 |
News Blast - March 31, 2017
|
|
| Council Wide Announcements & Calendar |
Spring Camporee May 5-7 at Shiloh Park Retreat & Conference Center - Marion
Activities will include challenge course with two-sided climbing wall, zip line, leap of faith pole, and giant swing. Cost: $12.50 per person early bird registration by 3 pm April 12 and $15 thereafter.
|
Units May Now Apply to Participate in Lion Pilot Program for Kindergarten Age Boys
Sagamore Council will launch the Lion Program in 2017. This program is focused around fun adventures twice a month, and serves as an introduction to Scouting for kindergarten age boys.
|
Campership Applications Due to Council by May 1st
Leaders, the May 1st deadline for submitting Campership applications to the council for any Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts who need financial assistance with camp fees this summer is fast approaching! These must be completed and signed by a parent as well as leader.
Cub Scout Campership Application 2017
Boy Scout Campership Application 2017
|
Spring Cub Scout Shoot-Out
Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Cary Camp
Select one of two sessions (8 AM - Noon or 1 PM - 5 PM)
Cost: $5.00 per Boy if registered in
CampMaster by April 12 or $10.00 per Boy after April 12.
No registrations accepted after April 19th.
We will be doing
Archery, BB's, (two ranges) and slingshots!
No charge for adults, but please register adults so that we can make sure we have enough adults to keep the boys safe. Slingshots, in particular, require one adult for each boy! Register by Pack at
CampMaster website.
Access more information here.
|
Great News! Training Made Easier to Attain
My.Scouting.org E-Learning has added
Scoutmaster Specific and
Merit Badge Counselor Training as well as updating
Troop Committee Challenge. Online training modules take approx. the same amount of time to complete as attending a classroom training session.
Please take advantage of these trainings to provide the best experience for the youth we serve.
Merit Badge Counselor Training will now be required before anyone is approved to serve in that position.
|
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
Cost: $27.00 Per Person
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.
Register on
Campmaster website to attend.
|
Announcing Termination of Tour & Activity Plans
Effective April 1st
|
|
Register For Cub Scout Day Camps!
|
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills & Scoutmaster Specifics Training
6 PM Friday, May 12 to 1 PM Sunday, May 14 at Camp Buffalo
Cost: $40. Minimum of 15 participants needed to hold this training.
Register at
CampMaster by 9 PM April 28, 2017.
Questions? Contact
John Ingram for more information.
|
Cub Scout Shooting Sports Instructor Training
Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10 AM
Cost: $5.00 Register at CampMaster by 5 pm April 14th.
Where: Camp Buffalo Indoor Shooting Range
Read more
|
NRA Instructor Training at Camp Buffalo
Rifle Instructor Training - May 5-7, 2017
Cost: $65 per person, class size limit of 8
Registration Deadline April 7th at 5 PM
Shotgun Instructor Training - June 3 & 4
Cost: $65 per person, class size limit of 8
Registration Deadline April 7th at 5 PM
Register early - At
CampMaster website. For more information,
contact Mike Nielander at 765-461-6005
|
|
Advancement Message from Teresa Hoover
|
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.
Read more
|
OA Section Conclave April 7-9, 2017
at Camp Buffalo - Theme: Wild Wild West!
|
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.
|
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 ...
Read More
|
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 Unit Commitment Form
|
Marketing Minute Message
Access Unit Public Relations Pamphlet
This pamphlet contains information that will help you increase recognition and membership.
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!
Read More
|
Indiana Grand Lodge Eagle Award Program
Freemasonry and Scouting
|
Council Support Incentive for 2016-2018
|
|
2017 Boy Scout Summer Camp Reservations
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
|
APRIL 2017
|
1
1
2
7-9
12
14
15-16
25
28-30
|
BALOO Training 8:30 PM West Lebanon Library
Work Day at Camp Buffalo 9 AM - 4 PM
OA Lodge Meeting 2 PM - Grissom Air Museum
OA Section Conclave at Camp Buffalo
Mayor's Breakfast - Lafayette
Office & Camps Closed for Good Friday
Camps Closed for Easter Holiday
Council Annual Meeting & Recognition Dinner at The Trails Banquet Facility 6:30 PM
Wood Badge Weekend #1 at Camp Buffalo
|
|
May 2017
|
2
5-7
8
8
12
13
14
18
19-21
27-29
|
Property Committee Meeting 7 PM, Camp Buffalo
Council Camporee at Shiloh Park Retreat & Conf Ctr
Finance Committee 7:00 PM at Hingst Scout Service Center, Kokomo
Program Committee 7 PM at Cary Camp
OA Spring Ordeal at Cary Camp
Work Day at Cary Camp 9 AM - 4 PM
Mother's Day
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner - Kokomo
Wood Badge Weekend #2 at Cary Camp
Office & Camps Closed - Memorial Day Weekend
|
|
Tributes / Memorial Contributions
In Memory of John Elmore
The Miller, Lee, Carpenter, Geary, Hartman & Whitehouse Families
Rita Elmore
Highland Hills Middle School
Scott and Jeanne Dudley
Mike and Luanne Frampton
Claudene S. Jordan
Brian and Karen Devine
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Vandervort
Phyllis J. Onken
S.T. and Barbara Scheumann
Frederick and Janice (Elmore) May
Quay and Mildred Adams
Maurice and Joyce Robinson
Theron and Rachel Fields
In Memory of Jim Brown
Randy & Mary Rusch
Don Weida
In Memory of Clay Isley
Brad & Gail Burton
George & Margaret Nelson
Bill & Peggy Hoover
Jerome Day
In Memory of B. Susan Fivecoate
Bucheri, McCarty and Metz LLP
In Memory of Paul Maier
Cheryl C. Maier
|
| 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
2017 Wabash Valley District Pinewood Derby Rules and Regulations |
| 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 |
|
| |
|
|
