Spring Issue 2016

THE SamosetVoice

A newsletter for families and leaders of Samoset Council

Phillips Troop 540 is First in Samoset Samoset Key 3 Message Council with 100% Trained Leaders! page 3 “Every Scout deserves a trained leader.” In Troop 540, Phillips WI leaders and parents have Council News taken this to a new level. Troop 540 is the first page 4 troop in the Samoset Council to have had 100% of their volunteer leaders complete the Boy Program Planning Scouts of America basic leader training. Scouts, page 7 parents and volunteers in Troop 540 understand the value of having trained leaders. Fundraising page 8 It all begin 5 years ago when the Northwoods District Training Chair, Bill Hanson Training gave a short presentation at the monthly roundtable meeting. He offered to visit any page 10 unit to provide in-person training for all volunteers. Led by Ray Knihtila, leaders from Troop 540 took Bill up on his offer and invited him to Phillips to lead Troop Camping Committee Training. Ray encouraged volunteers in his troop to attend and the page 12 quest for a Troop of trained leaders began.

Council Calendar The next year Ray arranged to have the Scoutmaster Training taught, taking page 15 advantage of the Outdoor leader skills training which is always taught over the summer at Camp Tesomas. By then, nearly every leader in the troop was trained, but not quite. Each scouting unit has a Chartering Organization Representative. The BSA has a basic leader training course for Chartering Organization Representatives and Bill was glad to come and offer that training course.

Over time new volunteer committee members were also given the information needed to take Troop Committee training online. Troop 540 has continued to make arrangements for regular in-person training as well. Now the troop has 100% of its volunteers trained for their registered positions! (Continues on page 8)

WWW.SAMOSET.ORG | 800-303-2195 The Samoset Voice Council Resources Page 2 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, 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, Marshfield, Spencer, Stratford, Unity, Withee James Peterson | 715-409-6486 | [email protected] 4. Rib Mountain District - Serving the communities of Birnamwood, Gresham, Hatley, Hewitt/Texas, Kronenwetter, Maine, Marathon, 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 Steven Lowe | 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 Steven Lowe | 715-409-0819 | [email protected]

Jeff Ottosen - Scout Executive/CEO Kristin Woller - Customer Service Team Lead 715-355-1450 | [email protected] 715-355-9680 | [email protected] Adam Freund - Field Director Deanna Pellegrino - Customer Service Associate 715-409-9415 | [email protected] 715-355-1450 | [email protected] Scott Domino - Director of Program & Support Lanette Lemmer - Accounting Assistant 715-490-2241 | [email protected] 715-355-1450 | [email protected] Erin Straw - Cub Scout Director Ron Stange - Camp Phillips Ranger 715-490-0450 | [email protected] [email protected] Amanda Flannery - STEM Executive Elvis Bauman - Crystal Lake Scout Reservation Ranger 715-409-6690 | [email protected] 715-490-1742 | [email protected] Troy Seehafer - Camping Executive 715-218-8245 | [email protected]

United Way Partner Thank You Spectra Print Samoset Council is pleased to be affiliated with the Samoset Council thanks Spectra Print Corporation for United Way in its 13 county area. their very generous donation of printing The Samoset Voice. It is because of this support, that Samoset is able to provide such a high quality publication to our Scouting families and supporters.

