Samoset Council 1985

1985-1990
Samoset
Councils
HISTORY OF SCOUTING
DEDICATION
This up-dated record of the History of Scouting i n Samoset Council BSA is dedicated to the
SCOUTMASTER
These leaders of our youth—past, present and future, are the unpaid V O L U N T E E R S , without
whom Scouting would not survive. They are the unsung heroes w h o deserve recognition for their
invaluable contribution of molding the character and social responsibilities of our Scouts. They
are the role models for our y o u t h .
A CHRONICLE OF
THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
IN T H E SAMOSET COUNCIL
1985 t h r u 1990
D E D I C A T E D TO T H E S C O U T M A S T E R
INDEX
Chapter I
History of Scouting i n t h e Samoset
Council, 1985 t h r u 1990—A capsule i n
brief of t h e development and g r o w t h of
t h e C o u n c i l . P r e s i d e n t s a n d Scout
Executives w h o served
2
Chapter V I I Silver Beaver Awards, Silver Pawn Awards
and Silver A nt e lop e Awards
15
Chapter I I
The Camping Program i n Samoset Council
by B i l l J u l i a n
3
A n Acknowledgement by our Council
President, Roland M a r t i n
18
Chapter I I I
Other Council Activities
7
Scouting Can Make t h e Difference. . . 18
Chapter IV
National Jamborees
8
Chapter V
Order of the A r r o w
11
A Map of Camp Ifesomas and Crystal Lake.
19
Chapter V I
Eagle Scouts
Chapter V I I I Scouting. . .Yesterday, Tbday & Tomorrow,
by G. Richard Williamson, Scout
Executive
17
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Issued December 1990
A Map of t h e Boundaries of
Council
Samoset
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A n acknowledgement to the Scouting F r a t e r n i t y of Older Scouters
This up-date of the History of Samoset Council covers events of
interest for the period of 1985 to 1990. The ^'Old Timer Scouters of
Samoset" named a special Executive Committee to gather all available
council-wide happenings during the time frame above mentioned, and
to verify the accuracy of same. The Committee consisted of Old-Timers—
Harold Bessey, Milton Schmitt and R i c h a r d E i s e m a n . This has been
accomplished and is presented h e r e w i t h .
I n the first volume of the History of Samoset Council, Boy Scouts, we
discovered a number of errors and omissions. For this we apologize, and
we have made the necessary corrections i n this issue.
It is recommended t h a t the readers of this issue obtain a copy of our
first booklet, w h i c h covered all of the available Council-wide history from
the year 1910 to 1985. You w i l l f i n d i t very interesting reading.
The Old Timer Scouters have a profound appreciation for the
encouragement and assistance rendered by t w o w o n d e r f u l people
w i t h o u t whose interest i n this venture, this History of Samoset Council
might not have been possible. . . Thank you—Stanley F. Staples and
William F. McCormick for all you d i d to help.
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CHAPTER I
B o p Scouts
Samoset
of
HmetUa
Council,"627"
HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS
1985
E x e c u t i v e B o a r d approves the Heritage
Endowment
Program, setting a goal of a $2,000,000 Endowment Fund.
Council Provisional Troop to National Jamboree at Fort A.P.
Hill, Virginia.
50th Anniversary celebration of Camp Tesomas at our Council
camp.
1986
Contingent of Scouts from Council to Philmont Scout Reservation
i n Cimarron, New Mexico.
1987
Richard Paul, Council Executive for many years, retired.
Rick Williamson became Scout Executive.
1988
Computerized all office records and transactions.
1989
Contingent Troop of Scouts to National Jamboree at Fort A.P.
Hill, Virginia.
1990
Scout Supply Department was transferred into our Council
Scout Headquarters—selling all scout equipment direct to the
boys and leaders.
COUNCIL SCOUT
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EXECUTIVES
1920
George C. Dreisbach
1948
Sig. W. Kilander
1926
S. G. Browman
1955
David Agnew
1931
Ford H. Longsdorf
1957
Russell W. Reed
1935
William E. Hoffmann
1967
Richard Paul
1945
E d Schwechel
1987
G. Richard Williamson
CHAPTER II
CAMPING
The Tesomas E x p e r i e n c e — L i v e s On in the
Lives
of Boys, Leaders
and Staff
of
Tesomas.
1985 saw the 50th Year of Camping at Tesomas.
A n o t h e r ' 'A'' r a t i n g given to this b e a u t i f u l camp—and
record attendance. Over 300 friends of Scouting
attended this 50th Anniversary celebration, and
witnessed the dedication of the following projects:
Bill Julian honored at retirement
1.
New benches and tables for the Rotary Lodge
Dining H a l l , constructed f r o m Red Pine cut at the
Camp. These Tkbles and Benches were made by
volunteers under t h e supervision of Norman
Schultz of Wisconsin Rapids. They d i d a beautiful
piece of w o r k .
2.
A r c h i v e Room i n m e m o r y of f o r m e r Scout
Executive WiUiam Hoffmann, first director of
Camp Tesomas.
3.
New Dock for the Waterfront.
4.
New Camp Map placed i n a Time Capsule.
5.
G r a n d CouncU R i n g E n t r a n c e — d e d i c a t e d to the
memory of WiUiam Hoffmann.
1986— Sunrise Cabin was t o r n d o w n and Sunset Cabin
w a s moved to Pioneer A r e a , to make room for
additional F a m i l y Sites. Shower F a c i l i t i e s were
constructed i n the Family Camp Area.
Timber Harvest was commenced i n the South end of
the Camp by selectively c u t t i n g of B i r c h and Popple.
McCormick Lodge at Camp Phillips
1987— Completed the harvest of t i m b e r on 120 acres
i n the South p a r t of Camp.
Started construction of three new staff cabins i n the
staff area. Renovated Sunset Cabin to be used as
m a r r i e d staff headquarters.
