23 July 2008 09:00 am Design ideas are now being accepted for a Blue Mountain Council shoulder patch (CSP) to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. <br> <br> <a href="http://www.bmcbsa.org/patch/patch.htm" target="_blank">View more details...</a> 21 July 2008 09:00 am Hendricks, Wellman, Braden Receive Presidential Volunteer Service Award <br> <br> On a visit to Redding, California, President George W. Bush presented Order of the Arrow Western Region Chief Mark Hendricks, National Chief Jake Wellman, and Youth Incident Commander for the Shasta project Alex Braden with the President?s Volunteer Service Award on Thursday, July 17, 2008. <br> <br> Mark is an Eagle Scout from Troop 237 chartered to Westside United Protestant Church in ... <br> <br> <a href="http://www.bmcbsa.org/oa/MarkHendricks/hendricks.htm" target="_blank">View pictures and more...</a> 18 July 2008 09:00 am July 16, 2008 will be remembered as a historic day in the Blue Mountain Council. <br> <br> At it's July meeting the executive board of the council voted to accept the deed to a parcel of land left to the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the area in the will of Randall J. Martin.  The board's action followed a similar action by the executive committee of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho on July 15. <br> <br> The property, located southeast of Pendleton - almost exactly in the center of the council - consists of hills and wooded valleys ranging in elevation from approximately 2,200' to 3,400'.  The North Fork McKay Creek runs through the property and the gift includes barns, shops, and Mr. Martin's home. <br> <br> The property in currently being surveyed, but will be between 3,200 and 3,300 acres in total! <br> <br> The two councils have formed a committee to consider the remaining issues in jointly managing the property and its continued operation.  The councils will not be given full use of the land and buildings until January 2009, giving the committee time to begin the planning process for the best use of the property for the boys and girls of the Pacific Northwest. <br> <br> Current thought does... <br> <br> <a href="http://www.bmcbsa.org/martin/martin.htm" target="_blank">View pictures and more.</a> 02 July 2008 09:00 am This is just a reminder that the registration form for the popcorn sale is due by July 15th for those units wishing to receive any bonus commission. You can drop off your form to your local district executive or register online. <br> <br> The popcorn guides are available for download along with other tools to help you plan for a successful sale to help meet all of your unit's budget needs for 2008-2009. <br> <br> Popcorn kickoffs/trainings are required in order to receive a bonus commission. The schedule is listed below. <br> <br> Kickoffs/Trainings: <br> <br> All kickoffs will be from 7:00pm to 8:30pm <br> <br> Columbia River/Rattlesnake Ridge/White Bluffs Districts- Wednesday, August 27th at the Kennewick Scouting Service Center <br> Eastern Oregon District - Thursday, August 28th at the Union Hall in La Grande next to the La Grande Scouting Service Center <br> Oregon Trail District - Tuesday, August 26th at the LDS Hermiston Chapel <br> Pioneer District - TBA <br> 04 June 2008 09:00 am This course is for all Scouters - Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Varsity, and Venturing leaders, and district and council leaders. Wood Badge focuses on strengthening every volunteer's ability to work with groups of youth and adults. The course teaches participants the basics of listening, communicating, valuing people, team development, situational leadership, problem solving, and managing conflict. Join us for the Boy Scouts of America's premier adult volunteer training experience in 2008! <br> <br> <a href="http://www.bmcbsa.org/training/woodbadge/wood_badge.htm" target="_blank">Visit the Wood Badge Page</a> 04 June 2008 09:00 am The National Scout Jamboree is a highpoint in the life of any Scout or Scouter. The next jamboree elevates that to an even higher level. Jamboree 2010 will be the major highlight of a year celebrating 100 years of Scouting in the United States. Over 45,000 youth and adults from throughout the country will gather in Caroline County, Virginia to experience all the fun, excitement, and fellowship that a jamboree has to offer. The 2010 National Scout Jamboree registration is now available! <br> <br> <a href="http://www.bmcbsa.org/activities/2010Jamboree/2010.htm" target="_blank">Visit the 2010 National Jamboree Page</a> 23 May 2008 10:12 am Newest Spirit is available online!!! <br> <br> Go to www.bmcbsa.org to download your copy today. Find out what is coming up in your district. Learn about some different awards that you and your Scouts can earn. Find out when the Tri-City Dust Devil's Scout Night is scheduled. <br> <br> The next issue will be available June 15th. <br> <br> <a href="http://www.bmcbsa.org/spirit/spiritindex.html" target="_blank">View the Spirit</a>