelebration
Merit Badge
Meritbadge.org
US Scouting Service
USScouts.org
Online training hhtt://olc.scouting.org
Uniforms, etc.
Scoutstuff.org
Philmont Camp
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/philmont/201
1PhilmontRegistrationPkt.pdf
Internet Scout store and information
http://www.scoutingnews.org/2009/08/13/newmerit-badges/
Scouting Magazine
http://www.scoutingmagazine.org
Forms
http://www.scouting.org/forms
Lots of info
http://www.usscouts.org
On line Leader training http://olc.scouting.org
Virtual Roundtable
http://smith.com/rt.html
Virtual Leader handbook
http://www.geocities.com/cybercubber
http://www.geocities.com/cybercubber/requirements.html
Other links of interest
Monterey Bay Aquarium
www.moneterybayaquarium.org and www.mbari.org
If you are into sea life, try these two sites for live webcams.
Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau
visitkitsap.com
voice: 360-297-8200
web: hhttp://www.visitkitsap.com
http://visitkitsap.com/Museums_Kitsap.aspx
http://www.sportskitsap.com/sports/
http://visitkitsap.com/default.aspx?ID=49
Bremerton Main Stream Assoc
bremertonmsa.org and blackberryfestival.org
Washington places of interest links
Thingstodo.com/state/ (List the state you are interested in)
www.worldkitemuseum.com
Great craft site http://www.dltk-kids.com
Folk song words & music
http://www.ibiblio.org/jimmy/folkden-wp/?p=6945
Games
http://www.inquiry.net.outdoor
Food: Keep or Toss it
http://stilltasty.com/
Arbor Day Trees
www.arborday.org/partnerships/bsa
B&W BSA Clips
http://www.agentz.com/scouts/pixlinks.html
WA Trails Assoc
http://www.wta.org/
Travel ideas
RoadsideAmerica.com
http://www.backpacker.com/november-09-the-ultimate-firstaid-manual/skills/13607
http://www.backpacker.com/backpacker-first-aidcenter/skills/13363
http://www.americanhiking.org/Get-Involved/VolunteerVacations/
http://www.americanhiking.org/uploadedFiles/Events/Nat
ional_Trails_Day/National%20Trails%20Day_2010.pdf
Elk’s sites: bpoe1181.org
elks.org
waelks.org
Internet Sites for Kids
http://www.kids.gov
http;//www.kidsdigreed.com
http;//www.funschool.com
http;//www.freecoloringpages.com
http;//www.familyplay.com/
http;//www.sparky.org
Oregon links
www.traveloregon.com
Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire
www.washingtonrenfaire.com
http://www.kids.gov
US government interagency Kids’ Portal. This site was
developed and is maintained by the Federal Consumer
Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids’ sites
along with some of the best kids’ sites from other
organizations all grouped by subject. Explore, learn, have fun.
http;//www.kidsdigreed.com
Reed Farmstead Archaeological Site. Follow along and
discover an actual site, learn about archaeology and how
archaeologists work, and reconstruct how our ancestors lived
over 150 years ago.
http;//www.funschool.com
Educational website for children, teachers, and parents.
Offers games and activities for kids between preschool and
sixth grade.
http;//www.freecoloringpages.com
An online directory of websites with free pages for kids to
print out and color.
http;//www.familyplay.com/
Site providing parents with kid’s activities, daily beadtime
stories, child-reading advice, and reviews of children’s
websites.
http;//www.sparky.org
Sparky hosts this website for kids ages 6-9 and their families,
filled with fun and educational activities about fire and life
safety.
South Kitsap Helpline
1012 Mitchell Av.
Port Orchard 876-4089
Salvation Army
832 6th St.
Bremerton 373-5550
Bremerton Foodline
1600 12th St.
Bremerton 479-6188
St. Vincent de Paul
1137 N Callow
Bremerton 479-7017
North Mason Food Bank
22471 Hwy 3
Belfair 275-4615
QUIZ: What did the carrot say to the wheat?
Remote controls are very valuable. They let you see that
there’s nothing on TV a lot faster.
EDITORS NOTE:
I have been told Sinclair Sailings is just the most “amazing”
newsletter and that Thanks belong to all of you who have helped
me put this together. You have been great about getting me
articles and photos. Every time I get on the Internet it seems
someone has sent me something. Great job guys!
Check out the links provided in the Web Sites as they are
updated from time to time. There are a lot of great resources listed
there.
