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  News Blast - October 28, 2016  

 

 Council Wide Announcements & Calendar 


Sagamore Council 2017  Wood Badge Course 
 
April 28-30 at Camp Buffalo and May 19-21 at Cary Camp
Wood Badge is a six-day leadership training course conducted over two three-day weekends. Cost is $230 if paid in full by ...

Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills Training Opportunity

Take IOLS/BALOO/OWLS November 5-6, 2016 at Cary Camp
Cost is $40.  Register online at CampMaster website by midnight October 28th. If you have questions, contact Scott Grandstaff via email or at 574-721-5314.

University of Scouting Fall Semester

Saturday, November 12, 2016  9 AM - 4 PM   Check In Starts 8 AM
Beering Hall, Purdue University - Lunch is Provided
Early Bird fee is $13.50 (paid by 11/1)  Regular Fee $20 After 11/1
Register via CampMaster website.  No Walk In Registrations..
Access printable flyer which includes Merit Badges & Adult Trainings

Winter Resident Camp at Camp Buffalo

December 27 - 30, 2016 - Tent Camping with All Meals in Dining Hall
Scout Fee $125 if registered and paid by noon Nov. 23rd and $150 if registered and paid after noon Nov. 23rd.  Leader Fee $50.  Registration Deadline is noon Dec. 16th
Register via CampMaster.  For more info. contact Billy Rood via email or by phone at 765-470-2246. Access printable flyer. 

2017 Camp Expo December 6th at Cary Camp

2017 Camp information will be released and reviewed.  Register at CampMaster by December 2nd.  Access detailed flyer.

Advancement Insight from Teresa Hoover

Congratulations to all units registering advancement in the past few months.
 
Trading Post News

Santa called and wanted to let parents know that Pinewood Derby Car kits make great Christmas gifts. These kits are available now in the Trading Post for you to reserve. Call 765-452-8253 or stop by the Kokomo Trading Post. We are open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Good Turn for Goodwill Service Project
 
      October 15 - November 15
    Donate Goods, Earn a Patch,
          Make a Difference

Access more information


Philmont Trek 2018 Registration Closes Soon

The registration period for 2018 Philmont 12-day and 7-day expeditions is now open and hundreds of units have already registered! The registration period lasts only through November 16, 2016. There are still openings for the 2017 as well.
Access Philmont Scout Ranch Registration Info.

Eagle Scouts Cycling Across America Event
June 11 - August 17, 2018

This event will present Scouts, Scouters, Friends of Scouting, etc. a chance to participate in a once in a lifetime event ... Read more

Paul Birkhimer High Adventure Scholarship 

The Paul Birkhimer High Adventure Scholarship Fund
has been established in honor of Paul Birkhimer ...  Read more   
 
  
2017 National Jamboree

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

 
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 ...
2017 National Jamboree Patches & Sets Available

Order Form for Council National Jamboree 2017 Patches
Order Form for OA Takachsin Lodge Jamboree 2017 Patches

Is Advancement Important?

Are we keeping our Promise? We promised them what is in the Boy Scout Handbook ... Read more

Investment in Character Quarterly Report

Access Sagamore Council's 2nd Quarter (April 1 - June 30) Investment in CharacterQuarterly Report ... Read more.

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 ... Read more 
 
CampMaster Event Registration Tip

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. Read more

Reporting Unit Service Project Hours
 
It is easy to report your unit's service hours.  Here's how:  Read more


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  Read more

COUNCIL CALENDAR


            NOVEMBER 2016
4-6
12
18 - 20
24 - 25
Intro to Outdoor Skill Training Course
University of Scouting at Purdue
Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship at Camp Buffalo
Office & Camps Closed for Thanksgiving


            DECEMBER 2016
3
6
10
12
16
22
23 - 26
27 - 30
Recharter Payments  Due
Summer Camps Expo for 2017 Camps
OA Winter Banquet
Executive Board Meeting at Cary Camp
Popcorn Payments are Due
Last Day for Trading Post Purchases at Kokomo
Office & Camps Closed for Christmas Holiday
Trading Post Closed for Inventory - Kokomo

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 serves the following counties:  Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe, Warren, and Northern Fountain

  

 

 

 Peshewa District Announcements

 

Peshewa District serves the following counties: Blackford, Grant, Howard, Miami and Wabash

 

 

 

 North Star District Announcements

 

North Star District serves the following counties: Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski,& White

 

 Takachsin Lodge - Order of the Arrow

 

 

  

 Training

 


 Access Training Page at Sagamore Council website   

 

 
 
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