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News Blast February 27, 2015
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Council Wide Announcements & Calendar |
Camp, Camp, Camp
Is your unit looking for a way to fund a portion of your Scouts' camping experience? If so, participate in the Spring Camp Card Fundraiser! If you missed the February Roundtable, then contact Sherry or your District Executive for more information.
If you would like to participate, complete the commitment form and sign out your cards at the March Roundtable.
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Campership Applications Due May 1st
Leaders, camping season is just around the corner, so don't forget to submit campership applications if you have any Scouts that require financial assistance. Make sure that all the components of the campership are completed because the committee will be evaluating the monetary support based on the information provided.
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Tour and Activity Plans
As a Scout Executive I occasionally receive calls from unit leaders. Recently I received a call from a unit leader on a Saturday afternoon - those usually are not good calls. This particular call involved a young Scout that had been critically injured on a Scouting Adventure. As we went through the steps to ensure the proper care was given to the Scout and ensure that the insurance certificate was provided for his care, I was reminded why Tour and Activity plans are so important.
The online Tour and Activity Plan (fillable PDF) in my.scouting.org ensures proper planning has been done for any adventure your unit is preparing to undertake. We are here to support your adventures!
Kudos to the unit leader who called me recently concerning his well-planned adventure. He stayed cool under pressure and got immediate medical help for the Scout. Because of his tour plan, I knew exactly where his unit was, who was on the trip and what kind of support he had for the situation.
Make sure to take a few moments to review the FAQ's about Tour and Activity Plans before your next adventure, no matter the size.
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Attention Unit Leaders:
Youth Protection is of the upmost importance to all of us as we serve the youth in our Packs, Troops, Crews and Explorer Posts. For a while now, Youth Protection training has been mandatory for all who have volunteered to be Adult leaders. We are aware that for some, completing the Youth Protection Training in a timely manner has become a challenge.
To help you and your fellow unit leaders, Sagamore Council has created a Youth Protection Champion committee. The committee is charged with helping you and your unit leaders complete Youth Protection Training in a timely manner so your application will not be held up, and your unit's charter will not expire when it comes to recharter time. As a committee, they will monitor Adult leader Youth Protection status, and as you and your leaders' training nears expiration, they will contact you and provide the means to get your Youth Protection Training current.
The Youth Protection Champion for our Council is Mike Richardson from Logansport, Indiana. Mike brings more than 20 years of Scouting experience and leadership to this position. The District Representatives are:
North Star District - Cheryl Heuer
Peshewa District - Diane Carman
Wabash Valley District - Raf Tordil
Your District Youth Protection Champion will be contacting your unit in the next few months weeks to introduce himself or herself and to offer any assistance you may need to ensure your unit is 100% Youth Protection Trained.
Thank you for your attention to this, and we look forward to serving you and your youth in making sure everyone involved in Scouting has a safe, enjoyable experience.
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University of Scouting
Spring Semester
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo
Check-in starts at 7:45 AM in the Kelley Center.
Flag Ceremony at 8:45 AM
Cost: $12.50 (Lunch is Included) Register via CampMaster. Registration Deadline: March 21, 2015 Preregistration is Required - No Walk-Ins. There will be patches for anyone registered and paid in full by March 14, 2015.
Merit Badge Classes will be offered once in the AM and once in the PM:
Animal Science, Art, Chemistry, Citizenship in the Nation, Crime Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Engineering, Game Design, Genealogy, Geology, Public Health, Sustainability, and Camping (Camping is an all-day class)
Belt Loops will include:Good Manners PM, Communicating AM, Map & Compass AM, and Geography PM Adult Leader Training will include: NOVA awards, Advancement & Eagle Process, Blue & Gold Banquets, Camping Opportunities, Commissioner Tools, Commissioner Basic, Cub Scout Den Leader Specifics, Cubmaster Specifics, Dutch Oven Cooking, Knot Tying, Map & Compass, Marketing & Public Relations, NEW Cub Scout program, Pack Committee Specific, Scoutmaster Specifics, Summertime Pack Activities, Troop Committee Challenge, Troop High Adventure, Unit Finance Planing, Weather Hazards, Webelos Leader Specific, Webelos to Scout Transition, and Youth Protection. Access details including registration information via CampMaster. Schedule of Classes for Adults - University of Scouting 2015Pre & Post Requisites Merit Badges - University of Scouting 2015Questions? Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
University of Scouting is sponsored by IU Kokomo
and BSA's Sagamore Council.
