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  News Blast - July 26, 2016  

 

 Council Wide Announcements & Calendar 


Website News

 

Sagamore Council's website now provides a convenient button link  "Support A Scout Now" that enables individuals to donate to Sagamore Council directly online. The link on our home page leads to a site called "A Place to Give, Sagamore Council," which is the National BSA support website.   

 

Trading Post News        

 

Susan Kromann has joined the Council staff in the position of part time trading post manager in Kokomo. She and husband Bill recently moved to Kokomo from Indianapolis, and they love it here. Susan is a graduate of Ben Davis High School and Ball State University. While in Indianapolis, she worked for several organizations including Kiwanis International, as Director of Member Services. Most recently, Susan owned and operated an in-home-care franchise. In her spare time Susan enjoys old movies, fishing, sporting clays, and spending time with her husband and their pets - "Wrangler", an Australian Shepherd, "Gizmo," a Shetland Sheepdog, and "Cosmo," a big Ragdoll cat. Susan is accepting trading post orders via phone (765-452-8253), fax (765-459-5625), or email.  

 

Visit the Trading Post Clearance Section in Kokomo soon to find t-shirts, old merit badge books, several holiday Scout decorations, socks, and other items at newly reduced prices. Old Cub Scout belt loops are also available at greatly reduced prices!   

 

 

Kokomo Trading Post Open until 7 PM August 25th

 

Sagamore Council has planned a council-wide Scouting recruitment night at area elementary schools on Thursday, August 25th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Families who are new to Scouting will have the opportunity to get signed up that evening. The trading post in Kokomo will remain open on this evening until 7:00 PM.

  

 

Kokomo Trading Post to Stay Open till 6 PM on Tuesdays & Thursdays during the Month of September

 

During the month of September only, the Kokomo Trading Post hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be extended to 6 PM.

 
Cary Camp Trading Post to Reopen August 15th

 For additional information, call Cary Camp at 765-447-1990. 
  

 

 

2017 National Jamboree

July 19-28, 2017 at the BSA Summit  Bechtel Reserve, West Virginia

Access New Council Registration Form for 2017 Jamboree Effective July 22, 2016

(New Council Registration Form contains new payment schedule.)

Access 2017 National Jamboree Information

Adult Leader Application 2017 National Jamboree

2017 National Scout Jamboree Patches are Now Available!
Call the Kokomo Trading Post (765-452-8253) to purchase:


2017 National Scout Jamboree
Sagamore Council Strip
$10 Each


Full Set 2017 National Scout Jamboree Sagamore Council Patches
$50 Per Set

Is Advancement Important?

"The spirit is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light." Lord Baden Powell.

Are we keeping our Promise? We promised them what is in the Boy Scout Handbook, four hundred and eighty pages of opportunity.  Advancement is not so much what is on paper, but a measure of growth in our boys.  If we are helping to mold boys, they should grow.  Rank advancement encourages the Scout to increase his skills and provides the opportunity to learn new skills and experience new adventures. As he learns, he grows in his ability to do his part in the patrol and the Troop.  Those experiences help open the door to his future.

Boys are faced with many opportunities these days.  In order to keep them interested in Boy Scouting, they should be encouraged to set goals and work toward that end. When they have reached a goal, it is important that they are recognized.  Once that recognition is made, he is encouraged to set the next goal. If there is no recognition, then it will seem to the boy that advancement isn't that important.

Our jobs as leaders are to encourage advancement and to report that advancement to the Council on a timely basis.  Steady advancement shows that we have strong programs that are living up to the Promise.
While advancement is important to the health of a unit and the Scouting program, more importantly, it is a sign of growth in our boys. That is why we do what we do.  Thank you for helping shape our future through our Boy Scouts.


Marketing Minute

It's not too late to share your day camp, adventure camp or summer camp photos with us on Facebook, via Twitter, or if not with us, in your local newspapers!  Tell your stories about summer camp and be sure to thank any sponsors and/or your community who helped get your unit to camp. Had those same people not purchased popcorn to support your unit, would you be there?


