A number of projects are recently completed or underway to at council properties as we continually work to improve each property for the use of Scouts and Scouters.

RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS

Meriwether dining Hall removal
Although these photos invite a bit of sadness on the last day of the original dining hall at Camp Meriwether, it is also a celebration of the progress Scouting has made to the point where a much larger dining hall was necessary to serve the thousands of Scouts that enjoy this coastal camp each year. The space may eventually be reconfigured as a picnic pavillion and gathering area with beach access, great for reuinions, parties, weddings, outdoor training sessions, and other events.

Baldwin water system replacement
It's not a very visible project, but that's the whole point. Water is once again reliably and safely delivered to all buildings, campsites, and program areas in camp after completely replacing the underground water delivery system.

Riding arena at Butte Creek
A new covered arena for horsemanship instruction during incliment weather is nearly complete. It will also serve to help developmentally disabled children in an equine therapy program.

New dining hall at Camp Meriwether
Those who have not visited Camp Meriwether since construction of the new dining hall will be impressed with its size and capacity, as well as the new location up on the bluff, which enhances the summer camp operation. This was the keystone project of the capital campaign, and a well-designed and very useful facility at this popular camp.

Wood-fired furnaces at winter lodges
These very efficient furnaces still consume split wood like the old stoves, but are electronically controlled and much more efficient, meaning we burn less wood.

New food delivery van at Camp Baldwin
A used step-van replaces the workhorse 'Blue Goose' that has delivered food at Baldwin for many years.

Showerhouses at Meriwether and Clark
Two showerhouses have been completed in recent years, providing vast improvements over the previous facilities.

Roof replacement at Salem office
The Salem office received a new roof recently, and removal of troublesome skylights that leaked. The new roof complements a new exterior paint job and new loading dock doors; giving a facelift to the Salem Volunteer Service Center.

PROJECTS UNDERWAY

Construction of second Meriwether showerhouse
The final project of the Meriwether Capital Campaign, this showerhouse is the third new one built on the property. The new showers feature Youth Protection-friendly design with seperate shower and toilet areas for different ages and genders.

Soccer and Scouting utility trailer

Interior painting Portland office

Remodel Salem trading post

New nature center at Meriwether

New Totem Pole campsite at Meriwether

Ten new AEDs for camps and offices

Camp Pioneer rifle range enhancements

New sound system for Meriwether dining hall

Renovate Meriwether staff cabins to fix moisture problem

New tent canvas at all camps to replace old tents

New tent platforms at many camps to replace worn platforms

New outhouses at many camps to replace aging outhouses

Dry rot repair at Nanitch lodge

Replacement .22 rifles at Boy Scout camps to replace worn rifles

New camp director / ranger house at Butte Creek

Camp Morrison lodge extermination / potential ceiling remodel

New low-COPE area at Camp Pioneer for summer camp program

Various small projects to upgrade camps to OSHA standards

Repair roof at Portland office

POTENTIAL AND PLANNED PROJECTS

New climbing wall at Meriwether

New nature trail at Meriwether

Salem office wheelchair ramp and entrance door remodel

Solar cells at Cooper ranger home (energy & diesel conservation)