Samoset Council, The Samoset Voice Council Leadership Page 3 Samoset Key 3 Message 2. We want to help every unit have a well-planned annual program. Our staff and volunteers have developed A Message to our Amazing Volunteers great resources to help Scouts and unit leaders plan the best program possible. Our staff is happy to We are grateful to come and meet with unit leaders individually. A well- the thousands of planned program makes Scouting fun for everyone! volunteers dedicated 3. We want to provide great Roundtable meetings in to making Scouting every district. This has been identified as an area programs great for we can really improve on. When den leaders, pack youth in our Council. leaders and troop leaders attend roundtable it needs We recognize the to be more than just announcements. Roundtable magic of Scouting is intended to be supplemental training that helps happens when boys leaders with ideas for running activities and meetings and girls participate with their Scouts. We are committed to having high in regular meetings quality Roundtable meetings each month in every and activities with their Den, Pack, Troop, Lab, Post or district. We would love to hear from you if you have Crew. This year we launched a new Strategic Plan for suggestions for how we can achieve this goal. the Samoset Council. For more than a year, volunteers and staff at all levels of our organization gave input to We continue to wish everyone a great Scouting year. It is our strategic direction. In the end, our strategic plan was fun to be a part of the Scouting movement in the Samoset built on six pillars. It is no coincidence the first, and most Council. We recognize the Scouting program in our important, pillar of our strategic plan is this: Strengthen council is only as strong as each Cub Scout Den. Each Our Units through Exceptional Service. Boy Scout Patrol or Troop. Each Venturing Crew. Each Exploring Post. Each STEM Lab. We are committed We are working hard to provide our Scouting volunteers to doing all we can to provide our unit volunteers with at the unit level with the training and resources they the training, resources and support needed to deliver need to run the best possible Scouting program in each amazing Scouting programs to our youth. We would love community. Here are three key areas we are working on to hear from you about what we can do to support you this year: in your role as a volunteer. That is what we are here for. 1. We want every unit to have an active Unit Thank you for all you do! Commissioner. A Unit Commissioner is a volunteer who checks in with units on a monthly basis to be of John Mabry | Council President assistance if needed. Most of all they are a friend [email protected] to the unit. If they don’t have the answers you need, they know where to find them. If you are not sure Bob Berg | Council Commissioner who your Unit Commissioner is, let us know. If you [email protected] are an experienced volunteer that would be willing to be a friend and mentor to fellow Scouters let us Jeff Ottosen | Scout Executive know, we may need your help. [email protected]

Samoset Council Board of Directors Jeff Ottosen John Mabry Bob Berg Scout Executive Council President Council Commissioner

Alan Panek Jeremy Thompson+ Nigel Cooper + Thad Brockman Bill Jenkins+ Jon Lanctin Pat Wallschlaeger Todd Schroeder Brian Bennett+ Kevin Crooks Randy Winter Bridget Wenman Larry Foltz Reid Rayome Dr. Frederick Prehn Marcia Tepp Rick Radloff + District Chair Eric Wangen Marita Hattem Roger King * Treasurer Greg Koepel Margaret Donnelly Steve Lammers * ** Youth Representative James Wanserski Matt Jaworski ** Terri Franson

Where Camping Is King The Samoset Voice Council News Page 4 Lion Pilot Program For Kindergarten Boys Program and Materials The Samoset Council has been • Lions earn their Lion badge by completing five selected to participate in the adventures. After the required adventures are Lion Pilot Program. This new completed, there are seven electives that can be program aimed at providing completed. kindergarten-age boys and • The main recognition item for completing their adult partners a Cub Scout adventures is a sticker for the Lion Adventure experience. Book. • Each adult partner takes a turn at leading a den The Lion program weaves traditional Scouting meeting or outing during the year. Most meetings concepts of character development, leadership skills, and outings are approximately 45 minutes. personal fitness and citizenship into activities that are • Lions do not participate in pack fundraising efforts. age-appropriate and fun for the boys and their parents. • Lions wear a Lion t-shirt as their uniform. The activities introduce the family to Cub Scouting, and provide an exciting way for the participants to Leadership explore the world around them. The program will fuel • Lion dens are facilitated by a Lion Guide, an their imagination and creativity as they experience the experienced leader who runs the first den meeting growth Scouting can provide. At the end of the Lion of the year and mentors the adult partners as they year, participants “graduate” to Tiger and advance into lead all subsequent meetings on a rotating basis. Cub Scouting. • A brand new/incoming Lion adult partner may not be the Lion Guide. Basic Structure • The Lion Guide and adult partners use the • Boys must be five years old by September 1. Lion Parent and Leader Guidebook to plan den • Dens consist of 6-8 boys, plus an adult partner for activities. each boy. • Dens meet twice per month: one den meeting, Contact Erin Straw at 715-355-1450 for more details. and one pack meeting OR den outing.