1 9 8 8 — Completed the three new staff cabins w h i c h
were used for the first time to house staff i n one special
area.
Started renovation of one of the Pioneer Cabins for
use as m a r r i e d staff quarters.
Poured concrete slab w i t h all underground plumbing
for staff showers w i t h i n the staff area.
One of four cabins at Camp Phillips
A Staff Reunion was held i n J u l y w h i c h saw former
staff members f r o m across the c o u n t r y gather for a
grand t i m e of Fellowship as w e l l as to renew the
Experience. They came f r o m Texas, Washington, New
Jersey, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois and all
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other points i n between. Of course, we had quite a
few f r o m Wisconsin as w e l l .
B i l l J u l i a n , Camp Director for the past 13 years,
retired December 31, 1988. The Experience
lives
on, not because of buildings
or equipment,
but
because of people; the most i m p o r t a n t facet i n the
Boy Scout Program. Thank you, Scouter B i l l Julian,
for a w o n d e r f u l job, w e l l done.
Flag Ceremony, Camp Tesomas
Waterfront area. Camp Tesomas
E a r l y 40s Camp Staff
Council Point Campfire Ring at Samoset Council
Camp on Lake Clara 1927
Staff of Samoset Council, Camp Chickagami 1962
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The Scouters shown above are being given a lesson i n b a k i n g m u f f i n s and apple t u r n overs i n reflector ovens by M i l t o n Schmitt, (in foreground). The " s t u d e n t " scouters
(standing left to right) are: Harold Bessey, Dr. H. M. Bachhuber, and Nyole ' B u n k ' Creed.
The others, (kneeling, same order) are Lyle Jackson and H a r r y A . Johnson. (Fall 1948)
Presentation of Lodge Logo to Wm. McCormick by Richard Eiseman.
R. Evans, Henry Phillips, Wm. McCormick, Richard Eiseman, Sig. Kilander, Executive.
CHAPTER III
ACTIVITIES AT SAMOSET
Over the years, as t h e Scouting program grew and prospered i n t h e Council, i t became apparent t h a t programs and
activities were needed t o sustain t h e interest a n d g r o w t h of t h e Scouting Program, possibly a celebration of some
event, or an anniversary i n Scouting or i n our country. There was t h e m a t t e r of competitive events i n Scout skills,
and the m a k i n g of friends w i t h Scouts a n d Scouters t h r o u g h o u t t h e Council.
Nature, unspoiled lakes and woodland were abundant i n our council area, and these l e n t themselves to such activities
as camp-outs and Camporees, either on a district or council-wide basis.
A ''COUNCIL GATEWAY TO A D V E N T U R E C A M P O R E E "
took place at the MerriU fairgrounds
i n May of 1987. Mike Kluetz of Eagle River was named c h a i r m a n of a committee of t w e n t y Scouters t o oversee this
outstanding camporee.
Six main Scouting events were scheduled for c o m p e t i t i o n between t h e Patrols. There were numerous exhibits and
demonstrations of great interest for t h e Scouts t o w a t c h as w e l l as t o participate i n .
Many new friendships were made d u r i n g this camporee.
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THE PHILMONT E X P E R I E N C E —
is another h i g h adventure activity, related by Michael Kluetz, Sr.
as follows:
On J u l y 19, 1986, a contingent of 31 Scouts and seven a d u l t advisors departed Wausau by Charter B u s destination: Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. A f t e r a night's sleep at Patterson A i r Force
Base i n Colorado, we were on the road again.
A r r i v i n g at Philmont, we settled i n one of t h e " T e n t C i t i e s " w h e r e Rangers assigned t o t h e four crews
helped us w i t h "check i n " and preparations for camping i n the mountains. They stayed w i t h us for t w o days.
Philmont is 215 square miles i n size, and we saw most of i t , back-packing i n the mountains u p to the 12,000
f t . level. A f t e r t e n nights on t h e trails, we a l l came together again for t h e closing campfire.
On August 3rd, 38 very tired Scouts and Scouters returned to Wausau. We had ''met the Philmont
Challenge''
and everyone agreed ''they wanted to go hack once more,'' Above is a p i c t u r e of t h e P h i l m o n t Group.
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CHAPTER
1985 N A T I O N A L
IV
J A M B O R E E — ^ ^ T T ^ e Spirit
Lives
On''
The 1985 National Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of A m e r i c a was held at Fort A. P. H i l l i n t h e State of Virginia. Samoset
Council arranged for 38 Scouts f r o m t h r o u g h o u t the Council to make this t r i p w i t h J e r r y Zygowicz as Scoutmaster;
Tom McGuire, Charles G a u r a , J r . and Michael P t a s z y n s k i as Assistant Leaders. Their u n i t was called P r o v i s i o n a l
Troop No. 553. This group q u i c k l y caught on to t h e theme of t h e '85 Jamboree—'TTie Spirit Lives On^\
On the t r i p to the Jamboree, the Scouts made a four-hour stop at Gettysburg t o learn about and see the C i v i l War
battlefields and monuments. V i e w i n g and listening t o the o r i e n t a t i o n of t h e Electric Map was a highlight of t h e t r i p .
Washington, D.C. was another place visited by the Scouts, w i t h a special t o u r of t h e Capitol City, as w e l l as attendance
at Church services by our Scouts and an overnight stay at Fort Belvoir, VA.
A t the Jamboree site, camp was q u i c k l y set u p so the Scouts could enjoy a l l of t h e first-day activities and excitement,
including the opening ceremony and t e r r i f i c fireworks display w h i c h was viewed by approximately 70,000 persons.
The usual hot and h u m i d Virginia weather prevailed, w i t h a h u r r i c a n e as an added a t t r a c t i o n — t h a t hurricane, by
the way, blew d o w n tents and made everything w e t and soggy. Like a l l good Scouts, all of this was t a k e n i n stride
and made the most of. They q u i c k l y moved to participate i n t h e many events w h i c h followed—skills, games. M e r i t
Badge Avenue, patch t r a d i n g and everything else t h a t happens at a N a t i o n a l Jamboree.
