For those who haven't yet attended one, Roundtable is a fantastic opportunity each month to visit with fellow Scouting volunteers from across Samoset Council. Pack and troop leaders will not want to miss this opportunity to receive program ideas, training, insights from other leaders, and get the latest council information. Starting this September, Samoset Council will host Roundtable at five different locations each month. Topics covered and information shared at each location is the same. Choose the date and location that works best for you. All pack, troop, and crew volunteers are encouraged to attend monthly. Click here to find the dates/times/locations for your local Roundtable as well as additional resources to help you be prepared. 

If you have suggestions for future Roundtable topics, please share them by emailing Rus at Rus.Hofmann@gmail.com.

It’s your Scout's time to shine! It’s your Scout's time to become a Pop Star! (Trailer video)

While selling popcorn Scouts learn valuable communication skills, determination, goal setting and so much more. Scouts can also earn fantastic prizes!

PLUS: If you attend one Popcorn Fever Kick-off you will have a chance to win a Protocol Dura HD DRONE with live streaming hd camera!

We would love to have you join us at one of the following Popcorn Kick-Off events:

• Tomahawk - August 15  5:30-8:30pm (Combined with Program Kick-Off) at the PCA Training Facility - Supper Provided
• Weston - August 20  6:00-7:00pm at the Council Service Center
• Junction City - August 21  6:00-7:00pm at the JFK Elementary School

Child sexual abuse continues to be a significant topic of the national conversation. Recently, several news organizations have featured stories about adult survivors of sexual assault experienced while Scouts.

Boy Scouts of America not only believes and supports these victims, but is outraged that there have been times that individuals have taken advantage of Scouting programs to harm children. Boy Scouts of America has taken significant steps over many years to respond aggressively to reports of abuse.

Media coverage often contains a number of inaccurate and misleading statements regarding youth safety in Scouting. Here are the facts:

1. No harm to a child is ever acceptable. 
2. Scouting is and always has been one of the safest places for 120 million youth members for more than 100 years.
3. The BSA’s Youth Protection practices and policies have been cited by safety professionals as the gold standard for all youth organizations.
4. Since the implementation of two deep leadership in 1987, sexual abuse has been practically eliminated in Scouting. We must remain vigilant and work with the larger community to end it everywhere.

If you have questions about Samoset Council and Boy Scouts of America’s commitment to Scouts’ safety, health and wellbeing, or would like to learn more about Scouting, please contact Samoset Council Scout Executive John Overland at 715-490-2734