Hanna Eagle Scholarships Scouting for Food Supporting Education for Scouts Thank You Albert and Chris Hanna established a scholarship fund A huge thanks to the Scouts, leaders, parents and to help support the education of some of our Eagle volunteers who made this year’s food drive possible Scouts attending college. The Al and Chris Hanna and a success. With your leadership we collected Eagle Scout Scholarship Award is open to all Eagle over 50,000 items of food and donated these to over Scouts currently registered with Samoset Council and 50 local food pantries. who have demonstrated leadership in Scouting and outside of Scouting.

Congratulations to the ten Eagle Scouts who received the scholarship this year. The following Eagle Scouts have demonstrated outstanding leadership both in and out of Scouting and we wish them well in their educations! Ben Metzger, Jamison Frame, Brendan Langjahr, James Dickas, Tim Benson, Nicholas Benson, Vansh Jain, Satchel Beranek, Andrew Rutschow and Brian Engel.

Samoset Council will be accepting 2017 applications this fall. Please visit our website for further details. Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice Council News Page 5 Tribuite To Lois Thank You for 24.5 Years!

On May 20, Lois Watford Without the dedicated volunteers, I would not have retired from working for the had the amazing experience I had. Without the Samoset Council as our volunteers to lead our organization there is no need for registrar. In this time, Lois has a professional staff. For those of you that sent a card, done a fantastic job serving our came to my party, stopped into the office, or gave me volunteers and Scouts. Her a gift -- I just want to thank you! Your thoughtfulness is cheerful attitude, passionate most appreciated! You have touched my heart. spirit and dedicated leadership will be missed. Here is what Please keep up the good work Samoset! It has been she had to say about her time my pleasure serving the BEST volunteers in America! serving this council: Please join us in thanking Lois for a job well done! The last 24.5 years of my She had the privilege of assisting many Scouts along life has been one amazing journey! I have worked the trail to Eagle. Her passion, smiles and company with five Scout Executives, many District Executives will be missed. We wish Lois a happy retirement... and hundreds of volunteers. These individuals have enjoy your days on the golf course! been a real joy to work with. My coworkers have been awesome! My retirement party could not have been any better! Thank you!

Where Camping Is King The Samoset Voice Council News Page 6 Customer Service Team 2017 National Jamboree Providing Service for our Scouts Live Scouting’s Adventure One of the main purposes of the Scout Service Center Where can you get the best of Scouting in one place? is to provide great customer service to our volunteers At the 2017 National Jamboree, set for July 19 to and families in Scouting. With the retirement of Lois 28, 2017. Jamborees are one of the Boy Scouts of Watford, the Samoset Council board approved an America’s coolest traditions. They’ve been around organizational change to the positoins of the Samoset since 1937, and they just get better every four years. Council office staff. Jamborees are a place to make new friends, to Beginning June 1, 2016, a customer service team experience adrenaline-raising activities, to attend consisting of three members will provide assistance at high-energy stadium shows, to trade patches with our office in Weston. Like before, these team members Scouts from across the country, to explore the stunning will answers to your questions, maintain membership high-adventure playground called the Summit Bechtel and advancement records, assist customers in the Reserve and to unite with tens of thousands of fellow Scout Shop, register Scouts for events and much Scouts and Scouters. more. Registration is open and limited space remains. Visit You can reach a member of this team at 715-355-1450 the Samoset website or contact Chris Fischer at our or [email protected]. office to learn more.