Literally tons of fireworks, w h i c h had to be seen t o be appreciated, signaled the close of the 1985 Jamboree.
On the homeward t r i p , an overnight was enjoyed at Wright-Patterson A i r Force Base w i t h a visit to the A i r Force
Museum.
Following is a list of scouts w h o participated i n this Jamboree i n 1985. You can believe t h a t they r e t u r n e d home t i r e d ,
bringing w i t h t h e m not only t h e i r equipment and luggage, b u t also experiences and memories to help make " T h e
Spirit Lives On". What a w o n d e r f u l way to celebrate Scouting's 75th B i r t h d a y !
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T R O O P NO. 5 5 3 R O S T E R
Babcock, Donald J
Bauer, Steven J
Beausoleil, M a r t i n
Bowers, Steve W.
Brehmer, Mark T.
Cable, Greg A
Carriere, David J
DeMark, B rent K
Denzin, Mike E
Forbes, W i l l i a m H
Galvin, Chris. P.
Gaura, Chris F
Halverson, T i m o t h y M
Hasenohrl, Chad J
Heinzen, M a t t T.
Her, Cheng
Kluck, James S
Krubsack, Eric P.
Leidheiser, Wm. D
Stevens Point
Medford
Wausau
Medford
Wisconsin Rapids
Stevens Point
Rhinelander
Medford
Wausau
Wausau
Abbotsford
Wausau
Vesper
Wisconsin Rapids
Wausau
Wausau
Stevens Point
Stevens Point
Marshfield
McGuire, Shane T
McGuire, Shaun M
M i l f r e d , Chris J
Nelson, Jeffrey S
Niedbalski, Chris P.
N o r t h , Steve W.
Ogdahl, Greg
Osenga, David
Patterson, Thomas F.
Pergolski, Rodney J
Petraske, A n d r e w T.
Ptaszynski, J o h n P.
Roy, A l a i n
Savola, Todd M
Wachsmuth, James P. I I
Way, Benjamin
Webster, J o h n P.
Welsh, Douglas P.
White, Jeffrey C
Medford
Medford
StevensPoint
Rhinelander
Stevens Point
Wausau
Marshfield
Vesper
Wausau
Wausau
Oostburg
Wausau
Marshfield
Wausau
Wausau
Medford
Wisconsin Rapids
Schofield
Stevens Point
CO
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Jamboree
1 9 8 9 N A T I O N A L J A M B O R E E - ''Where
the adventure
begins''
On July 28th, 1989, C h r i s Nepper as Scoutmaster, along w i t h F r a n k Wilhelm, L a r r y M a r t i n a n d Mark B r e h m e r
as Assistant Leaders of Samoset Council P r o v i s i o n a l Troop No. 1804 boarded t h e bus t o begin t h e i r adventurous
trip to Fort A . P. Hill, Virginia, the site of the 1989 National Jamboree. The following Scouts comprised the membership
of that troop:
Chad Lilley
Troop 123
Jason A l l e n
Troop 293
P. Eric Mertz, Jr.
Troop 292
Jason Anderson
Troop 293
Kelly M o h r
Troop 573
Justin Anderson
Troop 293
B r i a n Munson
Troop 293
David Babcock
Troop 299
B a r r e t t 01k
Troop 293
Kenneth Bigley
Troop 568
Danny Osero
Troop 548
A l a n Bork
Troop 307
T i m o t h y Probst
Troop 299
Chris Brickheimer
Troop 430
K e i t h Pupp
Troop 430
John Carlson
Troop 540
Dane Rasmussen
Troop 595
Peter DeWeerd
Troop 299
Todd Sann
Troop 419
Tracy Dye
Troop 117
Scot Santoski
Troop 171
Joel Falk
Troop 294
J o n Saunders
Troop 293
Thomas Flick
Troop 117
J o n Schneider
Troop 572
Bryan Forbes
Troop 465
W i l l i a m Siver
Troop 383
Aaron Johnson
Troop 299
Ben S m i t h
Troop 299
Matthew Joy
Troop 292
Shawn Sommer
Troop 299
M i t c h Kreger
Troop 497
T i m Sparapani
Troop 293
Brant Koci
Troop 430
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The first stop was overnight at Rock Creek Boy Scout Camp w h i c h h a d exceptional accommodations. Next, a visit
to Gettysburg gave t h e Scouts an o p p o r t u n i t y t o see Electric Map displaying of t h e C i v i l War Battlefields, as w e l l as
touring the sites of the battles. The evening camp-out was at Greenbelt N a t i o n a l Park.
On Sunday, we attended religious services i n Washington, D.C. after w h i c h we t o u r e d t h e Capitol City t o see t h e
monuments and museums.
Our Troop was the first camp and gateway t o be set-up i n t h e Sub-Camp. W h e n a l l troops completed setting-up camp,
the Jamboree tents covered close t o nine square miles of Virginia countryside. The t o t a l of 33,000 Scouts a n d Leaders
constituted all w h o came t o this w o n d e r f u l Jamboree. (This also i n c l u d e d 900 Scouts f r o m 36 foreign countries.) I t
is now time for the real adventure t o begin.
,
^
The opening ceremony included the usual huge display
of fireworks, and i t was something t o be remembered.
Scout activities throughout the week were plentiful and
exciting, to say the least. THE MERIT BADGE MIDWAY
allowed Scouts a tremendous o p p o r t u n i t y t o check i n t o
Merit Badge offerings.
President of the United States, George B u s h ,
addressed a salute to the Scouts urging t h e m t o
continue l i v i n g the Scout Oath and Laws as standards
for being good citizens of our great n a t i o n . He was
w i l d l y applauded by this great assemblage.
