Winter Issue 2015

THE Samoset Voice

A newsletter for families and leaders of Samoset Council

Congratulations Silver Beaver Class of 2014

Silver Beavers 2014 The Silver Beaver Award is one of the most prestigious awards made by the Boy page 4 Scouts of America. The award is the highest award that Samoset Council can bestow on a volunteer for rendering outstanding service to Scout Youth. The 2014 Eagle Scouts 2014 recipients are John Mabry, page 6 Rus Hofmann, Ray Knihtila, Nick Bostwick, Marita Hattem, and Scouting For Food Sandy Irwin. page 7 Samoset Council is proud to Friends of Scouting present its highest honor, the page 8 Silver Beaver Award, to these volunteers in recognition of their Sporting Clays distinguished service to youth page 9 within the Samoset Council Training (continued on page 4). pages 10-11 Camping Programs Samoset Council Earns National Recognition pages 12-14 Ranked #4 Nationally in Journey to Excellence Council Calendar The Samoset Council proved once again in 2014 it is among the most page 15 outstanding Boy Scout council’s in the country. The national rankings have been released and we are among the top five council’s in achieving Journey to Excellence success. Congratulations and thank you to the many volunteers who made this possible. The work of our volunteers drives the quality of our programs and Journey to Excellence is all about providing the best program possible to youth in Scouting (continued on page 5).

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Samoset Council Staff Ready to Serve our Scouting Volunteers & Families

1. Ahdawagam District - Serving the communities of Adams, Arkdale, Babcock, Friendship, Grand Marsh, Nekoosa, Pittsville, Port Edwards, Rudolph, Vesper, Wisconsin Rapids Dan Schmit | 715-409-6155 | [email protected] 2. Mushkodany District - Serving the communities of Almond, Amherst, Amherst Junction, Bancroft, Custer, Junction City, Milladore, Mosinee, Plover, Rosholt, Stevens Point Dean Bushey | 715-409-6637 | [email protected] 3. Ojibwa District - Serving the communities of Abbotsford, Athens, Auburndale, Blenker, Colby, Edgar, Hewitt, Marathon, Marshfield, Spencer, Stratford, Unity, Withee Joe Kress | 715-409-6486 | [email protected] 4. Rib Mountain District - Serving the communities of Birnamwood, Gresham, Hatley, Hewitt/Texas, Kronenwetter, Maine, Rib Mountain, Ringle, Rothschild, Schofield, Stettin, Wausau, Wittenberg Christopher Fischer | 715-409-6487 | [email protected] 5. Northwoods District - Serving the communities of Boulder Junction, Butternut, Gleason, Medford, Merrill, Minocqua, Park Falls, Phillips, Prentice, Rib Lake, Stetsonville, Tomahawk, Woodruff Mike Pazdernik | 715-409-0819 | [email protected] 6. Crystal Lake District - Serving the communities of Antigo, Crandon, Eagle River, Elcho, Harshaw, Land O’Lakes, Laona, McNaughton, Newbold, Phelps, St. Germain, Rhinelander, Three Lakes Mike Pazdernik | 715-409-0819 | [email protected]

Jeff Ottosen - Scout Executive/CEO Lois Watford - Registrar 715-355-1450 | [email protected] 715-355-1450 | [email protected] Adam Freund - Field Director Lanette Lemmer - Accounting Assistant 715-409-9415 | [email protected] 715-355-1450 | [email protected] Scott Domino - Program Director Win Baron - Scout Shop Manager 715-490-2241 | [email protected] 715-355-9680 | [email protected] Erin Straw - Cub Scout Director Ron Stange - Camp Phillips Ranger 715-490-0450 | [email protected] [email protected] Deanna Pellegrino - Administrative Assistant Elvis Bauman - Crystal Lake Scout Reservation Ranger 715-355-1450 | [email protected] 715-490-1742 | [email protected]

Chris Fischer Welcome to Samoset Please join us in welcoming Christopher Fischer as the new District Executive serving the Rib Mountain District. Chris began his career with the Boy Scouts of American in July of 2012 with the Northern Star Council, MN. Chris is an Eagle Scout and received his degree from UW-La Crosse where he majored in Recreation Management. Chris is excited for his new role with the Samoset Council and is looking forward to working closely with our great volunteers!