Council-Wide Recruitment August 25th

Let's get geared up for August recruitment night on the 25th. Our boys and Venturing aged girls won't have the opportunity to join unless they are asked. Invite your neighbors and friends!


Popcorn Sale Info.

Popcorn season is quickly approaching, and Show and Sell orders will be due Friday, August 19th, online. There will be no package options this year. Your unit simply needs to estimate the amount of popcorn they will sell.  Keep in mind that additional popcorn product will be available for check-out if you sell your entire inventory.
 
You can't place your order online until your account has been set up, which is why it is very important for you to submit your Popcorn Commitment form naming your leader and popcorn kernel so that we can: 1) communicate with the appropriate individuals and 2) establish your unit's Trails End account.

Our inventory return date will be Friday, October 14th, and units may return popcorn by container as long as they have not been opened or damaged.

Selling popcorn involves teaching young men and women in our programs appropriate salesmanship and communication techniques to be successful at selling the products.  Take the time to educate them about why they are selling popcorn and what those funds mean not only to just them, but to the unit as a whole.  Provide copies of your unit's program plan and unit budget (that is supported by your popcorn sale) so that families see the benefit of their participation.  Popcorn can be fun!  Take some time to make this year's sale a unit changing experience!  Have your leaders and parents participate in the fun and act out sales skits. Teach them techniques that may turn a "no" sale into a "yes" sale!  Make sure your unit even rewards some of those no's during show and sell in order to keep morale high and the boys motivated to keep working hard toward achieving their goals.  This is their opportunity to contribute to their Scouting program.

Popcorn Sale Dates
Popcorn Sale Unit Commitment Form
Popcorn Commission Structure
Popcorn Commission Workbook

Popcorn Product Line-Up for Show and Sell and Take Order:
$50 & $30 Military Donation
Chocolate Lovers Tin
Sweet & Savory
Cheese Lovers
Chocolate Caramel Crunch
White Chocolate Pretzels
18 Pack Kettle Corn
18 Pack Unbelievable Butter
18 Pack Butter Light
Caramel Corn with Nuts
Jalapeno cheddar Cheese
White Cheddar Cheese
Caramel Corn
Popping Corn


Save the Date! 

Cub Haunted Weekend Family Camp
- October 21-22 or October 22-23 at Cary Camp.  Register & Arrive by Unit
 
Register and find additional info.at CampMaster website.  Questions?  Call 765-452-8253 or 800-844-0537.


Camp Cards - Extra Inventory

We do have an excess of Camp Cards that are left over from our spring sale.  These are available for units that want to do a weekend camp card sale. The Dick's and Marsh coupons expire August 31, 2016, so take a chance and see if your local Marsh store will let your unit set up a booth and do card sales at the entrance. Most patrons would purchase a card for $10 when they can turn around and save $5 right away and get to use the multiuse coupons on the backside until December 31, 2016. Contact Sherry if your unit has an interest in participating and replenishing some of the unit funds that were used for your camping experiences during the summer!



2016 Spring/Summer Council Survey 

If you received the 2016 Spring/Summer Council Survey, please take a few moments to complete it.  We want your feedback so we can improve the programs and support that we provide to your units and participants.  The survey deals with the online recharter process, the CampMaster registration process, and fundraising in addition to questions about programming. Without your feedback, we don't know what needs to be improved or what processes are working well.  Please be part of the improvement process by participating in this survey!  Council Survey



Voice of the Scout (National) Survey: 

When you receive the Voice of the Scout survey, please take time to respond to this survey as well.  It assists our Council in delivering the programs our Scouts and families want as well as provides us information to give to our United Ways so that they know we are utilizing their supporting dollars to make an impact in their local communities.  Let's all be part of the change and voice our feedback via the few surveys that are sent out annually to track our performance and the service we are providing to our customers!



