Building the future, one Scout at a time.
Stepping Forward to the Future In 1917, a group of community leaders embarked on a trail to build a fledgling program called The Boy Scouts of America in the Pacific Northwest.
This is our 1917. And today, we look to Reginald Parsons’ example and follow his lead. What will they say about this campaign in 100 years?
I am honored to follow in their footsteps and that of Reginald Parsons, the Chief Seattle Council’s first president and first development campaign chairman. His gift of $2,400 represents the first major gift in our council’s history. It was a giant step that has impacted the lives of youth for nearly 100 years.
Are you prepared to take a Giant Step with me? In Scouting,
Wayne Perry
As you will see in this brochure, we have a chance to build upon this rich legacy and secure a quality Scouting experience for our children and grandchildren. Wayne Perry Giant Steps Development Campaign Chairman
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Through Scouting, we share a common bond. It brings us together. As current stewards of this great program, our task is to guarantee Scouting for the next generation. —Frederick Grimm President, Triad Development Council President/Chairman of the Board 2008–2010 Eagle Scout, Troop 8, Wenatchee, Washington
By the Numbers The Chief Seattle Council, Boy Scouts of America serves over 25,000 youth annually through three core programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing. There are 8,000 registered volunteers and nearly 1,000 local community groups, schools, and faith-based organizations who support this effort. Scouts and leaders donate over 130,000 hours of community service each year valued at nearly $2.5 million. Scoutreach serves over 5,500 youth and strives to provide every young person with an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances or ethnic background.
Did you know that a Scout (compared to a non-Scout) is MORE LIKELY TO Graduate from high school Be self-confident Vote in an election NEARLY TWICE AS LIKELY TO Graduate from college Earn a postgraduate degree
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A nationwide survey found that Scouts accounted for the following: 85% of student council presidents 75% of school publication editors 71% of football captains 60% of military academy graduates 72% of Rhodes scholars and 26 of our first 29 astronauts
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Our Journey Requires a Giant Step To climb the world’s highest peaks, there are times when you must dig deep to reach the destination—where extra effort is required to be successful. Today, such a moment exists in our council’s continued quest to positively influence the lives of young people in our community. For our council to move forward, extraordinary effort will be required in order to meet our increasing youth membership and the changing needs of the family. This is an exciting and important moment in our council’s history!
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Behind us is a legacy of changed lives built upon the generous support of families, community donors, and corporate sponsorship. With your help, ahead lies a robust local program that continues to provide high-quality adventure, character development, citizenship training, and fitness programs for years to come. Your contribution to the Giant Steps Development Campaign will enable us to reach new and even greater heights together.
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The Chief Seattle Council’s most recent development campaign raised close to $6 million in 2001. Thanks to the generous support of the community, this successful campaign allowed the council to upgrade the facilities of Camp Omache, transitioning it into the camp now known as Camp Pigott. New program facilities built included a challenging ropes course, climbing wall, and new dining hall. Camp Pigott serves thousands of youth and families through exciting outdoor camping experiences every year.
A New Peak to Summit Camping and spending time in the outdoors have always been a crucial part of the Scouting program, helping to build the skills and values children will carry with them throughout their lives. But today, our camps are not keeping pace with the growth in participation and the changing needs of our Scouts and their families.
in construction plans. These changes will result in a secure environment for Scouts to learn and grow. The endowment component of the campaign will enable the Chief Seattle Council to maintain these new facilities without increasing annual operating expenses.
The Chief Seattle Council Board of Directors approved a $20 million capital and endowment campaign to increase capacity in dining halls, bunkhouses, and educational areas. In addition, significant safety upgrades are included
I was a new Scout when I first went to camp, and I remember almost drowning during the swim test because I did not know how to swim. I will never forget learning that skill at camp, which not only led to me earning the Swimming Merit Badge, but also earning the Lifesaving Merit Badge. — Scott Oki Chief Volunteer, Oki Foundation Eagle Scout, Post 252, Seattle, Washington Chief Seattle Council Development Campaign GIANT STEPS
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Camp Brinkley
Built in 1967, Camp Brinkley is available to over 12,500 Cub Scouts between the ages of 7 and 10 and provides programs such as aquatics, nature conservation, and shooting sports. Typically, a trip to Camp Brinkley marks the first Scout camping experience for young Scouts and their families (moms included). These first-time campers want to enjoy the great outdoors, but not on an excessively primitive level. Our camp assessment task force found the following areas in need of improvement: • Two oil furnaces in the dining hall are out of service and cannot be repaired. • Restroom and shower facilities are in severe disrepair. • Aquatic activities are restricted to the summer months. • Sleeping areas lack heat and privacy. • New septic systems are required in order to build new restroom and shower facilities.