This year's closing ceremonies were broken d o w n i n t o
Regional settings. This d i d not appeal t o t h e Scouts a n d
Scouters nearly as m u c h . They missed t h e grandeur of
all 33,000 Scouts and Leaders participating, as i n past
jamborees, to make i t a sight t o behold.
Foreign Scouts at 1989 National Jamboree
The time had now come to break camp for the r e t u r n home t o Wisconsin. There were stops at Wright-Patterson A i r
Force Base, as w e l l as a t o u r of t h e Sears Tower i n Chicago. For t h e Scouts and Leaders, this was a
Scouting-trip-ofa-lifetime. There were good enjoyable times; some bad times as w e l l ; and a few w e t times. Mostly there were great,
never-to-be-forgotten memories.
These Scouts f r o m twelve different communities t h r o u g h o u t our Council were welcomed home, ready to share t h e i r
adventures w i t h family and friends, as w e l l as w i t h other Scouts f r o m t h e i r respective troops.
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CHAPTER
V
ORDER OF THE ARROW
I n the summer of 1915, a Council Camp i n
Philadelphia started a movement w^ithin the
Scouting Program to recognize Scouts v^ho
e x e m p l i f i e d t h e Scout O a t h a n d Law^
throughout their membership years i n the
Scouting Program. Over the years, this program
evolved into w^hat is n o w know^n as the Order
of the Arrow.
I n July 1936, a chapter v^as initiated i n
Samoset Council at Camp Tesomas and given
the name of Tom-Kita-Chara-Lodge.
This LODGE became knov^n for its Fall
Conference and Calling Out ceremonies.
Members a t t e n d e d n u m e r o u s area and
National Conferences, very often becoming
involved i n those programs.
The Christmas Banquet became, and is, a very
traditional time for Arrow^men to gather and
to honor those persons i n Scouting w^ho have
given outstanding service to fellow^ Scouts.
W m . E. H o f f m a n n , f o r m e r C o u n c i l E x e c u t i v e , i n t r o d u c e d
t h e Order o f t h e A r r o w i n t o Samoset C o u n c i l .
Follow^ing are the names of those men v^ho
served t h e i r Lodge i n t h e capacity, as
indicated.
LODGE CHIEFS
LODGE ADVISORS
1985
Eric Wangen
Jack Kukulka
1986
Paul Schneider
Jack Kukulka
1987
Paul Schneider
Steve A l b r e c h t
1988
Ted Sharon
Dave N i e w i n s k i
1989
George Lawless
Dale Sann
1990
Mark A. Klos
Dale Sann
1991
Tod Sackmann
Rick Radlaff
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CHAPTER VI
E A G L E SCOUT AWARDS
The Eagle Scout Award i n Scouting is the highest rank a Boy Scout can w o r k for and achieve.
To earn this award, i t is necessary for a Scout t o meet a l l of t h e requirements t h r o u g h
Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks. He t h e n approaches the field of Merit Badges
w h i c h lead, i n order, to the r a n k of Star Scout, t h e n t h e r a n k of Life Scout, and f i n a l l y t h e
prestigious rank of E A G L E SCOUT.
I n addition to the above, a Scout aspiring t o earn t h e Eagle A w a r d shall have served w i t h i n
his troop as an Assistant Patrol Leader, a Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Jr. Assistant
Scoutmaster or other offices w h i c h may prevail w i t h i n t h a t troop of Scouts.
He also w i l l serve some t i m e i n the service of his school, t h e community, and his Church.
Samoset Council-Boy Scouts of America, has a p r o u d heritage of Eagle Scouts w h o have
achieved the distinguished rank of E A G L E t h r o u g h loyalty and a lot of h a r d w o r k . These
Eagles have also benefitted f r o m the experiences of those w h o became Eagles p r i o r t o t h e i r
own achievement of this high Scouting honor for the Boys i n Scouting. I t is a weU documented
fact that thousands w h o received this award w e n t on to make a tremendous impact u p o n
our Country. This represents t h e u l t i m a t e of our Promise i n Scouting, ''On my honor, I will
do my best to do my duty to God and to my
Country''.
Over the years, throughout the Council, there have been many memorable Eagle Scout Award
Ceremonies held as a Council, a District, and yes, even as a Troop event.
I n 1936, as five Boy Scouts f r o m our Council w i l l especially remember, t h e ceremony was held at the Grand Theater
i n the city of Wausau. A t that time, they were awarded their Eagle Badge f r o m the great and famous Antarctic Explorer,
ADMIRAL RICHARD E . BYRD.
Admiral Byrd
presenting
Eagle Scout Awards
i n 1936.
(left to right)
Ralph Wyss of
Rhinelander,
Robert Dudley,
J a m e s Bibby,
Grantley Ronek,
J a m e s McDonnell,
all of Wausau,
and Admiral B y r d .
Later that same day. A d m i r a l B y r d paid a visit t o Wisconsin Rapids, w h i c h at t h a t t i m e had not yet become associated
w i t h our Council. There he made a similar Eagle presentation t o several Scouts f r o m t h a t community.
ollowing are the names of those Scouts w h o received the Eagle A w a r d d u r i n g t h e past five years (1985-1990).
Included i n this listing are the names of former Scouts whose names were not available to us w h e n the original
History of Scouting in our Council was issued. I t is time, we t h i n k , t h a t they are recognized as w e l l . We regret that
it has taken so long to verify t h e i r names.
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EAGLE SCOUT RECIPIENTS
Lemmie Zeleske
James Bibby
Robert Dudley
Ralph Wyss
1939 Robert Manecke
1940 James Ronek
Eugene Ronek
Wm. H a h n
J i m Waterman
Claude W h i t n e y
1940
Following
from
1922
1936
are the recipients
1941
1942
JackZeff
Robert Isberner, Jr.
