Our News
November 2, 2017
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Sagamore News!
Monthly the council will air a brief news segment highlighting topics that will keep you "in the know". Segments will be posted on the council
facebook and You Tube Channel (click the photo to go to the You Tube Channel)
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Popcorn Sale 2017
Popcorn sales are wrapping up and now is the time to make sure you have everything that you need before heading forward. Prize orders should be submitted, product pickup takes place on Nov. 7th, and final accounts need to be settled by December 1st. Thank you to everyone who worked hard and participated in this years sale!
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Charter Renewal
October 1st the online charter renewal system went live for 2018 renewal. Effective with this renewal, all adults must be current with youth protection training or the charter will not be processed. In addition, top leaders (CM, SM, VC, NL) must be fully trained in their registered position. Completed charters are due at December roundtables. New for this year is an improved online renewal system and the ability for electronic signatures and online payments. To complete your recharter, please go
here!
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Brouillette receives
"Good Scout" Honor
Thank you to all who attended in honoring
JoAnn
Brouillette
President, Demeter; Fowler Indiana
And a big thank you to Jeff Love, our Event Chairman and Gary Lehman, past chairman, for his continued support of this great event recognizing outstanding leadership in our community.
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University of Scouting
The Fall Semester of University of Scouting will commence on November 11
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at Beering Hall, Purdue University. This event offers training for adult leaders and merit badge classes for Boy Scouts. Final adult training offerings and merit badge course listing are available on Campmaster. Check in starts at 8 AM. Registration deadline is
(TOMORROW)
November 3
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at 5 PM, and no walk in registrations will be accepted.
Merit Badges being offered, training schedules, and more information is available in the program packet
Here! (Astronomy merit badge, has been changed to a full day course)
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2017 Winter Camp
Winter is coming! And that means it's time for Winter Camp once more! To register your scouts for this years Winter Camp go
here!
Cost per scout before November 22nd is $125 and after raises to $150. Leader fee is $50 and the hard deadline to register will be December 15th
.To learn more about this years winter camp, including the programs that will be offered, check the following links!
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NEW Fireside Chat at January Roundtable
The Sagamore Council Leadership Team will be conducting "Fireside Chats" at your district Roundtable meetings in January. For more information on the event, such as details and dates, please check
here!
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Investment In Character
Teams of volunteers along with staff members work every single day to make sure that the scouts we serve in each of our communities receives an enriching experience that will help them grow as individuals and future leaders of our community. However without the proper funding none of this would be possible. Very soon your district executives or local volunteers will be approaching you about ICC, we hope that through your generosity we will be able to continue to serve our Scouts and our communities.
On the subject of ICC our Assistant Scout Executive, Bryon Haverstick had this to
say
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SPOTLIGHT ON EAGLES
Phillip B. : Troop 167
Isaac A. : Troop 152
Wesley G. : Troop 200
Austin F. : Troop 229
Congratulations to all of our October Eagles!
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Advancement News!
Grab the boys’ interest right away and help them reach the rank of Bobcat as soon as possible. Once they tackle the first accomplishment, you’ll help keep their interest in Scouting. New scouts can earn their Bobcat award at their 1st meeting.
Merit Badge Counselors-thank you for your time and effort in teaching our Scouts. You are an invaluable resource. Please consider extending your knowledge to more than just your own Troop. Some merit badges are out of reach, as there may not be a local counselor.
For those units sending in an advancement form please turn in the following page
along with your advancement form
to help us fill your order more efficiently!
For a list of additional awards visit
here
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Limited supply of 2017 National Jamboree patches still available
Note: OA Jamboree sets are sold out.
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NORTH STAR ANNOUNCEMENTS
North Star District s
erves the following counties: Cass, Fulton, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski,& White
New information in North Star's September Newsletter! Click the link below:
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WABASH VALLEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wabash Valley District serves the following counties: Benton, Warren, Tippecanoe, & Carroll
Starting November
ALL Wabash Valley
Roudtable Meetings will be held on the first Thursday instead of the 2nd.
Upcoming Roundtable meetings:
November 9th, 2017
December 7th, 2017
January 4th, 2018
Febuary 1st, 2018
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TAKACHSIN OA LODGE
The Order of the Arrow is our honored camping society committed to supporting Scouting throughout the Sagamore Council. Click here to
Access OA Takachsin Lodge Website
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SAGAMORE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS
P.O. BOX 865, KOKOMO, IN 46903• 765-452-8253
sagamorebsa.org
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