TOM PIGOTT, BOARD PRESIDENTSHARON MOULDS, SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO

CHIEF SEATTLE COUNCILBOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

3120 RAINER AVE SOUTHSEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98144

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Chief Seattle Council

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Development Campaign

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STEP INTO THE HISTORY OF CAMP PARSONS...Established in 1918, Camp Parsons is among the oldest Boy Scout camps in the country. The camp has served hundreds of thousands of boys and taught them skills in character, citizenship, and physical fitness for over 90 years.

You now have a chance to continue the legacy and tradition of Camp Parsons.

In 1918 a group of Seattle civic leaders led by the first Seattle School Superintendent, Major Edward Ingraham (left) along with another Puget Sound historical figure, Professor Edmund Meany, (center) searched the Pacific Northwest for a location to build a Scout camp. They came across a 165 acre parcel of land on the shores of Hood Canal, which would later serve as the location of Camp Parsons.

“Fellas, Scouting has been called a game - and it is. It is an awful lot of fun. But it’s a whole lot more. Always remember this, no matter how old you get...Scouting is a way of life.” - Words spoken to campers in the Camp Parsons Dining Hall in the mid 1950s by Dr. Robert Janisch who served on staff as a youth.

Seattle business man, philanthropist, and first president of the Chief Seattle Council, Reginald H. Parsons (right), led the fund raising campaign that purchased the land for Camp Parsons for $2,400.

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CAMP PARSONSEstablished in 1919, Camp Parsons is one of the oldest Boy Scout camps in the country.

Each year, summer camp fills up quickly, serving over 3,300 Scouts and leaders. Each

experience outstanding program areas, beautiful forests, awesome waterfront activities

and majestic mountains.

Camp Parsons has seen some major improvements over the past few years. The Silver

Marmot Grill, the most historic building in camp, was totally overhauled and is now

beautiful, functional and structurally sound. New shower and restroom facilities were

completed at the Copper City and Turner/Anderson camp sites. The next major item needed at Camp Parsons is a new and larger dining hall. The camp

can offer more youth a summer camp experience if there was enough room to feed

them. The current facility is not conducive to multiple groups and lacks heating. The

kitchen is too small and does not allow for smooth food service.

CAMP MEANYWhen the Camp Meany Cub program took possession of its new “Main Lodge” or

dining hall in 1938, it was truly tailor-made for Cubs. In the first place, it had Indian

totem designs on either side of the main doors, and more Indian art on the walls inside. Unlike the austere architecture of the Silver Marmot Grill, the

Meany Lodge had a tower that jutted from the roof, above the main entrance – and a side room to the left front, complete with bay window! As described

in the November 1937 Cedar Chips, the Meany Lodge was “a sort of super-lodge, headquarters, trading post, director’s cabin and storeroom all in one.”

With the end of the Cub camping program in 1942, the Meany Lodge became the Camp Parsons dining

hall. Much of its original look remained long after Boy Scouts took it over. Campers in the 1940s, ’50s,

and ’60s will remember the Indian circle on the f loor in front of the fireplace, growing fainter with the passing years.

For many years, the tower above the main entrance was used as a staff cabin for the

Parsons kitchen crew. Called the “Tower Room”, it was the scene of some of the more

noteworthy pranks pulled at camp. The Tower Room was removed during

extensive remodeling that took place in 1984.There have been many emotional moments in the Camp Parsons Dining Hall – it has never been just a

place to eat.

“Fellas, Scouting has been called a game – and it is. It’s an awful lot of fun. But it’s a whole lot more. Always

remember this, no matter how old you get……Scouting is a way of life.” Words spoken to campers in the Camp Parsons Dining Hall in the mid 1950s by Dr. Robert Janisch who served on staff as a youth.