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Samoset Key 3 Message 1. Communication: We have heard your concerns as A Message to our Amazing Volunteers we have met with volunteers across the council. We have made strides in the right direction, but Time really does there is much more to be done. We welcome your fly when you are feedback on how we can continue to improve in having fun, we this area. have had the 2. Commissioner Service: Many of our units have honor of serving great, volunteer Unit Commissioners. Unit together as your Commissioners are a friend to the unit, a resource Council Key-3 for from the council and can be an incredibly valuable a year now! There resource. We will work to be sure every unit has are many things a great Unit Commissioner. If you’re not sure who to be proud of as your Unit Commissioner is, please let us know. we look back on what was an amazing year in 2014. 3. Program Planning: We want to provide all the Without question, we are most proud of the dedicated help and resources we can to our unit leaders volunteers who devote hours and hours of service to and families so they can plan, fund and carryout youth in the Samoset Council. As we travel throughout the most amazing year of Scouting possible. Our our great council we continue to be inspired by the youth deserve well planned, well run, exciting great work you do and the impact you’re having on our activities and meetings. Strong, quality program youth and our communities. We are honored to be in at the unit level remains our number one priority. your service. Please reach out and let us know what more we can It is great to be a part of the Samoset Council in 2015. do to support you in your volunteer service. We want The New Year has begun and we are focused on to know how your experience is going as a volunteer moving the Samoset Council forward. Our primary leader. We would love to hear from you. goal is to reach more youth and families with the incredible experiences Scouting provides. We Your friends in Scouting: recognize the dedicated volunteers for making those experiences happen and pledge to do everything in Pat Wallschlaeger | Council President our power to provide our volunteers with the training [email protected] and resources needed. To provide greater support to our unit volunteers, we have identified several key Bob Berg | Council Commissioner areas we are committed to improving this year. Here [email protected] are three of the most important: Jeff Ottosen | Scout Executive [email protected]

Samoset Council Board of Directors Jeff Ottosen Pat Wallschlaeger Bob Berg Scout Executive Council President Council Commissioner

Adam Fox Greg Koepel Larry Foltz + Roger King Alan Panek Hayley Tenpas Laurel Shipton + Steve Lammers* Bill Beer + Ivan Lukowski + Lowell Lillge Thad Brockman Bill Jenkins Jim Peterson Marcia Tepp Tim Vocke + Bruce Czech John Mabry Marita Hattem Todd Schroeder Dr. Frederick Prehn John Schultz Melissa Reichert Dr. George Nai Lor Kevin Crooks Nigel Cooper + + District Chair Eric Wangen Kirk Reimann Pat Wallschlaeger * Treasurer Gavin Lawless ** Kyle Parish Rick Radloff ** Youth Representative