Unit Visits with our Council Professionals:

We have enjoyed visiting with units at our camps during the summer months.  Two staff members, Sherry Brady and Jacob Wall, are available to provide assistance to units council-wide, so if your unit needs help creating a program plan accompanied by a budget that will support that program, they will make it their mission to meet with you and assist you with this process.  

If your fundraising efforts needs some attention because your unit has struggled with product sales, schedule an appointment with Sherry to assist your unit in creating a plan to achieve the full 40% commission as well as expand your selling capabilities. I look forward to the opportunity to ensure your unit has the financial ability to provide a quality program with limited funds from your families to deliver the program.

If you are a unit leader who needs some recruitment ideas, advancement suggestions, or help identifying service hours opportunities, call the office or email Sherry or Jacob to schedule an appointment. One or both will meet with you to brainstorm ideas and provide helpful suggestions.

Email Sherry Brady or Jacob Wall



2016 Good Scout Award Luncheon

On Tuesday, September 13th we will honor Mayor Tony Roswarski in the Lafayette area as our 2016 Good Scout.  The event will be from noon to one o'clock, with gathering at 11:30 am.  This event will be at the Courtyard Marriott Conference Center, 150 Fairington Avenue, Lafayette Indiana.  If you live in this area and would like to honor your Mayor for his time, dedication and efforts in your community, please register to attend at www.lafayettegoodscout.com.


Investment in Character Quarterly Report

Access Sagamore Council's 2nd Quarter (April 1 - June 30) Investment in Character
Quarterly Report here.


Sporting Clay Benefit Shoot
Saturday, August 27th
Izaak Walton League, Kokomo

Come join the fun on the ranges to help support Scouting programs for the 5,885 youth served annually in 16 north central Indiana counties. We are seeking additional corporate sponsors, prize donors, shooting teams, and individual supporters for this event.

Registration will open at 8:15 AM with shooting from 9:30 to noon. An auction of fine items as well as a bucket auction will take place following lunch.

Access event registration form, schedule, participation and sponsorship fee information.  If you have questions, call Sagamore Council at 765-452-8253.


Wings of Freedom Tour is Coming 
to Purdue University Airport in August

Four of the most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircraft will be visiting the Purdue University Airport as part of the Wings of Freedom Tour from August 8-10, 2016.  Walk-through tours of restored aircraft on display ($12 for adults and children over 12 and $6 for children 12 years old and younger) will be offered as well as ultimate flight experiences in various aircraft.  See printable flyer (link below) to find specific times for the event and additional details.



Eagle Life Statement

Are you, or someone you know, preparing for your Eagle Scout Board of Review? One of the trickiest requirements is what's commonly referred to as the Eagle Life Statement.  This requirement results in a wide variety of letters as you can imagine! Volunteers in charge of advancement on the district and council levels, along with staff, have developed a set of guidelines to help you produce the best possible letter. It reads as a rubric for a paper, a familiar item for many boys in school that should be relateable. The Letter Of Ambition Guidelines are available here.
 

2017 National Jamboree Band Seeks Members


The National Scout Jamboree Band is now forming and is looking for Scout musicians. The staff band plays at ceremonies, events, concerts, arena shows, and entertains the many thousands of Scouts and visitors to the 19th National Jamboree July 19 - 28, 2017  at the Summit in West Virginia. Repertoire includes popular and patriotic music, marches, and pep band tunes. Scout/musicians who can double on set, guitar, bass and keyboard are needed for the 16 piece jazz band and Tower of Power style rock band.  Scouts need to play at a high school level or better. All registered Scouts, male or female Explorers and Venture Scouts ages 16 - 25 may apply.  Adults (26 and up) may apply, however initial preference will go to youth staff. Cost is a bargain at $425 for youth staff.

For information about the band and how to apply, please visit coljamboband.colbsa.net or email the director George.Pinchock.
 