LIVE SCOUTING’S ADVENTURE 2017 NATIONAL JAMBOREE | JULY 19-28 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR SAMOSET SCOUTS

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice Program Planning Page 7 Annual Program Planning First Step to a Successful Program A research project conducted by the BSA showed that a common element of strong units is they all have a good annual program planned a year in advance. This plan is then shared with all families in the form of a calendar. The important result of a shared annual program calendar is that your unit will attract more families, and Scouts will stay for a long time.

Just as an aside, the other two key elements of successful units identified in that study were training and just having the right leader to start with.

In preparation for the unit planning meeting the committee chair and unit leader gather up the following information.

• Unit Budget • Key school dates • Community event dates • Your chartered organization's dates • Personal dates that may affect your unit's activities • District and council dates • Super-trip ideas • Collected Family Talent Survey sheets from all parents • Last year's annual plan if you have on

To maximize the efficiency of your planning, all leaders Contact your district and parents should attend this meeting. Contact your Unit Service Executive for help with this process. executive for assistance in planning your program!

2016-2017 Resource Guide Tool for Unit Planning Providing a year-round quality Scouting program is the key to unit success. Samoset Council wants to make sure you have the tools and resources to make this happen. The 2016-2017 resource guide will be available in June. We encourage each unit to spend time this summer planning activities for the next Scouting year and building an active outdoor program.

Where Camping Is King The Samoset Voice Fundraising Page 8 2016 Friends Of Scouting 2016 Royal Popcorn Sale Thank You for your Support Begins This Fall Thank you to all of the units and families who Important Dates: supported the Scouting program this year through the • Sale Dates: 9/17 - 10/23 annual Friends of Scouting campaign. Your financial • Orders Due: 10/26 contribution is vital to ensuring Scouting continues • Popcorn Sorting: 11/11 to impact the youth in our communities by providing • Popcorn Pickup: 11/12 leadership opportunities, character building, fun • Checks Cashed: 12/5 activities and memories that last a lifetime. On behalf of all of the Scouts in Samoset Council, thank you for Council Kick-offs your continued support! • Tuesday August 23, 7:00 PM at the Merrill High Here is a list of units who achieved goal in 2016, thank School Field House, Merrill you for your support! • Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 PM at Kennedy Elementary School, Junction City Pack 110 Troop 187 Troop 379 Troop 462 • Get all of your 2016 popcorn materials Pack 170 Pack 200 Troop 382 Troop 469 • Learn about exciting new flavors and tin designs! Pack 174 Pack 205 Troop 385 Troop 480 Pack 178 Pack 265 Pack 435 Crew 462 • Learn about awesome incentives and prizes! Troop 105 Pack 290 Pack 462 Pack 502 • Qualify for the Exclusive Unit Kernel Incentive Troop 111 Pack 293 Troop 409 Troop 503 • Walk away knowing how to grow your sale and Troop 114 Pack 296 Troop 416 Troop 507 fund your program! Troop 118 Pack 298 Troop 419 Troop 536 Troop 123 Troop 201 Troop 427 Troop 540 Troop 171 Troop 298 Troop 435 Pack 599 Troop 173 Crew 345 Troop 445 Pack 646 Troop 174 Pack 392 Troop 451 Troop 645 Troop 182 Troop 345 Troop 458

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America STEM Scouts 36th ANNUAL

“Tee off” for Scouting July 18, 2016 | Wausau Country Club

Tee off at 11 am Reception following Scramble For team details please contact Dean-o Bushey | 717-409-6637

Thank You to our Sponsors The Samoset Voice Training Page 10

Whether you are a seasoned Scouter with years of experience or new to Scouting, your participation in training 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. Visit our website for more details.