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Congratulations Silver Beaver Class of 2014 Nick Bostwick of Troop 392 and held this position for 7 years. He continues to serve as Committee Chair for Troop 392. Nick Bostwick began serving as an adult leader over Rus is also a District Committee member and merit 25 years ago as Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 451. badge counselor for the Ojibwa District. T In 1997 he became Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 435 where he served for four years. Nick has served Troop 392 annually under Rus’s leadership assists as a District Committee member for 12 years and Unit the Rotary Club of Marshfield in the Rotary Lights Commissioner to the present day. For numerous years Program volunteering over 500 hours to the project. he has been a merit badge counselor, assisting many Just another example of how Rus helps his community. young men to receive the rank of Eagle Scout. Nick is Rus is an example for all of us to follow. He lives the the proud father of two Eagle Scouts, sons Beau and Scout Oath and Law every day of his life! Geoff and is looking forward to working with his three grandsons to carry on the Scouting tradition. He has Sandy Irwin truly influenced the lives of many young men! Sandy has devoted over 16 years to Scouting in a Nick is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church number of roles. She has served for over 10 years as where he serves as an usher. He has spent countless a Tesomas Scout Camp staff member, an OA Lodge hours advising young men in the congregation who Advisor, Committee Chair and Chartered Organization are preparing for their Eagle rank. His unselfish efforts Representative. For 6 years Sandy also served on the ensure a legacy for all to be grateful for. Samoset Council Board of Directors. She has always been available to assist at Cub Scout Day Camp, OA Marita Hattem Section Conclaves and Council OA Fall Conferences. Sandy sets an example for always providing service Marita began her volunteer Scouting career as a to others. council committee and board member in 2009. She has served as Council Board President from 2012- Sandy also serves her community as a committee 2014. During this period she guided the council to member on the SCAA, where she is always willing to become the number 1 ranked council in the United help in any way she can. States. During her tenure as board president, the Samoset Council achieved record contributions to the Raymond Knihtila Endowment Fund. Because of Marita’s leadership, the council will benefit for years to come. Ray has been involved as a Scouting volunteer for over 22 years. He served as Committee member Marita continues to serve as a Central Region, BSA and Cubmaster for Pack 540. He also was Assistant board member. She has been a presenter/trainer at the Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Troop 540. Ray has Central Region Key 3 Conference. She has served on been Assistant District Commissioner and currently the faculty of the University of Scouting/Commissioner serves as the Northwood’s District Commissioner. He College. As Council President, Marita twice provided has been a merit badge counselor for over 17 years outstanding leadership during the transition and and continues to serve as Advancement Chairman selection of two new Scout Executives. for the Troop. His is a tireless worker in every regard, helping shape the lives of all he encounters. Evidence Rus Hofmann of his example and mentoring are 4 Eagle Scout sons. Rus began his Scouting career over 15 years ago in A legacy that lives on! Pack 392. He served as Assistant Den Leader and then Cubmaster. During some difficult times he mentored Ray also serves his community in many ways. He the current leadership to increase membership and has been the Band and Choir Director at Phillips High retention, which resulted in the Scouts crossing over School for over 25 years. His is a yearbook advisor into the Troop. In 2006 Rus became Scoutmaster and is a member of the High School Honors staff. In

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice Council News Page 5 his spare time, he is a golf coach. He serves on the Wisconsin School Music Association as a judge and as a director and actor of the Northwoods Players. John Mabry John began his Scouting career over 19 years ago. He has served in numerous positions in Arkansas and Utah. These would include Assistant Cubmaster, Den Leader, Tiger Cub Coach, Troop Committee Chair, Jamboree Troop Committee Chair, Philmont Adult Leader, and merit badge counselor. He served in the Rib Mountain District as Membership Chair. John currently serves on the Executive Board of the Samoset JTE Results Samoset Council as the Vice President of Membership. (Continued From Page 1) In this role, he has been key in developing strategies to increase Cub Scout membership and retention. His “Scouting’s Journey to Excellence” is the BSA’s vision and leadership will have a long lasting impact council performance recognition program designed on the council recruiting and retention efforts. John to encourage and reward success and measure the also has been a key individual in forming the council’s performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is new Scouting Outreach Committee. meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. The top recognition a John has also served his community in other ways. He unit, district, or council can achieve is Gold recognition. has been President of the Fort Smith Arkansas School A “Gold” council is one that ranks among the top 10% Board Foundation. He is currently President of the of councils in the country. The Samoset Council has Wausau Noon Kiwanis and a volunteer for Irish Fest. achieved Gold recognition and ranks 4th nationally John is always willing to give of his time. among 273 councils, up eight spots from our ranking of 12th in 2013.

2014 Silver Beavers Districts Also Achieve National Recognition: Congratulations to the Mushkodany District volunteers for ranking among the top ten percent of districts across the country. The Mushkodany District was recognized in 2014 as a Gold district. Way to go! Several districts were recognized for achieving Silver in Journey to Excellence. Congratulations to the great volunteers from the Ahdawagam, Rib Mountain, Crystal Lake and Northwoods districts. The Ojibwa District achieved Bronze in Journey to Excellence. Thank you to the amazing volunteers in each district for the work you do on behalf of youth in Scouting. It is impossible to John Mabry measure the positive impact you are having. Rus Hofmann Ray Knihtila Nick Bostwick Marita Hattem Sandy Irwin

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The Eagle Scout The First Boy Scout Handbook described anyone worthy of the Eagle Scout Award as the “all-round perfect Scout.” That is a very demanding standard indeed, and a worthy goal. Striving to become an Eagle Scout requires a young man to use his best efforts to master the skills of leadership, service, and outdoor know-how, and to practice good citizenship and ethical behavior of the highest order. The long trail to Eagle is full of opportunities for a young man to learn, to lead, to listen, and to teach.

