Making Winter Fun With Your Cub Scout This Holiday Season
By Mark Ray
Photographs by W. Garth Dowling
From the November-December 2018 issue of
Scouting
magazine
“Jack Frost nipping at your nose” might be a great song lyric, but it’s not how everyone would choose to spend a winter weekend. Fortunately, most Cub Scout leaders are willing to brave the cold — and the occasional complaining — to take their Cub Scouts to the woods this winter. Once there, they’ll find the rewards are worth the effort.
Jeff Krinsky is the activity coordinator for Pack 552 in Woodinville, Wash. He oversees a range of winter outings, including a weekend at Camp Sheppard in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. There, Krinsky’s Cub Scouts participate in Chief Seattle Council’s Cub Scout Winter Camp, which draws roughly 2,000 campers across its 12-week run. At the event, participants get to enjoy snowy pursuits like tubing, snowshoeing and nature hikes before heading inside for crafts and hot cocoa.
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What You Need To Be Prepared For The Launch Of Scouts BSA On Feb. 1, 2019
With respect to Ryan Seacrest, the biggest countdown on the horizon happens exactly one month after New Year’s.
On Feb. 1, 2019, the Boy Scouts of America launches Scouts BSA.
It’s the same great program we currently call Boy Scouts, but it’ll be open to any young person — boy or girl — ages 11 to 17.
Volunteers, parents and young people have been preparing for Scouts BSA for months. At informal get-togethers across the country, families have formed a plan to start a Scouts BSA troop for girls as soon as possible.
(Reminder: There will be separate Scouts BSA troops for girls and boys. Some units may choose to form a linked troop — separate boy and girl troops that share a chartered organization and troop committee.)
Sensing the excitement, the BSA has released a number of great resources to help you Be Prepared for Scouts BSA. Here they are, organized in a handy bulleted list.
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8+ Articles To Help You With Your Pinewood Derby
Pinewood Derby season coming soon!
It’s probably my favorite Cub Scout event. I’m always amazed at the creative designs the scouts come up with. And the excitement when the race starts is something you just have to experience to understand.
There are several Pinewood Derby articles here on Cub Scout Ideas, so I wanted to make sure you had easy access to them. I’ve included links to each one below.
Whether you want to learn about the history of the Derby or you need ideas for Pinewood Derby awards, you’ll find what you need here.
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Boy Scout Winter Klondike
January 18-20, 2019
Cary Camp
Lafayette, IN
DEADLINE FOR EARLY BIRD SIGN UP IS THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 5th! REGISTER TODAY!
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Volunteer Driven; Professionally Guided Prepared. For Life.
Scouting
is all about building confidence and self-esteem, learning
important
life skills and leadership skills, team building, outdoor adventure, education, and fun!
Scouts
learn how to make good choices and to take responsibility for their actions so that they are prepared for their adult life as independent persons.
The only way we can to continue to serve our youth within our community is with your help. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer:
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Philbreak 2019: Spend Your Spring Break Helping Philmont Recover From Wildfires
A Scout’s promise “to help other people at all times” doesn’t take spring break off.
That’s why hundreds of Scouts, Venturers and adult volunteers will gather at Philmont Scout Ranch in March and early April for Philbreak 2019, a chance to help the legendary Scouting destination recover from the Ute Park Fire.
Ever since the fires at Philmont were extinguished, the Philmont Recovery Corps has been working hard both to prepare for crews in 2019 and to mitigate future fire risk. Philbreak will accelerate that process.
Philbreak 2019 volunteers, who must be 16 or older, will help with slope stabilization projects, revegetation efforts, campsite installation and forest thinning. The exact locations and projects won’t be pinpointed until March.
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Annual Recognition Dinner
In Scouting, we love nothing more than to recognize our Scouts for their accomplishments, but none of that would be possible if it weren’t for the adult leaders and their commitment to Scouting ensuring that it all happens.
Once a year districts recognize their leaders for the efforts.
