Sagamore Hill District- Scouting LI

11/05/2026

Check your rosters! Are you eligible to renew now? After Jan 1 Youth cost to $195 and adults $96

11/04/2026

Look at the uniform of that leader who has faithfully served your pack, troop, or crew for years. Do they wear the purple-and-silver knot? 🕊️⚜️

In Scouting America, youth earn their religious emblems—but the Adult Religious Recognition Knot is never self-earned. It must be nominated by peers, clergy, or unit committees to honor years of quiet, devoted spiritual leadership.

Across our nation, hundreds of deserving Scouters have fulfilled every requirement—yet they have never received it because no one took 30 minutes to complete the paperwork.

🎯 THE CHALLENGE: Let’s submit 365 Adult Religious Recognition packets nationwide before January 31st so these Scouters can be pinned during Scouting Anniversary Week this February!

Over the next 8 weeks, we will spotlight how to nominate leaders across every faith tradition.

Who immediately comes to mind in your unit? Keep the name secret. Drop their unit title below, and comment "DONE" once you drop their nomination in the mail/email!

🔗 General Link for many of the Faith Groups: https://praypub.org/adult-nominations
If yours is not listed, Google is fantastic at finding things 🙂

11/03/2026

Volunteers Needed for the Range! Registration is open now for Rangemaster training on December 19th. Also those who want to help out with the archery inflatable..this is for YOU!
https://scoutingevent.com/386-rangemaster

11/03/2026

Huge shoutout to Farmingdale High School senior and Eagle Scout Aidan Albano on an awesome project for the Farmingdale Public Library!

He built a custom miniature golf course featuring favorite children’s book characters, combining hands-on building skills with early literacy. It’s a wonderful connection between our schools and the library that brings stories to life for our young learners. Make sure to check it out during upcoming library events! ⛳💚

11/01/2026

A Scout is reverent! Registration is now open for the annual Scouting LI Ten Commandment Hike. This year's hike will take place in Huntington on November 27th! Don't miss out! https://scoutingevent.com/386-122938-277860

10/29/2026

October 2026 version of the Eagle workbook now available. https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/new-eagle-scout-leadership-service-project-workbook-now-available/

🦅 New Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook Now Available!

Scouts BSA has released the October 2026 edition of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook. It’s shorter, easier to use, and focused on what Scouts need to do to complete their project.

What’s new:

✅ Same five parts: Information for Beneficiaries, Project Proposal, Fundraising Application, Project Plan, and Project Report
✅ Fewer pages: The Scout’s portion is now 22 pages, down from 32 in the 2023 edition
✅ Project plan required: Scouts must use the workbook’s project plan
✅ Firm report deadline: The project report must be completed, signed, and dated before the Scout’s 18th birthday
✅ Better PDF: Fixes several Adobe PDF problems from the 2023 edition
✅ Stronger guidance: New guidance on safety and Safeguarding Youth

Already started in the 2023 workbook? If your project proposal was fully approved before January 1, 2027, you can finish with that workbook.

Starting January 1, every Scout needs the beneficiary and Scoutmaster to approve the project plan before starting work, regardless of which workbook they use.

Tap "Learn More" on our page to read the full article!

Please share with Scouts working toward Eagle, their parents and guardians, unit leaders, and Eagle project coaches!

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Grace F. of Troop 656, Wantagh for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Grace and her team of volunteers provided over 262 hours of service for the creation of The Little Rest Stop benefiting Christ Lutheran Church. Scouting America Long Island

10/29/2026

Congratulations to Liam F. of Troop 189, Wantagh for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Liam and his team of volunteers provided over 188 hours of service for the creation of a monarch habitat.

10/26/2026

Silver Beaver 2026 Nominations are now being accepted, and are due by 12/1. 🦫⚜️ Recognize a deserving Scouter you know for their dedicated service. Check out details and nomination form here: https://conta.cc/4yCLS34 ⚜️🦫

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10/26/2026

Leading by example….

Monday Membership Moment: Leading by Example

When we talk about growing membership, we often focus on flyers, sign-up nights, and social media posts. Those matter, but a powerful tool in any unit is the example its leaders set.

Families decide whether to join Scouting based on what they see. They notice whether meetings start on time, whether leaders are prepared, and whether Scouts are engaged. They notice whether the adults follow the Scout Oath and Law or just talk about it. Scouts notice too. Young people learn far more from what we do than from what we say.

Leading by example in membership looks like this:

◆ Show up prepared. A well-run meeting or event tells a new family that their child’s time will be respected. Survey data confirm families who don’t enroll often cite disorganized events, unclear programs, or unprepared leaders.

◆ Follow up promptly. If a family visits, reach out within a day or two. It shows that you value them and that your unit follows through.

◆ Invite people yourself. If we want Scouts to invite their friends, we should be inviting our own neighbors, coworkers, and fellow parents. A personal invitation from a leader who clearly enjoys the program carries weight.

◆ Let the Scouts lead. Showing youth how to plan, serve, and welcome others, then stepping back, demonstrates the leadership we hope they’ll carry into adulthood.

This week’s challenge: Pick one thing you can do to set the example for your unit. Maybe it’s inviting a family to your next event, calling a visitor you haven’t heard from yet, or arriving early to welcome everyone. Then do it, and notice how your Scouts and fellow leaders respond.

Your unit’s membership grows when its people are worth following. Thank you for leading the way.

-- Mike

How do you lead by example? Tell us in the comments!