University of Scouting National Youth Leadership Training The “Arts and Sciences” June 12-18, 2016 Over 250 Scouts and Scouters took advantage of National Youth Leadership the numerous courses and activities offered at the Training is an exciting, University of Scouting on March 19, 2016 at John action-packed program Muir Middle School in Wausau. The largest single-day designed to provide youth supplemental training offered in Samoset Council had members with leadership classes for everyone! Courses in Basic Cub Scout skills and experience they First Aid, Building A Successful Life to Eagle Program, can use in their home troops Personal Management Merit Badge, STEM Mobile Lab and in other situations Tours, and Introduction to Scoutbook were certainly demanding leadership of some of the highlights. self and others.

CONGRATULATIONS - Associate’s degrees were NYLT is a seven-day course. Content is delivered in a awarded to 71 Scouters, 20 Scouters earned their troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on Bachelor’s degree, and 28 Scouters applied to immediate application of learning in a fun environment. the Master’s degree program. In addition, nine Interconnecting concepts and work processes are commissioners continued their education in the introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of commissioner degree program. memory aids, which allows participants to understand THANK YOU - An event of this magnitude could not and employ the leadership skills much faster. have occurred without the countless hours selflessly given by University Chancellor Todd Gauerke and the Questions can be directed to course director Randy Deans: Zack Alford, Bob Berg, Chris Donovan, Michelle Gilray at 715-573-6717 or [email protected]. Larsen, Pete Meyer, Bill Radloff, Brian Sackmann, and Kim Seehafer.

We hope you can join us at the next University of Scouting on March 18, 2017.

(Continued from page 1) New Northwoods District start as a committee member because the training is Executive, Steven Lowe, went to visit Troop 540 last available online and can be done quickly. Many new month. During this outing Scouts were working on Space committee members attend summer camp with the troop Exploration merit badge. Steven said, “I got to meet the where they complete the Scoutmaster/Assistant and legendary Ray Knihtila and Peggy Straight, Paul Melby, Outdoor Leader Skills Training. They help as committee Michael Spanjer, Jeff Willers, Mark Bjork, John Overby members before they can get to the “fun” job of assistant and many others. Every one of them told me how easy it scoutmaster. was to get trained because Ray just kept reminding them to go online or attend a live class.” Troop 540 has built a culture of excellence and it shows. Congratulations to Troop 540 and thank you for making In Troop 540 when someone chooses to volunteer they a positive impact on boys in Scouting!

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

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice Leader TrainingTraining Opportunities Page 11 Leaders feel more comfortable and have more fun when they are trained. The Boy Scouts of America and the Samoset Council offer Scouting volunteers a wide variety of training courses. To be considered trained there are required courses that must be completed, all of which are available online at www.my.scouting.org. In addition to the required courses there are a variety of supplemental and advanced courses available to help provide the best possible Cub Scout program.

Required Training Den Leaders & Assistant Den Leaders Youth Protection Training Available online Den Leader Position-Specific Training Available online and in-person (see dates below)

Cubmaster & Assistant Cubmasters Youth Protection Training Available online Cubmaster Position-Specific Training Available online and in-person (see dates below)

Pack Committee Chair & Pack Committee Members Youth Protection Training Available online Pack Committee Challenge Training Available online and in-person (see dates below)

2016 Cub Scout Leader Training Schedule

Training for All Leaders: Cubmasters, Training for Den Leaders Only Committee Chairs & Den Leaders Tuesday, Oct. 4 w 6:45 PM w Stevens Point Thursday, Sept. 27 w 6:00 PM w Marshfield Tuesday, Nov. 1 w 6:45 PM w Stevens Point Thursday, Oct. 13 w 6:00 PM w Tomahawk Thursday, Oct. 20 w 6:30 PM w Wis. Rapids Training for Cubmasters Only Saturday, Oct. 22 w 9:00 AM w Weston Tuesday, Dec. 6 w 6:45 PM w Stevens Point Advanced Training BALOO - Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation w April 22, 2017 w Weston This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their pack activities. Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a pack over-nighter.

OWL - Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills w May 19-20, 2017 w Weston This course is designed to help Webelos leaders enhance the outdoor program for the Webelos in their den by teaching basic outdoor skills including the skills needed to complete many of the Webelos adventures.