1917CAMP PARSONS WAS DISCOVERED

1919CAMP PARSONS OFFICIALLY OPENED

1924NEW SIGNALING TOWER CONSTRUCTED

1926TOWN HALL WAS BUILT AS CAMPHQ/OFFICE

1927NEW CAMP PIER WAS CONSTRUCTED

1940SIGNALING TOWER PULLED DOWN

1918CAMP PARSONS WAS PURCHASED FOR $2,400

1919MAIN LODGE BUILT !SILVER MARMOT GRILL"

1926LORD BADEN#POWELL AND JAMES E. WEST VISIT CAMP PARSONS

1926FORT DUCKABUSH WAS BUILT $ CAMP TRADING POST

1938 DINING HALL BUILT FOR CAMP MEANY

1942MEANY LODGE BECOMES CAMP PARSONS DINING

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The first Scouts arrived at Camp Parsons by boat and a five mile hike. Shortly thereafter, a pier was constructed to allow travel directly to camp, but unfortunately it could not be used during low tide. By 1926, a new pier was constructed to handle ships at all tide levels. The pier continues to be a signature feature of Camp Parsons.

In 1926, the founder of Scouting, Lord Robert Baden-Powell and James E. West, the First Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, visit Camp Parsons. Lord Baden-Powell along with his wife, plant a maple seedling that matured into a large tree. The present status of the tree is still hotly debated but some believe it to be just west of the Silver Marmot Grill.

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$2,400The first building constructed at Camp Parsons was Booth Hall, (today’s Silver Marmot Grill). which continues to exist 90 years later.

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Meany Lodge was constructed as a dining hall for Cub Scouts. But it was more than “just” a dining hall. As described in the 1937 Cedar Chips, the Meany Lodge was “a sort of super-lodge, HQ, trading post, director’s cabin all in one.” Meany Lodge became the Camp Parsons Dining Hall with the end of the Cub camping program.

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CAMP PARSONS IS MORE THAN THE MOUNTAINS AND THE SEA...In addition to the natural beauty of the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains, Camp Parsons is world renowned for the best camp staff and first class facilities.

In fact, Camp Parsons is described as one of the “top ten” Scout Camps in the entire United States. But make no mistake...this distinction has not come by accident.

And that is where you come in...

“Something hidden. Go and find it. Go an look behind the ranges. Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you. Go! - Kipling’s Explorer”

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In 1964, the Thunderbird was chosen as the symbol of Camp Parsons.˘

2008The Chief Seattle Council launches the GIANT STEPS Development Campaign.

This campaign includes replacing the aging Dining Hall at Camp Parsons.

I wake up in the morningAnd there on Alki’s shore,

I look across the mighty soundWhere the might mountains soar,

And recall those happy hiking dayswith a happy hiking crew

-winner of a troop song contestCamp Parsons, 1952

In the 1950’s, diabetic Scouts from troops throughout the Pacific Northwest would come to Parsons. Under the care of nurses and dietitians, they came as close as possible to enjoying the same activities as other Scouts. Banting Lodge was built during this time to specifically serve these Scouts and was named after Sir Frederick Grant Banting, the Canadian doctor who discovered insulin in 1921

Many notable Puget Sound icons such as Governor Dan Evans (left), Phil Smart Sr. (center), and Bill Gates Sr. (right) have been among the hundreds of thousands of campers at Camp Parsons.

The new campfire bowl and chapel are just a few of the improvements at Camp Parsons over the past couple of years

MAKING AN INVESTMENT IN THEYOUTH OF THE CHIEF SEATTLE COUNCIL

Every lifetime seems to have one or two decisive moments. A choice is made and things afterward are forever different because of it. Continuing to create good citizens might be dependent upon seizing a unique opportunity to involve ourselves in the formation of our young people.

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Dear Camp Parsons Supporter,

We send greetings from Camp Parsons. We are nearing a century of continuous camping here on the shores of Jackson Cove on Hood Canal. We have the privilege to offer 8 full weeks of Scout camping to Scouts from the Pacific Northwest as well as other Scouts from across the United States, Canada, and Japan. Camp Parsons is truly a destination camp, providing an outstanding Scouting experience delivered by an enthusiastic staff. However, to provide for future programs as well as to increase the number of Scouts who can take advantage of this facility, we need your help.

