• Scout Shop Closed - November 21-23
• Scout Center Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday - November 22-23
• Scouts BSA Webinar - November 27
• Scouts BSA Webinar - November 28
• Roundtable: Tomahawk - November 29
• Scout Night with the Wausau Riverwolves - December 2
• Scouts BSA Webinar - December 3
• Nails Night - December 3
• Scout Night with Colossal Fossils - December 4
• Roundtable: Stevens Point - December 4
• Winter Fest - December 5
• Roundtable: Wisconsin Rapids - December 6
• Roundtable: Wausau - December 6
• Salesmanship Merit Badge Clinic - December 10
• Roundtable: Marshfield - December 13
• CLC Work Weekend - December 14-15
• Roundtable: Tomahawk - December 20
• Scout Shop & Center Closed - Christmas Holiday - December 24-25
• Scout Shop & Center Closed - New Years - January 1
• Roundtable: Stevens Point - January 8
• Roundtable: Wisconsin Rapids - January 3
• Roundtable: Wausau - January 3
• Tom Kita Chara Winter Banquet - January 5
• Welding Merit Badge Clinic - January 7

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For the first time in its 100 year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America will be open to young women. Troops for girls will be officially launching February 1st, 2019. In Scouts BSA, girls ages 11-17 can join a Scouting program just for them. The program will offer fun and challenging activities that promote character development and physical fitness while encouraging youth to be leaders in their homes, schools, and communities.

Current Troop Leaders and those interested in learning more about what it takes to form a Scouts BSA troop are invited to join us for a webinar this month.

Click here to register for a session that works best for you.

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.

Registration for 2019 is now open! Contact Samoset Camping at 715-365-3111 for more information. 

Learn More Here!                                                                  

This year, we will be hosting a Council-wide Recognition Evening to honors our hardworking volunteers. 

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Saint Andrew Lutheran church 3200 N Mountain Road, Wausau, WI 54401
Begins with dinner at 6:00 PM (fellowship at 5:30)

There is no charge but registration is requested. Please bring an item to donate to their Food Pantry!

Here are the following areas in which a Scouter can be nominated for:

• Rookie Leader of the Year: Can be awarded to leaders involved Cub Scout, Scout BSA, STEM or Exploring. Must be a leader for no more than 18 months in their current position. Has made significant contributions to their Unit.
• Scoutmaster of the Year: Registered SM with a unit for at least a year. Nominee should lead a program that is consistent with fostering the development of the youth and promote a scout led troop.
• Cubmaster of the Year: Registered CM for at least a year. Nominee should serve as a model for leadership to the youth and leaders in the Pack.
• Advisor of the Year: Nominee should serve as a model for leadership to the youth and leaders in the Venturing Crew or Exploring Club/Post.
• Lab Manager of the Year: Nominee should serve as a model for leadership to the youth and leaders in the Lab.
• Den Leader of the Year: Registered Den leader with their Unit for at least a year.
• Distinguished Service Award: Nominees should show outstanding leadership and service to their unit and community that was above and beyond their normal Scouting responsibilities (Nominations can be made for an Individual Scouter &/or a Unit)
• Council Award of Merit: A nominee must be a registered Scouter. Available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the council level.
• Silver Beaver: The highest award the council can bestow upon a volunteer. This award is given to those who have given continued, unselfish and effective service to the community and Scouting.

If you know of a Scouter who fits the bill for any of these categories, you can fill out and submit your nomination by clicking here. Please note: all nominees must be registered & trained in their position.

Nomination deadline is December 31!

The BSA has a proven track record of shaping young people into leaders of outstanding character – people who understand the meaning of accountability and the importance of servant leadership. On #GivingTuesday, November 27, 2018, we’re asking our communities to help us continue that record by supporting Scouting! 

There are several ways to support Samoset Council on Giving Tuesday:

• Make a donation through our Samoset Council Facebook page by clicking on the "Donate" button 
• While shopping, use Amazon Smile and select our organization
• Make a donation on our Samoset Council website 

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.  

To help update our records you will receive a phone call form the support staff to verify current ranks for your Scouts.  If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Samoset Council office at 715-355-1450.

About a year ago, Nathan Degner (Pack 392) started working on his International Spirit Award, which requires him to organize a Messenger of Peace Project. He started by talking about Operation Christmas Child at a Roundtable with his sister last fall. Throughout the year, Nathan and his family collected items through donations from the community and local Troops. He diligently packed his boxes at home and then took his extra supplies to the charter organization's Sunday School packing party. So far, Nathan has put together 67 boxes with help from his fellow Scouts. By donating his extra toothbrushes, washcloths, soap, combs, and other supplies to the chartered organization, he assisted with 58 additional boxes.

Scouters who earn the International Spirit Award seek to broaden knowledge of international Scouting and increase appreciation and awareness of different cultures and countries.