Robert Isberner I I I
Donald D a h m
A l m o n d Pepper
Garth Wm. Hoffmann
N e t o n Peterman, Jr.
Bradley H o f f m a n n
Claude Holzem
Orman K l o s t e r m a n
the past five
1942
1943
1945
1946
1956
1958
D o n a l d Schuetz
E d w a r d Meydem
Charles W i e m a n
Donald Norman
Bruce Peterman
Warren Stevens
KurtKrahn
D a n Nordgen
Lee Peterman
Glen U r b a n
YEAR RECEIVED
UNKNOWN:
George Bestwick
Almond Dix
Jack Walsh
Robert Schmidt
years:
1985 Ronald A d e r h o l d
Adam Ashby
Steven Bauer
Dennis Buehler
Dean Bushey
Kenneth Day
Rolf Egstad
Randy E r d m a n
William Forbes
Jamie Gauerke
Dave Hall
T i m Halverson
Paul Hantz
Paul Harper
Chris H u e t t l
Paul Jevnick
Eric Keller
A n d r e w Kleppe
Chester K n o t t
Robert Kressel
David K u r z y n s k i
George Lawless
Dean Marschke
Patrick Meshak
James Michalski
J o h n Michalski
Shaun McGuire
T i m o t h y Nelson
James Nimz
Steve N o r t h
Thomas Patterson
Steve Paye
D a v i d Pekol
Gregory Penn
J o h n Polansky
Joel Radloff
Jeffrey Rayborn
Robert Seetan
Paul Sharkey
Steve Shore
Wayne Sorenson
Chris Swanson
K u r t Tietz
Robby T i m l e r
Scott VanErmen
Jason Wagler
Jeffrey W h i t e
David W i l t g e n
Chris Wunsch
Roger Wiakowski
1986
Donald Babcock
Doug Baumann
A n d y Boehmer
Thad Brockman
Jon Chandler
Brent DeMark
Robert Glennon
Curt H a m p t o n
Matt Hansen
George Harris
Sam Haselby
Matt Heinzen
Cheng Her
Scott H e t l a n d
Harvey H i l l
James Hostvedt
Darrell I m h o f f
J o n a t h o n Jauch
Christopher Jelen
Todd KieUszewski
Mark Klos
Ricky Lange
Rocky Lange
Todd Ligman
James L y n c h
J o h n Lyne
Franz Maurer
Shane McGuire
Wade M a r t i n s o n
Robert M i c h e k
A n t h o n y Olson
Douglas Pahkamaa
Kyle Richards
Daniel Richert
Todd Sackmann
Peter Schmelzer
Jason Seeburger
E d w a r d Sharon
Corey Shoemaker
Jeffrey Small
Michael S m i t h
Thomas Streich
Ken Strutz
Steve Swenson
K i t Swiecki
Todd Tesch
Ben Way
Chris Worzalla
Jeremy Yetter
Eric Bauer
Dennis Christensen
Robert Cox
David Craft
Daniel Craft
Dean Craft
Mike Denzin
Jason D u n k e r
Dean Fehr
Gil Felch
Michael Grote
Paul H a n n e m a n n
A n d r e w Kester
T i m Krueger
Robert L a n d o w s k i
Joseph McCormick
Steven Marshall
Ryan M a r t i n s o n
M a r k Massoglia
Eric Mathison
Jason Mauer
Cris M i l f o r d
Chris Modjewski
Kelly M o h r
Michael Moore
A n t h o n y Nielson
James Okray
Jeremy Pawlak
Paul Peterson
K e v i n Peura
B r i a n Pietz
Douglas Rogers
Shane Roeder
A l a i n Roy
Ronald Sairs
B r i a n Schultz
Kevin Smith
Eric Somers
Todd Sann
Craig Stasiak
Scott Sybeldon
Robert Szekeress
James Wachsmuth
M a t t h e w Weber
Steve Weis
Robert W h i t e
Frank Wilhelm
Jeffrey Wangen
Brian Wiltgen
Todd Zunker
Gerald Z y w i n s k i
EAGLE SCOUT RECIPIENTS
1988 Robert A d e r h o l d
Robby Barbier
Michael Bleck
T i m Bleck
James Breeden
David Carriere
Robert Clifford
Richard Close
Todd Cota
Mike Daniels
Troy Devine
Gary D i l l i n g h a m
Jeremy D o n a t h
Chad Drev^iske
Mike Franson
Paul F r o o m
D i o n Grisar
Frederick Haerter, Jr.
Todd Harvey
Eric H o d d y
Todd Hoerter
Thomas H u n t
A r o n Johnson
David Joosten
K u r t Kalepp
B r y a n Kelly
Brad K l e i n
Steve Kostecki
Chris Kowalski
Zachary Lizee
Kent Lohrey
Kevin Mahner
Chris M a r t i n
Kelly McLean
Robert M e u r e t
Scott M i c h a l s k i
Derek M i l l e r
Scott M i l l e r
Greg Ogdahl
Richard Olson, Jr.
David Palaini
Richard Pitzrick
David Raatz
Dane Rasmussen
L a r r y Reichoff
Gary Sairs
Brent Sprecher
Thomas Stark
Eric Smith
Jeffrey Steckbauer
Chad Stoltz
A d a m Swiecki
J o h n Webster
Carl Z y w i c k i
1989
Dennis D u n h a m
Brian Flannery
B a r t h o l o m e w Forman
Soloman Forman
Jim Furmanek
Jay Gobert
B r e t t Grieser
Dean Grisar
P. B r e n n a n Hager
K e v i n Hanson
Jess H a r t m a n
B r i a n Haskins
Jeffrey K l e i n
B r y a n Koci
Brien Konkol
Randal L e w a n d o w s k i
Shane Marcoux
Bryan Martin
M a t t h e w MassogUa
Jeremy M a u r e r
A l l a n McCarthy
Tom McCormick
Dennis Mehr
Jeff Nelson
Chris Niedbalski
K a r l Olsen
M a r k O'Neill
Gregory Ostrowski
Scott Peterson
Travis Pound
Richard Rajek
Michael Rathke
Steve Reinold
Jared Savage
Eric Schaefer
M a t t h e w Sparagani
Patrick Stieber
Derek Stolen
H e a t h Stoltz
Tom Tkbaka
Bradley Tipple
Todd Trowbridge
Douglas Welsh
Chris Zabel
Chad Zastrow
Lloyd Zilch
Troy Goodnough
Patrick Grimes
James Hagengruber
Eric H a n n e m a n n
Ryan H e t l a n d
James H o h m a n
Christopher Hurst
J o h n Jensen, Jr.