University of Scouting w March 18, 2017 w Wausau The University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for all adult Scout leaders. Whether you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the University provides interesting courses in a wide variety of topics, from pack administration to planning an outdoor program. Where Camping Is King The Samoset Voice Camping Page 12 Spring Work Trek Family Adventure Weekends Thank You June 3-5 & September 2-5, 2016

Each year more than 200 Scouts and Scouters come Share the thrill of the outdoors with your entire family. out to help prepare camp for another summer season. We will provide some of your camp favorite activities After a long winter, our camps were definitely in need such as climbing and archery. There will also be plenty of some help. On behalf of the campers, staff and of open time for hiking, fishing and boating. leaders - Thank You! Over 1,600 hours of service work was completed on May 14, 2016. The camp Webelos Fall Adventure staff looks forward to seeing everyone at camp this September 23-25, 2016 summer. From the moment that your son and his fellow Webelos arrive at Tesomas till they depart Sunday afternoon, he will be immersed in a program based solely around the Webelos experience. Campers will experience what awaits them in Boy Scouting. This event is open to Scouts registered as a Webelos in the fall and their parents. More information will be available this summer!

Fall Cub Camp October 1, 2 or 8, 2016 Fall Cub Camp is open to new and current Cub Scouts and their families. We encourage as many Scouts as possible to attend, with their parents and siblings. Camp Special Diet Needs Offered the first weekend in October; you can attend either Saturday or Sunday. Please notify us of any special dietary needs or restrictions two weeks before your arrival to summer Activities start at 9 AM preceded by registration. Then camp using the form available online. If you have it is off to the program areas, singing, hiking, archery, any questions about our menus, please contact the BB guns, slingshots and having fun at the premier Cub camping department at 715-365-3111. Scout camp in the nation. Lunch is served in the Dining Hall, followed by more programs throughout the camp. Important Camping Dates Departure is around 3:30 PM in the afternoon. June 1 Final Camp Balances Due June 3-5 Family Adventure Weekend June 17 First Campers at Akela’s World June 19 First Campers at Tesomas August 19 OA Fall Conference Sep 2-4 Family Adventure Weekend Sep 23-25 Webelos Fall Adventure Oct 14-16 Fall Weekend Warrior Nov 5-6 Tesomas Merit Badge Weekend

Spend another week at camp, signup for our provisional troop period 8! Contact us for details 715-365-3111.

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice STEM Page 13 Samoset Council STEM Scouts

day camp

Summer is made for exploration! Join us this summer for a STEM Day Camp in your community. Open to all boys and girls going into grades 3 to 5 next fall.

Three great options! Register today, space is limited. Wisconsin Rapids, WI Weston, WI Marshfield, WI Wednesday, July 13 MON - WED, July 18-20 Tuesday, August 2 Mid-State Technical College Camp Phillips Wildwood Zoo

Program runs 9:00 am-4:00 pm Program runs daily 9:00 am-4:00 pm Program runs 9:00 am-4:00 pm Early drop off available at 7:30 am Early drop off available at 7:30 am Early drop off available at 7:30 am $60 per youth $100 per youth $60 per youth (Scholarship funds are available for up to 50% of the STEM Day Camp Fee)

Register online at www.samoset.org/stem

STEM Day Camps are open to the public but pre-registration is required. Questions: Contact Amanda at [email protected] or 715-355-1450

Where Camping Is King The Samoset Voice Page 14 Fall Conference at Tesomas Section C-1B Conclave August 19-21, 2016 September 16-18, 2016 Frenzy Full of Food, Fellowship, and Fun! Come to Registration for Section Conclave is now open! Join Fall Conference to elect the lodge officers, catch up more than 200 Arrowmen at Gamehaven Scout with friends, play awesome games in the afternoon, Reservation September 16-18 for fun, fellowship, and and most importantly meet new people. exciting training opportunities

