You only turn 50 once and 2023 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Sagamore Council. Scouting was prevalent prior to 1973 but was in the form of three individual Councils: Three Rivers (Logansport), Meshingomesia (Marion), and Harrison Trails (Lafayette). New Articles of Incorporation were filed and approved on December 19, 1972, with an effective date of January 1, 1973.

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, we will celebrate this monumental decision to merge three individual councils into one of the finest councils in Indiana and beyond: The Sagamore Council!

You are invited to join us at Elite Banquet Center in Kokomo (2820 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902). Tickets are $30 each, or a table for up to 8 people for $200.

2022 Eagle Scouts are free to attend but must order a ticket; their guests should purchase tickets. Attendees can underwrite a ticket for an Eagle Scout if they desire. Join us as we celebrate history and recognize youth and volunteers for their amazing work in Scouting!

Gathering will be at 11:30 AM, with the lunch and program beginning at 12:00. Dress for the event is business casual or Scout uniform, whichever you prefer.

Order your tickets today; deadline is 2/11/23

This celebratory program will include honoring the following award recipients.

Silver Beaver:

Chris Shelmon and Cree Gerlach

District Award of Merit:

Joe Alberich (WV), Mark Bradford (PE), Kevin Bump (WV), Burk Keel (NS), and Janna Leffert (PE)

WV-Wabash Valley District, PE- Peshewa District, NS- North Star District  

President’s Award: Kathy Smith

Veteran’s Awards:

Rex Banter, Chris Birk, Lucas Bowman, Melanie Dotterer, Taylor Dotterer, Scott Fleek, Forest Kenworthy, and Cory Wentz

Eagle Scout Class of 2022

Eagle Scout Project of the Year (finalists):

-Nala Crumbaugh, Troop 801

-Caleb Johnston, Troop 144

-Riley Kirby, Troop 433

50th Anniversary Awards

For Chartering Organizations that have been chartered for 50 years or more) 

Amboy Friends Church

American Legion Post #60 (Logansport)

American Legion Post #95 (Jonesboro)

Bethany Presbyterian Church (Lafayette)

Brookston United Methodist Church

Buck Creek Volunteer Fire Department

Christ United Methodist Church (Lafayette)

Crossroads Christian Church (West Lafayette)

Delphi Lions Club

Demotte United Methodist Church

Faith Presbyterian Church (West Lafayette)

Federated Church of Brookston

First Presbyterian Church (Monticello)

Fowler Rotary Club

Galveston United Methodist Church

Hershey Elementary School PTA

Kiwanis Club of North Manchester

Lions Club of Greentown

Logansport Main Street United Methodist Church

Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer (Kokomo)

Manitou Moose Lodge 1107

Mount Olive United Methodist Church (Marion)

Rochester Kiwanis Club

Rotary Club of Rensselaer

St. Andrew United Methodist Church (West Lafayette)

St. Boniface Catholic Church (Lafayette)

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (Kokomo)

St. Mary’s Cathedral Parish (Lafayette)

Wabash County Izaak Walton League

West Lafayette Elementary and Intermediate Schools Parent Councils

Winamac Kiwanis Club

Registration closes on February 11th at midnight