September 2022 2023 National Scout Jamboree July 19-28, 2023 Time is running out to sign up and be a part of a once in a lifetime opportunity! The National Scout Jamboree, is coming up next summer 2023. Every four years, scouts from across the country and the world gather together to share the “greatest […]
September 2022 Mike Lockwood was born and raised in Rochester, New York, where he grew up hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting on and near Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region. He is a 1991 graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology where he earned a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was commissioned as […]
The Mount Baker Council is proud to announce that Heather Lindsey will be joining the Council staff to serve as a Unit Serving Associate, effective April 16th. Her first day will be April 18th. The Unit Serving Associate is a full-time, non-exempt staff member. Heather will be responsible for the execution of a comprehensive unit service […]
Updated: February 01, 2021 The Mount Baker Council is reaching out to our Units, Charter Organizations, and other stakeholders to share our understanding and interpretation of the new “Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery” Plan. We believe that the new plan will have significant impacts on the outdoor program and daily operations of our units […]
OA Unit Elections Recognizing Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law, the Order of the Arrow has a history of over 100 years, encouraging others to live those same ideals. Even during these challenging times, Scouts and Scouters have continued to endure and set the example for others. It is time […]
While many Scout units have a desire to return to Scouting activities, they have questions about how to do so safely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During the recent webinar on how to hold meetings safely during COVID-19, attendees received tips on the key steps they can be taking right now to find a safe way […]
Safety Moment As we begin our new “Scouting Year”, it would be a great time to “dust off” the Guide to Safe Scouting and review with your unit leadership, Scouts, and Venturers. SUMMARY Few youth organizations encompass the breadth, volume, and diversity of physical activity common to Scouting. The Guide to Safe Scouting (GTSS) is an overview […]
Understanding the national BSA ads and how you can share the Youth Protection message. It is important to emphasize that the safety of children in our programs is our absolute top priority. That’s precisely why, over many decades the BSA has developed some of the strongest expert-informed youth protection policies found in any youth-serving organization. […]
Please NOTE that this page and future updates have been moved to our Advancement Section. Merit badge counselors play a vital role in Scouting. You offer your time, knowledge, and other resources so that Scouts can explore over a hundred different topics of interest. That has always been a core part of Scouting and this […]
We are Scouts BSA February 1st is a historic day for the Boy Scouts of America. Our Boy Scout program officially becomes Scouts BSA and our Troops for Girls will be formed. Below are some resources for use when recruiting and advertising our new Units. As a reminder please only refer to our new all-female […]
