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Samoset Council, BSASince our founding in 1920 the mission of the Samoset Council has been to provide the necessary support services to ensure the success of our districts and the Scout units they support. These services include, but are not limited to, annual growth, successful fundraising, quality program, property utilization, staff development, and recruiting quality volunteer leadership at every level of the organization. The Council will be successful in its efforts when a high percentage of the units within the Council achieve Quality Unit status and the mission statement of the Boy Scouts of America is a reality in the lives of those we serve. Looking for volunteer opportunties, contact Michael McCarthy at . Featured NewsSamoset Council Welcomes 10 new Leave No Trace TrainersOn April 12th and May 3rd, Samoset Council held its first Leave No Trace Trainers Seminar. Leave No Trace( LNT), an educational program dedicated to responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors be all people , is being integrated into all levels of the scouting program, Cubs, Boy Scouts and Venturing. The BSA National Task Force on Leave no Trace has asked all BSA Councils to begin a training process to develop at least one LNT Master Educator in each council and one LNT Trainer in each district. Ultimately, our movement would like one LNT trained individual in each unit to assist us all by educating and implementing the Leave No Trace Principles and Practices into our unit activities. LNT Masters and Trainers are authorized to present and hold LNT awareness sessions for Scout units, roundtable sessions, camporees, other training environments and groups outside Scouting to assist them in learning the principles of leave no trace and employing them in their outdoor programs. Congratulations to our ten new LNT Trainers, David Cantrell, Peggy Leet, Scott Werner, Frank Larson, Mark Paprocki, Robert Jaworski, Joe Daniels, Curt Wolfgram, David Weber, and Steve Conner. We are presently planning another LNT Trainer Seminar for the fall of this year. Interested parties can contact LNT Master Educators John Paprocki jtpaprocki@yahoo.com with any questions. Spring Work Trek: May 16-18We invite everyone to the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation May 16-18 for a weekend of projects in preparation for the upcoming summer camp season. This year there is a variety of projects including construction, maintenance and repairs, landscaping and clean up of areas and buildings. For participation in this weekend of service, entire units, parts of units and individuals will be served 3 meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. You are also welcome to stay in a cabin or campsite at no charge. The first 250 OA members checking in will also receive the second segment of the 2008 TKC back patch. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours for rank advancement or to just give back to the camps that we all take pride in. Signup Online | Contact Elvis to reserve cabin space Limited Camp Staff Positions Still Available - Summer 2008There are a limited number of positions still available at both camps including Huck Finn’s Waterfront staff, Tesomas Waterfront staff, Hanna Program Aide, Areas staff, Assistant Ranger, and Trading Post staff. Working on staff can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Any individuals who like working with youth in a beautiful outdoor setting should consider applying. If you will be at least 16 years old this summer and want get more out of your summer job than the gas station or fast food restaurant can offer this may be your answer. Paid Staff Application - 16+ year olds Acquire Life Skills as a Counselor In Training - Summer 2008
The Counselor in Training (CIT) program at the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation is critical to the success of the staff and the camp program. The majority of the camp staff were CITs. This program is the building blocks of the future staff. The CIT program is designed to take primarily 14 & 15 year old, sometimes 16 year old, youth and give them a varied training experience. It is an intensive four to eight week program. All CITs are given the opportunity to work at both Akela’s World Cub Scout Camp and Tesomas Scout Camp. Staff live in cabins complete with electricity and have access to hot showers, laundry facilities and a staff lounge. There is no pay, however there is no charge for food, board or training while in the program. Working on the staff of the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation is a unique opportunity combining physical and mental challenges, pushing youth towards leadership roles in the community while creating friendships and developing character. As a CIT you will be given the chance to become a future staff member of the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation. Be the future. Make it you. Contact Michael or Scott at the Wausau Homes Scout Center (715-355-1450) for more information. To apply, simply fill out the application linked below. CIT Staff Committment Form - 14 and 15 year olds Michael R. McCarthy Joins Samoset Council as New Scout Executive
Mike is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education. He is an Eagle Scout, a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, and Wood Badge trained. He is currently a Den Leader for his son’s Cub Scout Den. Mike has been very active in both his church and the community. The selection committee was presented with a slate of excellent candidates and they found Mike’s experience and skills sets to fit extremely well for this opportunity. Not only does he posses the professional experience and interests, he is also an excellent communicator and works hard to build relationships at all levels in the council. Mike is quoted as saying, “I am excited about this great opportunity to serve youth and families in the North Central Wisconsin area. My wife, children, and I are excited to become a part of this great community and I look forward to extending the Scouting program to the youth and families of the community”. Samoset Council serves over 5000 youth in North Central Wisconsin through the work of over 2000 volunteer leaders. The Scouting Program educates youth in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and the outdoors. Please join the selection committee in welcoming Michael, his wife Sarah and their three children, Hannah, Andrew and Elena to Samoset Council and North Central Wisconsin. |
Calling all 14-16 year olds looking for the experience of a lifetime! Join the Crystal Lake Scout Reservation staff as a Counselor in Training. 
Some camps charge as much as $100 per week. CITs will work in a different program area each week and will take part in training sessions designed for future counselors. 
Samoset Council of the Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that Michael McCarthy has accepted the position of Scout Executive and CEO for the North Central Wisconsin area effective May 5, 2008. Originally from Missouri, Mike brings over 16 years of experience with the Boy Scouts of America to this position, having served Boy Scout Councils in St. Louis Missouri and Minneapolis Minnesota in the areas of fundraising and program administration. Mike continued to advance within the BSA to his current position of Director of Support Services for the Northern Star Council in St. Paul, MN where he has given leadership to all areas of program delivery including adult leader training and administration of one of the largest camping programs in the country.