As we begin a new year, Samoset Council would like to recognize those indivdiuals who achieved the rank of Eagle in 2014.

2014 Class of Eagle Scouts Eric Gooderham - Troop 111 Jacob Miller - Troop 383 Sean Fischer - Troop 453 Tyler Paterick - Troop 111 Wyatt Curtice - Troop 388 Jordan LaRue - Troop 453 Samuel Elzinga - Troop 114 Trever Krueger - Troop 388 Grant Tolksdorf - Troop 453 Vern Kleinhenz - Troop 123 Kolton Niemann - Troop 388 Tyler Lang - Troop 462 Timothy Zogleman - Troop 123 Samuel Rindfleisch - Troop 388 William Hoang Le - Troop 462 Fox Lancour - Troop 174 Nicholas Mabeus - Troop 392 Cooper Pries - Troop 462 Andrew Barteck - Troop 187 Alexandre Sainterme - Troop 392 Zachary Becker - Troop 465 Gabriel Stoltz - Troop 187 Benjamin Schlueter - Troop 392 Cooper Lingford - Troop 465 Rhett Krzykowski - Troop 201 Trevor Holcomb - Troop 400 Christian Haffner - Troop 469 Jacob Diamond - Troop 205 Jacob Lex - Troop 400 Benjamin Medley - Troop 503 Zachary Diamond - Troop 205 Tyler Rowe - Troop 400 Dylan Stenz - Troop 503 Marshall Neely - Troop 205 Caleb De Mille - Troop 406 Brody Zocher - Troop 503 Carson Stephani - Troop 205 Kayson Hoff - Troop 409 Daniel Polak - Troop 507 Jonah Dombrowski - Troop 290 Travis Lang - Troop 409 Jordan Egle - Troop 536 Matthew Helms - Troop 290 Nicholas Wyatt - Troop 419 Samuel Hallgren - Troop 536 Neal Wisinski - Troop 290 Liam Bennett - Troop 427 Jacob Denny - Troop 540 Michael March - Troop 296 Derrick Talg - Troop 427 Alex Olson - Troop 540 Nicholas March - Troop 296 Brian Cyr - Troop 435 Thomas Roberts - Troop 540 Thomas Kroening - Troop 297 Alexander Shimanski - Troop 435 Caleb Kropf - Troop 551 Kolby Konopacky - Troop 298 James Blaser - Troop 438 Zachary Steinberger - Troop 564 David Colby - Troop 299 Noah Wolfgram - Troop 438 Daleth Jacobsen - Troop 599 Stefano Dotti - Troop 299 Trevor Kuehn - Troop 439 Connor Kolehouse - Troop 599 Alessandro Dotti - Troop 299 Brett Marshall - Troop 439 Joshua Palazzo - Troop 599 Jordan Hansen - Troop 299 Aaron Seitz - Troop 439 Joshua Schmidt - Troop 599 Rex Shipton - Crew 316 Noah Weinke - Troop 439 Nicholas Wagler - Troop 672 James Hennes - Troop 345 Allen Behreandt - Troop 445 Adam Engel - Troop 673 Austin Manecke - Troop 350 Justin Damask - Troop 448 Hunter Baumann - Troop 358 Nicholas Kupczak - Troop 448 Kyle Pozorski - Troop 358 John LePine - Troop 451 Brian Engel - Troop 381 Wesley Roth - Troop 451 Alex Krokstrom - Troop 382 Austin Zurakowski - Troop 451 Andrew Rutschow - Troop 382 James Dickas - Troop 453