David Jones
Brad Kelly
M a t t h e w Kelly
Jeffrey Labbs
Michael L a u n d r y
Theodore Lizee
Michael Marcell
Kenneth Martell
Jason N a r l o c k
Rick Nelson
Michael N o r t h
Jason O t t
Stephen Pollard
Clarence R i c k l
Joseph Riemer
Michael Schade
J o n a t h a n Schneider
W i l l i a m Siver
F r e d e r i c k Steffen, I I
Joshua Stevens
N a t h a n Stromme
E r i c Swanson
B r i a n Taft
Scott T h e i l i g
Jason I b d d
James Villeneuve
Theodore Wagner
Scott Waltenberg
M a t t h e w Welch
Travis West
Christopher Wiegenstein
Aaron Will
Michael Wogemese
Paul Zielsdorf
BradAUar
Aaron A p p l i n g
Jeffrey A r r o w o o d
M a r t i n Beausoleil
K e i t h Bielen
David B i t t r i c h
Tim Brumbaugh
Eric Budleski
John Carlson
Faron Crabtree
John Crocetti
Ryan Day
Peter DeWeerd
Corey Dilday
Neil Draxler
Richard Drewa
1990 Rick Amelse
Joseph Anderson
Michael B i n n i n g
Christopher Bosley
Shane Brzezinski
Jackson Caskey
Jason Daniels
James Doebereiner
Chad Felch
Thomas Flick
Bryan Forbes
Kevin Frane
Eric Gajda
Jessie Geiger
Jody Geiger
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CHAPTER
VH
SILVER B E A V E R and SILVER FAWN
AWARDS
The Silver Beaver and the Silver Fawn Awards are given
for n o t e w o r t h y service of exceptional character to
boyhood by registered Scouters i n Samoset Council Boy
Scouts of A m e r i c a .
must send w i t h i t a f u l l h i s t o r y of the Scouter w i t h i n
t h e Boy Scout Program so t h a t his qualifications may
be laid before the n o m i n a t i n g committee. Such a choice
is j u d g e d by the f o l l o w i n g pre-requisites:
It is the highest award to be given by a local c o u n c i l .
The candidate is chosen by a special c o m m i t t e e
appointed by the President of the Council.
1. Service regardless of p o s i t i o n w i t h i n the Scouting
Individuals to be considered by this c o m m i t t e e are
submitted to t h e m f r o m among previous recipients of
this award, as w e l l as other A d u l t Scouters w i t h i n the
Council. Whomsoever is s u b m i t t i n g a possible nominee
program.
2. Service to the c o m m u n i t y , outside of his Scouting
activities.
3. General service to
youth.
4. Consistency of o u t s t a n d i n g service.
5. Tenure i n Scouting.
SILVER B E A V E RRECIPIENTS
1931
1932
1933
1934
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
Edgar Heineman
Richard Eiseman
B.D. Bradley
Darrell K i r k
Judge A . H . Reid
Guy Nash
C.C. Yawkey
J.F. Schooley
Dr. J.F. S m i t h
Fred W. B r a u n
J.S. McDonald
Horace Coleman
August Lueck
W.A. Marks
Del Rowland
Frank Tkylor
H.C. Blaisdell
John Parkin
C.G. Larson
W.H. Schroeder
John UAbbe
Herman I k n k
George Becker
Ed Bixby
Harry Johnson
Joe Fell
John Crook
Stanton Mead
Henry Piatt
Zeiman Josephs
Dick Evans
Dr. J.W. Peroutky
George Douglas
J.J. Pilzak
Herb Johnson
Wm. F. McCormick
Don Varney
Karl Mess
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1962
1963
1964
1965
Ing Horgen
H.J. Phillips
Steve Hopkins
J.W. Parsons
Myles Treviranus
Ralph Boyer
Lyle Brock
George B u t l e r
Edmund Lund
Nyole Creed
H a r o l d Bessey
Reuben D r a h e i m
G. M e l L i n d
Ben Way
R. McDonald
M i l t Schmitt
N.S. Stone
J o h n Simonis
Bert Strong
Lyle F u l l e r
Floyd B r i t t e n
Don Gooding
Gerald Praschak
L l o y d Tkylor
Ralph Schewe
Moze Lang
V i c t o r B u k o l t , Sr.
James B u t l e r
Louis Chagnon
F r a n k Geisler
George Page
Walter Prahl
Gerald Ruprecht
Oliver K l u g
Maynard Hahner
Robert Dudley
H a r o l d Zager
Waldemar Nielson
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
1973
William Herrick
J o h n Hedquist
B e r n a r d Yulga
Tom Hansen
Martin Burkhardt
Gus B o n o w
Robert O ' B r i e n , Sr.
Ray Ohlsen
J o h n Tetzlaff
M a r t i n Schroeder
F r a n k Bachhuber
Dr. H e n r y A n d e r s o n
E.J. M a r q u a r d t
H.A. Schultz
A l Berkman
Duane R y u n
Charles Nason, Jr.
Lawrence M a r t e n
William Marquardt
W i l l i a m Wenzel, Sr.
Donald Colby
Francis H u b e r
Rev. E d m u n d Kot
Dr. J.J. Weimerskirch
Roland M a r t i n
Robert Claussen, Sr.