Be sure to read the BSA guidelines to using the Internet social
media such as Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube. It is long but if
your unit has a “group” or you used your personal “wall” for
communication, you MUST follow the guidelines set forth by
BSA.
From time to time when people send me articles, I don’t always
catch mistakes and I apologize for that. Please make sure you list
Who, What, Where, When, How, Why, Prices etc. Not everyone
knows where things are and some key information is overlooked
so I have to do some Googling and hope I find the missing
information. It does not always happen.
This was sent to me by a dear friend of many years. I
just want to share it with you.
THE SNEEZE
They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two
students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With
their rich maroon gowns flowing.. and the traditional
caps, they looked almost.. as grown up as they felt.
Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms
freely brushed away tears.
This class would NOT pray during the commencements---not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling
prohibiting
it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay
within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave
inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one
mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for
blessings on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until
the final speech received a standing ovation.
A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He
stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it
happened.
All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly
SNEEZED!!!!
The student on stage simply looked at the audience and
said,
'GOD BLESS YOU
And he walked off stage...
The audience exploded into applause. This graduating
class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing
on their future with or without the court's approval.
Isn't this a wonderful story?
Pass it on to all your friends.........and
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
This is a true story; it happened at the University of
Maryland.
By Dan Daly • Sent May 9th, 2011 •
Years ago, in my former life as a newspaper reporter, I
covered an unforgettable event. Mark Paulson, a Rapid City
teenager, did an Eagle Scout project to release peregrine
falcons from the roof of the Alex Johnson Hotel in downtown
Rapid City.
The process is pretty involved. Falcons are extremely shy.
They had to be kept in a closed plywood box and slowly
acclimated to their rooftop surroundings. And their behavior
had to be observed and recorded long after their release.
The day they took flight was an extraordinary. Two young
fledges, perched side by side on the railing 90 feet above Sixth
Street, flapped their wings furiously as if daring each other to
go first. Finally one bird let go of the railing and dove straight
down toward the street below. Halfway to the ground, the
plunging falcon arced sharply and smoothly upward – and
soared gracefully above the buildings. The other falcon
followed a moment later.
The reason I’m bringing this up is that downtown Rapid City
is going to get another batch of these graceful birds. Janie
Fink-Cantwell, Executive Director of Birds of Prey Northwest,
is working with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish &
Parks on this project.
I understand that 15 young peregrines were released from
the top of the Assurant building at Main Street and Mount
Rushmore Road. The first batch was introduced in late May.
So if you are visiting the Black Hills this summer and
happen to be in downtown Rapid City for one of the
Summer Nights events, look up. You’re likely to catch a
glimpse of the sky’s most graceful creatures.
The maharajah of an Indian Province issued a royal decree. He
ordered that no one was to kill any wild animals while he was
the country's leader. The decree was honored until there
were so many Bengal Tigers running loose that the people
revolted and threw the maharajah from power. This is the
first known instance of the reign being called on account of
the game.
One Course has now ended. Have you been to Woodbadge?
Did you earn your beads? Want to attend but don’t have the
money? Check with DE Sean and look into Campership for
this. Camperships are not just for youth.
Photos by Mike Schroeder
AWESOME RACERS HERE
Tracks are laid and ready for the race to begin
Here are some photos of Wild Rides
DO YOU SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH TWO OF
THESE CARS?
GET A LOAD OF SOME OF THESE RACERS
THEY ARE UPSIDE DOWN
Wonder if this one car will make it under the
electronic eye.
Too bad, the driver had to be removed.
Black is beautiful!
My car is going to WIN I just know it!
DRUM ROLL PLEASE…..
AND THE HERSHEY’S BAR WINS BY A BITE
A:Lettuce rest, I’m feeling beet
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died.
Rather we should thank God that such men lived." General George S. Patton
Certificates, Awards and Trophies
Donated to Sinclair District by
Richard and Debbi Leaptrot
KEEP THE S.Y.S.T.E.M.
ROUNDTABLES
SEE YOU SECOND THURSDAY EACH
MONTH
trustworthy ~ loyal ~ helpful ~ friendly ~ courteous ~ kind ~
obedient ~ cheerful ~ thrifty ~ brave ~ clean ~ reverent
Licensee W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery has introduced a new line
of collectible pocket knives that will be available at retail by
the end of June. This new collection consists of four distinct
pocket knives within the Tan Caliber family. Each pocket knife
features sand-colored Zytle® handles that are tough,
lightweight and affordable.