Camp Parsons is not only steeped in history and tradition, it is also home to some old structures that have served Scouts well throughout the years. Some, like the Silver Marmot Grill, which was originally built in 1919 have been successfully restored while others are unable to be retained. Our current Dining Hall is one of these structures that has lived through its usefulness and actually has become a hindrance to the program that we offer. The present Dining Hall only seats 350 people which means that during a typical summer week, not all the campers can fit inside at the same time. For years we have had to rotate troops to cook out in their campsites so there is enough space on any given day. It is time that we looked towards the future of Camp Parsons and its expanding program by developing a facility that will meet the needs of the Scouts who attend today as well as those who will attend over the decades to come. We need a facility that can be used year-round, has a commercial grade kitchen that meets all current standards for safe food handling, offers us the ability to cook a variety of different foods, adequate dishwashing facilities to eliminate the need for disposable dishware but most importantly, support the program at Camp Parsons by giving it the ability to comfortably feed those Scouts who attend and have room for more. Not only would it allow us to expand camping during the summer season, but it will offer us the ability to expand and develop a winter program as well.

We are asking for your financial support in helping fund a new 550 seat Dining Hall facility.

Camp Parsons means a lot to all of us. Any help you can give will greatly be appreciated and help continue the tradition of excellence that is Camp Parsons.

Yours in Scouting,

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THE CHIEF SEATTLE COUNCILThe Chief Seattle Council coordinates Scouting across King, Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and North Mason Counties. As the largest youth serving organization in this region, Scouting serves youth in all communities, neighborhoods, and all backgrounds, with programs designed to meet the educational and developmental needs of each age group.

A total of 47 full-time and 10 part-time employees, 7,884 volunteers, nearly 1,000 local community groups, schools, and faith-based organizations, 1,063 Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews provide quality Scouting experiences for over 26,400 youth and families each year.

This number represents a 14.5% share

of the youth market available in the Puget Sound area.

Growth in services, programs, and number of young people served has increased the

council’s budget to over $5.9 million in 2010.

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We need your help to ensure Camp Parsons continues to maintain its standing as a premier Boy Scout Summer Camp and to provide the quality camping experience that families expect from the Boy Scouts of America.

CAMP PARSONS DINING HALL PROPOSALMAKING SURE THE MESS HALL ISN’T A MESS!

Old Dining Hall - Capacity for 350 Scouts- Summer Season Use Only- Costly and Inef!cient

New Dining Hall - Capacity for 550 Scouts- Year Round Use- Multiple Uses

What is the problem with the current dining hall?The primary factor limiting enrollment to current levels (350 boys) is the size of our

dining hall, which limits the amount of Scouts that Camp Parsons can serve. In addition, the existing configuration presents the following problems:

-The dining hall’s seating level remains crowded. Scouts have difficulty standing up from their seat and getting to and from the kitchen during food service, which is also inconveniently located.

-The dining hall does not have year round heating capability and cannot be used during the off season. -The existing kitchen is too small, inconveniently located, and inefficient for present seating capacity. Dry storage needs to be

doubled to meet present requirements, and freezer capacity is inadequate for present usage.-The dining room floor requires extensive maintenance. The existing plexiglas skylights leak and complete removal is recommended. In

addition, the cedar shake roof needs repair or replacement. The dining hall cannot be subdivided for use by multiple groups at the same time. - The existing service road to the kitchen is hazardous as Scouts use it frequently to travel around camp. The handicap ramp is located at the northeast

corner of the dining room and ostracizes those with disabilities.What is the solution?

Plans for the construction of a new dining hall are now complete and need funding. These plans retain the character of the old building and address the functional problems of the current structure The new dining hall will occupy the same location where the current dining hall now rests with expansion on the north side for increased capacity to seat 550 Scouts with direct access to a service road not used by Scouts. Some of the beams from the existing structure will be recycled into the new dining hall.

The new dining hall will also include a folding partition to divide the dining hall for smaller groups and it will have the capability to be heated during the wintertime for increased off-season use that will defray annual fixed operating costs. The kitchen will be moved to the north side to shorten the travel distance between the kitchen and tables and reduce the risk of collision between Scouts.

