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News Blast - February 28, 2017
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| Council Wide Announcements & Calendar |
2017 Sagamore Council Annual Meeting & Recognition Dinner
When: Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at 6:30 PM
Where: The Trails Banquet Facility
325 Burnetts Rd,
West Lafayette IN 47906
Please join us as we introduce and swear in the 2017 Sagamore Council Executive Board members and officers. We will recognize the 2016 Sagamore Council Eagle Scouts and will also present the 2017 Silver Beavers and recognize other Volunteers and Scouts.
$27.00 per Person. Register on
Campmaster website to attend.
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Register Soon for Cub Scout Camps!
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Wood Badge Course 2017 in Sagamore Council
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...
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Spring Semester University of Scouting - March 18
& Discover Tech: Merit Badge Day - March 25
Preregister now via CampMaster for the spring semester of University of Scouting on Saturday, March 18th at Indiana University Kokomo, 9 AM to 4 PM. Cost is $13.50 and Lunch is included. Registration deadline is 3 PM March 10, 2017. No Walk-ins - Preregistration is required. Access printable flyer for University of Scouting Spring Semester.
Are your Scouts are interested in earning the Engineering, Electronics or Robotics merit badges? Preregister now for Discover Tech: Merit Badge Day at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library South Branch from 9 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, March 25th! Cost is $13.50 with Lunch included. No Walk Ins! Access printable flyer for Discover Tech Merit Badge Day.
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OA Section Conclave April 7-9, 2017
at Camp Buffalo - Theme: Wild Wild West!
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Invest in Character Golf Outing May 26, 2017
With the support of Gutwein Motor Co. Sagamore Council is pleased to announce the annual Invest in Character Golf Outing. Please join us to show your support of Scouting while enjoying the greens of Curtis Creek Country Club in Rensselaer. Access printable registration form/event flyer. If you have questions, contact Sherry Brady, Rena Crews at 219-869-3907 or Jeremy Crews at 219-869-3618.
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Announcing Philmont Trek 2018
Sagamore Council has received reservations for a 2018 Trek at Philmont. consisting of one crew of 12 participants. The arrival date at Philmont is June 27, 2018 and departure is July 9, 2018. The Council is accepting applications ...
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Advancement Insight from Teresa Hoover
Crossovers are complete. New Scouts have joined our Troops. Now is the opportunity to take inventory of the skills and interests of the parents that come with those new Scouts. Hand out interest sheets to new parents to see who might be qualified to teach a Merit Badge that is either not yet covered in your area or ... Read More
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February 28
Deadline for Silver Beaver Nominations
Now is the time to submit your nominations for Scouters that have been instrumental to Scouting in Sagamore Council. Silver Beaver nominations must be received by February 28, 2017, so don't delay!
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Access Silver Beaver Nomination Form
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Scouting for Food
Scouting for Food is an excellent service project - Boy Scouts have partnered with Kroger and the Girl Scouts to help meet the needs of food banks across central Indiana. Units may have their food drives when it best fits into their calendar and benefits most of the local food banks, but the Council dates are March 22 - April 5th. Kokomo units are requested to coordinate their food drives with the Postal Carriers and United Way during May. Access flyer for more details. If you have questions, contact your district field staff or Council Service Center staff, 800-844-0537.
Access Printable Scouting for Food flyer.
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Popcorn Sale 2017
It's time to begin planning your 2017-2018 calendar year and budgeting your unit finances to fund your scheduled activities! As part of that you have to fundraise if your unit will be participating in the fall popcorn sale - complete and submit the commitment form linked below.
Access Popcorn Sale Commitment Form
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Marketing Minute Message
The Marketing Committee would LOVE to have your photos and news from your Pinewood Derbies, Blue and Golds, Courts of Honor/Eagle Courts of Honor, and even your weekend outings! We WANT to share your stories for YOU and for our followers on social media.
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Advancement Records - Importance of Verification
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Indiana Grand Lodge Eagle Award Program
Freemasonry and Scouting
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Council Support Incentive for 2016-2018
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2017 Boy Scout Summer Camp Reservations
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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 ..
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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 ...
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Reporting Unit Service Project Hours
It is easy to report your unit's service hours. Here's how:
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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
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MARCH 2017
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OA LEC Meeting 2 PM at Grissom Air Museum
Finance Committee 7 PM at Scout Service Ctr Kokomo
Marketing Committee 7 PM at Cary Camp
Program Committee 7 PM at Cary Camp
Property Committee Meeting 7 PM at Camp Buffalo
Spring University of Scouting at IUK 9 AM - 4 PM
Executive Committee Meeting/Charter Review 7 PM - Kokomo Hingst Scout Service Center
Merit Badge Day 9 AM-4 PM at Howard County Kokomo Library
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APRIL 2017
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OA Lodge Meeting 2 PM - Grissom Air Museum
OA Section Conclave at Camp Buffalo
Office & Camps Closed for Easter
Council Annual Meeting & Recognition Dinner
Wood Badge Weekend #1 at Camp Buffalo
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