Visit www.wrcase.com for more information.
Are
you
an
outdoor enthusiast, sport fisherman or conservationist? Are you
interested in working with wild salmon and getting up close and
personal helping to restore this valuable and precious resource? Did
you know that salmon have a direct or indirect relationship that
supports the existence of at least 137 species of wildlife? The Hood
Canal is home to several species of salmon and is one of the last
locations with viable populations in the Puget Sound region due to
the support of fish lovers like you. The HCSEG needs you to help
with our continued salmon recovery efforts and educational events,
We currently need help 2011 we have some of big volunteer
projects going on that you could help with:
· Smolt traps: We need volunteers to assist with installation,
removal and monitoring smolt traps daily from March 14 through
June 7st.
· Native Riparian Plantings: We are working to plant native species in
riparian areas where we have treated invasive weeds.
· Educational Events: Environmental Explorations, GreenSTEMs,
community events, classroom support and workshops.
· Office Help: We need volunteers to help around the office to
answer phones and enter data, cleaning, inventory
· Farm Projects: Painting, construction and gardening. Sell produce
at the Belfair Farmers Market.
· Livestock Maintenance and Training: We have dairy goats, alpacas
and a llama. We are looking for volunteers with experience with
these types of animals to come in and help with halter training and
exercise.
· Equipment Operator: We are looking for some experienced
operators and maintainers of various farm equipment. Our
equipment includes such as tractor, lawnmower, weed eater,
rototiller and a backhoe.
· We need volunteers for an educational event at the PNW Salmon
Center, Tuesday May 17th from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. The first annual
Hood Canal GreenSTEMs Summit is a exciting event that will bring
over 300 students (elementary to high school) from around the
Hood Canal region here at the Salmon Center. The students coming
to the event will showcase and share their class projects with other
students as well as participate in a NatureMapping activity and
Environmental Exploration stations. The Summit portion of the
event will focus on student lead projects that deal with many
aspects of the environment like water quality, wildlife monitoring
and much more. These GreenSTEM Summit students have been
busy all year, outside, on their school property (or local community)
with designing and building their nature projects, researching and
monitoring all with a focus on the environment.
· VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for this event and anyone can help!!!
There will be jobs that include set up, take down, traffic control,
lunch monitoring, time keepers, EE station lead and assistance,
NatureMapping mentors, and logistics.
· The training dates for NatureMapping will be on Wednesday May
11th at 10AM. If you would like to be a mentor for NatureMapping
at this event please plan to attend either one of these training dates
here at the HCSEG/Salmon Center office.
If anyone is interested in volunteering (full or half day) at this event
please contact Julie at [email protected] or Michelle at
[email protected]
Photos by Sound Dive/Mike Waymire
Sound Dive in Bremerton has teen SCUBA camps
throughout the summer. Only $400 for 8 days of
instruction, certification (assuming they pass), and BSA
merit badge counseling. This is an amazing deal.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sound-Dive-Travel-andAdventure-Center/181187212254
http://www.theveteranssite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=10
See photos on pages 21-24
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Marketing/Resources/Soci
alMedia.aspx
Boy Scouts of America
Social Media Guidelines
[Note: It is not the goal of this document to provide a step-by-step
“how to” on creating and using the specific features of social media
channels. Such guides already exist and can be found elsewhere.
Additionally, social media changes regularly, so this document
reflects the current guidelines as determined by the BSA and is
subject to modifications and amendments from time to time as
required.]
INTRODUCTION
It’s an exciting time to be part of the BSA for many reasons. One of
those is that new communication vehicles now enable current and
past Scouts and Scouters, as well those who are interested in
participating or are just interested in Scouting in general, to
communicate directly with each other about Scouting. Online social
media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have made it
possible for virtually anyone with an Internet connection to create
and be part of online communities where people can discuss
Scouting and share stories, photos, videos, and other types of
media.