CampMaster Event Registration Tips

Keep in mind that you must increase your commitment number(s) before you can enter additional participants. Fees are calculated using the commitment numbers for your reservation.


Scouting for Food 2016   
 
This year the date for Scouting for Food is being left up to units. You can have your food drive when it best fits into your calendar and benefits most the food bank your unit supports. We need each unit to fill out a request form for bags and stickers. Once your unit has completed its food drive, it is very important that you complete the Scouting for Food report. The sponsor of this program wants to know how many Scouts and Scouters participate, the amount of time they give, and the amount of food collected. Whether your unit has its food drive in the spring, summer, or fall, what matters is that we as Scouts are serving those who need assistance.

Unit Commitment Form for Scouting for Food 2016

Food Collection Reporting Form for Scouting for Food 2016



Reporting Unit Service Project Hours

It is easy to report your unit's service hours.  Simply:
Click on this link and provide 1)  your unit number, 2)  the number of individuals who participated, and 3)  a brief description of the service project.  If your unit is not participating in service projects, click here to access service project suggestions and explore the advantages of doing service projects.


Subscribe to Council Text Alert Program

Scouts, parents and volunteers may subscribe to receive text alert messages via their cell phones from Sagamore Council. Individuals who subscribe to this free service will stay informed about weather-related event information, last minute updates to event details, and occasionally, important Scouting program reminders. Whatever texting plan each individual has on his or her phone will apply.

To Subscribe:

Text SAGAMORE to the 84483 to receive alerts from  Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council.

Text PESHEWA to 84483 to receive Peshewa District alerts from Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council.

Text NORTHSTAR to 84483 to receive North Star District alerts from Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council.

Text WABASHVALLEY to 84483 to receive Wabash Valley alerts from Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council.

COUNCIL CALENDAR


             AUGUST 2016 
8
Executive Board Meeting at Cary Camp - 6:30 PM

12 - 14
OA Fall Ordeal at Camp Buffalo - 6 PM
19
Popcorn Show & Sell Orders Due
25
Council-Wide Fall Recruitment Night - "Blast Into Scouting" - All Elementary Schools - 6:30 - 8 PM
Kokomo Trading Post will stay open till 7 PM on this date. 

27
Sporting Clays Shoot - Izaak Walton League - 8 AM
 


            SEPTEMBER 2016 

The Kokomo Trading Post will stay open till 6 PM on Tuesdays & Thursdays during September only.

3 - 5
Office & Camps Closed for Labor Day Weekend
 
9
Council Wide Popcorn Sale Starts
9 - 11
Council Fall Camporee (Location TBA Soon)
11
OA Lodge Meeting at Council Fall Camporee
12
Finance Committee - Kokomo - 7 PM
12
Program Committee at Cary Camp Dining Hall - 7 PM
12
Marketing Committee - Cary Camp Dining Hall - 7 PM
16-18Webelos Meet the Troops - Cary Camp
17
Terry Beasy Memorial Shoot - Camp Buffalo

 

View Full Council Google Calendar

 

(The Council Google calendar includes both council and district events, meetings and roundtables in addition to Council events.)   

 

 

 Wabash Valley District Announcements

 

 

Wabash Valley District Contacts:

 

    District Team Lead - Dylan Melling  765-639-4398

    District Executive - Mitchell Ahnert  765-469-3197 

    District Commissioner - Dirk Hilt  765-418-6278

    District Chairman - Mike Boebinger  217-313-7688  

 

Wabash Valley serves Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe,

Warren & Northern Fountain Counties 

 

 
Fall Into Scouting September 24th

All Cub packs should have September 24th saved on their calendars for Fall Into Scouting! This is a one-day event that will have unit registration and payment via CampMaster.  Families/Scouts who want to attend should make sure their leader gets them registered. Packs are encouraged to camp overnight if they wish to do so.  Packs must reserve a campsite in order to camp overnight - call the office at 765-452-8253 to reserve a site, then submit a completed camp usage permit and pay separately for camping.  (Camp usage fee is $10 per night for a campsite and $1 per person access fee, but this must be paid via the office, not via CampMaster.)  Registration is $8 per Scout for the Fall Into Scouting event only, which will include a patch, lunch, and activities. Adults and siblings may register for $2 each which will include lunch. These guests may purchase a patch for an additional $5.