DINNERS WILL BE HELD
North Star - January 15, 2019
When:
1/15/2019 7:00:00 PM
Where:
Monticello VFW
Peshewa - January 24, 2019
When:
1/24/2019 6:30:00 PM
Where:
First Christian Church
Wabash Valley - February 9, 2019
When:
2/9/2019 6:00:00 PM
Where:
Cary Camp
**Please locate your district event and register accordingly once on campmaster.**
Districts give out a variety of awards and recognition but the pinnacle of the night is the District Award of Merit. Nominations are due by
January 2nd to your district executives. This is the highest award a district can bestow upon a leader.
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Eagle Scout Advancement Guide
Eagle Scout
is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The designation "Eagle Scout" was founded over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process.
To read more about the Eagle Scout Advancement process:
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Start Your Training Today
Are you trained for your position as a Scout leader? Anyone having direct contact with a Scout should make the time to train for their specific position. This training ensures the safety of both adult and scout and provides the opportunity for leaders to deliver a quality program. Experience and desire to be a leader are admirable qualities. Add to that the specific training and you will take your skills to a new level. To learn what training is specific to your position, visit
http://my.scouting.org
, click on training, your specific area
.
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Winter 2019
Scoutbook FREE Starting Jan. 1, 2019
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Yes, the rumors are true! Starting January 1, 2019 Scoutbook will be free for everyone. BSA units will be able to use this Scouting resource at no cost.
Current subscribers will not be charged for renewal if done on or after September 1, 2018.
Scoutbook
is an online tracking system to improve the Scouting experience. Less paperwork means less hassle and more time with your youth! Some top features that Scoutbook has to offer:
- Track advancements
- Communicate with parents
- Plan events / track activities
- and more!
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Cary Camp- Winter 2019
Trading Post Hours
The Cary Camp trading post is back open for business at McAllister Hall at Cary Camp. The new hours are:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
4-8 pm
Saturday
9 am -12 pm
If you need something outside of those hours please call the Hingst Service Center at 765-452-8253 and place your order over the phone and we can deliver it within a few days to your location.
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Christmas Caroling At The Local Nursing Homes With The Boy Scouts
By KAREN CORMIER, News-Times Editorial Associate
Dec 26, 2018
On Saturday, Dec. 15 the Blackford County Boy Scouts Troop/Pack 500 had their annual ‘Christmas Good Turn’ where they went Christmas Caroling through the hallways and dinning areas of the three local nursing homes. The residents lit up with joy as some joined in on the singing and cheered along. The Scouts handed out colorful Christmas cards that they made in their meeting the week before.
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Silver Beaver Award Nominations
We are now accepting Silver Beaver nominations. The Silver Beaver is the highest honor a council can bestow upon a volunteer. All nominations are Due
February 1
st to the Hingst Service Center. Silver Beavers will be recognized at our
Council Annual Dinner April 24
th, 2019.
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Art Anderson Bowl-a-thon Campership
February 10, 2019
Kokomo, IN
@Heritage Lanes
All youth and adults are welcome, Scouts and Non-Scouts. All proceeds will support the Art Anderson Bowl-A-Thon Campership Fund to help send youth go to summer camp. Check In at Noon & Bowling at 1:00 PM Early Bird Fee (by Feb. 6th) $20 & After Feb. 6, Regular Fee is $25
For more information contact (765) 452-8253 or Jeremy Ramberger at 765-319-3425
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Animal Science and Astronomy Merit Skill Centers
January 26, 2019
and February 9, 2019
Locations TBD! If these badges interest your Scouts, save the date and standby for more information.
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Why This Funny Cartoon For Kids Is The Most Educational Thing You’ll Watch Today
What do guitar-strumming bears and top hat-wearing clydesdales have to do with cold-weather camping?
