Cascade Pacific Council Alumni Association
Alumni's
Passion. Mentoring. Community
Welcome Fellow Alumnus!
Regardless of whether you participated in Scouting within the Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) or elsewhere, we extend a warm welcome to you. The primary objective of the CPC Alumni Association is to foster connection: to provide a platform for ongoing engagement and to highlight the significant contributions made by Scouts, volunteers, and alumni like yourself to our local communities.
Vision, Mission, Motto and Goals
Scouting America’s Alumni Communities, including the Cascade Pacific Council (CPC) Alumni Association, CPC National Eagle Scout Association (NESA), Silver Beaver Alumni Association (SBAA), and our various council Camp Alumni Association groups, consist of alumni-focused organizations whose members share common experiences, interests, and locations. These shared traits enable members to vividly relive their memories through mutual recollection and storytelling.
Our Vision
To create opportunities for alumni-centric groups to better assist and support Scouting.
Our Mission
To establish, enhance, and promote groups, partners, and associations possessing shared experiences that foster continued active engagement with Scouting on behalf of Scouting alumni.
Our Motto
Once a Scout, Always a Scout
Our Goals
- Our goal with the CPC Alumni Association is connection: to give you a place to stay engaged and get connected to the incredible impact Scouts, volunteers, and alumni like you have on our local communities.
- For each position description, the goal is to develop a team consisting of 1 representative from each Alumni group: Young Adult Alumni (mentee), Parent-age individuals and/or Empty Nesters (mentors). The team will have representatives in touch with their respective age groups within the council and districts. This will also enable the Young Adult Alumni have opportunities to be mentor by Parent-age individuals and Empty Nestors. Our Young Adult Alumni are our future leaders.
- Many Scouters often serve in multiple roles. The CPC Alumni Association, along with our affiliate groups including the CPC NESA, CPC SBAA, and various council Camp Alumni Association groups, advocate for focusing on a single role. This approach ensures the most positive outcomes for the Alumni Association, our other affiliate groups and provides opportunities for greater individual involvement. Our aim is to achieve success without causing burnout among our volunteers by overburdening them with multiple responsibilities. However, if volunteers want to serve on multiple alumni association committees, they are welcome, but we would encourage them to review their other Scouting commitments.
Our Representative Alumni Groups
- Young Adults Alumni (18-30) – Purpose: many young adults desire to “continue Scouting” but do not have ways to stay connected beyond their own unit. They also need purpose, mentorship connections and direction for their lives.
- Parent-Aged (30-50) – Purpose: ensure “feel good” brand awareness and connection to Scouting as this group becomes parents. Give opportunities to stay engaged for those who do not become parents. Give them the opportunity to mentor the Young Adults Alumni.
- Empty Nesters (50+) – Purpose: ensure “Loyalty For Life.” with lifelong engagement opportunities and mentoring.
Who is recognized a CPC Scouting alumni?
You are considered a CPC Scouting Alum if you have experienced the essence of Scouting firsthand—whether as a Scout, a leader, or an enthusiastic supporter. You have witnessed the impactful and transformative nature of Scouting programs in practice.
You are a CPC Scouting Alum if you believe in the mission of Scouting – recognizing its importance in today’s society. You understand how these values can contribute to a better future for everyone.
You are a CPC Scouting Alum if you care about today’s Scouts and tomorrow’s leaders – understanding that they are the individuals who will advance our legacy. You are committed to supporting the future pioneers of our society.
Contacts
Robert W. McDonald
Council Alumni Co-Chair | Interim NESA Chair
alumnichair@cpcscouting.org
Mason R. Lewallen
Council Alumni Co-Chair
Young Adult Member
Chris Bartell
Council Director of Marketing & Innovation
chris.bartell@scouting.org
Did You Know?
Here are some recent stats and facts you may not know about Scouting’s impact on youth and our local community.
2024 Community Impact
Service to our community is one of Scouting's proudest achievements each year.
Hours of EAGLE PROJECT Community Service
Eagle Scouts
Summer Campers
Personal Impact
No other program has the proven, positive results at the individual level than Scouting America.
Personal Impact
%
of Eagle Scouts believe Scouting had a positive impact on their life
Academic Impact
%
of Eagle Scout alums have post-graduate degrees (vs. 12% of the general population)
Financial Impact
%
of Eagle Scouts have $100k+ HHI (versus 10% of local area)
Character Impact
%
of parents say Cub Scouts has encouraged their kids to help others
Stats courtesy of our local Benefits of Scouting Outcomes (large download - 155MB) study.