Although using social media is not a Scouting activity, their use to
connect with others interested in Scouting can be a very positive
experience. But the creation and maintenance of these channels
requires forethought, care, and responsibility. For that reason, the
Boy Scouts of America has developed the following guidelines to
help you navigate the use of social media channels. These guidelines
are a complement to the BSA’s existing Youth Protection policies
and training.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUTH PROTECTION
First, everyone should review and strictly adhere to the terms of
service and existing guidelines outlined by each individual social
media channel (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.). As is true for
participation in Scouting activities, all Scouts and adult leaders
should abide by the guidelines outlined in the Scout Oath and Law
when participating in social networking. As with a Scouting activity,
safety and Youth Protection should be a key focus. Staying true to
the commitment of the BSA to be an advocate for youth and to keep
children and their privacy safe, both online and off, should always
be at the forefront of any considerations where social media usage
is concerned.
To help ensure that all communication on social media channels
remains positive and safe, these channels must be public, and all
communication on or through them must be public. This enables
administrators to monitor all communication and help ensure there
is no inappropriate communication between adult leaders and
Scouts or between Scouts themselves. Therefore, no private
channels (e.g., private Facebook groups or invite-only YouTube
channels) are acceptable in helping to administer the Scouting
program. Private channels and private communication put both the
youth and you at risk. If you feel the information you seek to share
via social media channels should not be shared in public, you should
not share that information via social media.
Abiding by the “two deep” leadership policy that governs all
Scouting activities also applies to use of social media. Two-deep
leadership means two registered adult leaders, or one registered
leader and a parent of a participating Scout or other adult, one of
whom must be 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips and
outings.
As it relates to social media, two-deep leadership means there
should be no private messages and no one-on-one direct contact
through email, Facebook messages, Twitter direct messaging, chats,
instant messaging (Google Messenger, AIM, etc.), or other similar
messaging features provided through social media sites. All
communication between adults and youth should take place in a
public forum (e.g. the Facebook wall), or at a bare minimum,
electronic communication between adults and youth should always
include one or more authorized adults openly “copied” (included)
on the message or message thread.
While all communication should be public and leaders should
follow the two-deep rule while communicating via social media
channels, it is recommended that as you and members of your
group create personal social media profiles, the personal
information on these profiles should be kept private (e.g., do not
display your phone number, address, or personal email address on
these profiles). It is recommended that any Scouts with personal
profiles for social media make those profiles private so the Scout’s
personal information is not accessible by the public. In creating
personal profiles, everyone should familiarize themselves with and
abide by the terms of service of the sites where they create and
maintain personal profiles.
INTERNET SAFETY GUIDELINES
Any Scout units that plan to use social media should share the
following Internet safety guidelines with Scouts, parents, and
leaders, and all Scouts should abide by the following Internet safety
guidelines and personal protection rules:
Keep online conversations with everyone in public places, not in
email.
Do not give anyone online your real last name, phone numbers at
home or school, your parents’ workplaces, or the name or location
of your school or home address unless you have your parents’
permission first. Never give your password to anyone but a parent
or other adult in your family.
If someone sends or shows you email or any type of direct
message/wall post with sayings that make you feel uncomfortable,
trust your instincts. You are probably right to be wary. Do not
respond. Tell a parent or trusted adult what happened.
If somebody tells you to keep what’s going on between the two of
you secret, tell a parent or guardian.
Be careful to whom you talk. Anyone who starts talking about
subjects that make you feel uncomfortable is probably an adult
posing as a kid.
Pay attention if someone tells you things that don’t fit together. If
one time an online “friend” says he or she is 12, and another time
says he or she is 14. That is a warning that this person is lying and
may be an adult posing as a kid.
Unless you talk to a parent about it first, never talk to anybody by
phone if you know that person only online. If someone asks you to
call—even if it’s collect or a toll-free, 800 number—that’s a warning.
That person can get your phone number this way, either from a
phone bill or from caller ID.
Never agree to meet someone you have met only online at any
place off-line, in the real world.
Watch out if someone online starts talking about hacking, or
breaking into other people’s or companies’ computer systems;
phreaking (the “ph” sounds like an “f”), the illegal use of longdistance services or cellular phones; or viruses (online programs that
destroy or damage data when other people download these onto
their computers).
Promise your parent or an adult family member and yourself that
you will honor any rules about how much time you are allowed to
spend online and what you do and where you go while you are
online.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA USE
For practical considerations, the BSA expects adults intending to
use social media on behalf of Scouting to follow the following:
Social media must be monitored. A qualified staff member or
volunteer should have the responsibility of monitoring social media
channels daily, and backup administrators/monitors should be
designated so there is no gap in the monitoring.
Integrate your communications. Create a strategy to surround your
intended audience with your key message(s) through print, the
Web, email, radio, TV, word of mouth, and social media.