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Council Annual Recognition Dinner
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
The Trails Banquet Facility Lafayette, Indiana
Gathering - 6:30 PM
Dinner - 7:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Event will include dinner, short business meeting, recognition of 2015 Silver Beaver Award Recipients, 2014 Eagle Scouts, 2014 Top Popcorn Units & Sellers, Hornaday Silver Award Recipient, and installation of 2015 Council officers.
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Camp Work Days Scheduled
The Property Committee would like to invite all volunteers, either Scouts or adults, to participate in this year's Camp Work Days.
There will be one at Camp Buffalo on May 2nd from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm, with lunch provided. There will be one at Cary Camp May 9th from 8:00 am till 4:00 pm with lunch provided.
The Cary work day is in conjunction with the OA Spring Ordeal; if you are a member, register for the Ordeal and stay for supper.
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Leave No Trace Trainer Training
March 13-15 at Cary Camp
This Trainer course is designed for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts alike. Successful graduates of the Leave No Trace Trainer Course will gain skills to teach LNT techniques and ethics to their Scouts, friends and family. Each participant should have some general knowledge of the seven LNT principles. This course is considered the "second" level of training and is suitable for adult leaders or advanced Scouts. This is not a "camping" class - it does not teach specific outdoor skills such as mountain climbing, river crossings, camping, etc. This is a hands-on, instructional workshop where participants will learn the concept of Leave No Trace and be prepared to teach Leave No Trace curriculum in a variety of settings - whether that's in a school, camp, park, wilderness or front country area. Cost is $50 with meals provided. Register through CampMaster. Only 12 slots available. Contact Angie Manuel by email or phone 765-567-4919. .
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2015 Summer Camp Opportunities:
Boy Scout Resident Camp
June 14 - 20, 2015
| Camp Buffalo (This week is Closed)
| June 21 - 27, 2015
| Camp Buffalo (This week is Closed)
| June 28 - July 4, 2015
| Camp Buffalo (This week is Closed)
| July 5 - 11, 2015
| Camp Buffalo
| July 12 - 18, 2015
| Camp Buffalo
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Adventure Camp Cub & Webelos Resident Camp Session 1:
| June 28 - July 1, 2015
| Cary Camp
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| July 1 - 4, 2015
| Cary Camp
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Day Camps June 6, 2015
| Kokomo, IN
| June 23 - 26, 2015
| Rensselaer, IN
| June 30 - July 2, 2015
| Converse, IN
| July 21 - 24, 2015
| Camp Buffalo - Monticello IN
| July 25, 2015
| Greentown, IN
| July 28 - 31, 2015
| Cary Camp
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Family Camping Mom and Me Cub Scout Camp July 11 & 12, 2015 Camp Buffalo
Cub Haunted Weekend|
Session 1:
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October 23 & 24, 2015
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Cary Camp
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Session 2:
| October 24 & 24, 2015
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Cary Camp
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Campership Applications Due May 1, 2015
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Applications for Financial Assistance for Needy Scouts
Applications for Financial Assistance with membership registration fees for Needy Scouts should be filled out, signed by both parent and leader, and submitted to the council. Scouts who request assistance for a uniform shirt will not be awarded this until they have received their first rank and this information as been turned in to the office.
General information about Applications for Financial Assistance for Needy Scouts.
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Trading Post Information
Attention Leaders - Please Note:
Due to changes being made to the Cub Scout Program, all of the books, rank awards, belt loops & pins, Webelos pins, recognition awards, and certificate cards that are associated with the Cub Scout program that will end on May 31, 2015 are no longer returnable!
Unit Account Statements
If you would like monthly statements emailed to you at the beginning of each month, please email Debbie in the Trading Post, and you will be added to our "monthly" list!
Please note: Unit account statements will be mailed to all leaders and institutional heads in July and December to ensure records are reviewed annually by both unit leaders and chartering organizations.
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Wabash College Eagle Scout Scholarship
$40,000 over 4 years; $10,000 per Year
Visit Wabash College campus by March 23, 2015, and complete and submit application with documentation of your Eagle Scout rank by July 1, 2015, to apply.