THE DINING HALL IS THE HEARTBEAT OF THE CAMP. IT HAS NEVER JUST BEEN A PLACE TO EAT

CAMP PARSONS DINING HALL COSTSSummary

Concrete...............................................................................................$225,254Masonry..................................................................................................$95,367Metals.......................................................................................................$6,156Wood and Plastics................................................................................$546,345Insulation..............................................................................................$439,268Doors, Windows & Glass......................................................................$133,968Finishing...............................................................................................$218,251Outdoor Barbeque..................................................................................$24,269Mechanical...........................................................................................$434,769General Construction.........................................................................$1,111,241Kitchen Equipment...............................................................................$350,863Septic System........................................................................................$75,297Access Road..........................................................................................$27,222New Water Tank.....................................................................................$75,000Taxes....................................................................................................$330,000Soft Costs (Permits, Surveys, Inspection, Etc.)....................................$576,783Contingency..........................................................................................$450,000

Tribute Opportunities

Certain donations may qualify for naming opportunities or special donor recognition in a designated area within the dining hall. Donors may choose to designate their gift in honor of a person such as a family member or Scout leader.

Naming opportunities may or may not reflect true costs of a project.

NAMING RIGHTSDining Hall - $2.5 million

Kitchen - $1.5 millionKitchen Equipment - $500,000

Fireplace - $250,000Grill - $100,000

DONOR RECOGNITIONThe following donation levels will receive special recognition within

a designated area in the dining hall.

Chief Seattle - Platinum $2.5 millionChief Seattle - Gold $1.5 millionChief Seattle - Silver $1 millionChief Seattle - Bronze $500,000Reginald Parsons $250,000Silver Marmot $100,000Mount Olympus $ 50,000Edmund Meany $ 25,000 Fort Duckabush $ 10,000

Camp Parsons Founder $ 2,400Edward Ingraham $ 5,000

THE CHIEF SEATTLE COUNCIL

THE CHIEF SEATTLE COUNCIL SERVES YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS KING, CLALLAM, JEFFERSON, KITSAP, AND MASON COUNTIES. AS THE LARGEST YOUTH

SERVING ORGANIZATION IN THE PUGET SOUND REGION, THE COUNCIL STRIVES TO

MEET THE EDUCATIONAL AND THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF EACH AGE GROUP

REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE.

A TOTAL OF 7,884 VOLUNTEERS, NEARLY 1,000 COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS,

AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, 1,063 CUB SCOUT PACKS, BOY SCOUT

TROOPS, AND VENTURING CREWS PROVIDE QUALITY SCOUTING EXPERIENCES FOR

OVER 26.400 YOUTH AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR.

OVER 7,000 INNER-CITY AND UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH ARE SERVED THROUGH THE

COUNCIL’S SCOUTREACH PROGRAMS.

GROWTH IN SERVICES, PROGRAMS, AND NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE SERVED HAS

INCREASED THE COUNCIL’S BUDGET TO OVER $5.9 MILLION IN 2010.

CEDAR CHIPS NEWS February 13, 1926

MOUNTAINS! Real Honest-to-gosh ones with white peaks towering eight thousand feet

above the salt water, look down upon the newcomer as the Fortuna rounds Oak Head

on Hood Canal and steams across the channel toward Camp Parsons.

“Do you see that small white speck near the shore?” a veteran asks, pointing three

miles across the canal. That’s the canvas on the top of the signal tower, the highest

Scout-built tower in America, and those two dark spots over a bit to the right are the

two points which shelter the swimming beach.

A long pier, built by camp officers and Scouts extends almost to where the camp fleet

of racing cutters rides at anchor, and here, as the

Fortuna touches, the first group of campers

hurries ashore.

Rustic furniture, arched gateways, and other

evidences of Scout handicraft are on all sides, the

buildings, themselves being the greatest

achievements - everything except the main lodge

is Scout - built, and Scouts helped build that, too.

- Frank Henderson, Troop 250