Talk to your audiences and let them talk to and about you. By
posting content on a consistent schedule, you can tell your story and
encourage conversations in the community.
Social media takes a thick skin. Negative conversations are
happening already, but now you have a voice in the conversation.
Don’t delete negative comments unless they violate the terms laid
out in the BSA Social Media Digital Contract.
Be prepared to respond to negative or inaccurate posts if response
is warranted. Some negative comments do not require a response,
while others should be taken seriously and addressed. Factors such
as the number of followers and the severity of the conversations
should temper if and how you respond.
Direct media inquiries to the appropriate person. Media inquiries
coming through social media should be referred to the Scout
executive or a designee for an official response.
Be Scout-like. When disagreeing with others’ opinions, remain
appropriate and polite. If you find yourself in a situation online that
looks as if it’s becoming antagonistic, do not get overly defensive
and do not disengage from the conversation abruptly. Ask your
Scout executive or the designee for advice on how to disengage
from the dialogue in a polite manner that reflects well on the BSA.
Build trust by being open and transparent. Share information and
what the challenges and opportunities are for Scouting in your
community.
KEY SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE
There are many social media channels available to users, and new
channels are being introduced frequently. As such, it would be
impossible to provide information on all of them. We will focus on
three of the most popular and most applicable to Scouting. Those
channels are Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Facebook
Facebook is a wonderful way to form online communities where
groups of people can gather to have conversations and share
information. Indeed, the BSA National Council as well as many local
councils and even some units are already using Facebook to
communicate about Scouting. Of course, creating and maintaining a
Facebook page for your council or unit is a big responsibility and
should not be entered into lightly.
It may be valuable to think of a Facebook page as a little like a
troop meeting that is always open, always going on, and where
members of the public may drop by and watch or participate at any
time of day or night. That means Scouts and Scouters can be even
more involved in sharing the fun and excitement of Scouting and be
a more active part of the group discussion—even when they’re at
home. But it’s also easy to see how, if left unstructured or
unattended by Scout leaders, this never-ending meeting could easily
become a problem.
When considering whether or not Facebook might be a good
option for your council or unit, it is important to remember that
Facebook requires all users to be at least 13 years of age. Before
creating a Facebook page, you should educate yourself about what
Facebook is and how it is used, and familiarize yourself with its
terms of service. This will help you navigate carefully in your
development of a fan page.
When creating a Facebook page, you should make it a public fan
page. In addition, you should designate at least two administrators
who have access to the login, password, and page
management/monitoring information. This conforms to the twodeep leadership policies of the BSA. At least one of these page
administrators should be a BSA employee or registered volunteer
who has taken Youth Protection training. All Youth Protection
policies that govern the use of email are applicable to the use of the
messaging capabilities of Facebook.
Perhaps the biggest strength of Facebook is also its biggest
weakness: Facebook fan pages are open to the public, which means
any information shared on that fan page can be viewed by
essentially anyone. As such, you should make sure that any
information shared on that page by you or by your fans is
information that is appropriate to share with the public. This is
especially true regarding the level of detail you provide regarding
Scouts and their activities.
For the Info Tab of your Facebook page, you should use the
guidelines set forth on the BSA National Council Facebook Info Tab
in its Digital Contract, found here:
http://www.facebook.com/BoyScoutsofAmerica#!/BoyScoutsofA
merica?sk=info
Once you have created a Facebook fan page, invited people to
“like” your page and started gathering “fans,” it is important for you
to post good and appropriate content and monitor the content that
is posted to your wall. Unfortunately, not all the content posted to
the wall by your fans may be appropriate. All content posted by you
or by fans on the Facebook wall should conform to the precepts of
the Scout Oath and Law. Content that does not meet that standard
should be removed immediately.
If a user posts highly offensive content, the content should be
removed immediately, and you may need to block or ban the user
who posted it. Such an action should not be used liberally but only
when content is truly objectionable.
This type of careful monitoring requires vigilance. Before creating a
Facebook page, you should consider whether you or someone else
who will administer the page will be able to monitor that page and
post content consistently to help ensure that only appropriate
content is posted. Pages with inconsistent and infrequent updates
can cause your fans to become disinterested, and your page can
become a target for spammers or other predatory parties who
recognize that you appear not to be actively involved on your page.