Register to visit campus by contacting Mary Towell at 800-345-5385 or at www.wabash.edu/admissions/visit.
Printable flyer - Wabash College Eagle Scout Scholarship
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March 2015
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Cary Cub Scout Adventure Camp $50 Deposit Due
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OA Lodge Meeting - 1 PM - Grissom Air Museum
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Property Committee - 7 PM Camp Buffalo
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Finance Committee - 7 PM Hingst Scout Service Center, Kokomo
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| Program Committee - 7 PM Cary Camp
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| Marketing Committee - 7 PM Cary Camp
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Leave No Trace Trainer Workshop - Cary Camp
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Executive Committee - 7 PM Hingst Scout Service Center, Kokomo
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Webelos Crossover Night with the Indiana Pacers - Indianapolis
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| Commissioners Meeting - 6 PM Cary Camp | 28
| University of Scouting at Indiana University Kokomo
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April 2015
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Office & Camps Closed for Good Friday
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IOLS & BALOO Training - Camp Buffalo
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$80 Payment Due Date for Boy Scout Summer Camp
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Executive Board Meeting - 6:30 PM Cary Camp
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Commissioners Meeting - 6 PM Cary Camp
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Council Annual Recognition Dinner - 6:30 - The Trails Banquet Facility, Lafayette
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| $20 Deposit Due Date for Cub Scout Cary Adventure Camp
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View Full Council Google Calendar
(The Council Google calendar includes both council and district events, meetings and roundtables in addition to Council events.)
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Wabash Valley District Announcements
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Wabash Valley District Contacts:
District Executive - Dylan Melling 765-639-4398
District Director - Colin Earl 920-540-8015
District Commissioner - Dirk Hilt 765-418-6278
District Chairman - Mike Boebinger 217-313-7688
Wabash Valley serves Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe,
Warren & Northern Fountain Counties
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New Wabash Valley District Chairman
Mike Boebinger 
Mike Boebinger was born into a Scouting family. With three older brothers and parents who were active in the program, he was participating long before he could register. His Dad, Don Boebinger, was an associate pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, Indiana from 1964 - 1968 and at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis after that, where he was a Webelos leader, Cub Master and Charter Organization Representative. Mike's Mom, Carol, started as a Den Leader and moved on to being a Den Leader Coach and Trainer. Both were trainers at Philmont Scout Ranch. Carol was awarded the District Award of Merit.
Mike was a member of Troop 18 in Indianapolis where he followed in all three of his brothers' footsteps and earned his Eagle Scout rank in 1979. He was awarded the Vigil Honor by Wulakamike Lodge #21 and the rank of Minisino in the Firecrafter program. Mike was active in his OA lodge as a Ceremonial team member and competed at NOAC. As he continued in Scouting, Mike attended and later staffed two Junior Leader Training courses (White Stag, Silver Bars) and staffed summer camp at Ransburg Scout Reservation as the Boating Director and Waterfront Director. Before retiring from his role as a youth Scouter, Mike earned six palms and was the first "Double Eagle" at Troop 18 and was awarded the Walter J. Schuman "Scout Leadership" award by the Indianapolis Veterans Day Council and the Crossroads of America Council.
As an adult, Mike's career causes him to move around frequently, but he has always remained close to Scouting. He was an Assistant Scoutmaster at the troop level in Worthington, OH, and served as the Council Program Committee Chair for the Anthony Wayne Area Council in Fort Wayne, where he completed his Woodbadge training. Mike was also the District Membership Chair for the Narragansett Council in Rhode Island. Mike and his wife Kelly moved to the Lafayette area in 2013, where he is the General Manager for Frontier Communications. They like to camp, tinker around the house/yard and support their girls' activities. Mike was active as a national level USA swimming official and now works as an IHSAA swim and dive official. Mike and Kelly have two children in college, Megan and Sara.
