Shannon Shaffer's Page

Jason Strawbridge didn't want to follow the flock in making his Eagle Scout project. Another toolshed or bench was not what he wanted to build--he was looking for a challenge.

Lucky for him, then, that three rehabilitated barn owls needed somewhere to sleep. Jason built three owl boxes from scratch, installed them at Full Circle Farm in Sunnyvale, then watched during the evening of Aug. 26 as the three owls were released at the farm by volunteers from the Wildlife…

With this year’s re-chartering, a new requirement has been added that all of your registered adults must have completed Youth Protection Training within the last two years. This requirement includes your Chartered Organization Representative. Start collecting certificates now to avoid delays during…

Here Come the Boys!!! Are You Ready?

• Have you taken Fast Start and Youth Protection Training?
• Are you familiar with your responsibilities
• Are you prepared for the meeting?

Thank you for agreeing to be a den leader, filling one of the most important roles in Cub Scouting and helping a den thrive and grow. Without your help and leadership, the den cannot exist, the boy cannot be served, and the pack cannot be sustained.

Den Leader…

This fall, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts will introduce a whole new lineup of Trail's End popcorn products for their annual fundraiser - the biggest change in 30 years. Since 1980, Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail's End microwave popcorn and ready to eat popcorn treats. When their popcorn goes on sale next week,…