The CPC Scouting Expedition

Following the latest news from around the Cascade Pacific Council, you'll meet Aaron Abrahamsen, a CPC Eagle Scout who has not only earned our highest rank but also EVERY single merit badge on the docket for a total of 138. Aaron has also earned the prestigious National Medal for Outdoor Achievement. This medal was established in 2010 as the "highest recognition a Scout can earn for exemplary achi...

Following this week's newscast, the CPC Scouting Expedition welcomes Brett Stoffel of Outdoor Safe and Emergency Response International with his lifesaving tips, tricks and tools to survive in the great outdoors.   Brett’s background includes being an aircraft commander of a B52 and a B2 mission commander. He’s been a USAF instructor and managed Combat Search and Rescue and SERE programs.   Learn...

Introducing "Badger", our new Merit Badge Counselor Management System. Our Eagle & Advancement Processor Michelle Baumann and Support Services Specialist Ben Wiggins walk merit badge counselor and CPC Director of Marketing, Chris Bartell through the system.   Click here to watch the walkthrough on YouTube   Council volunteers can learn more and register today at https://cpcscouting.org/badger/...

A quick podcast episode today to present the latest Council news to Scouts, Scouters, and friends of the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America.

A quick podcast episode today to present the latest news to Scouts, Scouters, and friends of the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America.

A quick podcast episode today to present the latest news to Scouts, Scouters, and friends of the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America.

On today's Scouting Expedition, prepare to be inspired with an open, honest conversation with three young women who recently achieved our highest advancement rank: Eagle Scout. Following our latest news update, Meagan Benson, Helen Dreasher, and Isabella Villasenor-Coleman with guest host and Scout leader Thea Coleman. Together, they'll share what it's been like to be some of the first girls in th...

On this week's Scouting Expedition, we get to hear from one of the inaugural girl troop Scoutmasters, Jo Istook. Though Jo had son's in the program already, she and her daughter (who is now an Eagle Scout!) were thrilled at the chance to join Scouts BSA in Scouting America when we were known as the "Boy Scouts." As always, we'll start off this episode with the latest news for those in the Cascade...

On today's episode of the Scouting Expedition Podcast, we chat with Eagle Scout Caitlyn Kreuzer. Prepare to be inspired and learn why being a Scout in Scouting America can have a lasting impact on today's youth!   Plus, we'll have the latest news and important deadlines for Scouts and Scouters in the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America.

Get the latest news from the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America. With a bunch of important deadlines looming, we offer a quick news update for our Scouts and Scouters found in our Compass Points email newsletter.  Enjoy!

On today's Scouting Expedition, prepare to be inspired with an open, honest conversation with three young women who recently achieved our highest advancement rank: Eagle Scout. Following our latest news update, they'll share what it's been like to be some of the first girls in the Scouts BSA program (formerly known as "Boy Scouts") and how Scouting has guided them to find new passions for the envi...

Get the details for this Fall's recruiting theme and Scout/Unit fundraiser: Be "Scout" Prepared!     September is National Preparedness Month, andthe CPC plans to lead the way in helping our friends, neighbors and community "Be Prepared." How? We've created a plug-and-play program for Scout units for September that includes 3 Open House programs for unit meetings and a First Aid Kit Fundraiser &am...

After the latest news update, we'll chat with one of our 5 Eagle Scout Scholarship Winners: Henry Cechini.  Henry has some excellent advice to kids and parents about why it's important to get involved in Scouting.

On today's episode, we welcome Logan and his dad, Linden, to hear about their Scouting Expedition. Logan was one of our 5 Eagle Scout Scholarship winners for 2024, and you'll love seeing his Eagle Scout Project in action at our YouTube channel here .    Note: Due to technical issues in previous episode with Logan, we're reposting this interview as a cleaner version but also to feature Logans wonde...

Meet Kellie (mom), David (dad), and their two Eagle Scouts, Grace and Ethan as we hear about their own multi-generational Scouting Expedition. 

Join us for the latest news then we'll dive into the most frequently asked question about the new Scouting America brand announced this past week. 

Following the latest news, we interview this year's top Eagle Scout Scholarship winner, Kaeley Diankoff, and her parents.   You'll hear about her family's multi-state, multi-troop Scouting Expedition during COVID and the impact Scouting has had on their lives.

Following the latest news, this episode will feature all of the marketing tools, resources, and event gear you can use to promote your Scout unit. Plus we have a special announcement about our Fall recruiting campaign that is centered around National Preparedness Month in September.

On today’s Scouting Expedition, we'll chat with Cub Scout leaders Deb Hiltebrand and Jeff Beck about the forthcoming updates to the Cub Scout programs. We'll also share the latest news around the CPC, including new programs at Camp Cooper, training opportunities, and upcoming events in our area.

Looking for more parents to help run your Scout unit? Want to take more kids on great adventures, help them grow in grit, and build tomorrow's leaders? Then Dave Cavaretta from Pack 608 has some great recruiting tips for packs, troops, ships, crews and posts that are proven to work! Pack 608 recruited nearly 40 kids last year with teamwork, an always-fresh social media presence and more.  Plus, ge...

On today’s Scouting Expedition, we'd like to welcome Current Board Chair, Kaleen Deatherage, incoming Board Chair Andrew Danner, Council  Commissioner Kathleen Jordan and CPC Scout Executive and CEO Gary Carroll.   We've asked them here today to talk about their own Scouting Expeditions so you could get to know them better, but also to chat a bit about where we've come and where we're headed with...

Welcome to The Scouting Expedition Podcast, Courtesy of the Cascade Pacific Council of the Boy Scouts of America   This is more than just a podcast. It's an adventurecast!    Here, we'll share stories and insights about the lifelong adventure, real-world grit, and personal growth only found through Scouting here in the Cascade Pacific Council.   We'll have guests here indoors, but also head outdoo...