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New Wabash Valley District Commissioner
Dirk Hilt
Dirk Hilt began his Scouting adventure at an early age and reached the rank of Bear in Cub Scouts before the den leader quit. There wasn't an opportunity close by so he wasn't able to continue. Dirk became active again when his son John Hilt (Eagle Scout 2008) joined Scouting as a Tiger with Pack 3333 chartered at St. James with Faith Christian. Dirk was a Den Leader and Assistant Pack Leader. Dirk continued to be involved in Scouting as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 307 chartered by Greater Lafayette Home School Educators Association (GLHEA) and later served as Troop Committee Chairman. Dirk was awarded Brotherhood by Takachsin Lodge #173, Firecrafter, completed Woodbadge training and received a Bachelor of Commissioner Science. Dirk has been active in Scouting for 14 years.
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District Pinewood Derby
Cub Scout Packs should have April 18th on their calendars for the District Pinewood Derby race! The top 3 finishers from each Pack are invited to the race to see who has the fastest car in the district! The race will be held at Tippecanoe Mall. Registration will open on March 1st on Campmaster. Webelos 2s who have since crossed over to a Boy Scout Troop are eligible to participate, given they were a Cub Scout when the Pack held their race and was a top three finisher in the Pack.
BALOO Training June 6th
There will be a Baloo Training at Saint Andrews United Methodist Church on June 6th. This is a required training, every pack participating in outdoor programming must have at least one leader trained in BALOO at a campout. The cost will be $10 per person and will include lunch. Signups will go live on Campmaster March 1st.
District Spring Camporee
The Wabash Valley Spring Camporee will be April 17 and 18 at Cary Camp. The theme will be Greek Athenian. Troops are encouraged to come in Athenian attire as there will be an Olympian style atmosphere filled with many events and games. Cost is $15 per person submitted by April 10. Saturday lunch will be included. Troops please sign up through Campmaster.
Roundtable
We want to thank the units who were able to join us for Roundtable in February! Those who were able to attend learned a lot of valuable information on the new Cub Scout Program for the Cub Breakout as well as information about Order of the Arrow and the Spring Camporee. We look forward to seeing you at the March 12th Roundtable at Trinity United Church at 7 PM.
District Committee Meeting
The location for the District Committee Meeting in March has been changed to the Frontier Communications building on the corner of 7th and Main St. in downtown Lafayette. This is to help take advantage of the projection system for the District Committee Trainings that will occur in March.
The location for the Unit Commissioners Meeting has also been changed to the Frontier Communications building on the corner of 7th and Main St. in downtown Lafayette.
Eagle Board of Review
Just a reminder to any youth who is looking to go through the Board of Review on April 7th that the entire packet needs to be in the Kokomo Service Center by March 30th. If a youth is looking to have an Eagle Scout Project approved, they can contact Brad Thada or attend the monthly roundtable!
On May 16th Purdue Baseball will be hosting a Salute the Scouts game, 1 pm at Alexander Field. There are two ticket packages available. The $5 package will include a ticket, patch, and the on field activities. An $8 package will include a ticket, patch, on field activities, hot dog, and soda. Registration is now live at CampMaster. Registration via Campmaster will close Friday, May 8th at 11pm.
Scout About 5k/10k:
Scouters and runners be sure to mark your calendars! Saturday, May 30 will be the 2nd annual Scout About Run/Walk. Participants may register now at this Registration Website. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. in Purdue West parking lot. Great opportunity for Scouts to work on their physical fitness merit badge or Cub Scout activity badge on this hallmark day. This activity is a great challenge to build on your Scout Strong program as well.
Mayors Breakfast
Thursday, April 23 Purdue Ballroom will be the inaugural Mayor's Breakfast to support local Scouting and activities. Mayors from West Lafayette, Lafayette, and Delphi will be in attendance to compliment the service and volunteerism Scouting has done to impact the community. If interested in attending or purchasing a table, please contact Colin Earl.
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Wabash Valley District Eagle Scout
Adam Swanson Troop 325
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Peshewa District Announcements
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Peshewa District Contacts:
District Executive - Daniel Carbaugh - 765-480-3716
District Commissioner - Don Harper - 765-860-4474
District Chairman - Nick Pate
Peshewa District serves Blackford, Grant, Howard, Miami
and Wabash Counties
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Peshewa District Calendar March
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Duty to God Program Grace UMC Kokomo
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Adult Volunteer Leader Roundtable
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Duty to God Program Grace UMC Kokomo
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Webelos Cross Over with Indiana Pacers
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District Committee Meeting
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University of Scouting at IUK
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Cub Scout Pinewood Derby
Saturday April 18, 2015
Come join the RACING SPECTACLE that is the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby!!! On Saturday, April 18th at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds, within the Lion's Club Block Building, Cub Scouts and Adult Volunteers will have the chance to race for the finish line and trophies of having the best pinewood derby car. .