You’d have to watch December 2018’s episode of Tales From the Campfire to find out. And honestly, upon first watch, you may still not have an answer to that question. But take a closer look (be sure to keep the personalities of the youth you serve in mind):
Click Here to Watch
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University Of Scouting
March 2, 2019
Indiana University Kokomo
*Save the Date! - More information to follow.*
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Scouting For Eggs: Adult Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13, 2019
7 pm - 10 pm
Location TBD
Bring your flashlights! Over
10,000 eggs
and 100 prizes to be given out including a chance to win a flat screen TV! Proceeds will go to support the programs at Cary Camp.
This event will be open to the public; No Kids!
*Save the Date! - More information to follow.*
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Click image above to learn more about Family Scouting! If you have any questions, please feel free to
EMAIL US today!
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BSA Safety Moments offer one-page advice on dozens of Scouting topics
It just takes a moment to make your pack, troop or crew a little bit safer.
With its
Safety Moments
, covering a range of topics from acute mountain sickness to zip lines, the Boy Scouts of America’s Health and Safety team hopes to make Scouting an even safer place, one page at a time.
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Give Us Feedback- December
Sagamore Poll Question
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Which Winter council event is your family MOST excited about this year?
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
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Art Anderson Bowl-a-thon Campership
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OA Lodge Leadership Development
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Animal Science and Astronomy Merit Skill Centers
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Got Scouting News?!
Did your pack do a fun or unique service project this month? How about a volunteer who went above and beyond for your troop or pack? Have a new scouting activity you want to share?
We want to know! Send us the information and photos/link of anything you would like to feature in our monthly newsletter and we will do our best to make it happen.
Click Here to email the details!
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Pinewood Derby 2019
Wabash Valley
TBD
Peshewa
April 14
Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds
North Star
April 27
Location TBD
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2019 Spring Camporee
Wabash Valley
April 5-7
Cary Camp
Peshewa
TBD
North Star
April 4-6
Camp Buffalo
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Your District Executives are here to help!
Contract your local District Executive with any questions about your pack of troop.
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Donate Today
The Boy Scouts of America changes lives! Your support of Local Scouting will provide character development, citizenship training, and leadership skills for boys and girls all throughout the Sagamore Council.
The impact of your gift to Scouting is told in the stories of generations of Americans. Please consider making a contribution today!
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Scouting Friends,
As 2018 comes to a close we have much to be thankful for and even more to look forward to. This fall saw the welcoming of 159 girls to Cub Scouts and more than 70,000 across the United States. In February we’ll welcome girls into Scouts BSA (formerly the Boy Scout program) in girl only troops. To date, 10 groups have come forward identifying an interest in, and need for a Scouts BSA Troop for girls in their community.
This past summer saw the addition of a Cowboy Action Shoot at Camp Buffalo, with more enhancements planned for the summer of 2019. Earlier this fall we completed a remodel of the Cary Camp Trading Post and the Hingst Service Center Trading Post and will soon wrap up a remodel of the Sioux Cabin at Cary Camp. This update includes new beds and mattresses to replace the “very” old ones that occupy most of our cabins. In 2019 we’ll continue the process of updating our facilities to better serve our Scouting family.
Recently you may have heard news that the BSA National Council is reviewing financial strategies to deal with pending litigation, including Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Please know, this is purely a discussion at this point and regardless of whatever decision the National Council makes, the Sagamore Council is fiscally sound and is not in jeopardy. We are an independent organization. The assets of the Sagamore Council belong to Scouting in North-Central Indiana. The donor dollars and investments in the Sagamore Council stay local and are used to fund the Scouting program for the youth in our communities.
As we look forward to an incredible 2019, I hope you’ll join me in celebrating our successes and continuing to invest in Scouting. For many of us, Scouting impacted our lives at a young age, some of us are lucky enough to have our own children involved in Scouting today. In my opinion, there’s no more exciting time in our movement and youth today need the values of Scouting more than ever.
Here’s to a blessed and prosperous 2019.
Yours in Scouting!
Ben Blumenberg
Scout Executive, Husband of a Den Leader, and Father of a Tiger and Wolf
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Contact your local Sagamore Council District Executive for any questions or concerns.
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