Based on these recommendations, the Chief Seattle Council will undertake the following capital improvements at Camp Brinkley: • Construct 12 sleeping cabins. • Add new shower house and restroom facilities. • Replace the dining hall furnace. • Construct a new swimming pool. • Improve the current septic system. Total Capital and Endowment Investment: $8.8 million
So many of my Scouting buddies are friends, today. I spent many years as a counselor at Boy Scout Camp Omache—those were some of the greatest times of my life. — Gary Locke Former Washington State Governor Eagle Scout, Troop 254, Seattle, Washington Chief Seattle Council Development Campaign GIANT STEPS
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Camp Parsons
Established in 1918, Camp Parsons is one of the oldest Boy Scout camps in the country. This legendary camp on the shores of Hood Canal is available to over 12,000 Boy Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 11 and 20. Program areas include aquatics, motor boating, climbing, nature conservation, shooting sports, and outbound treks. Our camp assessment task force found the following areas in need of improvement: • Due to increased participation, the dining hall, program office, and a number of the bunkhouses must be expanded. • Current dining hall facilities are not conducive to multiple groups and lack heating. • The existing water tank is undersized, and rationing must occur at the end of the summer. • Structural reinforcement is needed for the Silver Marmot Grill, the most historic building in camp. • Additional bunkhouses that can be used year-round are necessary for additional off-season rentals and seasonal staff housing.
Based on these recommendations, the Chief Seattle Council will undertake the following capital improvements at Camp Parsons: • Replace the dining hall. • Add an additional water tank. • Construct additional bunkhouses. • Build a new program office. • Reinforce and reconfigure the interior of the Silver Marmot Grill. Total Capital and Endowment Investment: $7.2 million
I remember those Camp Parsons’ hikes like they happened yesterday. I recall exactly where we went, what we did, what the weather was like. Those Scouting experiences were important in shaping my current philosophy of wilderness preservation. — Dan Evans Former Washington State Governor Eagle Scout, Troop 180, Seattle, Washington Chief Seattle Council Development Campaign GIANT STEPS
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Camp Sheppard
Located in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Camp Sheppard offers high-altitude adventures, winter sports, and nature conservation in a rare mountain environment for over 12,000 Boy Scouts and Venturers. Camp Sheppard also offers programs specifically designed for Cub Scouts and their moms. 13
Our camp assessment task force found the following areas in need of improvement: • The dining hall is extremely small, requiring three shifts for each mealtime to accommodate all campers in camp. This negatively affects camp cohesion and creates major difficulties in program scheduling. • Use of the camp by multiple groups at one time is limited because the dining hall possesses the only large meeting room and can only accommodate 70 people, where average attendance exceeds 300.
Based on these suggestions and recommendations, the Chief Seattle Council will undertake the following capital improvements: • Expand the current dining hall. • Insulate cabins and address deferred maintenance. Total Capital and Endowment Investment: $2.1 million
Some of the best memories that I have of my childhood occurred at Camp Sheppard. Lessons I learned in Scouting have stayed with me during my entire career and professional life. — Miller Adams President, Sheppard Global Eagle Scout, Troop 246, Seattle, Washington Chief Seattle Council Development Campaign GIANT STEPS
Camp Pigott
Camp Pigott was built on the site of the former Camp Omache in 2003. Some of the original Omache facilities were integrated into Camp Pigott and require much-needed upgrades. Camp Pigott programs include aquatics, motor boating, a ropes course, nature conservation, and shooting sports for over 12,000 Boys Scouts and Venturers. Our camp assessment task force found the following areas in need of improvement: • Additional stations for the ropes course are needed to complete the vision of the original design. • Capacity on the shooting ranges should be expanded to serve more youth and increase shooting time. • Additional staff housing for year-round use is necessary for off-season rentals. • The campfire bowl and chapel do not have permanent seating. • The craft lodge is inadequate and decaying. • More restroom facilities are needed throughout the camp.
Based on these suggestions and recommendations, the Chief Seattle Council wishes to undertake the following capital improvements: • Expand the ropes course. • Redesign the campfire • Enlarge the shooting ranges. bowl and chapel. • Construct permanent staff • Replace the craft lodge. housing. • Add restroom facilities. Total Capital and Endowment Investment: $1.9 million
I believe that all Boy Scout camps try to capture in one place the goals of Scouting: leadership and ethical skills, badge challenges of Tenderfoot through Eagle, and an outdoor experience not possible in a city. I wish all Scouts could experience the essence of Scouting for one week or longer in camp as I did.
—Charles Pigott Honorary Chairman Eagle Scout, Troop 312, Seattle, Washington
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The Giant Steps Development Campaign will take the necessary action to improve the experiences of Scouts and their families for years to come. The improvements will also make the camps available for year-round use by the greater community and school programs—providing additional revenue to the council. While these changes are aimed at making our camps safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable, they also provide the added benefit of helping to conserve our planet’s natural resources. Environmental awareness is a significant part of Scouting. Consequently, each of these camps will feature insulated structures to make them more energy efficient, and the improvements will reuse materials wherever possible.
A Scout is thrifty. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property. — Boy Scout Handbook
Reaching Our Summit, Looking Ahead Endowment giving helps our camps keep up with the growing needs of our Scouts. When you give to the Chief Seattle Council’s campaign, you’ll not only be helping to fund the improvements of our beloved camps, you’ll also be taking the steps to ensure their continued success for years to come. We have learned from previous campaigns that an endowment is an important element to ensure the maintenance and longevity of these new facilities. Unless otherwise specified, up to 10 percent of all donations will go to the Council Endowment Fund. However, donors can decide to give more to endowment. They can also choose to opt out of the endowment portion and direct their entire gift to the project of their choice.
