SMILEY NEWS - AUGUST 2017

A monthly newsletter for families and leaders of Samoset Scouting - Where Camping is King!

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Council Operations Model

In an effort to more effectively serve the youth and volunteers of the Samoset Council and to address key areas our volunteers have asked us to improve, the Samoset Council is planning to make changes to the council and district operations model we have been working under for several decades.

Learn more on our website

Fall Cub Camp 2017

Experience camp for the first time or as a returning Scout.  Choose from one of two dates. Samoset Council is known as the place "Where Camping is King," Come and see why!

  • October 7, 2017
  • October 8, 2017
Registration is avaialble online or by phone (715-355-1450).  
 
Program begins at 9:00 AM each day.  Participants should arrive ready for a full day of outdoor activities.  Lunch will be served for all.
Winter Camp 2018

Are you looking for something to do with your Pack, Troop or Crew this winter.  Join us for Winter Camp and enjoy the winter wonderland of Wisconsin.  Registraiton for 2018 opens September 1st. Contact Samoset Camping at 715-365-3111 for more information.

Learn More Here!

Support Scouting

Help support Scouting through these shopping reward programs.

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HuTerra Rewards:  Shop local businesses to earn HuTerra Rewards.  We earn $1 for every app download over the next few months.  Businesses donate 2-5%.  Download the app today!

Shop.com:  Support Scouting and earn cash back every time you shop online.  Shop.com provides the best coupons and deals online for thousands of their favorite stores and millions of products.  Participants should boomark this page to ensure Samoset receives credit everytime you shop.

Samoset Scout Shop

Located in the Wausau Homes Scout Center, the Samoset Scout Shop is here to serve all your needs in uniforms, BSA national supply items, advancement purchases, publications, outdoor equipment, crafts and more. Many of the items listed in the BSA Catalog are in stock and what isn't can be ordered through the Scout Shop, free of shipping charges for you. 

Scout Shop Hours

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (second Saturday of the month, September - May)

Extended Hours for September

  • Saturday September 9, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Saturday September 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 19, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday September 21, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Saturday September 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday September 26, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday September 28, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
2018 Philmont Trip

Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest national High Adventure Base. Its 34 staffed camps and 55 trail camps provide an unforgettable adventure in the high country along hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails.

More than 1 million Scouts, Venturers, and leaders have experienced the adventure of Philmont since the first camping season in 1939. Throughout its existence, conscientious attention to low-impact camping techniques has helped maintain the Ranch's wilderness.

Join the 2018 Samoset Philmont contingent for an adventure of a lifetime. You will not only get to hike one of the best trail systems in the Country, but you will get to meet Scouters from around the Council and have a blast at one of the BSA’s High Adventure Bases.  

Watch this video to learn more | Event Details

Anyone interested in participating in this trip can contact Scott Domino at 715.355.1450.

Safety Moment

Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures, and report incidents correctly. This month features propane stoves.

Stoves made for the outdoors can also extend the range of your travels by giving you a reliable way to generate heat anywhere and in any weather”. This is a quote from the 2014 edition of the Fieldbook (Scouting’s Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure). A propane camp stove has a lot of versatility. Two-burner propane stoves tend to be used more for base camping where the stove is setup and used in one location during the camping trip. There are some single burner propane stoves, although they tend to be a bit bulky and not always suitable for long backpacking trips.

Visit this page to learn more (PDF)