SMILEY NEWS - NOVEMBER 2015

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


Upcoming Events
  • Charter Renewal - see this page for district turn in nights
  • Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26-27 - Scout center & shop closed
  • Scoutshop Open December 12 - 10 am to 1 pm
  • Winter Camp 2016 - Limited space remains, signup today!

Tell Us About Your Community Service Work

Doing a Good Turn Daily is the hallmark of Scouting. Help us spread the good news about what your Unit is doing to provide invaluable support to other community organizations. We want to make it simple to track our impact providing community service throughout the Council.

Submit Service Hours (no password or unit code required)

Thank you in advance for your commitment to teaching the importance of service to others and demonstrating the Scout Slogan - Do A Good Turn Daily.


2016 Boy Scout Changes

With all the recent "buzz" about the new Cub Scout rank changes, some may have missed that at the beginning of next year, Boy Scout rank requirements will also undergo extensive changes.

Visit the Samoset website to learn more.


Winter Camp 2016

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.  Limited space remains for 2016. Contact Scott Domino at 715-490-2241 for more information and to signup.

For those particpiating in Hanna Winter Resort, check out our Micro-Trek opportunities.  


Advancements Reports

Advancement is the method by which we promote and encourage the ongoing involvement and commitment that keeps members coming back for more. It works best when it is built into a unit’s program so that simply participating leads to meaningful achievement and recognition—and to a continually improving readiness for more complex experiences.

Samoset Council uses advancement results in local media stories and council reports.  This information is also shared with foundations, donors and our United Way partners.  Therefore, it is important that we have the most up to date information.  As we near the end of the year, we encourage units to turn in any outstanding advancement reports.  

If you have any questions about this proecess, please contact the Samoset Council office at 715-355-1450.


Happy Thanksgiving

As we pause to give thanks, let us say thank you for your service and support.  Scouting is made possible due to the dedication of our volunteers.  Thank you for all you do for children.

Holiday Hours: The Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on Thursday November 26 - Friday November 27.  The Council Service Center and Scout Shop will reopen on Monday, November 30.