Fall into Scouting will begin with check-in at 8 AM and flag ceremony at 8:45 AM, and activities will start at 9. Check-in will be done by unit, so Scouts will need to find their Cub leaders in the parking lot. All attendees need to bring a completed BSA Annual Health History Form Parts A and B  with them to the event. Activities will include shooting sports, a craft, Scout skills, games, nature, and a rocket blast for new Scouts! Scouts will enjoy the activities up until a closing campfire before dinner. Registration for Fall Into Scouting will open on September 1st on CampmasterALL attendees must be registered via CampMaster website by 5 PM on September 20th.


Fall Recruitment

If your pack has not yet collected fall recruitment materials, please contact Dylan Melling to arrange pick up. Remember that this night is critical to provide the best possible experience to Scouts!


Cub Scout Shooting Sports Training Available

Wabash Valley District will be offering Cub Scout Rangemaster Training on Saturday, August 6th, from 9 AM - 2 PM at Cary Camp.  If you (or anyone in your unit) are interested in being a Rangemaster, please send them to this training! This training is free, but you will need to bring a sack lunch.  Adults who are willing to volunteer for a  few hours to become Rangemaster Certified are critical to providing the great programs that our Cubs enjoy!

Note:  Being a Rangemaster does not let you do shooting sports events with your Pack; Cub Scout Shooting sports can only be done at district or council events.

Please RSVP for this training with Jeff Rattray.


 
Eagle Project Guidelines
 
Life Scouts should contact Chad Sprinkles, the District Life to Eagle Coordinator, at  [email protected] for Eagle Project approvals. He is available at Roundtable, which is the second Tuesday of every month at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lafayette at 7 PM.


2016-2017 Calendar and Program Information

If you haven't had the chance to take a look at the District Information Page on the Sagamore Council Website, there is plenty of information on the calendar for the upcoming year of Scouting already available! Program information, dates, deadlines, and more are already available on this website. We hope that it is a helpful resource as you plan your upcoming calendar and look towards the next big adventure in Scouting!


2016-2017 Calendar and Program Information

If you haven't had the chance to take a look at the District Information Page on the Sagamore Council Website, there is plenty of information on the calendar for the upcoming year of Scouting already available! Program information, dates, deadlines, and more are already available on this website. We hope that it is a helpful resource as you plan your upcoming calendar and look towards the next big adventure in Scouting!

 
Attention Plastic Model Car Builders!
 
WANTED: Plastic model builders of all ages and skill levels.  The Lafayette Miniature Car Club is once again hosting a model car contest in the Lafayette area.  When: Saturday August 20, 2016, Where: Community Reformed Church at 18th St and Iroquois (Lafayette, IN), Time: 9AM~3PM.  We will have 14 contest categories (including two youth classes for novice and junior) and 10 "Best Of..." awards.  Not wanting to enter any models?  Come check out what others have built and learn new tips and techniques from other modelers.  Numerous vendors will be selling models kits, die cast cars, books, old build ups, and modeling supplies.  We are also planning to have a large quantity of raffle prizes. Food for sale provided by the church's youth group.