As with any online site, it is highly important that you do not give
out personal information about Scouts or Scouters to anyone on
Facebook. Every effort should be made to help ensure that your fans
and those Scouts and Scouters that use the Facebook page are
protected. Keeping Scouts safe and keeping their private
information safe should be the primary concern in any endeavor
involving them—whether that’s keeping them safe on a camping
trip or keeping them safe on the unit Facebook fan page.
Twitter
Because of its 140-character-per-post limit and relative lack of
multimedia capabilities, Twitter is designed for quick, simple
updates and also can be used like instant messaging or email to
have conversations with one or more people in a mostly public
forum.
Twitter can be a great place to share quick observations, provide
updates about programs, share training deadlines, link to other
websites with event details, share great Scouting stories, and have
an informal conversation with followers. In general, Twitter has a
more personal voice, meaning posts on Twitter are expected to be
relatively informal and friendly. It is also important to remember
that Twitter is a public forum and is viewable by virtually anyone.
That means content placed on Twitter should be acceptable to your
specific intended audience of followers as well as a wider audience.
Some direct-messaging capabilities exist with Twitter; however,
adults should not use these direct-messaging capabilities when
dealing with Scouts. All Youth Protection policies that govern the
use of email are applicable to the messaging capabilities of Twitter.
Before starting a Twitter account for your council or unit, familiarize
yourself with Twitter’s terms of service and adhere to those
guidelines.
When creating a Twitter account for your unit or council, you
should designate at least two administrators who have access to the
login, password, and page management/monitoring information.
This conforms to the two-deep leadership policies of the BSA. At
least one of these page administrators should be a BSA employee or
registered volunteer who has taken Youth Protection training.
In addition, all content posted on your Twitter account should be in
line with the Scout Oath and Law. That includes never “tweeting”
(posting) content that is un-Scout-like or responding to a tweet in an
un-Scout-like manner to anyone interacting with you through your
Twitter account.
Twitter should be updated regularly and watched closely so
responses can be provided to people requesting information or
trying to start a conversation.
YouTube
YouTube is primarily a video-hosting and -viewing platform. It lets
you upload videos to a channel you manage. Once on your YouTube
channel, each video has an individual URL and can be viewed on
YouTube or shared as a link or embedded (by you, your fans, and
members of the public) via other social media outlets and on
websites. Before starting a YouTube channel for your council or unit,
familiarize yourself with the site’s terms of service and adhere to
those guidelines.
When creating a YouTube channel, your channel must be public.
There should be no private groups. In addition, you should
designate at least two administrators who have access to the login,
password, and page management/monitoring information. This
conforms to the two-deep leadership policies of the BSA. At least
one of these page administrators should be a BSA employee or
registered volunteer who has taken Youth Protection training.
Like the other social media channels, the public at large has access
to your videos and may view and comment on them unless you set
viewing restrictions in your settings. If you enable comments, you
should monitor those comments regularly to be sure they are
appropriate. YouTube also has messaging features (similar to email).
All Youth Protection policies that govern the use of email are
applicable to the messaging capabilities of YouTube.
Having a YouTube channel is a great way to share videos of events,
how-to videos, awards ceremony videos, and other videos that
would be good to share with members of the group as well as the
public.
An important consideration for YouTube or any similar site that
features videos and/or images of Scouts is that all videos/images
should adhere to recommended Youth Protection policies and
should protect the privacy of individual Scouts. Additionally, all
videos should show Scouts and leaders following designated
appropriate guidelines and wearing proper attire for whatever
activity is being undertaken in the video. All safety and Youth
Protection policies must be followed for any Scouting activities,
including those being captured on video.
Final Thoughts
It is important to remember that all social media channels are, by
nature, designed to be social, that is, shared with members of the
public. As such, whatever social media activities you engage in
should be completed with the understanding that the public will see
them and may engage in an online dialogue with you as a result. You
should not do anything on a social media channel that reflects
poorly on you, other individuals in your council or unit, the Boy
Scouts of America, or anyone else. Before posting any content on
any social media channel, you should first ask yourself if that
content is in keeping with the precepts of the Scout Oath and Law.
As an additional consideration, once created, social media channels
and the content on them “live forever” on the Internet, sometimes
even if the accounts have been deleted. That means social media
channels created today may still exist five, 10, or 15 years from now,
in some cases long after those who started them are no longer
involved directly with Scouting. As such, considerations should be
made regarding the transitioning of administration rights and duties
if and when the initial administrators end their direct involvement in
Scouting.
