Salish Sea District, Mount Baker Council, BSA

11/05/2025

Commissioners get asked this a lot: “How do we recruit and engage adults to help lead an awesome Cub Scout pack?”

In a recent , Cub Scout Committee Chair Tamara Christensen tackled this exact challenge — sharing practical ideas and inspiration for building strong adult leadership in your pack.

👉 Head over to today’s Aaron on Scouting blog for a step-by-step guide inspired by the latest episode and discover how to help your pack thrive!

https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2025/11/04/it-takes-parents-to-power-the-pack/

11/04/2025

It's Getting Wild!

The Saturna Capital Online Auction kicked off at 7:00pm this morning and already things have been claimed! If you haven't checked it out, head over to see all the great things available!

There's something for everyone at the auction. Sporting Game Tickets - LEGOs - Collectibles - Jewelry - Cool Experiences - Gift Cards - or maybe you'd like an Igloo cooler full of s'mores fixings 🔥 All this - and more - is part of the auction!

With over 230 items you're holiday shopping could be complete.

Check it out today - https://mtbakerscoutingauction.maxgiving.bid/items

10/31/2025

🎯 Join Us for the Salish Sea District Black Friday Shoot! 🎯
Friday, November 28, 2025
📍 Twin Cities Sportsman’s Club — 26933 64th Avenue NW, Stanwood
Skip the shopping lines and spend your Black Friday supporting Scouting!
Enjoy a day of fun, competition, and camaraderie — all while helping fund programs that build character and leadership for nearly 3,000 local youth.
💵 Cost:
• $65 per Adult
• $50 per Scout-aged youth (11+)
👉 Lunch included with paid attendance!
🎯 Main Game:
Each entry includes 5 rounds, with 5 shooters per round (matched by skill level). Each shooter takes 5 shots per round — with tie-breakers to determine round winners!
🔥 Bonus Games (minimal buy-in):
• Annie Oakley
• Flurry – You and a partner shoot at 16 clays in rapid fire — most hits wins!
• Challenge Course – Test your accuracy and speed at 5 unique shooting stations.
• Plus surprise games announced on event day!
🕘 Schedule:
• Check-in begins at 9:30 AM
• Mandatory Safety Briefing at 10:30 AM
Equipment:
Bring your own 12ga or 20ga shotgun, 2–3 boxes of target loads (7½, 8, or 9), and eye & ear protection.
Don’t have gear? We’ll have a few shotguns available to borrow on-site.
💛 Sponsorships Available:
Sponsor a Scout for $50 or a group of five for $250 — help make Scouting possible for local youth!
🎟️ Register online Bellow!
https://www.scoutingevent.com/606-SalishSeaTurkeyShoot2025

10/31/2025

✨ New Scoutbook Feature Update: Roster Filter! ✨

The Roster Filter has been enhanced with updated default settings to improve usability and efficiency. Users are encouraged to select “Reset Filter” to apply the new defaults and then customize their options as needed.

⚠️ Please note: At least one option must be selected in each column for roster data to appear.

These updates are designed to make navigating and managing roster data easier than ever!

10/13/2025

10/04/2025

Cub Scout Pack 95 doing a great job representing Scouting on Friday evening.

Look for Scouts at stores near you as they work to fund their adventures through popcorn sales.

10/03/2025

🌍📡🌐 Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA) & Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) – October 18–20, 2025!

Imagine connecting with nearly 2 million Scouts from over 170 countries—all without leaving home! That’s the power of JOTA-JOTI, Scouting’s largest digital and radio event in the world.

Every year on the third full weekend of October, Scouts across the globe gather to:

✅ Make new international friendships
✅ Explore cultures and Scouting activities from other countries
✅ Learn and practice amateur radio and internet communication skills
✅ Share the spirit of Scouting worldwide

No passport needed, no travel required—just an amazing opportunity to experience Scouting on a global scale. 🌎✈️✨

Mark your calendars for October 18–20, 2025, and join the adventure that brings the world of Scouting to your fingertips!

Get an overview here 👇

https://www.scouting.org/international/jota-joti/

Learn how to involve Cub Scouts here 👇

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/jota-joti/JOTA-JOTI-PIB.pdf

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/jota-joti/JOTA-JOTI-Activity-Guide.pdf

10/03/2025

BeAScout.Org Has A New Look!

Each year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to BeAScout.org to learn more about Scouting and find a unit near them. To enhance the user experience, BeAScout has been given a slight makeover this season. Check out the updated site and continue to share it with anyone you know interested in joining.

09/27/2025

09/26/2025

While fall recruitment season is on everyone’s minds right now—and rightly so—now is also the time our troops and packs (especially, Arrow of Light Den Leaders) to connect about introducing more AOL Scouts to more troops and their transitions to Scouts BSA.

We shouldn’t assume the advancement requirements will be enough to ensure that all of our AOL Scouts choices and decide to join a troop. Let’s ask AOL Den Leaders, Cubmasters, and Scoutmasters how we can support them.

Retaining Scouts through this key transition is vital to successfully sharing our amazing program with more young people. Preparation for the AOL-to-Scouts BSA transition starts now.

-- Ken Gordon, Growing Scouting Chair, National Commissioner Service Team