Lafayette Miniature Car Club Contest Flyer    
 
 
Wabash Valley Eagle Scouts:
 
Aidan Duffin
Troop 373
Thomas Crone
Troop 393
Christopher Leffert
Troop 316
Charles Randall
Troop 335
Conner Million
Troop 393
    
 

 

 Peshewa District Announcements

 

 

 Peshewa District Contacts: 

 

     District Team Lead - Daniel Carbaugh - 765-480-3716

     District Executive - Chris Crow - 757-952-4341 

     District Commissioner - Don Harper - 765-860-4474

     District Chairman - Nick Pate  

 

Peshewa District serves Blackford, Grant, Howard, Miami 

 and Wabash Counties 

 


Cub Scout Recruitment Night

All Cub Scout recruitment this fall will be on August 25th in conjunction with our promotions campaign. Each pack will need to have their pack leadership available to help on the 25th at their local elementary school to sign families up. This will be a sign up night with packs doing an orientation the week following the signup for their pack, as a new parent orientation. There will be a free rocket kit incentive for Scouts that sign up on the 25th. They will be able to shoot the rockets off at the Welcome to Scouting event on September 24-25th at Bass N Bucks.

On the night of the 25th, after the recruitment night has finished, there will be dedicated drop off points in each county. Packs need to turn their applications in that night so we can begin distribution of rockets/engines for Welcome to Scouting. Please note that all these drop off locations will be staffed until 9 PM. After 9 PM you'll have to Contact Daniel or Chris to arrange drop off.
 
Howard County - Hingst Scout Service Center 
Grant County - Culvers in Marion 
Miami County - Dairy Queen in Peru 
Wabash County - Penguin Point in Wabash


Popcorn Sales Kickoff

Popcorn kickoff for Peshewa district will be September 7th at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds at 7:00 PM. All Units need to have their popcorn kernels present at this meeting. Once your unit has selected a popcorn kernel for this fall, please let Sherry or Daniel know who he or she is. 


Blast into Scouting 

Make sure you have September 24-25 on your calendar; this is our Blast into Scouting weekend. Make sure you let the boys who signed up on August 25 know this is when they are going to be able to shoot off the rockets they got on the fall recruitment night.

Welcome to Scouting will begin with Check-in at 12:30 PM and activities will soon follow. Activities will include rocket launches, sling shots, rope making, and many more. We will provide dinner and breakfast on Saturday. We will have a campfire and night hike as well. Registration is online at  CampMaster and must be done by the Cubmaster or his designee. Do not have individual families sign up online. Registration and check-in for this event are by unit.  Early registration will end September 17. Early registration cost is $12.50 per person and after September 17th registration cost will be $20.00 per person. For more details on the weekend, please contact Rob Martin at 270-999-4811 or Chris Crow at the Scout office


District Training


Peshewa District has trainings for Cub Leaders scheduled from now through October. 
 
On August 10th at 6:00 PM before Roundtable at Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds there will be a training on Recruiting 101. This training will relate to recruiting adult volunteers into your Cub Pack. This will be the same format as the new Cub Scout program. It will go over ways to recruit volunteer leaders -- how the process works. Units with success will share in a forum for all Cub Scout leaders about how they go about finding their adults.  

Leader Specifics Training for Cub Scouts will be:
   September 24th at Welcome to Scouting in Wabash
   October 5 in Marion 
   October 15 at the Kokomo Scout Office 
   October 25 in Peru

More information on these trainings is available on the sagamorebsa.org website under the Peshewa District program kickoff packet. For more information, contact Chris Snyder at [email protected].

 

Eagle Boards and Eagle Projects

For the Peshewa District, the following individuals do project approvals:

Gary Wood covers Grant and Wabash Counties

Kathy Gohmann Covers Wabash County

Lee White will be covering Howard and Miami Counties   
Kathy and Gary are available when needed for project approval. Lee will be at every Roundtable to do Eagle Scout Project approval. All Scouts will be expected to do a face to face meeting for their project approval.  
Once Scouts have their approval, then they complete their project, workbook, and other requirements. Then they turn the materials in to the office. When it's completed, the District will set up the Board for the Scouts.

