Sikhs Mox Lamonti Lodge #338

06/12/2026

Any Senior Patrol Leaders out there interested?

Big news for Scouts BSA youth leaders.

The Scouts BSA SPL Summit is coming in September 2026. Building on the National Youth Council, the Summit brings Senior Patrol Leaders from across the country together to share feedback directly with the Scouts BSA National Committee.

What SPLs can expect:

• Quarterly online gatherings with SPLs nationwide
• Direct feedback sessions with national program leadership
• Early insight into upcoming program initiatives and resources
• A real chance to shape the future of Scouts BSA

The best ideas come from the youth who live the program every week. The SPL Summit puts their voices at the center.

Full details on how to participate are coming this summer. Stay tuned.

https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/scouts-bsa-announces-the-spl-summit/

06/10/2026

The Mount Baker Council is excited to announce the addition of Michael Turner to our staff of paid professionals. Michael will be joining as the new Assistant Scout Executive where he will be providing direct leadership to the Field Staff and Development Department.

Michael has served as a professional Scouter for 19 years, gaining experience in almost every level of Scouting leadership including his most recent position serving the Northeast Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America where his direct field leadership role gave him the opportunity to impact multiple areas; including unit service, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and membership growth.

Before moving to Georgia, Michael served as Assistant Director of Field Service for the helping lead multi-District operations, staff development, and Council initiatives across Wyoming and Nebraska. Michael’s combination of executive leadership experience and hands-on field operations knowledge is a major strength he brings to Mount Baker Council.

Please join us in welcoming Michael to the team!

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Autumn Couch nears end of project

05/26/2026

Deadline for this year's Hawaiian Shirt order window is Sunday May 31st!! If you want a shirt this year, get your order in NOW.
Shirt orders won't be accepted again until 2027.

05/23/2026

Congrats to another Eagle Scout!

We are proud to celebrate Mia, the first female Eagle Scout in Troop 312!

Before girls were allowed in Cub Scouts, Mia watched her older brother participate and wished she could join too. When scouting opened to girls, she jumped in wholeheartedly, moving from Cub Scouts into Scouting America and embracing every adventure and leadership opportunity along the way.

As a member of her home Troop 312 and a member of Troop 681 in Seattle, Mia has built friendships, leadership skills, and a reputation for kindness and inclusion everywhere she’s been.

She has attended Philmont Scout Ranch twice and is returning again this year as an employee. For her Eagle project, she built raised garden beds for the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

Her Eagle Court of Honor was filled with Scouts and leaders from Troop 312 and a member of Troop 681, reflecting just how many lives she has touched through Scouting.

In her remarks, Mia thanked those who paved the way for girls in Scouting and honored Scouts who came before her. Her words were thoughtful, brave, and deeply moving.

“Mia is one of the kindest and most compassionate souls I know. She has always been a champion for inclusion in our unit, and always makes new folks feel welcome. She truly embodies the Scout spirit.” - Steve Jensen, Scout Leader, Troop 312

Congratulations, Mia. We are proud of the leader you are and excited to see where your trail leads next.

05/23/2026

📢A new Mount Baker Council office is coming soon!

Today, the Mount Baker Council signed an agreement to lease a new office space. The space is near where the old Everett office was located and will feature an office, conference rooms, and a trading post (with shipping capabilities).

There are many details still to be finalized, but we wanted to share this news in real-time. Look for additional details to come.

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

THIS GUY. Sikhs Mox Lamonti through and through. A well deserved honor!

Congratulations to Ivan Lewis - Class of 2026 Silver Beavers! 🎉

Join Ivan in celebrating this achievement at the Council Court of Honor on Sunday, May 17th. https://scoutingevent.com/606-110361
Registration closes on May 14th!

Ivan has embraced Scouting since he began as a Webelos Scout. After earning his Arrow of Light, Ivan went on to receive the Medal of Merit and earned both the Venturing Bronze Award and the rank of Eagle Scout.

He is a member of the Order of the Arrow in the Sikhs Mox Lamonti lodge where his commitment to service and leadership was significant, serving two terms as Lodge Chief. During his time with OA he has been recognized with the Vigil Honor and the Founders Award.

After transitioning from Scout to Scouter, Ivan continued his service serving as Roundtable Commissioner, Assistant Cubmaster, and Assistant Scoutmaster before taking on the role of Cubmaster with his son's Pack.

Professionally, Ivan has explored a wide array of fields including a career as a contractor, a farmer, a candidate for public office, a firefighter, an EMT, and a Medical Supervising Officer for an ambulance company. Currently, Ivan applies his passion for education as owner, operator, and instructor of the Kumon Math and Reading Center in Mukilteo.

You can often find Ivan at Fire Mountain where he serves as the Seasonal Program Director and the 2026 Wood Badge Course Director.

Congratulations Ivan on being a member of the Class of 2026 Silver Beavers.

05/12/2026

Another quiet icon at Sikhs Mox Lamonti events, Mike is ever present, ready to serve wherever he is needed!
Let’s congratulate another well deserving volunteer. Are you going to attend the Council Court of Honor? There is still time to register to celebrate with them and their families in person this Sunday afternoon!

Congratulations to Mike Lookwood for being a 2026 Silver Beaver recipient.

Join Mike in celebrating this achievement at the Council Court of Honor on May 17th. https://scoutingevent.com/606-110361

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Mike grew up hiking, camping, boating, fishing, and hunting. Mike served in the Navy for three-decades serving on many ships and participating in difficult sea operations. His careers saw him visit 26 countries before serving as Commanding Officer of the Naval ROTC Unit at University of Washington. In his nearly four years at UW, Mike trained and developed more than 200 exceptional young people.

His son began his Scouting journey in 2011 in the Far East Council, moving to Pike's Peak Council, San Diego-Imperial Council, and then to the Mount Baker Council. At each stop, the family has participated as adult leaders where possible.

Since retiring from active duty, Mike has served as Troop Committee Member, Assistant Scoutmaster, and is currently Scoutmaster for Troop 122 in Mill Creek. At the District level, Mike is a District Committee Member-at-Large, Assistant Roundtable Commissioners, Merit Badge Counselor, and Eagle Project Proposal Reviewer. He is also a member of the Order for the Arrow.

He has served as Scoutmaster for the Mount Baker Council contingent at the 2023 National Scout Jamboree and is the Contingent Leader for the 2026 National Jamboree. In addition to his unit and Jamboree commitments, Mike is a member of the Council Range and Target Activities Committee and has served as Range Activities Director for Fire Mountain Summer Camp in 2024 and 2025. He is an instructor at IOLS, Wilderness and Remote First Aid, Wood Badge, and is a Leave No Trace Level 1 instructor. He is also a founding member of the Council High Adventure Committee.

Mike holds a master's degree in Applied Physics and National Resource Strategy and has taken his belief in education through his Scouting career. He has completed the Wood Badge advanced leadership courser, Powder Horn High Adventure leadership course, and National Camping School Range Activity Director course.

Congratulations Mike! 🎉