Trail News of Note

Web site facelift!  Better navigation, cleaner look, updated Org Chart with email addresses and phone numbers -- check it out!  We are not done yet, but its a start.  If you have any suggestions, ideas or comments, please let us know!

Cub Scout Day Camp - North to Alaska! Join us on an adventure as we journey North to Alaska. Camp will be July 14–18 at lovely Hans Jensen Park, just north of Issaquah. Click the above link for more info!

2008 Program and Training Conference October 18! A one-stop training event for all Scouting Parents, Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venturing Leaders District Leaders and Unit Commissioners.  Held once again at the North Seattle Community College.

The annual District Volunteer Recognition Dinner was April 17th!  Did you miss it?  Don't know who was recognized?  Not to worry!  Click here to view the program to see who the award recipients were for this year.  Was someone from your unit not recognized and you thought they should have been?  Nominating an outstanding Scouter for an award is easier than ever! Nominations forms are available year-round on our Webpage, and nominations will be accepted at any time.

WashJam 2009 -- it's coming August 20-23, 2009!  Got it on your calendar yet?  It will be at Fort Lewis again, just like the first one was four years ago.  Once every four years only about 200 scouts get to go the National Jamboree on the East Coast.  But EVERY Washington scout can go to WashJam, the biggest Boy Scout jamboree in the state with 10,000 other scouts!  Email wjchair@wj09.com for details.

Important Links

Sammamish Trails District Calendar at a glance.  Download this or print it out for a quick glance at the coming 18 months or so of District events.   For more up-to-date information, please consult the main calendar by clicking on the link at the top of the page.

District Publicity Request Form. This form is used by the District Publicity Chair to coordinate putting articles in the local newspapers about Scouting events and service projects.

Where Units Meet.  We have some information on where units meet, including some web sites. This should help people looking for a unit to join.

Merit Badge Clinics for Boys Scouts are offered on the same Thursday nights as Roundtables and the second Saturday of each month.

The Heron News Flash is the monthly publication of the Sammamish Trails District.  For the current issue as well as back issues, go to the Newsletter page.

District Awards Nominations  Do you have an adult leader or leaders in your unit who deserve recognition?  This is where it starts!  Click on the link above to see what awards you can nominate your dedicated and special leaders for!  Nominations forms are available year-round on our Webpage, and nominations will be accepted at any time.