Howard and Miami Counties Eagle Board is on the second Tuesday of a month at IU Kokomo, and the Board will be chaired by Dr. Giesecke. There are times when the date will vary slightly, based on the chancellor's schedule.   
Grant and Wabash County Boards will be scheduled as needed, and President of Ivy tech in Marion, Dr. Huskey will chair the Eagle boards for this area. This Eagle Board will be scheduled as needed when Scouts are ready for their Eagle Boards.
             

 

 North Star District Announcements

 

 

 North Star District Contacts: 

 

     District Executive - Jason Revord - 765-418-7381 

     District Commissioner - Michael Carbaugh     

     District Chairman -  Tony Schroeder    

 

North Star District serves Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski & White Counties 

 


North Star District News

We would like to thank the following Community Partners for the following merit badge sponsorships.  If your business or civic organization would like to participate in our merit badge sponsorship program contact Jason Revord at 765-418-7381.
  • Logansport Rotary Club - Citizenship in the World
  • Cole Hardwood (Logansport) - Woodworking Merit Badge
  • Hillcrest Dental (Rensselaer) - Dentistry
The next roundtable will be held on August 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Camp Buffalo and will include classes for Youth Protection, Safe Swim/Safety Afloat, Hazardous Weather, BALOO, and Trek Safely.  Lunch will be a potluck.  A presentation on membership night expectations will be held, and materials for Join Scouting Nights will be handed out, so all Cub Packs should send a representative.

The next Eagle Board of review is scheduled for Monday, August 8th at the Logansport Airport.  To be scheduled for this board, an applicant must have his Eagle Workbook submitted and approved by the council office no later than August 1st.

Welcome to Scouting Weekend is fast approaching and the district team is excited about this year's Cowboy theme.  Activities include Archery, BBs, Slingshot, a petting zoo, crafting wooden horses, cowboy games such as a potato sack race and lassoing, horse shoe toss tournament, fishing and we will be closing with a cattle raid game!  Adults, we haven't forget you - the menu will include a Chuck Wagon Breakfast, Chili on the range, and for dinner we will be making gourmet BBQ Bacon Cowboy Burgers.  This is shaping up to be our best Welcome to Scouting ever; I hope to see you all there! Registration will begin at Camp Buffalo on Friday, September 23rd at 5 pm, and activities will run all day Saturday with a church service Sunday morning prior to closing ceremony.

Thanks, 
Jason
 
North Star District  Eagle Scouts:
 
Shawn Depoy
Troop 229
Elijah Bowen
Troop 2
    



 

 

 Takachsin Lodge - Order of the Arrow

 

 

Order of the Arrow Takachsin Lodge Contacts:

 

    Lodge Chief - Nathan DeMien

    Lodge Advisor - Steve Bowman 

    Staff Advisor - Chas Triplett  

 

 

Access 2016 OA Takachsin Lodge Calendar

   

Congratulations

The Order of the Arrow conducted call-outs each week during summer camp, and we are excited to announce the following Scouts for recently being voted on by their troops to be a Candidate in the Order of the Arrow. These Candidates were elected by their troops to become a member of the Order of the Arrow. Each Candidate must attend an Ordeal weekend within one year to become a member. The next Ordeal is scheduled for August 12-14, 2016 at Camp Buffalo. Registration information is available through CampMaster.

Congratulations to:
 
