Ted Stonecliffe

Scoutmaster

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Occupation? I am a planner for the transit district in Salem called Cherriots (similar to TriMet here in the Portland Metro area).
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? It’s a lot of fun, and you’ll get to go to some amazing places in scouts that you may not have a chance to do if you don’t join a troop.
Why do you think parents should consider Scouting for their kids? Kids make lasting friendships in scouting and learn valuable things such as leadership skills, which aren’t easily taught in the classroom. Scouting attracts some of the greatest kids, and it’s great to foster good friendships for your kids. 
What was the funniest thing that happened while Scouting? While sailing in the San Juan Islands (Washington State), our troop had water balloon fights between sailboats using giant sling shots. We also used giant clams (geoducks) for ammo, which was really gross, but also hilarious!
What was the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? I got to do a lot of high adventure things like going for a 100-mile backpacking trip at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, climbing Mt. Hood, and shooting clay pigeons with a shotgun. 

Philip Stewart

Assistant Scoutmaster
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Occupation? Architect
Why did you join Scouting? To spend meaningful time with my son and to spend more time exploring the outdoors.
What do you most like about Scouting? Going to a new exciting outdoor environment that we would otherwise not have an opportunity to visit.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? Kids have a unique opportunity to learn life safety skills: how to protect themselves and others in a positive social setting where they can draw on the diverse experiences of supporting adults as well as their peers.
Why do you think Parents should consider Scouting for their kids? The consideration for Scouting is for the same reasons as it is for kids.  Scouting helps kids mature to become responsible and compassionate adults.
What was the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? Watching my son as well as others in the Troop grow and mature in their thinking, social interacting, and willingness to help others over time is awesome.

Paul Flood

Assistant Scoutmaster

​​Occupation? Electronics Engineer
Why did you join Scouting? To spend time with my son.
What do you most like about Scouting? Going on outings with my son and his friends. The places we’ve camped have been amazing.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? I think kids should consider scouting to become more independent and to appreciate the natural world and to gain skills. To learn to be better people.
Why do you think Parents should consider Scouting for their kids? Same reasons as above. But it’s really nice seeing the kids learn so many skills. As parents it’s also nice to have an activity that focuses on developing kids into good people. (And it’s inexpensive!)
What was the funniest thing that happened while Scouting?One night we didn’t lock our food securely and racoons broke in and then they took a backpack back with them into the woods. We had to rescue it!
What was the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? As a Dad, it was seeing my son overcome adversity and carry a heavy pack two miles up a steep hill. As an Assistant Scoutmaster it was when a boy fell on a bike outing and really hurt his arm. All the other boys rallied around and made him a sling from their clothes, basically taking care of him and the situation without panicking.

Dave Johnson

Assistant Scoutmaster

Occupation? President/CEO - Metropole Inc. an IT Support Company in Portland, OR.
Why did you join Scouting? I was a scout as a child and never forgot the positive impact that scouting had on my life.
What do you most like about Scouting? The fact that the scouts are expected to and are able to plan and run the troop with little input from adults. The camaraderie and support that the scouts give each other as they face and overcome challenges.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? Scouting gets you outdoors, allows you to make friends for life with other scouts, and provides skills and knowledge that you will use for the rest of your life. Most of all, scouting is fun.
What is the funniest thing that happened while Scouting? Watching a troop of boys successfully make 3 meals a day for 5 days while surrounded (literally) by thousands of hungry yellow jacket wasps. Parts were funny (“What do we do with the bees that are in the pancake batter…?”) and parts were inspiring – watching boys of varying skills and fear thresholds come together to succeed for a full week.
What was the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? Watching the transformation of a troop of boys who were initially not working together trying to get out of anything even remotely like work transform over a week into a cooperative, supportive team that I was proud to be a member of.