The CPC Scouting Expedition
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 outdoors to meet those that make the Scouting Expedition come to life for thousands of local youth here in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Each episode will start with the latest news, reminders, and important deadlines for our families, Scouts, leaders, and volunteers, so you can just take a quick listen or watch in a way that’s convenient for you. Then, we’ll dive into the topic of the day. So let’s get started…
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Episodes
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Following the latest news, we'll share the new "Choose Your Own Adventure" tool at https://adventures.cpcscouting.org
This tool is like AirBnB or AllTrails for your next adventure! There are even council-approved campgrounds for Cub Scout packs and high adventure trips for Scout troops.
And with the help of our Scout units, it will continue to grow and blossom with more adventures and outdoor excursions for your Scouts and family.
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Sunday Sep 15, 2024
Get the latest news, deadlines and events happening in the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America in just 10 minutes!
PLUS a teaser of our new "Choose Your Own Adventure" program planning website at https://adventures.cpcscouting.org that includes council-approved Cub Scout camping locations! We'll do a full walkthrough in next week's podcast, but check it out!
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Get the latest news, deadlines and events happening in the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America in just 10 minutes!
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Get the latest news from the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America, including the latest marketing materials and event gear you can use to promote Scouting in your area!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
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 achievement, experience and skill in multiple areas of outdoor endeavor." To date, only about 300 Scouts have completed this achievement.
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
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 more about Brett at https://outdoorsafe.com/, where you can get gear, survival tips, and more.
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
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/
Councils interested in their own version of Badger can contact us at info@cpcscouting.org
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
A quick podcast episode today to present the latest Council news to Scouts, Scouters, and friends of the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America.