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Scouting For Food OA Brotherhood Clinic April 11 & 18, 2015 April 12, 2014: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Phillips Scout Camp For over 25 years the Boy Scouts of America have been partnering with local food pantries to provide For all ordeal members, the morning will feature much needed food to the less fortunate. According to sessions aimed at the ideas of the Order of the Arrow, the US Government nearly 47 million Americans live the meanings of the characters and events of the ordeal in poverty. One in seven households struggle to feed ceremonies. After lunch there will be an opportunity their family. The need has never been greater. Each to provide service to the camp and complete your year local Scouts spend two weekends canvasing Brotherhood interview. Upon successful completion of their neighborhoods collecting bags of food from the the Brotherhood Interview, members will be given their community to help fill the shelves of the local food signed application to bring to a Brotherhood Ceremony pantries. Samoset Council partners with over 50 of your choice (Spring Work Trek, Summer Camp, or food pantries in 13 Counties and collects 60 tons of Fall Conference). Wear your uniform and OA sash, but food annually. This project helps fill a tremendous bring work gloves, shirt, etc. need in the community and teaches young people the importance of giving back to their community. As MOAC our Scouts visit your neighborhoods on April 11th March 21, 2015: 1:00 - 3:00 pm and April 18th 2015, please remember that you are helping the families of your community who need it the Troop representative training, also known as the Mini most. Order of the Arrow Conference will be hosted at the University of Scouting on March 21. Each troop is Suggested Nonperishable Items: Soup, dry pasta, encouraged to have a Troop Representative so the dry mixes, canned foods, boxed food, flour and sugar. lodge can connect youth and adult members with activities and information.

Banquet and recognition supplies are here!

Samoset Scout Shop 3511 Camp Phillips Road Weston, WI 54476 Scout Shop Manager (715) 355-9680 Win Baron (800) 303-2195 [email protected]

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Popcorn Sale Results Annual Golf Outing

Thank you for all of your dedication and time spent on Join us at the prestigious Wausau Country Club, on the 2014 Samoset Council Royal Popcorn sale! For Monday, July 20, 2015. The Samoset Council Golf the 5th year in a row we hit the $1,000,000 dollar mark Outing, now in its 33rd successful year, is the oldest with a new record high of $1,169,000 This means that continuous running charity golf event in North Central over $800,000 dollars was raised to support Scouting Wisconsin. We look forward to seeing you for a fun in Samoset Council! filled day of golf, food and fellowship to help promote the Scouting tradition. Here are some very impressive numbers from the 2014 sale that reveal just how successful the sale was: Friends Of Scouting 1. 91 of the 136 (67%) units selling hit their Royal We are excited to kick off our 2015 Friends of Scouting Goal! We only had 32 of 156 units (20%) in 2003. campaign. Scouting is as strong as ever in North 2. There were over 2,500 Scouts selling popcorn Central Wisconsin. We have the best volunteers, top ($417 per seller) rated camps and a premier program that is impacting 3. 761 Scouts hit the $550 dollar mark to earn the over 6,000 youth each year! This would not be camp certificate possible without the financial support of local families 4. There were 1,347 Scouts who became Royal and community businesses that recognize the value of Knights ($350 sales) Scouting. Scouting offers youth a fun program infused 5. 26 sellers over $2,500! with character development, leadership training and 6. This year 3 Scouts sold over $5,000 dollars! unique experiences. 7. Tim Shrader Jr. (Troop 392) was the top seller and inducted into the Samoset Council Popcorn In today’s world Scouting is needed more than ever. “Hull of Fame”. He sold $5,390 dollars! When you consider your contribution for 2015 reflect 8. Thank you for being 1 individual who is “investing on what Scouting has done for your child and in your in youth” by supporting the annual popcorn sale! own life. Thank you for your continued support of Scouting.

The “true” cost of Scouting goes beyond the visible expenses you see such as books, uniforms, and registration fees.

Your Friends of Scouting donation ensures we can continue to support over 6,000 youth in north-central Wisconsin.

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America TheSamoset Samoset Council Voice ? Boy Scouts of AmericaPage 9 3rd Annual

“Pull” for Scouting

Save the Date! Friday, June 12, 2015 Wausau Skeet & Trap Club

Registration details coming soon!

We are looking forward to having you join us to “Pull for Scouting!” All proceeds from this annual event will benefit north central Wisconsin youth served by the Samoset Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Samoset Council has consistently been recognized as one of the top Scouting councils in America and is one of the greatest organizations working on behalf of youth in north central Wisconsin!