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for Fall Conference at Camp Tesomas. This event is well worth its cost and is free to allWe arrowmen are proud called to support out Samoset Council Scouts! this summer. Registration is available online.Join us and “Pull” for Scouting. Friday, June 10 at the Wausau Skeet & Trap Club Check-in begins Friday at 6:00Details PM and in registration the Tesomas information online at www.Samoset.org Program Center. Please bring a tent and appropriate camping gear. Meals will be provided. 4th Annual

Registration and more details can be found on the TKC website: “Pul l ” for Scouting http://tkc.samoset.org

We are proud to support Samoset Council Scouts! Join us and “Pull” for Scouting. Friday, June 10 at the Wausau Skeet & Trap Club Details and registration information online at www.Samoset.org

4th Annual

“Pull” for Scouting

Samoset Council, Boy Scouts of America The Samoset Voice Council Calendar Page 15 June Featured Volunteers 3-5 Family Adventure Weekend Thanks for Your Service to Scouting 12-18 National Youth Leadership Training 17-19 Akela’s World Pd 1 Nigel Cooper grew up in 19-25 Tesomas Pd 1 England, home to Scouting, 24-26 Akela’s World Pd 2 and earned the Queen’s Award, 26-2 Tesomas Pd 2 equivalent to the Eagle Scout 27-29 STEM Adventure Camp, Rhinelander Award. He came to the United States and was an interpreter July at Northern Tier Canoe Base for 1-3 Akela’s World Pd 3 three years. 3-9 Tesomas Pd 3 Nigel is married to Cynthia and 4 Independence Day – Scout Center & Shop has three grown children. His Closed daughter earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, their 8-10 Akela’s World Pd 4 highest rank. His two sons are both Eagle Scouts. 10-16 Tesomas Pd 4 13 STEM Day Camp Wisconsin Rapids Nigel has been serving as the District Chair for 15-17 Akela’s World Pd 5 Ahdawagam District, since the Spring of 2013 and 17-23 Tesomas Pd 5 has worked with his District Committee to move the 18-20 STEM Day Camp Weston district from a bronze Journey to Excellence in 2013 22-24 Akela’s World Pd 6 to a gold level in 2015. He is also an Assistant Scout Master with Troop 118 in Wisconsin Rapids taking 24-30 Tesomas Pd 6 Scouts on many high adventure trips 29-31 Akela’s World Pd 7 31-6 Tesomas Pd 7 Nigel enjoys the outdoors and when he is not ‘scouting’ he may be found fishing in northern Minnesota or at August his hunting property in central Minnesota. 2 STEM Day Camp Marshfield 5-7 Akela’s World Pd 8 2-7 Kochemink Voyage Rick Ormond is the long time Scoutmaster of troop 382 and the new recipient of the District award of Merit 7-13 Tesomas Pd 8 from Ojibwa District. Over the years Rick has guided countless boys to great achievements. He is proud to September have been the scoutmaster for so many Eagle Scouts 8 Cub Scout Join Night over his tenure. As a district leader Mr. Ormond is part of the Ojibwa District Advancement Committee where he is an Information on district events and dates invaluable resource to all of the young men working as well as contact information are on the high honor of Eagle Scout. Even though Rick’s available on the district pages of the Son is well past being in the Scouting program Rick council website. continues to be a positive influence to the Scouts of troop 382.

As scoutmaster he is the driving force to keep the troop organized and focused on service to the community such as the troops yearly task of placing fencing around the Central Wisconsin Fair Grounds for the 4th of July firework show. Recently Rick retired from the Marshfield Clinic Radiology department after a career of over 20 years, he keeps active with his weekly bowling league, and this year Rick became a proud grandfather. Where Camping Is King NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE Samoset Council PAID PERMIT NO 293 3511 Camp Phillips Rd | Weston, WI 54476 WAUSAU, WI

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