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  News Blast - November 30, 2016  

 

 Council Wide Announcements & Calendar 

 

Winter Klondike 2016 at Camp Buffalo Jan. 20-22  
 
The Winter Klondike weekend will be January 20-22, 2017 at Camp Buffalo.  The race will begin at 9:30 AM Saturday January 21st, but troops will be tent camping both Friday and Saturday nights. Meals are not provided but a warm Cracker Barrel will be provided both nights. Cost is $10 per person if paid before December 30, 2016, and cost is $13.50 if paid after 3 PM on Dec. 30th. Register via CampMaster website. For questions, contact John Ingram via email or at 574-225-0899.  BSA health forms are required for all participants.
Access printable flyer.


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 ...
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 Boy Scout Summer Camp Reservations

2017 Summer Camp reservations are being processed!  Has your troop reserved a campsite?  Access chart of current Reservations 

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 Records - Importance of Verification
Advancement Insight from Teresa Hoover
 
Christmas Gift Ideas from the Trading Post

Soon snowflakes will be falling, and you can be toasty warm in a BSA Columbia Fleece Jacket  ($34.99).  Available in Boy Scout Green,  sizes S to 2XL.  Add a personal touch with a name or initials for an additional $8.00. (Please allow 2 weeks for personalization.)

Dec
k the halls with a cute BSA stocking that light s up ($19.99). Light the way for Santa with the F lameless Holiday Candle Set ($18.99).  Also, decorate your tree  with the Lighted Village  Ornament Set ($19.99). See Christmas gift idea photos.


Trading Post Feedback Request

You are invited to participate in a short Trading Post Survey. We appreciate your feedback!

Important Popcorn Sale Information

Don't Miss the December 16th deadline to turn in popcorn unit payments, popcorn incentive documentation, and prize orders!

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

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.

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


            DECEMBER 2016
3
3
6
10
12
16
22
23 - 26
27 - 30
Recharter Payments  Due
Council Office in Kokomo Open 10 AM - 2 PM
Summer Camps Expo for 2017 Camps at Cary Camp
OA Winter Banquet at Logansport, Cross-Wind UMC
Executive Board Meeting at Cary Camp
Popcorn Payments & Prize Orders & Incentives Due
Last Day for Trading Post Purchases at Kokomo
Office & Camps Closed for Christmas Holiday
Trading Post Closed for Inventory - Kokomo


                 JANUARY 2017
6-7
9
16
20-22

OA LLD Training at Cary Camp
Program Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Winter Klondike at 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 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

 

 
The Takachsin Lodge Winter Awards Banquet and officer elections will be held December 10, 2016 at Crosswinds United Methodist Church located at 616 North State Road 25, Logansport, IN 46947. As is our tradition, we will have auction items. Fellowship will start at 10 AM followed by officer elections, auction, banquet and awards. This event is open to all, so bring your family and friends. See CampMaster for details.

Access OA Takachsin Lodge Website


  

 Training

 


 Access Training Page at Sagamore Council website   

 

 
 
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