Morning and Afternoon Shoots Pig Roast Lunch 5-Person Teams (space for 28 teams)

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Whether you are a seasoned Scouter with years of experience or new to Scouting, your participation in one or more training programs is guaranteed to enrich your level of knowledge. With this knowledge, you can be sure to make the outdoor experience for the boys in your units one that is safe and meaningful (and less stressful on yourself). Visit samoset.org for more information and to register for a course.

BALOO: April 25, 2015 OWL: May 8-9, 2015 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Outdoor Webelos Leader Training BALOO training is required for at least one registered Designed specifically for Webelos den leaders and their Scout leader in every Pack. This energetic one-day assistants, OWL teaches outdoor-related skills through training session covers everything a Pack needs demonstration and hands-on practice. Webelos den to know about planning and conducting a Pack leaders should attend this training before conducting overnighter. BALOO introduces Cub Scout leaders to Webelos overnight camping with the boys and parents the newly expanded opportunities of pack overnight of the den. In addition to covering basic camping skills, camping. Whether you’re an experienced camper or this training features planning campouts and finding an outdoor novice---BALOO has something to offer resources. to help you plan a safe, age-appropriate camping experience for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos • Cost: $23.00 by May 1st, $28.00 after May 1st. and their family members, in your pack! • Location: Wausau Homes Scout Center, 3511 Camp Phillips Road, Weston. This training is more than just camping—it includes ideas for outdoor activities, games and ceremonies; information on selecting and using camping A Quest for the Meaning of Leadership equipment; how to run a campfire program; and Cub National Youth Leadership Training 2013 Scout cooking demonstrations! In short, everything you need to know to make your pack overnighter a June 14-20 | Hanna Venture Base fun, successful event! Fun, Challenge, Adventure, Learning, Excitement! • Date: Saturday April 25, 2015, 8:00 AM - 5:00 That’s how Scouts describe the National Youth PM Wausau Homes Scout Center, 3511 Camp Leadership Training Conference (NYLT). Strengthen Phillips Road, Weston. (Check-In Time: 7:30- your skills, improve your knowledge, and become a 7:50 AM) better leader! • Cost: $13.00 (by April 18) - includes breakfast, lunch & program materials; $18.00 after April NYLT centers around the concept of what leaders 18. must BE, what leaders must KNOW and what they • What to Bring: Dress for the weather, paper must DO. This course is designed to provide youth and pencil, uniforms encouraged, extra cash leaders with skills and experiences they can use in as a trading post with scout supplies and books their own troop. Leadership skills are taught with will be available as well as snacks. a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a quest for the meaning of leadership.

Talk to your Scoutmaster to signup. Registration is available online or through the Wausau Homes Scout Center. The cost is $230 if paid by June 1 ($250 if paid after June 1). Questions can be directed to course director Randy Gilray at 715-573-6717 or [email protected]. Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice Training Page 11

University of Scouting March 21, 2015

Our primary focus as Scout Leaders must be to conduct a program that delivers an obvious benefit to the individual Scout! The University of Scouting (UoS) program will provide interested Scouts and Scouters tools they can use to build a reinforce a top-notch Scouting program.

A Journey of Learning Wood Badge 2015 August 21-23 & September 18-20 Akela’s World Cub Scout Camp Over 100 years ago, Lord Baden Powell had a vision of developing a scouting program for youth. He soon The Wood Badge Adult Leadership course is learned that if the program was to ever succeed, he structured for all adult leaders in Scouting. Leadership would need trained and dedicated adult leaders in the is the focus – all aspects of leadership including, “arts and sciences” of scouting. It’s from that idea that team building, communication, conflict management, we offer you the “University of Scouting” covering the project planning and many others. But this course is following areas of study: not just about listening, it is about doing. Participants will practice the skills they have learned, in both an • Cub Scout Studies indoor and an outdoor setting, using solid, hands on • Boy Scout Studies practice to gain a greater understanding of modern • Commissioner Sciences leadership techniques which have application for • Venturing Scout Studies today’s Scout leader. At the same time we will reinforce • General Studies and demonstrate the aims and methods of Scouting , • Youth Activities based on the best of Scouting . The skills you learn in this course will not only benefit yourself, but will have While the classes are organized within certain study lasting impacts on your Scouts, your family and even areas, all classes are open to all participants (except your colleagues at work and in Scouting. the Scuba class that is only open to Youth). We will also have a Midway with booths from vendors Take this opportunity to “Sharpen Your Skills.” For throughout the council. Several cuisine courses have more information, please visit the Samoset website been added to this year’s courses allowing us to offer or contact the Course Director Rus Hofmann (Rus. a luncheon meal for those registering in advance. [email protected]).

