Chief Okemos District - Scouting America

06/06/2026

Camp Rotary has an IMMEDIATE opening for Cooks age 18+, and Food Service Staff age 16+ for THIS SUMMER. Contract includes weekly pay, room, & board and runs from NOW - Aug 3.

For details contact Jori at [email protected] or apply directly at www.michiganscouting.org/campstaffapp.

If you are a Scouter already registered with your unit to attend a MCC Camp, you will receive a 100% refund of your camp fees.

06/05/2026

Calling all Scouts, families, and friends! Join us on July 12th at 1:40 pm for an unforgettable day at Comerica Park as we cheer on the Detroit Tigers. It’s a perfect chance to celebrate Scouting, build memories, and enjoy America’s favorite pastime.

🎟️ For groups of 10 or more, contact Lindsey at [email protected]
🏟️ Great seats, great company
📸 Memories your Scouts will never forget

Don’t miss this exciting day of Tigers baseball!

https://www.gofevo.com/event/26Scouts1

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

It's the first Wednesday in June. This is a reminder that our June district meeting is this Tonight @ 6:30. The meeting will be at Buddies Pub & Grill @ 3048 E Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing. I look forward to seeing everyone there.

06/03/2026

Here’s some clarity on the Safeguarding Youth Training:

🎓 Old YPT (no 90-minute course completed)?
➡️ Full 90-minute course required

⏰ 90-minute course expired more than 6 days ago?
➡️ Full 90-minute course required

🔄 90-minute course expired 6 days or less OR still active?
➡️ Refresher course assigned

📧 Renewal emails will direct participants to “My Training”, where they can select “Take Course” or “Retake Course”. The system will automatically guide them to the correct training based on their status.

⚠️ Important note - Anyone who has completed only the refresher without ever completing the full 90-minute course will still need to complete the full course. Clearing the browser cache may be necessary to ensure the “Retake Course” button routes correctly.

06/01/2026

2026 Chief Okemos District Awards &
Eagle Recognition Banquet
Walk-in Registration Available

Did you miss the deadline for the Chief Okemos District Awards Banquet and Eagle Recognition Dinner on June 11th at the McLaren Events Center!

The Good New is that we have established a Walk-in List. Registration fee is the same $15/person for evening. Pay when you arrive at the Dinner.

All you need to do is send the following information.

Name
Adult/Youth
Scout or NonScout
Meal restrictions
Ambulatory restrictions

Send the information to:

Ray Rustem
[email protected]
517-420-0005 phone or txt.

Don’t Wait! We only have a limited number of walk-in spaces available

Hope to see you there to honor our Scout and Scouter awardees.

Once again the Mishigami Lodge, Washetauni Chapter will be your hosts for the evening with Connor Todd acting as our Master of Ceremonies.

Raymond Rustem: email [email protected] or 517-420-0005 phone or txt.

05/28/2026

🇺🇸 Local student Max Hondorp is collecting U.S. flags for an Eagle Scout project.

The collection of faded, torn or otherwise no longer suitable for display flags continues through Friday, June 12. Collection boxes are located at East Lansing Fire Department Station 1, 1700 Abbot Road, and at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 955 Alton Road.

The flags will be presented to the Knights of Columbus Council 7816, who will conduct a flag retirement ceremony on Sunday, June 14 (Flag Day).

“Respect for the flag is an important part of Scouting and civic responsibility,” he said. “The U.S. flag is a great symbol of freedom. Given the 250th anniversary of our country, I dedicated my Eagle Scout project to giving our community a convenient way to properly retire worn flags.”

Good luck, Max! 🦅

05/26/2026

Last day to register, Thursday 5/28

2026 Chief Okemos District Awards &
Eagle Recognition Banquet

Chief Okemos Scouters and Scouts!!. Our District Awards Banquet and Eagle Recognition Dinner is coming up quickly (June 11). Please join us for a good meal and some great Scout mingling while we recognize the Scouts and Scouters who have gone above and beyond to keep the Scouting active and growing in our District.

There are still a couple of ways you can contribute to this event

1. Register for the event using either the Black Pug link below or by going to the Michigan Crossroads Council Page and use the Event Calendar and locate the District Banquet. Black Pug Registration link for District Dinner: ​Michigan Crossroads Council - Chief Okemos District Awards and Eagle Recognition Banquet 2026

2. Adopt a table and bring decorations for the meal tables. The last few years we have had Individuals, Troops and Groups provide the table decorations to represent different aspects of Scouting. If you can help We could use about 12 different groups, please contact Ray Rustem using the information below.

3. Troops and Dens submit 6-8 photos (Jpeg preferred) of activities that represent what your Scout group did during the past year. We will take these photos and develop a slide show that runs prior to and during the meal. Slides can be submitted to Ray Rustem

Once again the Mishigami Lodge, Washetauni Chapter will be your hosts for the evening with Connor Todd acting as our Master of Ceremonies.


Raymond Rustem: email [email protected] or 517-420-0005 phone or txt.