The cost for the 2015 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby is $5.00. This event is on Campmaster and registration is setup for individual registration for Pinewood derby. For more specific information, including race rules, please visit https://sagamore.camp-master.com/
University of Scouting at Indiana University Kokomo
Saturday March 28, 2015
University of Scouting will be March 28, 2015 at Indiana University Kokomo. For more information visit Sagamore.camp-master.com.
Spring Camporee May 1st - 3rd
Registration will be on Campmaster. More details will be released at March Roundtable.
Changes in Fall Cub Calendar
Peshewa District will no longer have a fishing derby in September. This Fishing derby has been combined with the Kokomo Day Camp. The Welcome to Scouting at Wabash that was in October last year will instead be in September. So September 12-13 will be the Welcome to Scouting at Bass N Bucks in Wabash.
Staffing
The Peshewa District plans to hire 3 program aids for the district with one position in Marion and 2 in Kokomo. Those interested in these positions should contact Daniel Carbaugh. Applicants must 18 years of age or older and have a willingness to work with youth.
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Peshewa District Eagle Scout:
Johnathan Porter Troop 527
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North Star District Announcements
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North Star District Contacts:
District Executive - Jason Revord - 765-418-7381
District Commissioner - Tressa Bowman
District Chairman - Tony Schroeder
North Star District serves Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski
and White Counties.
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Roundtable
The March 14th roundtable will be held at Camp Buffalo from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be a pot luck lunch this time. Please bring whatever dish you are famous for (no soda or dining utensils please). The general session will include information about all upcoming summer camping events and some further information just released from National on changes to the Cub Scout program. As part of the new program release, installments of themed presentations will be available for roundtable at the end of each month. This month's topic is Program Planning and will showcase some useful communication pieces for planning some of the new Cub Scout Adventures at the unit level. There will be no breakout session for this roundtable as everyone will join together for a work day to improve our wonderful Camp Buffalo.
District Award of Merit and Outstanding Unit Leader Awards
Do you know someone in your unit that has gone above and beyond in their service to the district over the past year? If so, nominate them to receive the District Award of Merit at the annual district dinner. To nominate a deserving individual fill out the District Award of Merit form located on the Sagamore Council Website (www.sagamorebsa.org) under the forms and flyers tab and turn them in to Jason Revord or the Council Office. The district is also accepting nominations for Outstanding Unit Leaders! (Outstanding Unit Leader Award Nomination Form will be available via council website Forms & Flyers page soon.)
The due date for either of these award nomination forms is (on or before) March 31st.
District Spring Camporee April 24th
The Spring Camporee will be held this year at France Park outside of Logansport on April 24th through the 26th. Registration will begin at 6pm on the 24th and run until 8pm. The theme for this year's Camporee will be Off the Grid Wilderness Survival. The main event will be an Amazing Race style event that will include stations such as canoe portage, build your own water purification system, campfire building, Archery and Tomahawk throwing, Orienteering, knot tying/lashing station and first aid. Some stations will include a draw your fate component which will decide which knot or lashing you will have to complete, which first aid scenario you will face, or what style of campfire you will be required to build to give a few examples. Training for the different race stations will be provided the morning of the race for those wishing to improve their skills before the competition. After the race will be a free time period with many activities such as Frisbee Golf, bike trails, fishing, a zip line and many other options. Also the Order of the Arrow is planning to conduct a callout for those units that may have held their OA elections after the Council Klondike. The price for this event is still being worked out and registration will be available on Campmaster by March 12th.
Friends of Scouting Golf Outing May 2nd
You're invited to attend the North Star Friends of Scouting golf outing at 1:00 PM, May 2nd at Pine View Golf Course in Monticello. Rain delay date will be May 16th. The cost for a team of four will be $200 dollars and will include golfing/cart fees, pulled pork dinner, access to a live auction, and a gift bag. There will be options to purchase Mulligans and a ruler to spot the ball, also there will be competitions such as longest drive, closest to the hole and closest drive to the center line, each competition will include prizes for the winners. This event is for adults only as adult beverages will be present and 2 drink tickets will be provided at registration. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Now is the Time to Plan your March or April Bowlathon!