This program is for the entire family. Please join us March 21st at John Muir Middle School for this exciting program. Registration remains open online through March 17.

Register for training and events online at www.samoset.org

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Spring Work Trek Summer Camp Preview Meetings May 1-3, 2015 2015 Online Webinars Please join us for a weekend of fellowship & service. Please join us for one of the Summer Camp Webinar We will be preparing camp for the upcoming summer. to learn more about our summer camping programs. This year we have major work projects at Akela’s World Key Leaders from the reservation will be available to and Tesomas. Projects include: raking and general answer your questions. cleanup, removing brush, landscaping, painting and much more. • Wednesday March 11, 7:00 PM or • Tuesday March 17, 7:00 PM This is a great weekend of fellowship & service and • http://www.samoset.org/meet. allows everyone to take pride in the great places of Tesomas, Akela’s World & Hanna Venture Base. This meetings will be conducted as an online meeting. To join the webinar visit the webpage above. Please register online if you intend to participate. To reserve cabin space or a campsite contact Scott at amp aintenance [email protected]. C M Improvements for our Campers Samoset Council is always working to maintain our camp properties and provide the best facilities possible for our campers. The following projects were completed this year.

• Cheorkee, Mohican, Iroquois, Hopi and Seneca campsite shleters - thanks to Troops 123, 166, 400, 427, and 540. • Campsite improvements at Akela’s World • New Akela’s World welcome shelter • Tesomas dining hall floor reseal • Tent replacements at Akela’s World • New convection oven for Hanna Venture Base • Shooting Range addition • Bathroom Remodel at Akela’s World

2016 Summer Camp Reservations Open March 1, 2015 Camperships Due April 1, 2014 Beginning March 1, 2015 at 1:00 PM, reservations will be accepted for 2016 through an online registration The Tesomas Alumni Camping Trust has been process. Reservation preferences received will be established to assist any Scout or leader with financial filled in the following order: In-Council, FOS achieving need to experience camping. Request must be made Units, time stamp. Reservations received after March using the campership application (available on our 5 will be on a first come, first served basis. Units are website) for each person by April 1. encouraged to reserve space early, as popular weeks fill up quickly.

A non-refundable reservation fee of $5 per camper is 2015 Camp Leader Guides due with your reservation. These fees will apply toward Now Available Online your camp fees.

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Akela’s World Summer Camp 2015 Premier Cub Scout Camping Destination Camping is an integral part of the Scouting program and Akela’s World is the perfect way to get your Cub Scouts and Webelos outside this summer!

The wild west is calling all Cub Scouts to wrangle up. A brand new program is being planned featuring challenging, creative and adventurous activities. With both weekend and midweek sessions, you’ll have ample opportunity to get away from the city. There’s a world of fun at Akela’s World, please join us!

Akela’s World Activities: • BB-Guns • Hiking • Archery • Fishing • Slingshots • Crafts • Sponge War • Advancement • Swimming • Campfires • Boating

Cub Scout District Events Activities Around the Council • Mushkodany District Pinewood Derby: March 7 • Chuckwagon (Mushkodany District): May 9 • Cub Scout Camporee (Rib Mountain District): June 5-7, Phillips Scout Camp • Cub Scout Camporee (Ahdawagam District): June 15-16, Grand Rapids Lions Club Park • Chuckwagon Skills Day (Rib Mountain District): July 25, Phillips Scout Camp • Buckboard Skills Day (Northwoods District): August 9, Flambeau Canoe Base • Chuckwagon (Ojibwa District): October 17 Family Fishing Weekend • Rollerskating Party (Ahdawagam District): June 5-7, 2015 November 10