Also, organizations wishing to use social media must accept the
fact that listening is just as important as speaking in these channels,
and those wishing to participate in this space should be prepared to
listen if they are to reap any value.
Social media can be a powerful tool for sharing the joys and
triumphs of Scouting, but if not executed properly, it can be a
detriment to everything Scouting represents. As such, engage in
social media activities wisely. Also realize that social media is a new
and evolving form of communication that requires flexibility,
patience, and commitment, but the rewards of increased
connection with, and understanding of, your target audience can be
great.
In your social media communications, you should be clear that it is
not an official BSA social media channel but is instead your own
personal channel. You can use the following template as an
example:
“This site is the personal [reference your specific social media
channel] of [your name or organization] and is reflective only of
my personal views, thoughts, and opinions. This site does not have
the endorsement of the Boy Scouts of America, and it is not an
official communication channel of the Boy Scouts of America.”
Should you have questions regarding any of the guidelines and/or
recommendations or concerning the use of a specific social media
channel not covered here, please feel free to contact the BSA
National Council social media team at [email protected]
for further guidance.
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Marketing/Resources/Soci
alMedia.aspx
These photos were from
Miller-Woodlawn in
Bremerton
PORT ORCHARD
CUB SCOUTS 4526
More photos can be found on Facebook Sinclair District.
THANKS SCOUTS FOR
HONORING OUR VETERANS.
A JOB WELL DONE
2011 SINCLAIR DISTRICT ADULT VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION NIGHT
Friday June 3rd, 2011 @ 7:00 pm
LDS Hoover Building
1550 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
This is it – the night of nights. The annual Sinclair District Volunteer Recognition night is coming and you don't want to
miss it! Every adult volunteer in the District is invited to attend this annual event. This isn't for just anyone – this event is
for YOU! Den leaders, assistant scout masters, committee members, parents who help out – any adult that volunteers with
scouting in anyway is invited to attend this celebratory event. Mark your calendar for this special occasion!
This is an opportunity for all adult volunteers in the District to recognize their peers for the contribution to scouting and to
rub shoulders with all the leaders serving in our District. The awards recipients will be determined by the awards
committee. Nominations are coming in already, but you can still nominate someone deserving of an award. More
information about the awards and nomination forms can be found at http://www.seattlebsa.org/Sinclair/ Nominate
someone you think is doing a great job and then come support them and be a part of this evening of fantastic desserts,
celebration and camaraderie.
Purchase a ticket for this memorable occasion online, at the Scout Shop, at Roundtable, or from Sean Neal or Deron Smith.
For now…tickets are only $10.00/person or $15.00/couple, so get your tickets early! Tell others in your unit, get a group
together, come recognize the outstanding leaders and parents we have in the Sinclair District!
This is a different location from past years so please take note. The address is 1550 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard,
WA. Across the street from EPO (East Port Orchard Elementary).
Unit
#
Name:
Unit
#
1501
1501
1504
1504
Bunny Dreibelbis
Joel Dreibelbis
Joe Skeen
Meredith Myers
1600
1600
1661
1703
Ed Mitchell
Richard Niemi
Lynn Frei
Jason Carson
Louise AldenBurley
Richard Haynes
1508
1508
1510
1510
Betty Fleck
David Fleck
Ronda Luce
James Detmar
Phil Salmons
John Devitt
Lawrence
Seymour
Dana Burt
Forrest Stieber
Danne Brown
Bruce
Qauintance
1512
1513
Darrie ToddAyala
Lisa Morrison
Darci
Macpherson
Greg Macpherson
1513
1517
1517
1523
Joe Schweiger
Mike Cichy
Eric Garvey
Barb Johnson
4501
4501
4501
4504
1523
4505
Gary Dutt
Micheal
Anderson
Kenneth Bouck
1523
Vernon Becker
Michael
Schroeder
4505
4508
Layne Good
Mike Quayle
Gene Cochran
Dick Fife
David Dobb
John Barton
Nancy O'Guin
Kerry Pilkinton
Joan Homeyer
Steve Wright
Bill Power
Tim Taylor
Trisha Lambert
Anthony Moberg
Kimberly Adams
1524
1525
1525
1526
1526
1526
1528
1528
1528
1529
1529
1529
1531
1531
1532
Eric Kruse
1532