Scouting fills the void. It is a challenge! —Phil Smart, Sr. Honorary Chairman Eagle Scout, Troop 151, Seattle, Washington Chief Seattle Council Development Campaign GIANT STEPS
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The Giant Steps Development Campaign Leadership Chairman Wayne Perry
Chairman & CEO
Shotgun Wireless
Honorary Chairmen Charles Pigott Phil Smart Sr.
Former CEO Chairman of the Board
PACCAR Inc Phil Smart, Inc.
Committee John Bauer Brian Bogen Phil Condit Jack Creighton Dan Fulton Fred Grimm Bryon Gunnerson Bill Krippaehne Mike McNellis Tom Pigott
Chief Financial Officer President Former CEO Strategic Director President & CEO President & CEO Former Vice President Managing Director Pulmonary Doctor President & CEO
DigiPen Institute of Technology North Star Utilities Group The Boeing Company Madrona Venture Fund Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company Triad Development, Inc. T-Mobile Triad Development, Inc. PeaceHealth Medical Group Candela Hotels
Staff C. Bradford Allen Patrick Craven Ryan Larson
Scout Executive/CEO Director of Development Development Director
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What is Scouting? I would have to say it is the outdoor experience: hiking, camping, and the camaraderie in the outdoors with boys my own age. — John W. Creighton, Jr. Former CEO, Weyerhaeuser Eagle Scout, Troop 19, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
Take the First Step And if you’re ready to join our team by contributing to our development campaign, you’ll find there are many ways to give. Accepted forms of donations: Cash Gifts Stock Gifts Appreciated Assets Tangible Personal Property Gifts Gifts of Land, Homes, and Farms Life Insurance The BSA Charitable Gift Annuity Pooled Income Fund Charitable Remainder Trusts Charitable Lead Trusts Wills and Bequests IRAs and Retirement Plans
Certain donations may qualify for tax deductions and tribute opportunities. Donors may also designate their gift in honor of a person such as a family member or Scout leader. Donating to the Chief Seattle Council is a great way to leave a legacy and help an organization that improves the lives of young people throughout the Northwest. To maximize your gift, you may extend your donation over multiple years. To make a contribution, please contact the Chief Seattle Council Development Team at developmentdept@seattlebsa.org or 206-725-8317. Note: Gift acceptance policies are available upon request.
Scouting helps make our boys into the men we want them to be. Lisa Wiley — Sammamish Trails District Chairman Mother of Eagle Scout, Troop 550, Redmond, Washington
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Camp Brinkley Camp Sheppard Dining Hall (Camp Parsons) Dining Hall (Camp Sheppard) Swimming Pool (Camp Brinkley) Shower House (Camp Brinkley) Sleeping Cabin (Camp Brinkley) Sleeping Cabin (Camp Parsons) Staff Housing (Camp Pigott) Heating System (Service Center) Youth Shower House (Camp Pigott) Silver Marmot Grill (Camp Parsons) Campfire Bowl (Camp Pigott) Tribute and naming opportunities may or may not reflect true costs of a project.
Total Capital and Endowed Maintenance $6,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $300,000 $240,000 (Plaque) $180,000 $120,000 (Plaque) $60,000
Tribute and Naming Opportunities Chapel (Camp Pigott) Trading Post (Camp Parsons) Kitchen Equipment (Camp Sheppard) Kitchen Equipment (Camp Parsons) Shooting Ranges (Camp Pigott) Craft Lodge (Camp Pigott) Tractor (Camp Pigott) Dining Hall Tables and Chairs (Camp Parsons) Gator (Camp Pigott) Dining Hall Tables and Chairs (Camp Pigott) Cabin Furniture (All Camps)
Total Capital and Endowed Maintenance $60,000 $60,000 $48,000 (Plaque) $48,000 (Plaque) $36,000 $36,000 $30,000 $18,000 (Plaque) $14,500 $12,000 (Plaque) $12,000 (Plaque)
Note: For multiple individuals contributing to an overall project, a plaque with each individual’s giving level will be displayed.
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Chartered in 1917, the Chief Seattle Council is one of the oldest Scout councils in the country, and it currently serves youth in Clallam, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, and north Mason counties. Three former national Boy Scout presidents are from the Chief Seattle Council. Norton Clapp – President, 1971–1973 Charles M. Pigott – President, 1986–1988 John W. Creighton, Jr. – President, 1996–1998 In addition, one national officer and three national executive board members are from the Chief Seattle Council. Wayne M. Perry – I nternational Commissioner, Current National Board Member Scott D. Oki – Current National Board Member Philip M. Condit – Current National Board Member
Mission Statement The mission of the Chief Seattle Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Vision Statement The Chief Seattle Council, Boy Scouts of America is and will remain the State of Washington’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training. Scout Law A Scout is... Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind
Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent
Campaign Goals
Scout Oath On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
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