E v e l y n May Tracy
Rev. Fred Babcock
Gilbert Pophal
W i l l i a m Gross
Gerald Wergin
Marjorie Konopacky
Charles K n o x
Harvey M a r t e n , Sr.
H a r o l d E. Lowe
Gregory Shafranski
Ramona McCabe
E v e l y n Kot
1974
Leland Knudtson
Fred F i n k
Robert Dickinson
Glen Teskey
Helen Scholfield
1975
Dr. R.L. Hansen
D o n McCutcheon
Dr. Donald Prehn
Bruce Fischer
Harvey M a t h w i c k
1976
Joe Tiffany
Gerald Fox
Charlotte Plante
Paul Laszinski
Forest Bever
1977
J o h n Rice
Richard Dudley
Robert B r o c k m a n
Orinne Kerske
1978
E r v i n Romansky
H e r b e r t Post
J o h n VanDreese, Sr.
A n i t a Jagodinski
1979
E d w a r d Seim
Lewis Fox
Richard Zagrzebski
Kenneth Merwin
Donald S o u t h w o r t h
1980
H a r r y Macheichok
Harold Werth
Ralph Holmes
James M a r t e n , Sr.
1981
Raymond Giede
Richard LaCerte
Russell Wiskowski
Jerome Zygowicz
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S I L V E R B E A V E R R E C I P I E N T S (Cont.)
1982
John Joswick
Dennis D a h l m a n
Wilbert Brockman
Bob Schiferl
1983 Julius Ptaszynski
George P. F l y n n
Sylvester Krieg
E r w i n Jagodinski
1984 Dr. James M a r x
Dr. G.R. Leach
Wayne Gibberd
John Modjewski
1985 W i l l i a m Dohr
Bernie Gauerke
Dr. J. Bryant W y m a n
John K u k u l k a
Eugene Schulz
1986
1987
1988
1989
James Brounacher
Thomas Heinrichs
N o r m a n Schultz, Jr.
Ronald Heck
Barbara B i r d
Thomas Gibberd
Michael Kluetz
George Osenga
M i l t o n Sukow
W i l l i a m Scholzem
E d w a r d Zahn
Charley W h i t e
Fred Marcell
Lyle M a r n h o l t z
A n i t a Scheferl
Jan Lowe
SILVER A N T E L O P E
AWARDS
The N A T I O N A L COUNCIL, Boy Scouts of A m e r i c a , a w a r d e d t h e Silver A n t e l o p e t o t h r e e h o n o r e d C o u n c i l Presidents
f o r o u t s t a n d i n g s e r v i c e a n d d e d i c a t i o n t o t h e S c o u t p r o g r a m n a t i o n a l l y as w e l l as w i t h i n o u r C o u n c i l . T h e t h r e e m e n are:
S t a n t o n M e a d of W i s c o n s i n Rapids
J o h n H e d q u i s t of Stevens Point
G e o r g e P. F l y n n o f W a u s a u
Stanton Mead
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John Hedquist
G e o r g e P. F l y n n
CHAPTER VIII
SCOUTING. . .
^'Ifesterday, T o d a y a n d
Tomorrow"
The Samoset Council has a long history of p r o v i d i n g q u a l i t y programs for
the youth i n Central Wisconsin. We take great pride i n our association w i t h
superior c o m m u n i t y organizations, f r o m the original Troop #1 chartered
at the Universalist Church i n Wausau to the recently organized Explorer
Post 137 chartered to Wakely I n n Preservation, Inc. The strength of the
Scouting movement lies i n its volunteers and chartered partners. These t w o
valuable resources have allowed the program of Scouting to come alive for
area y o u t h since 1910.
The Samoset Council has seen some dramatic transformations i n the last
five years. The long range plan completed i n December of 1986 indicated
a need to alter our structure to provide better service. The organization
of the executive board and district committees were realigned t o allov/
attention to specific program areas. The results have been dramatic: 6
district day camps w i l l serve over 1,000 Cub Scouts i n 1990, numerous Cub
Scout events have increased c o m m u n i t y awareness of Cub Scouting; high
adventure activities now supplement the outstanding program at Camp
Tesomas, a 40 person contingent attended the 1989 N a t i o n a l Jamboree, a
special banquet honoring Eagle Scouts is held each February; career
awareness Exploring has grown to serve eight schools and 562 y o u t h , an annual awards banquet recognizes the
accomplishments of y o u t h and adults.
The executive board and district committees represent the finest c o m m u n i t y leaders. They are aggressive i n providing
leadership and progressive i n their thinking. They are concerned about g r o w t h and remain committed to quality. During
1989 the council achieved balanced g r o w t h , membership g r o w t h i n Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Exploring. We
were one of 26 i n our region and one of few t h a t accomplished this for t w o consecutive years. We also achieved Quality
Council for the f o u r t h time i n five years. Examples of progressive t h i n k i n g were the employment of a female district
executive and an assistant Scout executive as w e l l as a r e s t r u c t u r i n g of the t r u s t agreement.
Other major accomplishments were: computerizing t h e council operation, pop corn sale profits, office and camp
improvements, implementing a Scout Shop i n the Scout Service Center, improved U n i t e d Way relationships and a
balanced operating budget.
Scouting today is m u c h different t h a n i t was i n 1910. As a movement we are b a t t l i n g the five unacceptables: Child
Abuse, Drug Abuse, Hunger, Unemployment,
and Illiteracy.
A n example of innovative programs are the Scouting for
Food drive that we have conducted i n 1988 & 1990, the Drugs: A Deadly Game effort, and the c h i l d abuse prevention
training. The f u t u r e of Scouting is best expressed i n our mission statement:
" I t is the mission of the Boy Scouts of A m e r i c a to serve others by helping to instill
values i n young people and i n other ways prepare t h e m t o make ethical choices over
their lifetime i n achieving t h e i r f u l l p o t e n t i a l . The values we strive t o instill are based
on those found i n the Boy Scout Oath and Law."