Join us for a weekend of fishing and other activities eadership eam at the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation. This event is 2015 L T in conjunction with the Wisconsin DNR’s Free Fishing Crystal Lake Scout Reservation Weekend. Residents & nonresidents of all ages can Scott Domino - Reservation Director fish without a license over these two days. Bring your Elvis Bauman - Reservation Ranger own gear or borrow some of ours. Eric Weier - Tesomas Camp Director Troy Seehafer - Tesomas Program Director Saturday Breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday Jacob Schroeder - Tesomas Assistant Program Dir. breakfast will be available for $4 per meal. Families Rick Helm III - Akela’s World Camp Director are welcome to stay overnight. Use of campsites is Matt Leskey - Akela’s World Program Director free. Tim Sanford - Winter Camp Director

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Tesomas Summer Camp 2015 Northwoods High Adventure Best Boy Scout Camp In the United States Space Open for 2015

Preparation for the 2015 summer is well under way Northwoods High Adventure with the key leaders hiring the best staff and developing Base is the ultimate Scouting an amazing program. Take a look below to see what’s experience. As youth get older new for 2015! they want greater freedom, increased responsibility, and Program Director Troy Seehafer along with the staff added adventure from their are planning an awesome program for this summer. summer camp experience. These On Monday evening, campers travel back in time, adventures offer young people participating in games and fun activities designed to a way to safely explore some encourage teamwork and problem solving. Tuesday incredible wilderness and develop the skills for a will allow your Unit an opportunity to cook a delicious lifetime of adventure and leadership. meal in your campsite. Wednesday evening visitors will have the opportunity to eat dinner with us through Registration is open to entire troops, crews or an outdoor picnic before attending the traditional OA individuals. Adults are welcome to participate as well. Call Out Ceremony. Thursday evening campers can Contact Scott Domino at 715-490-2241 to sign up. participate in many of their favorite camp activities. The week will end with an awesome closing campfire Programs Still Open for 2015: that will highlight achievements from the week. • Boundary Waters Canoeing: July 5-11 • Scuba: Periods 2 - 8 As you can see, Tesomas 2015 will be an experience • Northwoods Experience: Periods 2 - 8 you don’t want to miss! Talk to your Scoutmaster to find out when your Unit is attending Tesomas. More details can be found on our website www.northwoodshighadventure.com/

Important Camping Dates

March 1 Micro-Trek & Advancement registration opens March 1 2016 Summer Camp Reservations Accepted March 11 Summer Camp Webinar, 7:00 pm March 17 Summer Camp Webinar, 7:00 pm April 1 Summer Campership Applications Due April 15 $75 Camper Deposits Due for Tesomas & Akela’s World May 1-3 Spring Work Trek Tesomas Highlights For 2015 May 17 Crystal Lake Classic Bike Race • 50+ advancement opportunities in ten unique June 1 Final Camp Balances Due program areas. June 5-7 Family Fishing Weekend • New and returning merit badges including: Energy, Fire Safety, Geology. • Continued use of tiered Micro-Trek programs. Spend another week at camp, • Expanded Scoutcraft program area signup for our provisional troop • Custom Micro-Trek programs for Venture Crews period 8! Contact Scott for details. and other outdoor groups.

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February Information on district events and dates 8 Scout Sunday as well as contact information are 8 OA LEC Meeting available on the district pages of the 10 Samoset Council Eagle Dinner council website. 16 President’s Day, Office & Shop Closed 18 Executive Board Meeting Featured Phots March Winter Camp 2015 8 OA LEC Meeting 13-15 Camp Staff Weekend #1 18 Samoset Board Meeting 21 University of Scouting 28 Trainer’s EDGE

April 1 Summer Campership Applications Due 3 Good Friday – Office & Shop Closed 5 Easter Sunday 11 Scouting for Food Drop Off 11 OA LEC Meeting 11 OA Brotherhood Clinic at Camp Phillips 15 Executive Board Meeting 18 Scouting for Food Pick-up 24-26 Camp Staff Weekend #2 25 BALOO Training

May 8-9 OWL Training 13 Samoset Council Board Meeting 25 Memorial Day – Scout Center Closed

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