Three of Crew 42's officers were nominated by the Chief Seattle Council and selected by the BSA National Court of Honor to be inducted into the new National Youth Leadership Society.  Jake K and Brody H were presented with their award at a recent Council meeting in downtown Seattle.  Jeff Z was also chosen, but was unable to attend the ceremony while away at college.

To be eligible for the Society, a Venturer has to accumulate a significant resume of leadership, both within and outside BSA.  A candidate must complete several training courses, including a Troop Leadership course and/or Venturing Leadership Skills Course, the weeklong National Youth Leadership Training, complete a Kodiak leadership trek, and finish a Kodiak X course.  Options include the National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience at Philmont Scout Ranch and the new Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders course.  Staffing any of these courses brings extra consideration.

A candidate must then successfully serve in a series of leadership positions in a BSA unit.  Consideration is given to Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader in a Boy Scout Troop, and any of the Officer cabinet positions in a Venturing Crew.  Additionally, they must serve in leadership positions outside of Scouting in school, church, or community.  This can include sports teams, community service clubs, religious organizations, and educational duties in a position of demonstrated responsibility.

The Society will be celebrating its second anniversary and fewer than 25 Venturers nationwide have been selected.  Jake, Brody, and Jeff are the first three in the Chief Seattle Council.

Congratulations to Ryan O, the 12th of Crew 1042's Venturers to be awarded his Eagle Scout rank.  Among the youngest Eagles in age, Ryan has a robust and adventurous tenure that includes staffing at Wood Badge last year as well as serving this past summer at Camp Pigott as a certified COPE instructor.  COPE is an acronym for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience.  Also known as a Ropes Course, it is a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity which usually consists of high and/or low elements.  Low elements take place on the ground or only a few feet above the ground.  High elements are usually constructed in trees or made of utility poles and require a belay for safety.  COPE teaches teamwork, communication, trust, leadership, decision making, problem solving, and self-esteem.

Ryan's father Tom and older brother Adam (also a veteran of the Crew) are both Eagles.  All are co-registered with Crew 1563 in Kingston, chartered by their church.  Welcome to the nest!

Congratulations to our newly elected 2010-2011 Officers!

President - Zack T. Serves as youth leader of the crew; implements the crew program in cooperation with the other officers and members; works closely with Advisor and other adults in a spirit of partnership; represents the crew at council Venturing Officers Association (VOA) meetings; assist crew Advisors at crew officer’s seminar; presents annual reports to charter organization.  Responsible for the Crew annual budget.  Ensures annual Crew Leadership Training (CLT, ex-VLSC) is conducted.

Administrative Vice President - Dante M. Serves as administrative officer to the crew; assumes responsibilities of the crew president if absent; leads the recruiting and admission of new members; recognizes achievements of crew members; is responsible for opening and closing on special occasions; keeps an up-to-date crew roster; maintains training records on all Venturers and Crew adults; is the chief recruiter for the unit and leads the continuous campaign to register new youth; works with the Crew Committee Chair to execute the annual BSA Charter renewal.

Program Vice President - Conner W. Arranges program planning process; collects and maintains crew activity file; determines the interest of the crew members; provides support for the activity chairs and committees; maintains an up-to-date calendar of meetings and activities; appoints chairs for projects and activities.  Chairs the annual Superactivity planning committee.  Conducts the annual Venturing Activity Interest survey for youth and Program Capability Inventory for adults.

Communications Vice Presidents - Brody H (Digital Media) & Stephen B (Voice). Manages communications and publicity for the crew; is responsible for all crew correspondence and minutes; provides a report every month to all crew members at the Crew business meeting.  Digital includes the Crew email listserv, website, and Facebook group.  Voice includes telephonic notification and inquiries, including landline and cellular; includes cell texting.