While slogans, marketing and structure may have changed, we still r e m a i n c o m m i t t e d to the one goal of preparing
the youth of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. Remember, t h e greatest gift a m a n can give is to plant the seed
of a tree whose shade he w i l l never enjoy. Your efforts w i l l result i n " s h a d e " for f u t u r e generations.
Sincerely,
G. Richard Williamson
Scout Executive
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PRESIDENT'S
MESSAGE
Samoset Council is r i c h i n Scouting t r a d i t i o n . Since its inception i n 1920,
our council has stood for q u a l i t y Scouting. The council motto, ''Where
Camping is King'\s the tremendous outdoor programs for w h i c h
we are k n o w n .
Our council has adpated t o t h e needs of today's y o u t h . Special programs
like: Scouting for Food, Drugs: A Deadly Game, and Child Abuse
Prevention
t r a i n i n g combat today's problems. We have provided new activities like
district Cub Scout day camps. Explorer parties and dances, high adventure
programs for older Scouts and a n Eagle Scout recognition program.
Our facilities continue t o improve. The Scout Service Center received: air
conditioning, a f u l l service Scout Shop, computer system and new office
f u r n i t u r e . Staff cabins and shower facility, and an a c t i v i t y shelter were
added to Camp Tesomas. The list goes o n and on.
I am very p r o u d and you should be p r o u d too of the many accomplishments
of Samoset Council as we continue to provide quality Scouting for a growing
number of y o u t h i n Central Wisconsin.
Sincerely,
Roland M a r t i n
Council President
SCOUTING CAN M A K E T H E D I F F E R E N C E
Scouting has a proven track record i n t h e area of
Leadership development.
For 80 years, the Boy Scouts of A m e r i c a has played a
v i t a l role i n affecting the lives of boys t h r o u g h its
program. The need for able, dedicated, m o r a l leaders
for tomorrow is drastically clear i n Am e r i ca . A
nationwide survey of high schools and colleges revealed:
1. Of Student Council presidents, 85% were Scouts.
2. Of Senior Class presidents, 89% were Scouts.
3. Of Junior Class presidents, 80% were Scouts.
4. Of school publication editors, 75% were Scouts.
5. Of football captains, 7 1 % were Scouts.
Scouting's A l u m n i record is outstanding also:
1. 64% A i r Force Academy Graduates
2. 68% West Point Graduates
3. 70% Annapolis Graduates
4. 72 Rhodes Scholars
5. 85% RB.I. Agents
6. 26 of the first 29 Astronauts
Scouting reaches i n t o the lives of y o u t h t h r o u g h f u n filled educational activities. The results are a positive
influence on character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
Scouting is definitely an educational program. I t is the
chief function of the Scouting movement. The advance-
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ment programs are designed to achieve. We cannot, of
course, put any quantitative measurement on such abstract
concepts as character and citizenship—and so i t might be
said that we don't know whether youths are truly
advancing. But we can offer a progressive series of learning
experiences aimed at character development and
citizenship training, as well as strengthening body and
mind. We can assume that the youths have learned—or
progressed—if they have had those learning experiences.
I n 1989, 3,255 Cubs and Scouts advanced one rank, and
3,816 merit badges were earned by Boy Scouts, and 62
young men earned the rank of Eagle i n 1989, w h i c h is the
highest rank i n Scouting. The learning experience was
provided.
The Cub Scout promise, the Scout Oath, and the Explorer
Code, which must be learned by each member, stresses "On
my honor, I w i l l do my best to do my duty to God and my
Country, and to help other people at all times."
Is Scouting relevant i n today's time? I f we believe i n the
values that this country was founded on—then Scouting
is i n tune.
I n the 1990's, Scouting is a lot more than camping and
hiking, although these are important to the overall program
of Scouting.
We cannot promise that every Scout w i l l be a perfect
citizen, or that they w i l l do no wrong. We can promise you
that a good Scouting experience could make the difference.
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Arkdale
Babcock
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Grand Marsh
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Pittsville
Port Edwards
Rudolph
Vesper
Wisconsin Rapids
MUSHKODANY DISTRICT
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Almond
Junction City
Amherst
Milladore
AmerstJunction Plover
Bancroft
Rosholt
Custer
Stevens Point
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areas o f
Abbotsford
Athens
Auburndale
Colby
Hewitt
Marshfield
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Medford
Rib Lake
Spencer
Stetsonville
S^pat/ord
Unity
RIB MOUNTAIN includes
areas o f :
Antigo
Birnamwood
Edgar
Eland
Gleason
Hatley
Marathon
Mosinee
Merrill
Ringle
Rothschild
Schofield
Wausau
Wittenberg
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areas of:
Park F a l l s
Butternut
Phelps
Crandon
Phillips
Eagle River
Prentice
Elcho
Rhinelander
Harshaw
Hazelhurst
Sayner
LacduFlambeau Three Lakes
Land 0 Lakes
Tomahawk
Minocqua
Woodruff
SCOUTING/USA
SAMOSET COUNCIL
Boy Scouts of America
Chartered Area
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F i r s t Organized
A s a 1st C l a s s C o u n c i l
J u l y 3 0 , 1920
Marathon District Committee and Executive Board of Samoset Council (1952).
Front row (left to right): W.F. McCormick, W.A. Marks, Richard Eiseman, district chairman; Don Gooding and M i l t o n
Schmitt. Second row: Lyle Fuller, Harold Bessey, Sig Kilander, Dick Evans, Dr. W.O. Hendrickson, H a r r y Johnson.
A . H . Reid (left) and Karl Mathie were
Wausau's first t w o scoutmasters.
First Flag Raising and Dedication of Schooly
Lodge at Camp Tesomas.
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