Margo Curley
Joe Ellis
Susan CottamEllis
Michael Church
Anne Bonner
Mike Jones
Jeniffer Norman
Peter Torres
Dennis Kratzer
Heather Kratzer
Steven Covert
Justin Lohre
Rod Burhman
Terri Armijo
Christine Cagley
Shaan Sanders
Misty Kim
Danielle
Hoisington
Name:
Mark Clemen
Michael Salvetti
Noel Family
Roger Johnson
1512
1512
1524
1524
Name:
Unit #
4546
4549
4549
4549/1549
1703
1703
1703
4444
Justin Robison
Deb Klega
Mike Allen
Jay Klega
Brian
Lightbody
Leroy Kjostad
Mike Geiser
Kurt Wiest
4444
4444
Dave Richman
Richard Rock
District
District
4499
4499
4505
4508
4508
4510
4512
4512
4512
4513
4513
4513
4519
4519
4519
4523
4523
4524
4525
District
District
District
District
Shane Hilson
Craig Houston
William Burger
Dave Hensley
William
Lougheed
Steve Geier
Jenny Call
Larry Dahlhauser
Augustine Lujan
Chantee Strayer
1535
1535
1535
1536
Dan Anderson
Tiffany Anderson
Paul Coplin
Webster King
4526
4526
4526
4528
1536
1542
1546
1549
1549
1549
4528
4532
4532
4536
4536
4536
Chris Thompson
1585
Sean Briley
Liz Fredrickson
William Heliker
Kyle White
Ken Feldhacker
Dan Smallwood
Leah BethAlchmy
4542
Olympic NP Seeks Volunteers for Adopt-a-Trail Program
Contact: Dave Reynolds, 360-565-2985
Contact: Dave Merritt, 360-565-3142
Olympic National Park’s newly-launched Adopt-a-Trail program gives local residents, park visitors and community groups a chance to
become involved in monitoring and maintaining some of their favorite trails.
The park is currently recruiting volunteers interested in serving as trail stewards. With 64 trailheads and more than 600 miles of trail
within the park, trail stewards will help to ensure that their adopted trails continue to be kept safe, accessible and beautiful.
“This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to contribute to and care for their national park,” said Olympic National Park
Superintendent Karen Gustin. “Volunteers play a vital role in nearly every aspect of park operations, and this is another way to enhance
a sense of community pride and ownership at Olympic National Park.”
Funded through a grant from the National Park Foundation, an Adopt-a-Trail orientation session will be held May 21 at 9:00 AM.
Interested volunteers should meet at the Trails Shop, in the maintenance compound at Olympic National Park headquarters.
Additional training sessions will be offered at a later date.
For questions on the Adopt-a-Trail program or to sign up, contact volunteer program coordinator David Merritt at
[email protected].
Adopt-a-Trail volunteers will receive training on basic trail maintenance, safe and proper usage of hand tools, and trail-building
guidelines and techniques in accordance with National Park Service trail standards. In addition, they will be trained in the identification
and removal of invasive exotic plants, use of personal protective equipment and basic safety procedures.
Regular trail maintenance duties may include removing unsafe limbs from overgrown vegetation, picking up trash, and cleaning out
water bars, steps and other drainage structures. At trailheads, trail stewards would be responsible for removing litter, monitoring signs
and bulletin boards, and reporting vandalism or other concerns to the district ranger’s office.
Trails currently in need of support include: the Staircase Rapids loop (Shady Lane and Four Stream), Peabody Creek Trail, Cascade Rock
and West Elwha (Elwha District), the Lake Crescent trail complex, Hall of Mosses and Spruce Trails in the Hoh Rainforest, Shi Shi Beach,
Second Beach and the Kestner Homestead loop.
Trail stewards should be in good health, capable of hiking up to eight miles per day and be able to provide their own transportation to
and from their designated trails. By becoming a trail steward, volunteers would make a commitment to visiting their designated trail at
least four times during the spring and summer seasons.
Olympic National Park has a long history of working with Volunteers-in-Parks, or VIPs, who support the park in numerous ways including
visitor education, trail maintenance and wilderness management. Each year Olympic depends on the strong support of volunteers to
accomplish the mission of serving visitors while at the same time protecting park resources.
Did You Know?
That Mount Olympus receives over 200 inches of precipitation each year and most of that falls as snow? At 7,980 feet, Mount Olympus
is the highest peak in Olympic National Park and has the third largest glacial system in the contiguous U.S.

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