Contact Russ Wiseman at 219-819-0070 for more information.
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North Star District Eagle Scout:
Jacob Taylor Troop 202
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Takachsin Lodge - Order of the Arrow
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Order of the Arrow Takachsin Lodge Contacts:
Lodge Chief - Lucas Bowman
Lodge Advisor - Steve Bowman
Staff Advisor - Chas Triplett
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Upcoming Events:
OA Conclave is April 17 - April 19 at Camp Belzer, 6102 Boy Scout Road, Indianapolis (Northeast side of Indy). This is a MUST GO EVENT! You will have a great time, so make sure to sign up on CampMaster early.
Unit Elections can be scheduled now. Contact Don Harperby email or phone 765-860-4474, or Steve Bowman 765-252-8526, or Joe Alberich 217-799-2433 to schedule your unit's elections.
OA Outing on May 29-30 to attend the Indianapolis Indians "Scout Night at Victory Field". This will be the second year we have attended this event and we are looking forward to the game, snack and camping in the outfield.
If you have not yet paid your 2015 Order of the Arrow Membership dues now it the time. If you have then we have a special gift for you. 2014 was the first time Takachsin Lodge has achieved the honor of Gold level in the Journey to Excellence program. To celebrate this achievement and the 100th anniversary of the OA, we are celebrating with this special membership patch. This is available to the first 250 members that pay their 2015 dues. Members must go to an event in 2015 to pick up their membership card and patch. The patches will not be mailed out. Members do not have to attend the event but will need to stop by the trading post and ask for your membership card and patch. However, we would encourage you to stay for the fellowship that OA offers.
The meaning behind the membership patch: The Tortoise: At the first OA ceremony on July 16, 1915 on Treasure Island both E. Urner Goodman and Carroll Edson wore tortoise shaped totems on their ceremonial robes. Colors: The gold border on this patch is to celebrate our Lodge achieving Gold JTE. Logo: The Centennial logo for the OA is in the upper right corner to represent the 100 years of service.
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Training Contacts:
North Star District Training Chair - Sam Rance
North Star District Outdoor Leader Skills - Scott Grandstaff
North Star District Youth Protection - Mike Richardson
Peshewa District Training Chair - Randy Rusch
Wabash Valley District Training Chair - Ann Harding
Council Training Staff Advisor - Chas Triplett
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills with BALOO Training Weekend
8 AM Saturday, April 11, 2015 - 5 PM Sunday, April 12, 2015at Camp Buffalo. Cost is $25. Register via CampMaster by April 1st. This training is for Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leaders to gain practical skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors Hand-on course includes setting up campsite, pitching a tent, hiking, outdoor cooking. This course fulfills positional training requirements. If you wish, you may come early on Friday evening, April 10th to set up your gear, camp, have dutch oven crackerbarrel, and enjoy fellowship with other Scouters! Access Printable Flyer
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Wood Badge Leadership Training 2015Crossroads of America Council (Indianapolis) and Prairie Lands Council (Illinois) are offering Wood Badge courses in 2015.
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Training
Please help us keep your trainings up to date. Look at your Training Records on My.Scouting.org, if there are missing trainings or incorrect training information on your record, please call Laura at the Hingst Service Center 800-844-0537.
Advancement
It is important to report Advancement as soon as your Scouts earn it. Even if you are not going to give recognitions until later, please turn Advancements in to the Hingst Service Center when they are earned. There are a lot of new Cub Scouts that were recruited this fall; these Scouts should have earned their Bobcat by now. If you have Scouts that have earned their Bobcat and you have not sent in Advancements on them, please do so.
Campmasters
We are always looking for good volunteers to serve as Campmasters at Camp Buffalo and Cary Camp. If you are interested in serving in this capacity contact Don Harper at 765-860-4474.
Service Hours
If your unit has done service hours this past year and you have not logged them on myscouting.org please contact Chas Triplett with your information. We know all units do service; it is very important that we log these hours. We are willing to help you with this if you don't want to do it on your own.
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