Ted Stonecliffe
Scoutmaster
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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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.
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.
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.
Eric Dransfeldt
Assistant Scoutmaster
Occupation? Software Engineer
Why did you join Scouting? To spend more time outdoors with my son, go on new adventures, and to help the scouts and troop.
What do you like most about Scouting? I like the camaraderie of the troop and how the older scouts help the younger scouts when needed. I enjoy backpacking and seeing new parts of our beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? I think Scouting provides a lot of opportunities for kids to learn outdoor and leadership skills, meet new friends, and experience new adventures. There are great scout role models that kids can look up to and learn from. In a world that's fixated on screens, I think it's good for kids to just get outside and appreciate nature.
What is the funniest thing that happened while Scouting? After setting up our tents on a backpack outing in Cottonwood Canyon the wind came up and blew the tents away. Luckily they didn't go too far.
What is the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? Watching my son cook dinner for the first time for a few of the other scouts on an outing. I think scouting gives the kids a lot of confidence to do new things they haven't tried.
Why did you join Scouting? To spend more time outdoors with my son, go on new adventures, and to help the scouts and troop.
What do you like most about Scouting? I like the camaraderie of the troop and how the older scouts help the younger scouts when needed. I enjoy backpacking and seeing new parts of our beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? I think Scouting provides a lot of opportunities for kids to learn outdoor and leadership skills, meet new friends, and experience new adventures. There are great scout role models that kids can look up to and learn from. In a world that's fixated on screens, I think it's good for kids to just get outside and appreciate nature.
What is the funniest thing that happened while Scouting? After setting up our tents on a backpack outing in Cottonwood Canyon the wind came up and blew the tents away. Luckily they didn't go too far.
What is the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? Watching my son cook dinner for the first time for a few of the other scouts on an outing. I think scouting gives the kids a lot of confidence to do new things they haven't tried.
Bill Norton
Assistant Scoutmaster
Occupation? Former CEO of a tech company...now retired and enjoying scouting more than ever!
Why did you join Scouting? My family had a long history of scouting involvement growing up. When my son became of age for Cub Scouts, we joined immediately and progressed into Boy Scouts and have never looked back.
What do you like most about Scouting? High adventure outings have always been my passion. Exposing the boys to the thrill of a mountain climb or a white water rafting trip are just a couple of the adventures I like to bring to the troop.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? Scouting gives every boy the opportunity to learn critical skills such as leadership, team development, outdoor skills, and feeling comfortable with trying different skills without having to worry about making mistakes.
What is the funniest thing that happened while Scouting? While on a 150 mile high adventure backpack trip at Philmont we all learned about "self sumping"...a skill every adventurer should experience. Come join our troop to learn why this is a special skill and how it can be a very funny thing to experience!
What is the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? Training 10 boys how to navigate nature, outdoor challenges, tough terrain and danger, only to emerge the other side a wiser and more skilled scout that knows no adventure limits.
Why did you join Scouting? My family had a long history of scouting involvement growing up. When my son became of age for Cub Scouts, we joined immediately and progressed into Boy Scouts and have never looked back.
What do you like most about Scouting? High adventure outings have always been my passion. Exposing the boys to the thrill of a mountain climb or a white water rafting trip are just a couple of the adventures I like to bring to the troop.
Why do you think kids should consider Scouting? Scouting gives every boy the opportunity to learn critical skills such as leadership, team development, outdoor skills, and feeling comfortable with trying different skills without having to worry about making mistakes.
What is the funniest thing that happened while Scouting? While on a 150 mile high adventure backpack trip at Philmont we all learned about "self sumping"...a skill every adventurer should experience. Come join our troop to learn why this is a special skill and how it can be a very funny thing to experience!
What is the most amazing thing that happened to you while Scouting? Training 10 boys how to navigate nature, outdoor challenges, tough terrain and danger, only to emerge the other side a wiser and more skilled scout that knows no adventure limits.
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