Troop 566    Kellen Mullins, Nicholas Snyder
Troop 523    Henderson Glover,  Sam Baity
Troop 372    Mason Kershner
Troop 519    Luke Amaya,  Noah Fouts
Troop 157    Dakoda Kaeb, Dan Crim
Troop 224    Dillon Odom
Troop 301    Charles Ratliff,  Korben Curfew
Troop 508    Seth Decleene, Chris Pinto
Troop 465    Hayden Metzger, Heath Dierks, Nathan Ozenbaugh,
                   Ben Reichenbach, Lance Bennett, Jonah Shenefield,
                   Kaden Dillon, Jackson Austin, Trevor Dill
Troop 506     Nickee White, Arrick Behny, Ian Miller, John (Jay) Pike
Troop 501     Austin Trevithick, Jon Holz, Andrew Poor
Troop 338     Gabe Knowles, Adam Beaver, Collins Roberts
Troop 527     Zac Cline, David Hjelmeland, Mike Hjelmeland,
                    Andrew Jarrell, Marcus Shaffer, Sean Sonnenberg,
                    Scott Fleek, Melanie Dotterer
Troop 566     Kellen Mullins, Nicholas Snyder
Troop 730     AJ Czerniak, Austin Dilts, Gabe Benninghoff,
                   Jason Lease, Keagan Hinz, Eric J Crippin,
                   David  Benninghoff, John Ingram
Troop 335     Nate Lanoue, Nathan Jarboe, Adam Bogue, Colin Allen
Troop 167     Riley Smith, Daniel Finch, Craig Finch, Mark Sheptock
Troop 429     Ethan Lewis, Tristan Henthorn, Nikki Burkholder
Troop 155     Aaron Lafond, Andrew Schoen
Troop 393     Joshua Boruff
Troop 433     Nicholas Berlier, Darian Frazier, Carson Rody,
                   Grant Whitham, Benjamin Wright
Troop 581     Spencer McDaniel
Troop 528     Owen Browning, Daniel Mull, Christopher Browning



Takachsin Lodge is looking forward to seeing everyone at the
Fall Ordeal Event August 12-14.



Next LEC Meeting

The next Lodge Meeting will be held on August 14th at Camp Buffalo during the Ordeal. We will planning the Fall Fun Fellowship and welcome all who can attend and offer ideas.


2016 Membership Dues


Membership is $12 and can be paid at the council office, at any OA event or on Campmaster. Members who do not pay their dues by January 31 may be placed on the inactive file and their names removed from the mailing list. Members on the inactive list may not wear on their uniform any identification or insignia for Takachsin Lodge #173 and may not participate in OA events. Inactive members may restore their active membership by paying the dues for the current year.

  

 Training

 

 

Training Contacts:

 

    North Star District Training Chair - Vacant    

    North Star District Outdoor Leader Skills - Scott Grandstaff 

    North Star District Youth Protection - Mike Richardson 

     

    Peshewa District Training Chair -  Chris Snyder    

     

    Wabash Valley District Training Chair - Ann Harding 

     

    Council Training Chair -  Denise Chauret 

 

    Council Training Staff Advisor - Chas Triplett     

   

 

 

Online Youth Protection Training Info.

 

To provide the safest possible environment for Scouts and Scouting volunteers, the Boy Scouts of America requires Youth Protection Training for all adults registered with the Boy Scouts of America.  Youth Protection Training needs to be renewed every two years. It is easy to access and complete this training online - see link below.

Access Youth Protection Online Training Info.

 

 

 

Wood Badge 2016 Courses:

 

 

Crossroads of America Council  

Course #: C6-160-16-2  

    

Weekend #1       August 20-22          Ransburg Scout Reservation 

Weekend #2       September 17-19     Red Wing Scout Group 

 

Cost:  $260  (Includes 6 days of training)

A $50 deposit is due with application.

Fee includes camp fees, meals, course materials and Wood Badge recognition items.

 

Questions?

Contact: Stan Jewula, Course Director, via email or at 317-296-4035.

 

Access more course details here. 

 

 

LaSalle Council

Course #: C6-165-16

 

Weekend #1       September 16-18      Camp Tamarack 

Weekend #2       Oct. 7-9                   Camp Topenebee

 

Cost:  $245  (Includes 6 days of training)

Fee includes camp fees, meals, course materials and Wood Badge recognition items.

 

Questions?

Contact Ed Witte, Course Director, via email or at 219-616-6252.   

 

Access more course details here.  

 

 

Access Sagamore Council Wood Badge Scholarship Application   

 

 

 
 
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