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News Blast - April 27, 2017
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| Council Wide Announcements & Calendar |
Welcome New Scout Executive Ben Blumenberg to Sagamore Council
We are pleased to welcome Ben Blumenberg to Sagamore Council as our new Scout Executive effective May 15th. Ben is an Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor Member of the Order of the Arrow. He enjoys the outdoors, which explains the fact that he was a camp director and summer camp staffer for 13 summers. He graduated from the University of Saint Mary with a bachelor's degree
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2017 Silver Beaver Awards 
Sagamore Council is pleased to congratulate the following recipients of the Silver Beaver Award for 2017:
Mike Boebinger
Mike Boebinger is an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor member in the Order of the Arrow, and holds the Minisino honor of Firecrafter of Crossroads of America council where he grew up. During his years
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Diane Carman
Diane Carman is currently Troop Treasurer for Troop 519 in Russiaville. She has been active in Scouting since her son was a Tiger, 11 years ago. She will celebrate her 30th anniversary this year
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Scott Grandstaff
Scott started his Scouting career with his son in Pack 3200 Logansport. He held various leadership positions from Tiger Cub Coach to Den Leader and up to Cubmaster. He eventually (Read More)
Frank Zussman
Frank is always volunteering to assist anyone in need. In his community of Wolcott, he assists with fundraising that benefits those in fire or police agencies that have lost an officer
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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.
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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
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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.
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Tour & Activity Plans Not Needed as of April 1st
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Register For Cub Scout Day Camps! 
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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.
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Advancement Message from Teresa Hoover
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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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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.
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Marketing Minute Message
The Marketing Committee sure enjoys the photos you have shared with us on our Facebook pages (council and each district!) Don't stop now! There's so many more adventures coming with Spring Camporee, district pinewood derby races, summer camps, leader training, and more. Let's show everyone just how much fun (and work) Scouting can be! Besides, your photos are a great way to help our new Scout Executive see us in action and learn more about us!
May Marketing Challenge: Take a photo of your pack, troop, crew, or staff having fun and post it to our Council Facebook page. Tag your photo with #BenMeetOurUnit and let's give our new executive a big welcome!
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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
2017 Summer Camp reservations are being processed now! Has your troop reserved a campsite? Call 765-452-8253 for assistance.
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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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MAY 2017
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5-7
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12
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19-21
27-29
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Property Committee Meeting 7 PM, Camp Buffalo
Council Camporee at Shiloh Park Retreat & Conf Ctr, Marion
Finance Committee 7:00 PM at Hingst Scout Service Center, Kokomo
Program Committee 7 PM at Cary Camp
Intro to Outdoor Leader Skills & SM Specific - Camp Buffalo
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
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JUNE 2017
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6-9
11-17
18-24
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20-23
24-25
25-1
28-1
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Cub Day Camp - Rochester @ Geneva Retreat & Conf. Center
Boy Scout Summer Camp Week #1 at Camp Buffalo
Boy Scout Summer Camp Week #2 at Camp Buffalo
Father's Day
Executive Board Meeting @ Camp Buffalo - 7:00 PM
Cub Day Camp - Fairmount @ Hidden Lake Resort
Parent & Pal Camp @ Camp Buffalo
Boy Scout Summer Camp Week #3
Cub & Webelos Scout Adventure Camp at Cary Camp
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